One of the aspects of dogs that we take for granted too often is his trust in us and our ability to do the right thing. While they are not naturally trusting of humans, they develop a meaningful bond with people a lot faster than with other animals. This is why it’s tragic to see…
You don’t know how much you’re capable of doing for a pet until you become a proud owner. Even though they were just at the beginning of their parenting adventure, Eduardo Del Pozo and Regan Mast made headlines all over the world with the sweetest act! This amazing Virginia couple fell in love with a…
Dogs try to eat everything they can. I believe that every dog owner in this whole wide world would agree with this statement. I can’t even count how many times my pooches tried to eat things that are not food, just like the doggo from today’s article. “What The Duck?!” Although Dr. Shelby Baden’s caption…
Every time I scroll through stories about dogs or puppies who were abandoned and left to starve on their own, I am constantly reminded of how difficult it is to help all of the animals. I question why I still do it, and it’s simple. Every time I read a story like that, I am…
Why is it that every time I’m rushing somewhere, something big happens? Just the other day, I was super late for my dental appointment, and then I saw a pup in need, all alone in a busy parking lot. Of course, I called in to cancel at the last minute, and drove the poor thing…
I am certain that most people, when asked to name one quality that dogs possess, would answer loyalty. And, they would be correct because dogs are indeed loyal creatures. It’s a well-known fact, right? We all know it, but sadly take it for granted quite often. It isn’t until we hear a story like this…
Losing a pet is a painful experience. Those feelings of uncertainty are hardly describable, and the fear of not seeing them kicks in like no other. Iowa owners, Cynthia and Randy Ruth, woke up one day, thinking the day with Molly, their Golden Retriever girl, would be like any other. They took the dog to…
Our furry best friends know how much we love them. They feel our love every time we wrap our arms around them and speak to them in a loving voice. Our pups show us that they love us, too. Apart from covering us in kisses and looking at us with love-filled eyes, they do other…
One thing I have thought about and even wrote about is just how much I would love to have the ability to save every stray pup in the world. Even though it’s an unrealistic thought, I want to do something about it, and I try to, but then I remember I am only one person….
They say that timing is everything, and this holds particularly true in the case of little Travolta. Found on the side of the road by a giant-hearted Uber driver, Travolta didn’t have much time. Starved, exhausted, and weighing only half of what he should weigh, he was near the point of no return. That day,…
No person can replace a dog’s owner, and that day – Tonka and Little P were left heartbroken! These two amazing Pitties lost their best friend in the world – their hooman, Kris, on a tragic hiking trip in Colorado. After losing his footing on a cliff, Kris and his dogs ended up at the…
After losing her furry brother, a senior Labrador named King, Gigi felt sad and grief-stricken. Having lost her companion and playmate, she was also lonely. Her owner, Aaron Michael Louis, thought bringing Gigi to the park to socialize would help her, but other dog owners were not so considerate. People kept avoiding Gigi, and would…
Dogs… Their love and loyalty know no boundaries. We love our four-legged friends with all our heart, and we wish to make them happy. All canines are equally deserving of having a wonderful family and a forever home. My heart breaks every time I hear stories of innocent and faithful pups who were betrayed and…
One thing that isn’t often talked about is just how difficult it is to work at a shelter. A lot of the time, you are overcrowded and can’t accept any new dogs, so it can get overwhelming. Some simplify the options by trying out different ways to help stray pups. When they can’t accept new…
Stray and abandoned dogs are a very common problem in the world today. Not only is it sad that so many of them have to endure that much, but the fact that few of them will get another chance at life. More needs to be done to ensure that strays are all sheltered and away…
Isn’t it just beautiful how caring most dogs are despite the way many of them are treated horribly? This especially applies to strays who suffer abuse almost all the time, but still remain kind and sweet. I have always wondered why it is like that and why we can’t learn more from them. In this…
They say that rescue dogs display a special kind of gratitude, and they are absolutely right! Since the moment he was given his first pat on the head, Wilf has been nothing but the sweetest lovebug! He was hungry, emaciated, and quite weak in his body, but the one thing he never lost was his…
There are many instances, unfortunately, where one person can not see the beauty and potential of a dog while another sees them as the most precious being in the whole wide world. The doggo of today’s story suffered this exact fate, as he was surrendered by a breeder to a local shelter due to some…
Imagine hearing a strange sound coming from your beautifully-decorated Christmas tree. Might I add, it’s a fake tree. Brett Ingram, from Dallas, Texas, came back home from a second day at her new job to find something unusual hiding in her Christmas tree. First, it started with a faint sound that she couldn’t quite pinpoint,…
Stanley is a velcro dog whose love language is definitely physical touch. He does not like personal space nor does he want to be alone – ever. He must be touching his dad at all times, and if his dad is not around by chance, he will find someone nearby to touch. Harboring an indomitable…
Christmas is the time of gift-giving, and the youngest ones are most happy with the presents that Santa brings under the tree. However, the animals are no less excited when they are surprised by a gift early on Christmas morning. For this very reason, a shelter located in Des Moines, Iowa, made an effort to…
Animal abuse is a never-ending problem that millions of dogs all over the world face every year. Even though this sort of cruelty is punishable by law, adequate strategies to address and prevent it are still lacking. Seeing dogs like Angel fighting for life is never easy, and it makes us question all of humanity….
Reading and watching rescue stories about dogs has always been both a good and a sad experience for me. On one hand, I get depressed seeing dogs suffer… on the other, seeing them get a happy ending is very uplifting. But, being reminded that there are so many of them suffering, even now, is a…
Abandonment is one of the most difficult things for dogs, as most of them can’t even grasp the mere idea that their former owner no longer wants them. So, they simply stop doing anything and just wait, hoping that someone would come back for them, but it never happens. It’s cruel and unforgiving, and unfortunately,…
It is a very popular misconception that cats and dogs are sworn enemies. There are hundreds of furry pairs that consist of a sassy cat and a playful dog that couldn’t go a single day without each other, debunking this silly little myth. However, there are some instances where the cat simply does not want…
As a former dog owner, I have to admit that it was a really difficult job. I would have a lot of trouble, which would make it difficult to give my German Shepherd the attention he deserved. But, despite this, I loved him very much and would do anything for him. Even at times when…
Despite not having the finances or available fosters, Puppy Kitty NY City animal rescue simply couldn’t say ‘no’ when an animal abuse case dropped in their laps. The poor animals were literally being starved, and they just couldn’t let them suffer anymore. A bonded pair of a dog and a cat was in such bad…
When a rescuer by the name of Tanja Vidergar was near a highway road feeding some stray dogs, she met something very interesting. A blind dog rushed over to the food Tanja placed on the ground and ate it as if she hadn’t had a meal in a very long time. After she finished her…
It’s absolutely heartbreaking to think that some cruel humans are capable of hurting innocent and defenseless pups. The canines, just like all other animals, deserve to be loved without boundaries and treated with the utmost kindness and compassion. How can anyone mistreat and abuse these creatures who want to cuddle and shower us with love…
Dogs are the epitome of faithfulness and unconditional love. They are our family members who are with us for better or worse, and we can’t picture our life without them. We love them with all our heart. Despite being worthy of infinite love, some canines end up betrayed by their heartless owners who abandon them…
Even when you save a dog from the street, it is sometimes really hard to break their old habits. That’s exactly what happened with Captain, the Pittie mix dog who was rescued from the streets of Detroit, Michigan. When he was first brought to Detroit Dog Rescue, he was provided with endless care, love, and…
One thing I notice pretty often where I live is just how many stray dogs there are and how little care they are given. Most of the time, people would not even look at them when they’re passing near them, and other times, they would suffer abuse for no reason. It’s an absolutely horrible thing…
To some people, losing their dog, their best friend, means that their entire life changes. That is why when Kayleigh and her partner lost their Greyhound, Murphy, the home, along with their hearts, was empty. In order to bring back the joy that occupied their house once, as well as honor Murphy, the couple decided…
Being away from your dog is never easy. And, making peace with the fact that you may never see each other again is just devastating! When the Navarro family, from Sacramento, California, lost their family dog, Macho, they were heartbroken. This tiny dog frantically ran away in the middle of the family’s moving and he…
Sometimes, things can change so quickly in life. Today, you live surrounded by happiness and love, and tomorrow, things take such a turn that everything just collapses. It’s not easy to endure it and get back on track, but sometimes all you need is faith in miracles. And, then things also turn, but this time,…
We all love a good “love story”. From the couple who reunited again after a separation to those amazing acts of love we see even during tragedies, we live for these heartwarming moments. But, the most wonderful love stories can sometimes be written by animals themselves. They also understand the importance of compassion, and they…
One aspect of rescuing that is often overlooked is how much effort that goes into making sure that all of the dogs and puppies are rescued safely and taken care of, so that they can find a family. It’s a difficult process, and it’s admirable to see that so many people want to help strays…
Cougar’s story might be a very sad one, but thanks to some incredible people, his story might have a happy ending after all. But, like any other story, I have to start from the very beginning. This sweet German Shepherd boy named Cougar once had a home where he lived with his dog best friend. …
No matter how well we think we know our furry companions, the truth is that dogs never cease to amaze us. When Lika and her husband had a baby boy, Samuel, they weren’t quite sure how their 6-year-old German Shepherd, Rex, would react. They knew that Rex was used to being the baby of the…
Every pet owner knows it is sometimes hard to tell when their furry friends are feeling under the weather. Through evolution, most animals, especially dogs and cats, have developed methods for masking pain or hiding discomfort. So, you can only imagine how hard it can be for an animal fending for itself on the street…
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, full of shining lights and happy moments with beloved family. Most importantly, this is a time to fulfill wishes. Unfortunately, for those who are left to fend for themselves, and without family and loved ones, this time can only bring additional suffering and pain. Being in…
There are many stereotypes about senior dogs that make them overlooked as family pets. Some simply see them as a burden while others avoid adopting them, as they are “too fragile” to endure any sort of activity. But, who’s to say that senior canines can’t be fun? Ladies and gents, meet Louise, the ultimate senior…
Many can argue the benefits and drawbacks of social media, but the truth is this is a very powerful tool that, when used in the right way and for the right purpose, it can do great things. Exactly two hours and six minutes was all it took for an amazing community of animal lovers to…
Being abandoned in the middle of nowhere is bad enough, let alone losing a mother while being there. Three poor puppies were left without everything until good people came to their rescue. The Pet Adoption Center received a call about puppies and one adult dog left in the woods. Volunteers immediately went there to rescue…
Milo is proof that even the most broken dogs can turn into wonderful companions – they just need a little bit of patience and faith! This rescue Pittie was surrendered to a shelter after spending more than a month in an empty home. Scared, alone, and severely malnourished, Milo’s situation was as uncertain as it…
When a mystery dog started appearing in front of their porch, the couple who lived in the house were left quite confused. Coming once every single week, the dog would patiently sit, as if she knew that this was the place she was meant to be all along. Mystery Dog The couple, Jane and Matt,…
While the staff at the Villalobos Rescue Center (VRC) in New Orleans came to work one morning, the scene they were met with shocked them. Tied to a fence on VRC property was a very nervous Pit Bull. As the rescuers approached the fearful dog, they noticed that his leash was wrapped around one of…
It’s a mystery how a sweet Pit Bull mix from Florida found herself on Michigan streets. She was trembling from the cold and hoping that someone would notice her. Humane Society of Midland County came to her rescue and brought her to safety. The pup, named Blue, was relieved and glad to be taken off…
When a kind soul saw a sheep-like animal running along the road, she had to stop and see what was really going on. Getting a bit closer, she realized that this strange little animal was actually a little stray dog whose fur got so overgrown it looked like a little curly sheep. The woman immediately…
They say that a real friend is the one who walks in when everybody else walks out, and Kelly’s case is the perfect example of that! This amazing girl didn’t have a great start in life. She was roaming the Utah salt flats, desperately trying to find a shelter and some food. She didn’t know…