It’s shocking how cruel some people can be to innocent animals, but luckily there are just as many people willing and ready to step up and save a life. That was the case…
One ordinary day, a woman named Lena noticed a frightened creature walk past her open garage and jump into her car. Concerned for the animal, she immediately brought him some…
Poor little Clementine was just two days away from being put to sleep when a photo of her caught the eye of Chelsea Elizabeth Cossairt. The malnourished dog, found wandering…
Mila, a 14-year-old senior dog, spent weeks waiting in the same spot—hoping for an owner who would never return. She was discovered tied to the remains of a burned-down house,…
Zelda once roamed the streets as a stray, dreaming of a better life. Like so many homeless dogs, she wagged her tail at strangers, hoping someone would see her worth and offer her…
A one-year-old Chihuahua living at an animal shelter cries herself to sleep every night. With no discernable reason for abandonment, she’s not adjusting well to the environment. The Carson Animal…
It’s always heartbreaking when dogs are abandoned by their owners. They don’t understand what’s happening, and their instinct is just to get back home again. But some heinous dog owners apparently…
A stray dog named Reba was found wandering the streets of Houston, Texas, in heartbreaking condition. Malnourished, covered in fleas, and suffering from severe skin infections, her swollen feet and…
When rescuers found Reba wandering the streets of Houston, Texas, she was barely holding on. The frail stray was covered in fleas, suffering from painful skin infections, and so malnourished…
Nothing quite makes my heart bleed like seeing photos of beaten, abused or starved animals. Perhaps it’s because I have a dog of my own, but I have a particular affinity when…
Animals come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. It also goes without saying that they all look very different. While I think cats in particular are as gorgeous as can…
When a call came in about a collapsed horse in a remote field in Kent, England, the RSPCA wasted no time responding — but rescuers quickly realized this was no…
When rescuers from Gold Country Wildlife Rescue (GCWR) in North Auburn, California, met a young black bear cub last December, they were heartbroken. The tiny cub had been found wandering…
Stray dogs, fighting to survive on the streets, are so tough to see. Dogs are lost without someone to love them. Some find a pack of other dogs to run…
When Lilia Toscano stepped outside her Detroit home and noticed a large plastic tote duct-taped shut by the curb, something about it didn’t sit right. Curious and concerned, she walked…
When 8-year-old Ravi was surrendered to a vet clinic in Connecticut, the staff couldn’t believe the reason: his family said he was too affectionate. It didn’t take long for the…
Some dogs endure unimaginable cruelty, yet their resilience and will to survive never cease to amaze us. While some face heartbreaking beginnings, kindness and compassion can change their fate forever.…
When Hanah Hueston, an animal control officer with Vermilion County Animal Shelter, received a call about a husky wandering near a lake, she had no idea just how tense the…
When a Missouri homeowner noticed a dog approaching a hollow tree in her yard, she had no idea what she was about to witness. Peeking inside, she was stunned to…
On a bitterly cold January night in Michigan, Matthew and Theresa Lyson were settling in at home when their phone rang. As founders of the Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary,…
 in North Auburn, California, met a young black bear cub last December, they were heartbroken. The tiny cub had been found wandering…){kind=link}
