Christina Jones

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. …

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 …

Not every dog is lucky enough to start their life in an idyllic environment – a warm home and a loving family. In fact, many …

Alyssa and Zachary are a couple that have a special place in their hearts for dogs.  Little did they know that a single adoption would …

A mother dog felt betrayed and worried after her owner abandoned her and her babies in a park in San Antonio, Texas. The little puppies …

Sometimes, it’s quite difficult to explain the human-dog bond to people who have never owned one. The love you feel, like, all the time, the …

When a sweet soon-to-be mother dog named Molly most needed the love and comfort of a home, her owner surrendered her to a shelter. At …

How can you ever resist a dog’s smile? Or, their wiggliest, happiest tail wag? Here’s a simple answer – you can’t! And, neither could the …

When Peanut Butter and Jelly were picked up from the streets and brought to Sonoma County Animal Services, in California, they attracted a lot of …

Grab your tissues and make sure the rest of your day is low-key because you’re about to handle a whirlpool of emotions. I know I …

When Briton’s owner took him to the vet, the twelve-year-old dog thought that it was just a regular visit. Although the doggo had mobility and …

Anyone who has ever had a dog probably knows how they feel about going to the veterinarian. In some instances, they are very relaxed. However, …

While a stray pregnant pup was running the streets of Oklahoma, she dreamed of escaping her sad reality and finding her happy ending. She wished …

All dogs want to be boundlessly loved by their owners. They need our love in order to thrive and blossom into happy canines. Hearing stories …

Every day, we see new cases of neglect and abandonment of poor helpless dogs. Aside from that, streets are also full of these furry beings …

Going about her day inside her loving home, a devoted animal lover by the name of Sabrina Garcia noticed a little furry intruder. An adorable …

Every dog is born with the right to have a loving home. Sadly, heartless people reject their pups and abandon them without feeling the tiniest …

When a rescuer from Nashville Dog & Cat Rescue was made aware about a pregnant dog in a parking lot in Tennessee, she decided to …

Love is all our pups need in order to be happy. As their parents, we enjoy seeing their wagging tails and smiling faces when we …

The shelter is not an ideal place for dogs, and every true dog lover knows this. Unfortunately, kennels are often full of desperate canines who …

Tika went from miserable to lucky in just one day. This skeletal dog, severely emaciated and on the brink of the inevitable, was literally living …

Archie Bean’s harrowing ordeal left everyone absolutely shocked. At only 12 weeks of age, this 5-pound Pekingese boi accidentally slipped through an uncovered vent in …

Have you ever misread a dog based on just one encounter? Was it a fearful bark, a tail tucked between their legs, or a simple …

Maggie’s journey toward love and happiness wasn’t easy. Heartless people dumped her, along with her mom and littermates in the woods in Joplin, Missouri. Since …

Some things are just meant to be. No matter how hard life hits you or where you end up, somehow, through some magic, things unfold …

As humans, we have grown accustomed to the fact that life can just be really hard sometimes and the only choice we have is to …

Some dogs never get the chance to feel true love. Instead, they spend their whole life trying to escape abuse and neglect, but sadly, only …

Sometimes, a little push is all we need to get back on track, and Reggie definitely needed one!  After being abandoned by his family at …

In all my years of helping stray dogs, I have learned a valuable lesson: timing is everything! Many homeless canines live on the edge, sometimes …