Mila Kirsten

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 …

December often feels like a season of miracles—and if Bonnie could put her feelings into words, she’d likely say the same! For this sweet stray …

Four tiny puppies had no idea what was happening when their owner placed them in a cardboard box and drove away. The little ones huddled …

While adopting a dog is the ultimate way to change a life, there are many other small but meaningful steps each of us can take …

Behind every heartwarming rescue tale, there’s a compassionate soul ready to leap into action—and Suzette Hall is definitely one of them. The seasoned rescuer from …

Robin Wagner, from Burlington, Vermont, and her boyfriend had been searching for the right dog for a long time without much luck. Then one day, …

Sawyer is one little pup with a big hope. After being rescued from a puppy mill with his littermates and brought to a Wisconsin shelter, …

I have written many stories about abandoned dogs and their struggles, but Maeve’s heartbreaking journey is one I will never forget. Someone cruel left the …

Every pup deserves to grow up in a safe and caring home. Sadly, some cruel people turn their backs on their dogs and abandon them …

Dogs are naturally social creatures, able to befriend almost any other animal they meet. Their love for companionship is one of the reasons they are …

After hearing about a dog wandering alone in the woods, the rescuers at Stray Rescue of St. Louis gathered their supplies and quickly set out. …

We all need a companion. When life gets hard or we need support, it’s comforting to have someone nearby to remind us that everything will …

Los Angeles’ devastating wildfire left countless lives upended. Homes were destroyed, families were displaced, and even beloved pets were left without the homes they once …

Maggie’s path to love and safety was full of challenges. Heartless humans abandoned her along with her mother and littermates in the woods of Joplin, …

A mama dog and her two pups had no one to turn to as they wandered desperately along a road near Lake Trask, in Mason …

Anyone who has left a dog alone at home knows they can be a bit mischievous. That’s hardly surprising. Sometimes it’s anxiety, and other times, …

When they most needed love and tenderness from their family, a mama dog and her puppies were heartlessly abandoned at an empty house in Arkansas. …

When a dog enters your life, they quickly become family—and over the years, their bond becomes irreplaceable. As time passes, it becomes harder to face …

For days on end, this little white puppy sat in a ditch, abandoned and confused, trying to make sense of why she was left all …

When a dog chooses to love you, that love is unwavering. Stories about a pup’s devotion to their favorite human never fail to pull at …