Mila Kirsten

Stray dogs struggle every day to survive on the streets, dreaming of safety, food, and a warm place to call home. When they’re finally rescued …

Scorching summer days can be unbearable—especially for stray animals with no food, water, or shade to protect them. One sweltering afternoon in California, a woman …

Donna Lochmann, chief life-saving officer with Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL), is a passionate animal advocate with hundreds of rescues behind her. She often …

While driving through Kettle Creek State Park in Pennsylvania, Sarah Lindgren noticed something unusual that made her stop immediately. There on the roadside was a …

If there’s one thing people often underestimate about their dogs, it’s just how clever they really are. I’ll admit I’ve been guilty of this myself, …

When it comes to dogs, a little mischief is part of the package. Sometimes it’s adorable, sometimes it’s a bit chaotic—and every so often, it …

While driving through Blue Springs, Missouri, a compassionate volunteer from Farm To Able noticed a heartbreaking sight—a tiny, helpless puppy tied to a crate and …

A couple of years ago, Lieschen O’Neill stopped by the Lawrence Humane Society in Kansas, planning only to look around. But as Lieschen herself later …

While strolling through the Bronx, New York, a compassionate passerby stumbled upon a heartbreaking sight—tucked between two cars, a small black dog trembled in the …

Sometimes people forget that dogs don’t just see us as their caretakers. To them, we’re their entire world, their closest friend, and the one they …

All Sweet Potato wanted was someone to care for her and someone she could care for in return. Instead, what she received was cruel abandonment …

For stray dogs wandering the streets, each day is filled with hope that they’ll find someone who smiles back at them.  They yearn to discover …

When a dog spends its entire life mistreated, it eventually learns to expect the worst from people. Pups like this do everything they can to …

Even though many shelters work hard to give animals the most comfortable stay possible, sometimes it still isn’t enough. Every dog needs a person of …

Failed by his owner and discarded without care. That just about sums up this little one’s beginning. In a world already uncertain, he was forced …

You might expect to come across all sorts of things in a dumpster, but definitely not a living soul inside. That’s exactly what one passerby …

After meeting Skipper, you’ll probably say: Now, I’ve seen it all. I’ve come across plenty of unusual dogs before; pups with tails in unexpected places, …

As soon as a team of rescuers at Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center in North Carolina heard about baby skunks whose mom was hit by a …

For many dogs, living in a safe home surrounded by people who love them is really all they ask for in life. It’s simple that …

Welcoming a dog into your life, especially an adorable puppy, is truly one of life’s most cherished gifts. Those who haven’t felt it firsthand may …

There are only a few things in this world that can compare to the unconditional love a mother feels for her babies. Seeing her newborns …

Finding a home for a shelter pup is never easy. Many families often focus on young dogs and overlook the older ones. This makes the …

Watching a dog suffer due to trauma is absolutely devastating. It’s not just the fear etched on their face—it’s knowing the pain and neglect that …

Isolation can dim even the brightest of spirits. No matter how lively or outgoing a soul may be, being constantly overlooked can slowly wear them …

Have you ever planned a big surprise, only to have someone unintentionally ruin it at the very last moment? It’s frustrating—and hilarious—especially when the “culprit” …