Mila Kirsten

The bond between a dog and their person is truly one of a kind and it becomes stronger as they spend more time together. For …

Shelters are meant to be a temporary stop on the way to finding a forever family. Unfortunately, many dogs spend too long waiting for someone …

It makes me sad to think about the shelter dogs who continue to be overlooked day after day. Some pups wag their tails with hope …

When dogs have been left behind, they keep waiting in the very spot where they last saw the people they loved. They look into the …

All dogs should have a loving home and humans who love them to the moon and back. The dogs’ breed, age, color, and size should …

Sometimes we find ourselves in unexpected situations and we feel that it was not a coincidence. Our path in life changes suddenly and everything makes …

Some moments in nature are magical, and they seem almost unreal. We have an impression that the world is briefly opening a door for us …

When animals end up in trouble, their chances of survival often depend on the humans who notice their plight. A tiny two-week-old otter pup found …

Some days start in an ordinary way and don’t give us any hint that something meaningful is about to happen. When we stumble upon a …

Dogs are the best companions we could ever have. They sense our moods, comfort us, and brighten the days when we need it most. The …

It breaks my heart to imagine how many dogs spend their days feeling afraid and alone. Dogs who are abandoned or neglected grow up without …

When Tina Galloway placed a heated cat house in her yard, she didn’t imagine it would draw so much attention from other animals. She wanted …

Kari Fischer and Ben Leonberg brought Indy home when he was just a puppy and gave him a life filled with happiness. The pup grew …

Dogs have emotions and feel joy and worry in ways that are similar to our own emotions. They can’t speak and express their feelings verbally, …

Dogs who used to have loving families feel overwhelmed and heartbroken when they arrive at a shelter. Everything they used to know is gone forever. …

Two small dogs found themselves on the streets after their owners let them down and dumped them without thinking twice. They roamed from house to …

It saddens me to think about the many stray dogs who sleep on cold streets and dream of a better future. The hope of finding …

For shelter dogs who have been overlooked, days feel too long and the world outside their kennel feels far away. They live in hope that …

A mother dog will do anything to protect her babies, even when she feels out of strength and has nowhere to go. Stray mama dogs …

People sometimes face difficult moments they never imagined, moments where they must say goodbye to a beloved dog.  An unexpected hardship or a sudden change …

The life of stray dogs is sad and uncertain. They yearn for a kind voice or any sign that someone might care enough to stop …

It breaks my heart to think about the cruelty some dogs endure at the hands of their owners who were supposed to give them love …

Sadly, many dogs with disabilities face prejudice and discrimination from people who don’t know them. They assume these pups are unworthy of love just because …

Everything that a stray dog wants is a place where they can rest without fear and feel the warmth and affection of their family. Many …

Animals sometimes find themselves in places where they have no way to climb out or call for help. Helpless and scared, they put their faith …

It saddens me to think about the hardships that some animals face during their lonely life on the streets. Sometimes they end up in situations …

Imagine how desperate the animals feel when they end up in trouble and they can’t help themselves. In those hopeless moments, humans are the only …

A common wish of all dogs is to have a happy home and humans who adore them. Sadly, some pups wait longer than others to …

Abandoned pets feel confused and scared when they realize that they are all alone. Heartbreakingly, many animals are left in places where they have no …

It’s devastating to even think about how sad and rejected, abandoned dogs feel. Many of those dogs have been heartlessly mistreated and abused and then …

It’s truly frightening to have nowhere to go. There is no cozy place where stray dogs can rest their heads and feel safe. Some homeless …

The life of a dog can change in an instant. One day they feel safe in their homes next to the people they love. The …

No dog wants to live a lonely life on the streets, never knowing where they will sleep or whether they will eat.  Many strays feel …

Shelter dogs live for the day when someone will finally notice them and give them a new life. They would love to curl up next …

No dog wants to spend their days waiting at the shelter and looking at the doors each day, hoping someone will offer the simple comfort …

Although Rebecca Jaffe, the owner and founder of Sea to Shore Explorers, the tide-pooling ecotourism company, knew the San Diego shoreline well, she looked forward …

Sometimes animals find themselves in unexpected and hopeless situations and cannot escape on their own. When they are hurt or unable to move, they rely …

While walking through the parking lot of Cayjo Peruvian Cuisine in Orlando, Florida, an employee noticed a white van sitting abandoned.  Initially, there was no …

Life on the streets is hard for any stray dog, but for a mama dog it is even harder. She worries whether she will find …

It’s soul-crushing to imagine that some dogs end up rejected and betrayed by the people whom they loved the most. Dogs give their whole hearts …

As stray dogs curl up in lonely street corners, they long to find a place where they can feel safe and cared for.  Unfortunately, many …

Love gives dogs a sense of belonging. When we care for our furry companions, they relax and show the sweetest parts of themselves.  Unfortunately, not …

A young pup named Pallas spent his days waiting by the kennel door at the Joplin Humane Society in Missouri. Each time someone walked in, …

Every day, dogs in shelters gaze at the kennel door with hopeful eyes as they wait for someone to give them a chance. They long …

A mysterious creature wandered the streets of a Lancaster neighborhood for weeks. She moved carefully, almost invisible, slipping between shadows as neighbors whispered about her. …

Too many dogs like Mort wait in shelters for someone to see them and give them a chance to live a happy life. They curl …

It breaks my heart to imagine that some dogs experience pain that no animal should ever have to face. They feel forgotten as they wait …

Dogs encounter many challenges and obstacles in life. Some are abandoned when owners can no longer care for them, while others grow old and are …

The greatest wish of all shelter dogs is to have a place to call home and a family who loves them. Sadly, many dogs spend …

Imagine how sad shelter dogs feel when they realize that nobody chooses them. All shelter residents long to be loved immensely, but many of them …