Dogs are such smart, caring and protective animals. They’re always looking out for their family members, especially the youngest ones. And they’re great to have around the house during emergencies…
Sometimes pets come into our lives in unexpected ways, as if by destiny. You come across an animal and just know it’s meant to be. That was the case recently,…
Every year we hear too many stories about dogs left in hot cars. Dogs are very susceptible to heat stroke, but too many owners still leave them in hot, closed…
Sometimes when you see an animal in need of rescuing, you just know you have a connection with them. That’s exactly how Nick Abbott felt when he came across a…
Animal shelters across the country are constantly faced with overcrowding. When too many unwanted pets end up at a shelter, volunteers have to work extra hard to care for them…
It was late one night when a tiny, scruffy dog wandered onto the grounds of a hospital undergoing renovations. With no one around, he quietly crept into the construction zone,…
Just like humans, many animals are susceptible to the dangers of the cold weather. They can experience things like frostbite and hypothermia, which is why it’s always inspiring when humans go…
For those of us who adore our four-legged companions we appreciate the loyalty and unconditional love we get from our dogs. One dog’s loyalty was put to the test when…
On a chilly afternoon in Albany, New York, a passerby noticed something unusual near a garbage can — a pair of eyes peeking out from the shadows. Curious and concerned,…
When Abby was found wandering the streets in September, she was frail, sick, and desperately scavenging through garbage just to survive. At 10 to 12 years old, the nearly hairless…
Wherever there is dark there is light, wherever there are villains there are heroes. That latter contrast was proven beyond doubt when four young boys in the 7 Mile area of…
The wounded puppy lay motionless in the road as the Animal Aid Unlimited rescuers arrived on scene. They noticed the puncture wounds on his neck, and they had to lift…
Animal Aid Unlimited rescuers came across an “old” dog asking for help. Her mange was so bad she barely had any fur left, and she just looked miserable. So they…
The Humane Society of the United States raided a South Korean dog meat farm where they found Penny. The sweet and trusting dog lived her life on the end of…
An unusual situation that just kept escalating. It all started when an elephant baby got stuck in a ditch. Her mother stood guard over the pit as the calf tried…
Someone spotted two dogs out in the middle of the desert and thought to call Hope For Paws. The man was working on a property nearby and sat with the…
In Australia, a kangaroo found himself in the water where he froze up with fear. He didn’t know how to get out on his own and needed some help. And…
It’s a sad fact that many dogs entering animal shelters are malnourished and underweight. It pains me to see animals struggling to the point where they’re almost too weak to stand. Some,…
Meet Gito. He’s a little orangutang who suffered a truly harrowing experience. Fortunately, there were animal rescuers on hand to save his life. When the animal rights organisation International Animal…
Sometimes animals get themselves stuck in some pretty trick places and need a little human help getting out. That was the case in 2021, after a dog became trapped in a concrete wall for…
