You show a dog some love, and you’ll get a thousand times more in return! This hasn’t been truer than in the case of Pork Roll, the sweetest American Bully that you’re gonna meet today! After being abandoned by his family due to his obesity, all Porky ever dreamed of was having a home again….
When a Good Samaritan got a notification from their security camera that something was walking past it, they decided to take a look. What they saw completely shocked them. A dog with an extremely swollen head was walking by, trying to find somebody who could help her. The Good Samaritan immediately contacted their local rescue…
Thora was a special puppy from the moment she was born, but it wasn’t until the right person came along that her uniqueness truly began to shine. As the runt of the litter, she struggled a little bit in the beginning, but she managed to pull through. Now, Thora lives her best life, all thanks…
Nellie’s life has never been easy. Before she even hit her rock bottom, she begged silently for the day someone would come and save her from the poor conditions she was living in. In her entire life, this Samoyed girl was nothing but a breeding dog. Far away from what could even look like family,…
It’s really a horrible thing when a dog loses his faith in humans because of mistreatment from one person. They can not understand that we are not all alike, but they are always ready to give us a second chance if we show them that we are worth it. In this story, we will talk…
When a pup named Cherry first arrived at the Clermont County Animal Shelter, Ohio, she was not in the best shape. The shelter staff deemed that Cherry’s name was quite fitting for her appearance since her body was completely red due to a bad case of mange. With that, she was also terrified of her…
The love a dog can give to a person is often difficult to describe. Dogs are not just pets – they become part of the family over time and remain deeply etched in our hearts. One elderly couple knew this best after spending 14 happy years with their beloved pup, Catita. Every moment with her…
It is almost impossible to imagine how hard it must be for dogs that once had a home to adapt to shelter life. Being an only pet (or one of few) in a cozy home, and then facing the cruel reality in kennels is scary, and it leaves lifetime emotional scars on dogs. When Luna,…
Dogs never cease to amaze us, but this Chi mom goes above and beyond everything we could’ve imagined! When they first met Laugh Out Loud, her rescuers expected her to deliver a litter of puppies, but what no one could have guessed was how many. Before she went into 12-hour-long labor while staying at her…
Even as a rescuer, I imagine that many, if not all of them, are always heartbroken to see a small stray puppy out on the streets trying to survive. I mean, who wouldn’t feel bad? They are just so helpless and they need somebody to show and teach them how to survive. Without their mom…
When Amy Thran and her very good friend were on vacation, they expected to do some sightseeing and generally enjoy themselves. However, everything came to a halt when an adorable stray dog approached them pleading for help. People often say that the best things come to you unexpectedly, and if you asked Amy, she would…
Sometimes, life doesn’t really work in our favor, and we are forced to make decisions that we aren’t really happy about. But, even in such times, we have to remember that those difficult decisions are mostly the right ones, and even if they make us sad, they are probably working in favor of somebody else….
On the Internet, you can find numerous articles that question a dog’s emotions towards humans. Some say that dogs are driven only by their instincts, while others believe that these animals have deep emotions. The rest of the experts claim that it is a mix of both. However, there are those moments in the relationship…
Imagine this: an owner who doesn’t want to or can’t take care of his dog decides it would be the most humane thing to surrender him to a shelter where he would get a second chance. But unfortunately, that’s not what happened to this dog. He was cruelly thrown out of the car and then…
Dogs form strong bonds with their companions and family members, and when one of them is no longer there, they can be heartbroken and experience a profound sense of loss. Just like for humans, losing a furry friend can be a very traumatic experience for a dog. Just imagine spending every single day with someone…
After a pup named Echo got lost in a desert in Arizona, his owner was extremely worried for him. He kept searching for his lovely pooch and hoping to reunite with him, but Echo was nowhere to be found. Fearing that the coyotes had attacked him, Echo’s dad lost all hope of having his pup…
When an abandoned dog named Ginger arrived at Dogwood Animal Shelter in Missouri, she, just like any other dog, hoped to be out of there in no time. However, as her past left quite a big scar on her, finding a forever home would end up being harder than she thought. Ginger had trouble trusting…
For dogs, a shelter is certainly better than being on the street. It provides them with food, water, care, and a roof over their heads. However, what is even more important, it gives them hope and the opportunity to eventually meet their happy ending. Brooke Hughes, a teacher at Hanby Elementary School, located in Wilmington,…
Dogs are known for their strong bonding, especially with their favorite humans. However, canines can also form strong relationships with each other, especially if they are part of the same family. The best proof of that is two Pit Bull-mix sisters who lived together most of their lives until one day when they were forcefully…
There is no greater pain for a dog and its owner than to get separated unexpectedly. The sad truth is that some owners purposely abandon their pets, but those whose dogs went missing for unknown reasons would do anything to see them once again. One family from San Diego, California, felt the pain of getting…
Besides eating, drinking, and snuggling with its favorite human, the highlight of a dog’s day is going out for a walk. New people, environments, colors, smells – there are plenty of reasons for our furry companions to get overly excited when they hear the collar jiggling and the front door opening. If walking and physical…
This poor female dog spent all her life on the streets – with pain and suffering to stay alive being her daily routine. She was on the verge of giving up when two kind-hearted humans came to her aid. This couple has rescued many dogs in their life, but there was something about the look…
We all know that a shelter is not an ideal place for a dog. Unfortunately, many canines are forced to spend their lives between the four walls of a kennel because their only alternative is the street. One poor pup had such a fate that she had to spend most of her short life in…
When people see Simon, they immediately stop in their tracks! Some would say that’s due to his sturdy, intimidating Pittie body that screams “excessive energy” all over, but the reason is far more obvious! This fashionable Pittie steals hearts wherever he goes just because he looks a little different than a regular dog. Simon, ladies…
It’s saddening to think about all the pooches who end up on the streets, feeling rejected by their owners and deprived of their love. Their merciless owners dump them without feeling any regret or concern for these innocent creatures who only want our affection. Sugar was one of the scared mama dogs who was abandoned…
When people see a stray or an abandoned animal on the street, a lot of them don’t think that they can feel pain and sadness like we do. In fact, they’ll go on about their day as usual, even when they know they could have done something to help them, as it really doesn’t take…
This sweet dog named Kenna came to Promise 4 Paws rescue in Orange County, California, after she was abandoned on the streets by her previous owner. She was scared, hesitant, covered in ticks, and obviously very pregnant. X-rays revealed that Kenna was expecting three babies. Fortunately, she found herself in a secure environment surrounded by…
When a group of volunteers arrived at the railroad to clean the surrounding area, their hearts sank when they found a crying little puppy on the railroad tracks. He was dumped in a box and left all alone. Feeling hungry and thirsty, the pup kept whimpering. The noise coming from the nearby trains made him…
Although it is true that wild animals know how to survive on their own and do not need people, they, too, sometimes need a break and a bit of attention. Animal lover, LouAnne Brickhouse, who lives in Los Angeles, California, knows this the best and is always there for these creatures. She knows how to…
A dog is not just a man’s best friend, it’s that one family member that might not understand what you speak, but understands your emotions better than any person could. For Choco, a homeless man, dogs are the family that he never had, and that’s how he treats them. Choco doesn’t only feed and pet…
If you water a plant, it will give you the prettiest flower. If you take care of your car, it will take you to any place you want. And, if you show love to an animal, it will become the prettiest, happiest thing alive. There are countless instances where a once sick and vulnerable animal…
Nora was a rescue dog who nobody wanted because she was just a little bit different from other dogs. You see, Nora was born with a deformity that is very uncommon for dogs. She has ectrodactyly, which means that her one paw is split into two parts, making her a unique 5-legged dog. Her uniqueness…
It’s not too often that I come across a story about a dog that is just heartwrenching. Seeing puppies suffering is just depressing. Many times, I wish I could just reach out through the screen and do something to help them, but I can’t. The world is a complicated place and we can’t even begin…
Going home from work, a woman in Houston, Texas was met with a quite heartbreaking scene. Two stray dogs were seeking shelter in a pile of trash and old mattresses. Not being able to just leave them there, she contacted her local rescue, letting them know that there are doggos who need their help. But,…
Many people fail to consider the financial aspect of getting a puppy or what they would do in case of emergencies. Sadly, when emergencies or sickness strike, owners often end up at the vet, contemplating euthanizing their pet. The idea of “in sickness and in health” shouldn’t just apply to marriage because if you were…
Once humanity comes together, there are very few things that seem impossible to do! When the group of kind-hearted passersby spotted a dog stranded in fast-flowing water in the canal, they were left in shock. This poor pup, believed to be a stray, somehow ended up stuck only a couple of inches from a dangerous…
If there is one thing that always makes me feel good, it’s seeing just how empathetic and loving dogs can be when we give them a chance. Even when that doesn’t happen, they will always be there to protect their own kind, and it’s beautiful to see how much they care. In the case of…
I think the simple dream of every dog in the world is to just have a loving family and a roof over their head. It’s really that simple but it’s not always possible for everyone. Some dogs can spend a long time in a shelter hoping for someone to take them to their new future,…
Raising small babies alongside large furry companions is always a challenge, especially when bringing a new baby home for the first time. Many parents feel anxious, wondering how the dogs will react and if they’ll be gentle enough around the small, fragile baby. Of course, these are all valid concerns since we can’t predict their…
Sarah Penso hadn’t expected to come home with a tiny puppy when she set out on a bike ride through her hometown one day, but life is full of surprises. Despite visiting her parents, Sarah, a competitive mountain biker, didn’t want to miss out on her training session. Everything was going great until she suddenly…
For most dog rescuers, saving these four-legged furballs is a life mission and the greatest satisfaction. For others, unfortunately, it’s just a business. When the good people of The Animal Pad, from San Diego, California, heard about more than 300 dogs living in inhumane conditions, in one fake rescue, they immediately rushed into action. Once…
In recent years, there have been many problems in the dog world. From many abandoned pets to an even more significant number of stray dogs on the streets. But, lately, the burning problem is the limited capacity of dog shelters. The Harris County Animal Shelter in Texas is currently struggling with the increasing influx of…
Only stray dogs know how sad their life is. Homeless and hungry, they have no other choice but to tirelessly roam the streets in search of food. Sadly, they don’t even get a smile from strangers who walk past them. The passers-by ignore them and the lovely dogs end up losing the hope of ever…
Sometimes, at first, it seems that everything is gloomy and rainy and that we will never see the light at the end of the tunnel. We give up on our dreams and retreat to our corner of solitude, which gives us an imaginary sense of security. But, just when we’ve had enough of it and…
In every classroom, there’s always one child who is loved the most. In Boston, that child is undoubtedly Spencer — and his ‘classroom’ is the entire city! This amazing Golden Retriever, known as the sweetheart and soul of the Boston Marathon, has always been everyone’s favorite. Over the years, he became the symbol of love…
If I ever wish for a superpower, it would be the ability to help all stray or abandoned animals who desperately need us. But, things are not so simple in the real world. Here, we have to do our best to make changes and help when we can. A small effort is better than none…
We all have to visit the hair salon from time to time to keep our heads from looking like a tousled ball. It is no different with dogs whose matted fur not only makes them unattractive but can also have bad consequences for their health. Recently, a dog named Pixie got into such a bad…
Some dogs are nothing but a true inspiration to all of us! The amount of resilience and enthusiasm they have can’t be put into words, and the only thing that we can do is admire their unbelievable strength. One such story comes from Florida. A two-legged pup, Noelle, has been battling various challenges her whole…
A lot of the time, our furry friends heavily depend on us to keep them nice and clean. This is especially true for the ones who have nice and long fur. As they cannot brush it thoroughly themselves, they rely on us to do it for them. Unfortunately, some owners neglect the shiny coats of…
It’s kind of hard to grasp just how many stray dogs there are in this world. The numbers are so mind boggling that it’s depressing. And, the sad fact is that not all of them get rescued and find their forever home. Most will spend their whole life living on the streets in very harsh…