Wandering the roads of countryside Oklahoma, three dogs were patiently waiting for the hoomans who abandoned them to come back, hoping that it was some kind of a mistake. A week passed and the dogs were still out there, walking the intersection and seeking shelter in a tin tube under the road. However, their luck…
Some might say that the abandonment of poor animals has completely spiraled out of control. Hearing this heart-breaking story, I can only agree with this sentiment. On a beautiful sunny day in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, one woman stepped onto her porch completely unaware of the horrifying scene that would befall her. Right there on her porch…
Suzette Hall has always been a huge dog lover, but after her son, Logan, passed away, rescuing these furry beings became her life mission. Because of that, she decided to found a non-rescue organization, Logan’s Legacy 29, in the name of which she has already saved numerous lives. So, she didn’t hesitate to go on…
A real estate agent’s job is to help people find a home and a comfortable place to live. Such is the daily work of a realtor from Sonoma County, California, named Jake Denniston. However, this man, in addition to finding a place for people to live, is no less successful in finding a home for…
I have rarely been in a situation where I came upon a friendly stray dog who wanted me to adopt him. In most cases, they are all either afraid to approach me or they are just not interested. Hardships of life have made them believe that they can’t ever live a normal life. However, that…
When a man saw something strange floating among the debris of a flooded river in San Diego, he knew that it was an animal in need of help. He immediately called the San Diego Humane Society, who, because the animal was too far out, weren’t able to get to it by land. However, when they…
Oh, the thing she did to her own baby sister! You will be flabbergasted. You will be shocked. You won’t believe she actually did that! And you’ll definitely LOL, ROFL, LMAO and what not, because this is one hilarious story. When Millie’s hoomom saw what she was doing to her baby puppy sister, she couldn’t…
A mother’s love is never questionable, even in the dog world. With their babies around, mom doggos become these superheroic little creatures that watch over their babies non-stop. And, when times are tough, they won’t even shy away from crossing mountains just to make their tiny ones safe. One such case of pure love was…
One thing that is an absolute nightmare for any pup who is looking for a forever home is being rejected by other people. What makes it even worse is that a lot of people discriminate against dogs based on their breed, age, or sometimes disabilities. It’s not a good thing to do, but it happens…
One little fact that most people overlook about dogs is that they can also feel cold intensely despite having fur. This is especially tragic when thinking about many stray puppies who spent a big part of their lives just wandering from one place to another in search of a warm home and never finding it….
Every year, more and more dogs end up in shelters, and it seems that the trend is not slowing down. Because the capacities of these facilities are not limitless, the conditions in them are worsening as time goes on. Aside from that, despite providing them with food and a place to live, numerous studies show…
Seeing a dog go to a forever home after spending its entire life in captivity is truly the greatest sight. But, what about when you have it the other way around? For Roxy, the sweetest Staffordshire Terrier mix, life has been everything but easy. Instead of waiting for her golden days in a warm, cozy…
Some people should never own dogs because they are unable to appreciate them and adore them like they deserve. Sadly, many precious canines grow up in homes with owners who mistreat them and fail to provide them care and affection. Benito and Lynch had the misfortune of living with an owner who didn’t care for…
While it’s not unusual to see birds roaming the streets of the city, this time, one Good Samaritan realized something was wrong when he saw a tiny ball with wings in Hewlett Harbor, New York. This duck-like animal was struggling on the other side of the road and he just had to do something about…
As hard as animal shelters try to provide their animals with love and comfort, sometimes it’s much harder than it seems. Many animals are not capable of thriving in a crowded environment as they require more focused attention and love. This is why foster homes are so important. They provide a quiet place where dogs…
Many people encounter stray and abandoned dogs in their daily lives, but only a few will actually stop and help. This compassionate gesture of a mailman from St. Louis reminds all of us of the impact a simple act of kindness can have. That day, he chose to deliver not only mail but also empathy…
So many times, we hear stories about cruel people who abuse or neglect their canines for various reasons. Those are the facts that break the hearts of true dog lovers. Fortunately, there are always kind souls who restore hope in the true love between a man and his best furry friend. The main character of…
Many senior dogs end up spending their golden years at shelters after being labeled “unwanted” by their families. With inevitable health issues on the rise, some owners find it too much to take care of them, causing true heartbreak for these four-legged cuddle bugs. At 16 years of age, Link found himself all alone, dumped…
Pups have the need to be adored and treasured by their humans. They should never be dumped on the streets and left wondering whether they are worthy of love. A sweet mama dog and her four puppies who were dumped under a bridge needed love, too. Sadly, they were let down by their owners and…
Not all dogs have the opportunity to live happily ever after inside a loving home, far away from uncertainty. Many of our four-legged buddies spend their lives hoping that day will finally come… but it never does. In the vast sea of stories of neglect, one hopeful pair of eyes peaked from his kennel, waiting…
While stray dogs live on the streets and do their best to survive, they long to be noticed and to be given a roof over their head. Once they get rescued and taken to a shelter, their hearts are filled with hope that somebody would stop by their kennel and decide to take them home….
Griffin, a little hairless pup with a broken spirit, was one of twenty dogs rescued from a severe case of animal cruelty and neglect in North Carolina. Shortly after, Angela Marie, a compassionate founder of a rescue and sanctuary, “Angela’s Ark,” in Charlotte, NC, was scrolling through her Facebook when suddenly, Griffin’s face popped up…
Meet Wendy – a dog who was rescued by a group of wonderful people and given a new chance in a foster home in California. Her foster mom immediately took notice of how unsure she was about entering her house, but she was willing to sleep in a shed, so that’s where Wendy slept for…
Parting ways with the ones you love, even on a short-term basis, is always a heartbreak. Now, imagine being forced to say one last goodbye – forever! That’s what life has been for Margarita, a sweet shelter dog who was forced to watch every one of her babies go away. Once she realized that she…
It takes just a little bit of effort and love to change a dog’s life. When Rayce saw Daisy for the first time, she was near the point of being a lost cause. Trembling in fear, confused, and extremely emaciated, this lovely girl spent days in uncertainty. On top of all that, she was literally…
An adorable eight-year-old Labrador retriever by the name of Messi has spent most of his life proudly working as a professional Transportation Security Administrator (TSA) agent. Ever since he got hired at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Messi spent his work hours screening luggage for explosives, keeping the airport and everybody in it safe….
Just because they were covered in mange doesn’t mean they should be written off. Well, some people thought they should. Unfortunately, a lot of pups don’t make it because they end up in high-euthanasia shelters. That especially applies to shelters in California. The two puppies we’re meeting today came all the way from Los Angeles…
When you least expect it, life finds a way to surprise you or give you something you never even realized you needed. The same thing happened to these people who just happened to be in the right place at the right time. While on their way to the parking lot, they accidentally discovered a strange…
We all notice our dogs sometimes being a little silly or having quite a different behavior around their favorite things… or hoomans! They’re usually more active, engaged, and just non-stop! However, for Radley and her pawrents, things kind of go the other way around. This naturally “chaotic” canine girl always has her enthusiasm level at…
Astoria was a pup who did not have a happy life growing up. Before she was rescued by a local shelter, Astoria was doing her best to try to survive the harsh life on the streets, looking for scraps in order to fill her hungry stomach. Unfortunately, no hooman had ever stopped to help her…
When the good people in a Southern California neighborhood first found Delta, they were utterly shocked at what they saw! A dog, yelping in fear, scared of everything and everyone. She was absolutely terrified of the fact that someone was approaching her in her very own “bastion of solitude.” But, what she called home was…
There is nothing that dogs wish more than to feel infinitely loved by their humans. As their parents, we relish seeing their eyes filled with love and the way they wag their tails as soon as they greet us at the door. Our dogs know that they mean the world to us and that we…
Original Good Boy, or OGB for short, was an eight-year-old pup who was surrendered to the Humane Rescue Alliance in Washington, DC, before being transferred to St Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in New Jersey. He spent his days in the New Jersey shelter, hoping that a loving hooman would take him into a loving home….
Although we can most often hear stories about heartless owners leaving their pets in shelters for some minor reasons, it is not always exactly like that. One might say that the man who left his sick dog in the New York shelter had a cruel heart, but the truth is a bit different. The care…
Being different doesn’t mean that you are any less worthy. Everybody deserves a chance, no matter their imperfections. This little Boxer puppy was born different from the rest of his litter, and the owner didn’t think she deserved a chance to live. She was born with a cleft palate, which meant the breeder wouldn’t be…
Human insensitivity, and often cruelty, never ceases to surprise us. The best example is the numerous stories about abandoned dogs left at the mercy of the street, although we all know how much they need human care and attention. One such story comes from Mississippi, and it is about a pregnant dog who had to…
Many canines go through a difficult time after they find themselves behind shelter walls. While some shelter pups never lose hope of finding loving families, other dogs become stressed, and their health starts deteriorating. Brooklyn, a lovely doggo, went through the most difficult time in her life after her owner surrendered her to a shelter…
A mother’s love truly knows no limits. When a hooman came across a mother dragging her puppy along the street, their heart broke into a million pieces. The puppy, crying loudly in pain, seemed to be hurt, and his mother was dragging his body, begging for help. The hooman immediately contacted local animal rescuers who…
Dolly, the poor rescue pup from Charlotte, North Carolina, never saw it coming. But, when you least expect it, it happens. She was stunned. What was that? What on Earth came at this sweet girl who was just minding her own business? What’s Going On Here? Dolly reached out to the world, wanting to share…
Out of all the dog adoptions that happen in the world, most of them are done through shelters or some smaller rescue organizations. But, the question arises: how many of us have heard about the ‘distribution system’? Well, basically, it’s when a dog or a cat approaches you and politely asks to be adopted. For…
There are so many strays and abandoned dogs out there, and not all of them are lucky to find a forever home right away. Because of that, the shelter is often the only place where they can be safe and sound and be provided with all they need for a normal life. Unfortunately, although it…
In all the time I have read and researched all sorts of dog stories, I have never encountered quite an unusual one such as this. This one is about a man, who had a very unusual dream and wanted to make his own impact in the most unique way possible. In this one we will…
Picture this: you are just minding your own business as usual and trying to focus on your work in a pretty big desert when something draws your attention. It turned out to be two small puppies who couldn’t have been more than two months old. They are coming to you because they are hungry and…
Dogs are beings that carry sincere love in their hearts. The same can be said for babies and young children whose feelings are not yet spoiled by the outside world. Considering that, it is not a surprise that the hearts of many people melt when they witness stories about babies and their furry companions. They…
Some stories shatter our hearts into a million pieces, and Althea’s is definitely one of them. Found on the streets of Las Vegas, Nevada, this amazing girl experienced what can only be described as the absolute worst. Being a 7-year old dog, she was found at barely twenty pounds, and was extremely starved and neglected…
The life of stray dogs is never an easy one. They spend their days outside, trying to find shelter to hide from the elements and hoping that a kind soul would offer them some food to fill up their hungry stomachs. The pup of today’s story was one of these puppies. She was a stray…
Usually, when you go to your window to take a little peek at the nature outside, you don’t expect to see anything out of the ordinary. However, when one woman decided to do just that, she saw something that left her puzzled. Outside of her window, she noticed something strange and furry lying on top…
Life for a typical stray dog can be very cruel and full of struggle. Many times, we just assume that the only thing they need is food to be okay. However, what we often ignore is the fact that a lot of them likely get either abused or attacked more often than not. And, that…
Pete’s life was everything but sweet. When this sweet boi got out of the car on a cold, rainy day, never in his worst dreams could he imagine that would be the last time he would see his owner. Then, the door closed, the man drove away, and Pete got left in confusion. For things…
Never in his wildest dreams could Piccolo imagine how his life would change. He was a naked, stray pup who kept thinking that nobody would ever notice him, let alone lend him a helping hand. Day after day, he tried to survive by looking for scraps of food in the streets and satisfying his hunger….