Mila Kirsten

Every day, we hear warnings from animal groups about the dangers animals face and the overcrowded conditions in shelters. Still, many heartless people continue to …

A heartbreaking tale comes from Southern California, where a small gray-and-white pup was found lying beside some shrubs in a school parking lot. She was …

When a kind-hearted woman stumbled upon a dog on the street in Las Vegas, she lent him a helping hand and took him home. She …

It’s not unusual to see stray dogs who have suffered so much that they lose their sense of direction and self-preservation. Often, hunger and fear …

I cannot even begin to imagine what was running through Imelda’s mind that day. Placed in a cramped kennel at an overcrowded shelter in Kansas, …

Unfortunately, finding abandoned dogs or puppies on the streets has become a common scene for rescuers, animal lovers, and officers. But a recent case in …

When Paris was first taken in at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter (TOHAS) in Wantagh, New York, she seemed downhearted. The staff didn’t know …

If you are a compassionate and big-hearted person, nothing compares to the joy of saving an innocent life. It’s a feeling so powerful that words …

Although they often bring joy to our lives, dogs can sometimes leave us feeling deeply saddened. More often than not, the blame lies not with …

Nothing could have prepared Gin Walker for the painful sight she was about to face as she approached a dumpster near her home. The Michigan …

We all love unexpected surprises, especially the kind that instantly brighten our day.  That’s exactly what happened at The Animal Rescue Center of California, based …

It’s not unusual these days to see a stray dog asking for a bit of kindness—whether it’s food, water, or a warm touch. Some will …

While countless dogs face hardships every day, it is often stereotypes that create the deepest wounds. From the harmful myth that Pit Bulls are unadoptable …

Some pups simply have to wait a little longer than others before their forever home finally comes along. But when that day arrives, all the …

There are different reasons why dog owners surrender their dogs to shelters.  However, regardless of the reason their humans give them up, dogs feel the …

I’ve always believed that no matter what hardships a dog goes through, every single one of them deserves the chance to be cared for and …

In all my years of helping strays, one lesson has become crystal clear: timing is everything. For countless dogs living on the edge, even a …

When guards at a California jail spotted a tiny intruder roaming their parking lot, they immediately tried to help. For weeks, they attempted to gain …

Every day, countless new cases of abandonment and neglect remind us how many helpless dogs are left to suffer. Streets all over the country are …

On a bitterly cold and windy day in St. Louis, Missouri, a lonely stray pup wandered the neighborhood, unsure of where to go. With no …

Adopting a dog is never an easy decision. Some people look for a particular breed, while others focus more on age or size. Those factors …

When rescuers Hanah Hueston and Kathleen Orcutt received word about a frightened Husky abandoned on a lake, they wasted no time packing their gear and …

On an ordinary morning, while driving his child to school, a man noticed something heartbreaking on the side of the road—a severely emaciated pup lying …

Daniela, a California local and dedicated dog rescuer, was enjoying a peaceful evening at home when unusual sounds from outside caught her attention. Curious, she …

When Bear, a massive St. Bernard mix from Colorado, slipped away from his pet sitter on April 14, 2022, his family’s world was turned upside …