A man was driving down a road in Australia when he saw something strange. He was just about to drive over a cattle guard, a grate on the road that…
On their way to a family reunion, sisters Laura Chapman and Carla Colbeck were cruising down a rural highway when something unusual caught their eye — a small white head…
When veterinarian Dr. Oliver Reeve first laid eyes on Toby, a tiny 7-week-old poodle mix, he immediately saw something special — something worth fighting for. Toby had been brought to…
In San Antonio, Texas, dog rescuer Jennifer McKee never ignores a call for help. So when she came across a Facebook post about an abandoned dog and her two puppies…
Erielle Bernardo, an animal care associate at Mini Cat Town, was going about her usual day when a woman walked into the shelter — with a dog in tow. Bernardo…
In February 2024, a construction worker was working on a two-story building when something unexpected caught his eye in a nearby backyard. Among the grass, there was something pink and…
While walking near her home in Peru a few weeks ago, Vanessa Grandez noticed a small, motionless shape by the side of the road. As she got closer, her heart…
The story of Trooper, the Florida dog who was tied up to a pole and left for dead in the path of Hurricane Milton, broke all of our hearts earlier this year.…
It’s heartbreaking that some dogs spend their lives in bad housing situations, neglected and denied the love they deserve. But it’s never too late to get a second chance. That…
Firefighters are always there to rescue an animal in need, even if those animals don’t make it easy for them. Recently, one fire crew set out to rescue a small…
When Balto arrived at the Austin Animal Center, he was in rough shape. A serious injury to his left eye caused him intense pain, and he needed immediate, specialized care.…
K9 dogs are true heroes who are an invaluable part of any police department. They perform essential tasks from taking down criminals to locating missing people. And even after they retire…
When a dog gets adopted, you hope that it’s for good, that they’ll have a very happy life and never have to return to the shelter. But for some dogs,…
This amazing rescue story really grabbed hold of me. It’s heartwarming to see how these volunteers invested both their time and resources to help a wolf recover from a life-or-death…
Lily was one of many stray dogs in Capetown, South Africa. She survived on scraps she found on the streets, but because her hind legs were paralyzed, she struggled more…
One sunny October day in New South Wales, Australia, a passerby noticed what looked like a discarded plastic crate by the side of the road. It was covered in duct…
Large wild cats don’t belong in zoos, much less in tight cages with concrete floors. And perhaps, that’s why it’s so heartwarming to see these lions get a second chance…
When Zach came across an old dog named Henry in the shelter, his heart sank. At 16 years old, Henry had been surrendered by his previous owners because he had…
Hope For Paws received a call regarding a terrified, injured dog who was in dire need of help. A Good Samaritan, named Mike Badger, had been feeding the homeless dog…
When Madison went out one morning to gather eggs from her chicken coop, she expected to find her usual feathery crew. Instead, she was met with a surprising set of…
