James Davis

Just because a dog appears big and imposing doesn’t mean it doesn’t feel fear. In fact, giant dogs can be just as deeply affected by …

Gaining a dog’s trust isn’t an easy job. And gaining the trust of a dog let down once before is, at times. a mission impossible! …

Donna Lochmann and her colleagues at a Missouri rescue are no strangers to complicated rescues. So, when the phone rang the other day about a …

Thanks to thousands of volunteers driven by pure love for dogs, our four-legged friends in shelters get to see the light of day. Literally! Every …

Luck. Many dogs don’t have it. Yet, it’s so important, sometimes even crucial, for their well-being.  Lucky, a Labrador Retriever rescued from a high-euthanasia shelter …

You think you know someone, and then you learn you’ve been living a lie the whole time… What a shock! This is exactly what happened …

To me, every dog is special — regardless of breed. I’m pretty sure most dog owners feel the same. We live life side by side …

They say dogs and kids have a unique bond, one that doesn’t compare to anything else. And guess what? They’re completely right! One of the …

Sometimes we form perceptions about our dog’s future appearance, and they turn out to be different from what we expected. But, here’s the thing: in …

Imagine the shock of seeing your dog years after being told she had passed away. So many questions swirl in your mind…Where was she all …

When Aria and Grace Keilbach, sisters from Colorado, relocated to Saipan years ago, they did not expect how much their lives would change. They came …

Dogs’ pleas for adoption go unheard, only reaching those who stumble upon them directly. For this reason, compassionate rescuers with established communities do their best …

How do you walk away from your loyal companion? Even after saying goodbye, does that ache ever really go away? These were the thoughts that …

No animal should have to endure neglect. Sadly, this is the heartbreaking reality for thousands of dogs who spend their lives chained up, far from …

Sometimes, even in the most heartbreaking cases of abandonment, there’s a spark of hope waiting to be uncovered—and Rome is the perfect example of that. …

When it comes to adopting a dog, there’s one golden rule that every new pet parent should follow: always give your pup time to settle …

DNA testing your dog is solid and relevant — until it’s not. Picture it: you’ve just rescued a dog from a shelter, been told he’s …

Every time I see a dog pull off something extraordinary, I come to one conclusion: our four-legged friends are truly brilliant!  And no, I’m not …

It’s hard to believe, but many dogs still fall into the hands of careless owners, just like Linda did. After spending her entire life confined …

Four years back, the Johnson family welcomed a scrappy little puppy named Sadie into their lives. She had been cruelly abandoned with her littermates at …

Imagine living in your house without knowing what lies beneath. Then, suddenly, you hear distant, eerie barks coming right through the floorboards and have no …

Imagine pulling into a McDonald’s drive thru, only to spot a small dog sitting by the order window. He isn’t there for fun or tagging …

Owning a dog, you never expect it to be hard and uncertain, but rather joyful. However, there are times, those defining moments that are often …

As a dog rescuer, the thing that stuck with me the most was spending time with euthanasia-listed dogs…and not in a positive way. I mean, …

Nothing shatters a dog’s spirit quite like being cast aside by the family that once loved her. Picture this: you’ve spent your entire life in …

At overcrowded high-euthanasia shelters, most dogs are never given a fair shot at life. With limited resources, animals in need are often overlooked and rarely …

You never really know when your dog is going to completely surprise you—or leave you totally speechless! But honestly, isn’t that part of the magic? …

While most dogs take a while to get used to a new environment, some pups just know: “This is it! This is where I belong!”  …

If there’s one thing every dog owner hopes to give their pup, it’s a life filled with safety, comfort, and love. We do our best …

Unlike humans, many of our canine companions don’t get to choose how they spend their days.  Shelter pups live by the clock, on strict, limited …

For four long years, Chapo’s life was marked by pain and neglect. His cruel owner kept him chained up in a yard in Houston, Texas, …

When it comes to choosing between your pet and other major life decisions, the choice is often clear. Our four-legged friends are a part of …

Are you the kind of dog parent who, thanks to a flexible work schedule, gets to hang out with your pup all day, every day? …

It was a cold, wintry day in rural Missouri when a passerby spotted something strange—an odd, repetitive movement coming from a nearby pile of trash. …

Senior dogs are the soul and heart of every shelter. Typically mellow, affectionate, and all about cozy cuddles and sunbathing, they often make ideal pets. …

One thing is for sure: no matter how resilient, brave, and well-trained our four-legged friends are, they cannot persist in the wilderness without our help…at …

How do you leave a dog and not have your heart utterly broken? And how do you not wonder about their well-being afterward? These are …

Few things compare to adopting an adult shelter dog. Unlike puppies, who are still learning about life, adult rescues have this hauntingly adorable need to …

Watching a dog grow old in a shelter is truly heartbreaking. You can’t help but wonder how their lives might have been different if someone …

Some things are just meant to be. When Madeline, a Texas volunteer and foster for more than fifty dogs, first locked eyes with Maya, she …

How dogs find the strength to move on after being abandoned is beyond me. Yet, some pups, despite multiple rejections, are still nothing but lovebugs, …

One of the most devastating parts of being a volunteer is watching dogs be overlooked at adoption events.  Imagine this: you’ve had an amazing event, …

Is there a pup not worthy of love? I don’t think so! No matter how “broken” they may seem, or how many health issues they …

It’s not uncommon to see dogs abandoned on the street. Quite the opposite, this, unfortunately, is a rising trend all over the country, mainly rooted …

It’s absolutely heartbreaking to know there are dogs that don’t live their best lives. As a proud owner of two beautiful dogs, I can’t come …

There’s no science that can fully explain certain events, that’s for sure. How does one stumble upon a dog that feels just perfectly suited for …

Every day is a new chance to save the life of an innocent animal in need. And the most stunning thing about it? You never …

Love your dog? Craving a new adventure in Michigan’s breathtaking forests? These trails are a game-changer. Perfect for paws, play, and exploration. Imagine your furry …

Some animal cruelty cases go beyond my reasoning. Just when I think I’ve seen it all, another cruel case of abuse and neglect surfaces, and …

You might not know this, but if you’re not careful enough, your dog could completely forget what breed they are! Or could they? If Atlas, …