Stories

My heart breaks for all the innocent animals who, despite being deserving of unconditional love, end up abandoned by their ruthless owners. Instead of surrendering them to shelters when they can’t take care of them anymore, their families dump their faithful companions without caring if they survive or not.  I was left brokenhearted after I…

Dogs that are heartlessly left at shelters as well as those who spend a huge part of their lives between the four walls of the kennel are, unfortunately, nothing new.  Here, it is essential to emphasize senior dogs because many owners lose interest in keeping them while many potential adopters don’t even want to look…

They thought she was a senior.  Her matted coat covered in tangles, scabs, wounds, and mange told them she was an older gal. The sorrow in her eyes screamed she went through a lot. Katie’s whole behavior yelled at the world that she needed a break from everything. She was so tired of constantly being…

It’s heartbreaking to think of how sad and rejected all abandoned dogs must feel. With their whole hearts, they wish they had hoomans who would hug them tightly and give them all their love. Sadly, their merciless owners never loved them, and they hurt the dogs’ precious feelings, denying them the chance to feel happy….

Stray dogs wander the streets, craving the loving touch of a human hand and the kind smile of a passerby. These pups lack love, care, food, and shelter. While the life of a stray is a difficult one, the life of a stray momma dog is far more difficult. They do their best to care…

The life of an animal lover is filled with interesting stories. You never know when you’re about to discover something extraordinary or even end up saving a life. In this case, one Georgia family experienced a whole new surprise – and it made them roll in the aisles! Walker Jones and his girlfriend, Blaire Effler,…

In a matter of seconds, your life can change forever. That is exactly what happened to this adorable little puppy, whose life took an unexpected turn when his owner ended up in jail, leaving him homeless.  Not only did he lose the only person he loved and considered his own, but he also felt lost…

Hi Friendses! I is Arbor! I has hydrocephalus, I is visually impaired, and I is heres to spreads da joy and happiness!!! Yes, that’s Arbor and he’s with us today to share his story. This poor rescue soul has endured so much, but his spirit still has not broken.  Life didn’t spoil Arbor from day…

An incredible Chihuahua mix by the name of Sakura may be tiny in size, but her heart and her spirit are extraordinarily large. Unfortunately, her past life wasn’t really a dream. However, despite all the challenges she was facing while living in southern California, Sakura has shown incredible resilience and courage, all while carrying three…

For stray dogs, every day represents a new fight for their survival on the lonely and dangerous streets. Kiah, a sweet German Shepherd mix, was fighting to stay alive although all odds were against her. The pup was starving and running out of strength. One of her front paws was broken and she desperately needed…

Imagine how helpless and hurt all dogs feel after their owners mistreat them and leave them behind. Although they deserve to receive a ton of love, numerous pups feel unwanted and betrayed by their family. A dog who was abandoned and left chained in a garden felt let down, too. Merciless people didn’t care for…

For anyone who has ever owned a dog, it’s pretty obvious that they are very curious and just love exploring all the new environments. It’s so adorable to see, but at the same time, it’s important to be careful because it can land them in trouble. For the stray dog we will be talking about…

My heart shatters in a million pieces every time I see a helpless dog fending for itself. But, to see an entire canine family struggling is just beyond words! According to USA Today, around 10 million dogs cross the rainbow bridge every year due to abuse, neglect, or cruelty.  This devastating statistic becomes even more…

If there’s one thing that always leaves me heartbroken, it’s seeing a stray dog who is already suffering from some sort of medical condition. The knowledge that they are struggling with survival and some other problem is really just sad and I wish I could reach out and help all of them. While that is…

A human and dog relationship is one of the most special and treasured bonds we have, and it’s something that is often understated. While I can understand that not every person has to be a dog lover, I expect all people to show at least some sort of respect to them. The reality is different,…

Who said they’re notoriously dangerous and a menace to society? I want to find that person and show him this video! See, Pitbulls are gentle creatures, true friends, and lovebugs like no other breed! I feel so bad for hearing about how people despise Pitbulls just because some specimens of the breed were raised in…

I have to admit I am not easily shocked by things I see in real life. In fact, I think I’ve grown quite numb to certain things. However, there are some things that will always leave me completely heartbroken, and that is seeing a struggling animal. Seeing them move around desperately, trying to make it…

Almost every day, many of us dog lovers are bombarded with stories or videos about a dog who was abused and ended up depressed due to neglect. It’s not too often that we see a stray dog who is just very happy and friendly to anyone he meets, even though people treat him horribly a…

Isn’t it kind of funny how we tend to think that our furry pals are set in stone and won’t really change? I mean, sure, they will grow, maybe grow a bit bigger with more mature features, but we don’t really expect them to change colors, do we? Well, allow me to introduce Buster –…

When a man was cleaning up an abandoned wood factory near his house, he suddenly heard some faint cries coming from a nearby corner. After looking around the place, the man saw a little pup hiding something. Upon further inspection, he realized that the cries were actually coming from her babies as she had just…

Doggos like Cole are as rare as double rainbows, and their presence represents nothing but the biggest gift to all of humanity. His inspiring story has touched millions of hearts all over the world so far, but despite that, this dog just never ceases to amaze us, ever! Cole was born as a deaf pup….

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…