Sometimes dogs get themselves stuck in some pretty tricky places, and need a little help from their human friends to get free. That was the unusual situation one curious dog…
It’s always heartbreaking when a pet goes missing, but sometimes lost pets show up in the most unexpected places. That was the case recently, when one man discovered his missing…
It’s a universal truth throughout the animal kingdom that mothers have a deep love for their young offspring, so it’s always heartbreaking when a mother is separated from her baby.…
In May, an American bulldog mix named Mr. Snuffulufugus — or Snuffy for short — was waiting at Copperas Cove Animal Control, unsure of what his future might hold. The…
Dogs can arrive in shelters in many different ways: some are surrendered by their owners while others are rescued from the streets. But recently, one stray dog arrived at an…
When rescuers in Thailand came across a heartbreaking sight — a lonely otter confined in a cramped wooden box — they knew they had to act quickly. The otter had…
Some tourists from Canada spotted a cat on the busy L.A. freeway and called animal control for help. But they said they couldn’t do anything about it — they said…
Louis was found in a landfill by a kind worker, and rescuer Liza arrived on scene to help. The poor thing was abandoned there because his owner didn’t want to…
Introducing Chris and Mariesa Hughes, the compassionate couple from Clifton Park, New York, who have dedicated their lives to the well-being of elderly and disabled dogs. Recognizing the unfortunate reality…
It’s a firefighter’s duty to help those in their community when they need saving — whether they be human or animal. Recently, one fire crew came to the rescue of…
It’s truly remarkable the difference a haircut can make, especially for a dog. Many stray and neglected dogs go ungroomed, causing them distress as their fur becomes tangled and matted.…
In the spring of 2019, Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL) received a call they’ll never forget — a dog had been found tied to a fence, injured and alone.…
In San Antonio, Texas, a group of tiny puppies found themselves in a frightening situation: lost underground in a sewer system. Their desperate cries echoed through the streets as they…
It’s always inspiring to see people go out of their way to save animals. That was the case recently, when two hikers found a lost, scared dog on a mountain…
What looked like a heap of tangled fleece and twigs in the Australian bush turned out to be something far more urgent. In March 2022, a passerby in Victoria paused…
A three-month-old puppy sat trembling beside traffic after her owners threw her out of the car in a bag. They wanted her to go over the bridge down into the ravine,…
When Lee Asher first spotted Joe at the Marion County Animal Services shelter he knew he had to come back for the senior Shih Tzu. The dog was not in…
When an animal rescuer spotted a feral cat stuck in plastic she teamed up with her daughter to rescue him. “My 13-year-old daughter Brianna was able to win the trust…
A stray in De Doorns had evaded rescuers for over year while struggling to survive all alone in the township. With each passing day he got sicker and sicker and…
Animal Aid Unlimited learned about a street dog in desperate need of care and set out for rescue. The neglected dog’s fur was turning as hard as stone as a result…
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