Stories

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 …

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 …

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) …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Some sing about walking five hundred miles. I know I would walk, run, and even crawl more than that to see my dog or bring …

When Lee Asher quit his “ordinary” job to pursue his passion for helping animals, he couldn’t have dreamed where this journey would lead him. Today, …

If you own a dog, then you know that each day spent with them is usually filled with laughter and funny surprises.  Our furry babies, …

When two rescuers were on their way home after a long day, they noticed a dirty, white clump lying on the side of the road. …

It is no secret that Pitties are one of the most misunderstood breeds in the world. Their sturdy exterior and violent past often don’t do …

Shelter is not a place for a dog, and we all know it. Unfortunately, not all of our furry friends are lucky enough to enjoy …

An owner’s commitment and love toward their dogs should last forever.  Our canines deserve to feel that our home is the place where they truly …

Dogs love their owners with their whole hearts and believe that they will never abandon them. Sampson and Boss trusted their family, too. The adorable …

Separation anxiety in animals is a big problem. For most dogs, it feels like their whole world comes crashing down when they are left by …

It’s utterly sad that some dogs spend their entire lives mistreated and locked up instead of being cherished and loved. The canines would give anything …

Words are not enough to express the sadness I feel every time I’m reminded of how merciless and abusive some people can be toward dogs. …

Adopting and bringing an animal into your loving home is one of the sweetest and happiest moments ever. It’s something that is not only special …

Many pups around the world are still forced to live in harsh environments without ever experiencing proper care and love. Luckily, there are dedicated animal …

It’s impossible not to feel deeply saddened whenever we hear stories about dogs who endured cruelty. Although they deserve all the love in the world, …

If there was only one way I could help any stray dog, it would be to make sure they all have enough to eat in …

Just like people, not all dogs are the same. Some like to walk, some enjoy sleeping all day, while a few of them like to …

When this brave Lab girl was found outside a shelter in California, she was near the point of giving up. Amber was extremely emaciated, weak, …

It’s heartbreaking to learn how cruel some dog owners can be towards innocent pups who deserve to be immeasurably loved. Instead of making their canines …

I’m pretty sure that every groomer has had one of those instances where they had one of those cases that made them step back, observe, …

When a man living in Detroit came home, he noticed something moving in the abandoned neighboring house. When he went to investigate, he was met …

Most stray dogs I’ve seen struggle so much to survive. They would sometimes go days without any proper food, and the little they do get …

One of the worst traumas in a dog’s life is definitely being in the wrong home. There are still some people with not-so-good intentions that …

It takes a huge heart to be a dog rescuer, and not just in the “feeling empathy” context. Sometimes, you need a great deal of …