Just before Christmas, a sweet cat named Jerry arrived at the Humane Society of Broward County. His reason for surrender left the shelter staff stunned. “Jerry was given up because…
A fisherman in Florida had an unexpected passenger that ended up sleeping on his kayak for hours after he saved him from drowning. Steve with Key West Kayak Fishing was…
Last month, as St. Louis braced for record-breaking cold and a brutal winter storm, everyone hurried indoors to safety. But out on the icy streets, a lone brown-and-white dog had…
Meet Siri — a 3-year-old pup whose big pout and soulful eyes have captured every heart at the SPCA of Wake County. She’s been waiting more than 400 days for…
Earlier this week, a Good Samaritan in Tennessee came across a lonely dog wandering the streets. She still had a leash on and appeared to be recently cared for —…
In Idaho, a dog became momentarily stranded at the top of a large tree while pursuing a squirrel incessantly. According to a Facebook post from the Caldwell Fire Department, which…
Willy Wonka may not have ears anymore, but he hasn’t lost an ounce of joy — or the love he has to give. The sweet 2-year-old pit bull came to…
Dr. Andrew Mathis visited a reclusive Shepherd named called Jimmy during what was called “Pardon Week” in the animal shelter system in Macon, Georgia. Although the dog huddled into a corner…
Amidst heavy downpours, the staff at Michigan Humane Society received an emergency call about a dumped puppy sitting on an abandoned couch in the rain. But by the time rescue…
It’s always inspiring to see people go out of their way to save animals in need. That’s what happened when two Clydesdales got helplessly trapped in icy water before a…
Being young means exploring the world and experiencing different cultures and places. Some choose to stay in their home country, while others visit a far-away country or perhaps take on…
Those animals that endure cruelty can often give up on life, thinking there is no hope for happiness. Sanford was considered a “broken dog” when he arrived at a shelter…
It’s always an exciting day when a shelter dog finally gets adopted. And sometimes, these dogs find their forever homes at just the right time. That was the case for…
It’s hard to say what we would do in a life or death situation to save an animal; those that do deserve the title of ‘hero’. Don Chatten was out…
In November 2018, residents of Rocky Point in Long Island, New York discovered a very strange creature out and about in their area. It soon became clear that the creature…
2022 came to a frightening, briskly cold end for one dog, but she has survived into the new year thanks to the help of some Coast Guard heroes. On December…
We’ve said it many times, but it bears repeating: Wild animals don’t belong in the circus. Bengal tiger Aasha is yet another example of an animal abused by the circus.…
It’s every shelter dog’s dream to find a forever home, but unfortunately some are left waiting longer than others. These rescue dogs wait months or even years before finding their…
Earlier this month, the sad story of a dog named Allie went viral: her owner abandoned her tied up outside an airport, leaving her searching for a new home. But thankfully,…
Twinkle’s story began in June, when she was found alone on the streets of Miami—emaciated, suffering from decaying teeth, and desperate for care. True and Faithful Pet Rescue Mission took…
