Christina Jones

Bobcats have captivated me ever since one silently crossed my hiking trail in Texas years ago—powerful, graceful, and gone in the blink of an eye. …

Choosing the right furry friend in New York isn’t just about cuteness, it’s about finding a pup that can handle both the hustle of a …

North Carolina’s beautiful swimming spots are perfect for cooling off on hot summer days, but the idea of alligator sightings can make you think twice …

Living with a furry companion in the concrete jungle isn’t always a walk in the park—it’s a daily adventure filled with unexpected challenges. I’ve experienced …

Chipmunks. Or should I say ‘adorable striped critters that scurry around with cheeks full of seeds?’ They are more diverse than many people realize! While …

All stray dogs long to be loved and to have a roof over their heads. T-Rex was not the exception. When the eleven-month-old puppy ended …

Brutus endured his first heartbreak when his owner abandoned him and moved to Tennessee. The doggo was brought to the Humane Society of Central Illinois, …

Just like humans, dogs are social beings who find their comfort in companionship.  Once they bond with someone, they rarely let go. That’s why it …

Karishma’s life has been nothing but a struggle. The resilient mother dog roamed the Georgia streets with her five puppies, fighting with all her power …

It doesn’t happen that often that someone finds a completely unknown animal in their yard. In addition, a complete mystery is created if you can’t …

For Jordan Fiegen, a kind woman from South Dakota, a cold March morning seemed like an ordinary day without the hint of surprise waiting ahead. …

Getting a dog needs to be a well-thought-out decision. From the very moment they enter our life, our furry friends become an important part of …

Finding some scraps of food and trying to keep warm as the temperatures go down is a daily struggle for homeless dogs. It is even …

It’s quite normal for our dogs to socialize and find other friends wherever they can. After all, it’s one of their best traits. Even now, …

Persistence is key in the dog-rescuing process. No matter how hard it gets, how complicated it seems at first, or how unfriendly an animal may …

Since the Harbor Humane Society, an animal shelter based in Michigan, had its fair share of animals dumped in front of their main entrance, they …

We all know that adopting a pup is a life-changing experience, but sometimes, it takes more to convince others about that. There are people in …

Despite being human’s best friends in the world, some dogs are nothing but victims of their owners’ cruelty.  Instead of enjoying a happy home, they …

Imagine the level of despair Roxi must have felt after her human tied her to a light pole and left her on the side of …

When Zira was just a puppy, she found herself in an overcrowded shelter along with her beloved mom and her siblings. Through no fault of …

When a woman by the name of Alysse Matlock was driving down a rural road just outside of Noble, Oklahoma, she noticed something fluffy walking …

Sunny must have lost all hope of being rescued as she watched countless cars passing her by. Stranded on a highway median, the doggo felt …

We all would love to see happy canines in warm homes with loving people who are not willing to do them any harm.  Unfortunately, the …

A lot of dogs experience some form of heartbreak at least once in their life. It usually happens when their owners abandon them and they …

When a Good Samaritan spotted a terrified pup curled up behind a dumpster in an alley in St. Louis, Missouri, they called Stray Rescue of …

Every dog is different and requires a different approach in order to function at its best. Sometimes, it is not easy for owners to come …

When Ruby was just a furbaby, she arrived at a shelter in Arizona. The adorable white and gray Pit Bull mix was hopeful that she …

Salem’s life was anything but easy. Unlike many canines who enjoy the status of “favorite four-legged pet” in their families, this was not the case …

It is not uncommon for Hope For Paws to engage in all kinds of crazy rescue missions to save a furry life, but this rescue …

There are some events in life that definitely stand out from others in terms of their significance. In addition to graduating college, getting married, or …

It’s heartbreaking to think about all the dogs who have been mistreated their whole life instead of being loved without limits. Trixie always had a …

When Natalie Therese and her partner were driving back home from a small getaway by the Columbia River, in Washington, something strange caught their eye. …

As dog rescuers, Alice and Jeff, a couple from Macon, Mississippi, never know where their next mission will take them. They have been doing good …

Having a dog who is in his senior year is no easy task. Taking care of them can get difficult because of all the problems …

When a woman went outside her house in Fort Worth, Texas, she couldn’t have imagined that she was about to make an astonishing discovery. After …

Many people consider their dogs to be family members, but not all of them appear to think that way.  Abandoning your pet is cruel, but …

Every dog owner knows just how precious their furry friend is.  They aren’t just pets. From the moment your eyes meet, they become your best …

I have written about countless stories regarding animals who desperately needed help.  Thankfully, a kindhearted person always comes along as a knight in shining armor …

Many dogs usually bark at anything they see, so much so that their owners don’t even pay attention to it anymore.  Shelly Lisi, who lives …

There are some true heroes in our communities that operate in a discrete manner. They may not wear capes, but they definitely have the purest …

Bear is Cane Corso dog who wandered the streets of Mobile, Alabama, with his head stuck in a plastic box for nearly a YEAR.  He …

When staff members at Bloomfield Animal Shelter (BAS), the shelter in New Jersey, arrived at work one morning, they were in disbelief to find two …

Seeing a dog in a shelter, you never know what stories are hidden underneath those sad puppy eyes. But, the one of Rhoudy, the surrendered …

When Bear, a giant St. Bernard mix from Colorado, escaped his sitter, his family was shocked.  Brandy Ross, his owner, already had found it hard …

It’s not too uncommon to see stray dogs who have been beaten up so badly by life that they lose their sense of direction or …

For one New York City woman, fostering a dog was a lifelong dream. Jewelry designer and photographer, Heather Hamm, is a long-time dog lover and …

There are many things a lot of stray dogs have to endure in theirlives, but I would argue that it’s especially hard for them knowing …

Caramel roamed the streets, fighting to survive and hoping to finally meet a kind human who would help him. When rescuers saved him and brought …

There are no better moments for the dog and its owner than when they go for a walk in the evening and visit familiar places.  …

When Jordyn and Derek Slack opened their front door one day, they were surprised to discover a mysterious visitor standing on the porch of their …