One afternoon in Brazil, a young boy was walking home from school when a strange sound stopped him in his tracks. It was faint at first — the unmistakable cry…
When a Good Samaritan saw a woman place a dog into a dumpster and drive away without a second glance, they knew they had to act fast. They immediately called…
When Luna was surrendered to San Antonio Animal Care Services, everything she knew was suddenly gone — except for one comforting thing: her beloved teddy bear. In the midst of…
Every shelter dog dreams of finding a home of their own, and there’s nothing sweeter than the moment they finally get adopted. But sadly, the moment doesn’t always last, and…
When a five-week-old puppy named Pixie wandered into someone’s yard, she was in terrible shape. Weighing only four pounds, she appeared to be burned from having Demodex mange. The skin…
Deity Animal Rescue, a Los Angeles-based rescue group, received a call about a dog in distress. He was lying motionless on the side of a building. With the cold and…
Smokey was adopted as a young puppy by a family who showered him with tons of toys. But it was a stuffed elephant with large ears that was his absolute…
This is the story of Sanjo, a puppy who relied on eating garbage to survive and had been living on the streets since being dumped by a cruel owner. With…
Squirrels are such a common sight in so many of our neighborhoods, parks and backyards that we barely give them much thought, but it’s important to remember that we still…
A stray dog who fought for survival after being paralyzed in a hit-and-run has been making a miraculous recovery — and is now looking for a home. A dog named…
Sheepdogs play an invaluable role on many farms with their amazing ability to round up sheep. And recently, one clever sheepdog went the extra mile by swimming across floodwaters to…
When two strays named Peanut Butter and Jelly were brought to Sonoma County Animal Services in July 2015, they immediately turned heads — but not for the usual reasons. “Everyone…
Bre Burger and her wife, Amanda, have a soft spot for dogs with special needs. Over the past eight years, the couple has opened their hearts and home to several…
While cruising through Hawaii’s Kaneohe Bay, June Mellor and her family were soaking in the sunshine when something dark floating in the water caught their eye. “At first, we thought…
Australian Mick Moloney was out walking his three Akitas at their favorite spot by the Murray River when one of his dogs got into serious trouble. “Morning walk with the…
It’s always inspiring to see celebrities helping shelter dogs, but one recent story is truly remarkable: when a kitten named “Bret Michaels” saved the life of a kitten, it got the…
Earlier this month, the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services (SAACS) got an urgent call from a local resident who’d heard tiny, desperate cries echoing from above. When the…
We’ve all heard of cats getting stuck in trees, but one Pennsylvania feline got stuck in a different high-up place: a telephone line. But thankfully, a community came together to…
Many people will do anything to protect their beloved pets, even if it means putting themselves in harm’s way. We’ve seen many stories of people taking on large and dangerous animals to…
Life isn’t always a fairy tale for shelter dogs: some have to wait years to find their forever home, and others never get adopted at all. But it was finally…
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