Dogs are beings that can bring us so much joy in life that it cannot be compared to anything else. However, even though they are loyal till the end, this does not mean that they have a ban on occasional mischief that can ruin the owner’s day while bringing smiles to other people’s faces. That’s…
Considering that people have very little awareness of ecology, it is no wonder to come across plastic bags and boxes left by the side of the road. This is exactly what a woman named Tarriantiara Hayes was aware of when, one day, while driving in her car, she saw a plastic bin right next to…
Thanks to giant-hearted people who dedicate their lives to saving dogs, many of these four-legged canines get to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Among them is Borac! Before Bruno had found him struggling in a local city shelter, Borac knew nothing about having a decent life. His days pretty much looked…
I wish all dogs lived a happy and carefree life with owners who love them infinitely. Every pup truly deserves to wake up every day wagging their tails with joy and cuddling with their parents. Sadly, there are many canines in shelters who have a hard time finding loving humans. Nyla, a two-year-old Rottweiler, arrived…
When a rescuer was going home after a hard day’s work, he noticed something small near the middle of the road. Knowing that stray dogs would usually hang out in this area, he suspected that it was probably a stray pup looking for a helping hand. Without hesitation, the rescuer turned his car around and…
Recently, employees have been constantly warned about the fact that the shelters are overcrowded with dogs. Unfortunately, regardless of their warnings, there are more and more abandoned canines. That is especially hard for the employees of these shelters because they have to witness various sad scenes every day. The very realization that the dog was…
For months, three beautiful puppies called the yard of a car repair shop their home. Although the employees treated them kindly, the pups longed for a proper home. They fortunately never lacked food, but the yard couldn’t replace the warmth and affection of a loving home. Heartbroken and longing for a family, Cora, one of…
People with great hearts do not need extra motivation to start a rescue mission when the life of an animal is in danger. The sad face of a helpless being is a big enough motivation for them. The best example of this is the rescuers from Hope For Paws, a rescue organization located in Los…
Living a life of solitude is no picnic, especially for stray dogs. Always on the lookout for a family to adopt them, these canines will seize every opportunity to join a hooman pack and start a new life in a loving home. Buddy, the stray Pittie, had the same idea in mind! As soon as…
Out of all the stories I have read on dog rescues, this is possibly the one that tears my heart into pieces every time I think about it. It illustrates so well just how heartless people can be sometimes to dogs. We don’t deserve them. They are so much better than us. But, even in…
Who can stop a dog from chasing its adventures on its own time, am I right? No matter how hard we try, it is sometimes impossible to control their restless, escape-artist spirits. They see something interesting – and they immediately jump into action! Sure, not all doggos have this issue, but even the calmest ones…
There’s no greater sight than seeing a long-term shelter dog find his forever home. But, to witness that same dog being returned to a shelter again is just heartbreaking. One such saddening story took place in New Jersey, and it absolutely shocked me. A dog, Burrito, waited for the day when he’d finally be able…
When a tiny, adorable puppy by the name of Jammy arrived at Marin Humane, an independent nonprofit rescue in Novato, California, he was an immediate hit. Having the most adorable smile and the sweetest personality really made him loved among the staff. However, Jammy was also very chubby, and the shelter staff had to work…
Pups are our best friends, and we can’t imagine our life without them. The bond that we build with them is one of a kind. Dogs are the best of companions, and sometimes they are our soulmates, too. We love them unconditionally, and we can always count on their support and love. Today’s story is…
It was a regular early morning walk. Nothing seemed unusual, nor did it predict something so core-shaking would happen. Just a simple walk while Newport Beach and the rest of the world were waking up. Dani noticed her dog was acting strangely. He seemed interested in a particular entryway and looked as if he smelled…
You never know where your next rescue’s gonna come from. But you sure know that you’re gonna do everything in your power to help the poor animal in need! Any respectable animal lover lives by this motto. No matter how hard it may seem at times, leaving an animal in need to fend for itself…
Living on the street as a helpless animal is hard. However, sometimes it is even harder for an animal to be locked up inside a small house without enough room, proper care, or even love. Unfortunately, the pup of today’s story, Shyla, grew up in such a place. Before being rescued, Shyla lived in a…
Among the sea of stories that I have come across over the years, Blue’s story is definitely one of my favorites! It’s the story of resilience, but it’s also the one of love and kindness. For this gigantic Greyhound boy, things didn’t start out great. He was born into the racing industry, far away from…
Sometimes, the beginning is not easy, and we may encounter problems that prevent us from being happy and leading a normal life. However, this doesn’t mean that we should not fight and believe that things will get better. This is exactly the fate that befell Doby, a 1-and-a-half-year-old Jack Russell terrier and whippet-mix. He was…
Rescuing or adopting a dog who has special needs or has some form of disability is one of the most heroic things a person can do. Despite the hardships they have to overcome throughout their lives, they are still our lovable furry friends, and they deserve a loving home. Nothing should deprive them of this….
Just when you think that people can’t be any more cruel, you hear a story of someone heartlessly abandoning a little dog family in an alley in Rio Grande Valley, Texas. The anguish and despair of being abandoned was not all this little family had to go through. While they were standing there in an…
Every dog should have humans who love them to the moon and back. Unfortunately, numerous pups end up brokenhearted and abandoned by the people whom they considered their family. A little puppy named Megan felt sad and frightened after merciless people left him all alone in the middle of nowhere. The sweet canine was roaming…
All puppies wish to be with their mom and feel her unconditional love. Her loving arms are the babies’ safe haven and the place where they feel at home. The following story is about seven little pups who felt heartbroken after they lost their mother. Instead of showing them compassion and love, heartless people dumped…
A sense of sorrow overwhelms me whenever I think about the cruelty and neglect that some animals experience. A little pup who only needed love was mercilessly treated by the people whom he considered his family. After the dog’s owners wrapped him in a T-shirt and tied him to a fence, they abandoned him without…
No dog owner wants to see their beloved companion suffering. Yet, as they age, we’re faced with the inevitable and it is only a matter of time before our dearest furry friends start experiencing discomfort, or some health issues. For the North Carolina couple, Christiana Lovelace and her husband, Monte, that moment came a couple…
People can sometimes be really cruel and demonstrate it in various ways. One of the best indicators of this is their attitude toward pets when many of them show their true faces. Two rescuers from Sadies Dog Rescue witnessed that when they found an abandoned dog by the side of the road. This poor pup…
Rescuing dogs is no picnic, especially if they have spent their entire life living on a street. Scared, distrustful, and wary of people – these are potentially the stray-dog traits many kind-hearted rescuers face. But, the rule is – you never give up! Patience and eagerness to save an innocent life from the street prevails,…
It was a very ordinary day when a group of kind rescuers heard faint noises coming from a nearby area on the road. They stopped their car and went to have a look around. It came as a shock to them when they found a dog lying in the grass and begging for help. She…
When two animal lovers, Lexi and Ronnie Austen, founded the All-Hearts Foundation, an animal rescue and rehabilitation center, they were determined to help every living creature in need. So, when they received a call about a stray dog who had been living in the streets and was in desperate need of help, they dropped everything…
Dogs are not born with the ability to follow commands, but they need to be taught. Some pups need very little time for this, while others persist in their ignorance. The natural way dogs communicate is through barking and there is nothing strange about it. However, some canines tend to overdo it, and their owners…
There is perhaps nothing worse than seeing people neglect or abuse defenseless animals who can not get any help. As it just happens, in the story we will talk about today, a driver was seen throwing a box out of his car, which was noticed by Good Samaritans who went to check it out. To…
It was a very ordinary day when Lauren first found a stray dog alone on the street. Upon first approaching him, she realized something was wrong. The pup was shivering the whole time. He was seriously terrified of everyone he met, and his new rescuer felt so bad for him. She had no knowledge of…
Many dog owners absolutely do not care about their dog’s breed because they love them the way they are. However, taking a DNA test of your dog can be beneficial in certain situations. For example, if you have this information about your dog, you can more easily determine his ideal diet and predict certain diseases,…
You’d think he’s not over one year old, but the truth is different. Ziggy, the rescue dog, is much older than that, and he still acts like a little pooch. Did he fall into a cauldron of magic potion that granted him eternal youth? Probably. With a playful personality and a bouncy attitude, Ziggy is…
Isn’t it just wonderful to see a broken dog blossom? It’s their strength to weather all the storms and rise after all the bad days that makes our hearts warm. Shanti’s story is just like that! After her beloved owner couldn’t take care of her due to terminal illness, this wonderful Bully girl found herself…
There’s no such thing as a broken dog, no matter how hard they try to convince you. With a proper family and just a little bit of love, miracles can be made, and Briana is just the perfect example! This poor Pittie struggled in life for too long. She lived her life on the streets,…
As soon as the rescuers were informed that an abandoned puppy was on the side of a desolate road, they rushed to rescue her. While the rescue team was driving and approaching the given address, they looked closely at the nearby bushes, trying to find the little puppy. It was almost evening and the rescuers…
Just as a group of kind people were leaving a supermarket, they noticed something strange nearby. In the parking lot, there was a severely malnourished puppy who was struggling to survive to the point that he couldn’t even move. It’s really depressing to even think about what he went through to get to this point,…
I can’t understand how ruthless some dog owners can be toward their pups who trust them with their whole heart. Chia, a small puppy, trusted humans, too, but they ended up hurting her feelings when they dumped her in the trash. The pup was in a terrible state. The hairless skin on her skinny body…
Just recently, I was walking down a street, and I noticed a stray puppy living in a parking lot. At first, I felt really bad for him. However, upon closer inspection of his surroundings, it turned out that he had a small home and lots of food. There were kind people who lived nearby and…
If shelter dogs could speak, I bet the one thing they’d have to say to all those people coming in would be – “Hey, I’m just a goofy kid ready to be your lifelong companion!” Or, “Please don’t be afraid… all I’m looking for is a friend.” For many, unfortunately, their exterior is the only…
Regardless of age or breed, all shelter dogs dream of finding a forever family who will shower them with love. Sadly, older shelter dogs have a hard time attracting attention of potential adopters. Although the hearts of senior dogs long for a loving home, they often tend to be overlooked in favor of younger pups….
Adopting a stray dog is one of the kindest things a person can do. It’s a life defining change that will give a new sense of purpose to your life in more ways than one. However, it’s not always sunshine and rainbows. Taking care of another pup can also have its difficulties especially if they…
Dogs are just so incredibly precious and I can never understand the sentiment of people who adopt them only to surrender them to a shelter because of some small mistake they made. What’s even worse is that some will request that the pup be euthanized, even when it doesn’t make any sense. For this dog,…
Although it was quite cold and rainy, Samantha and her dog, Tonks, decided not to break the tradition and got ready for a walk in the local park. Just as they got out of the car and left the parking lot, they saw a gray, fluffy creature at the entrance. Already from a distance, they…
When a rescuer heard strange cries coming from a street, they immediately realized that it was an animal in need of help. After spending some time looking around, they found two puppy siblings, Pataco and Patacona, holding each other tightly, hoping that somebody would find them and offer a helping hand. This heartbreaking scene brought…
Unfortunately, not every puppy in this world gets to be born into a happy and loving family. A sweet pup named Harold entered the world in less fortunate circumstances as he was born into a puppy mill that lacked the comfort and care every pup deserves. The puppy mill was extremely overfilled, and the animals…
When a man named Flint went out at 6 a.m. into the yard of his California home, located in the high desert between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, to tend to his chickens, he thought it was going to be just a regular morning. When he finished, he was about to return to his house…
Dog abuse isn’t really a new thing, but it constantly and repeatedly keeps breaking our hearts. Maya isn’t just the exhibit of abuse, though. She represents all the underdogs that have ever experienced neglect, abandonment, or mistreatment in their lives. She’s a symbol of resilience and a sad testament to what irresponsible humans can do….
Although we can hear crackling sounds from the fireplace when the fire is burning, it is not very often that there is any sound coming from it when there is no fire. However, one pair of homeowners heard just that – a strange noise coming from the fireplace when there was no fire in it….