Stories

They say that if it’s meant to be, it will find its way – and boi was that true in the case of Mello! This …

The rescue of a dog by the name of Bonnie couldn’t be more precise. Just five minutes before she was scheduled to be put down, …

Sometimes, the jobs of animal rescuers don’t always go to the actual animal rescue teams, but rather, they fall upon the local police department. When …

Dogs are incredibly important to us. They make our whole life brighter and better with every day we spend with them. The bond between the …

In the many years I have been volunteering at shelters and writing about dogs, I have heard many foolish reasons for abandoning a dog, yet …

Sometimes, all we need in life is a little push to help us overcome our fears. And, for Myko – that push was a cozy, …

Stray dogs roam the streets, looking for scraps of food and shelter. Every day, they hope to be noticed and given the help they need. …

Small puppies love to sleep, and usually they’re experts at finding the perfect place to take a nap.  When Edna, the Pitbull, was still a …

Dogs are awesome. They embody every quality we humans should strive for. They are our most loyal companions, and I think I speak for all …

Unfortunately, dog abandonment seems to have become a trend in some parts of the country. What’s worse, many people no longer hesitate to do it …

Losing a dog is a traumatic experience that takes time to recover from. When George Loving lost his loving pet, Dottie, he was unconsolable. The …

They say that humanity’s true test consists of its mercy towards the animals. But, sometimes many collectively fail when they don’t help those that need …

When Doug and Michelle Christian heard about a Malinois mix by the name of Mary, who was desperately in need of a home, they immediately …

Bitty, a 16-year-old Chihuahua, did not have the happiest life growing up. He was found on the street by local rescuers and was brought to …

Dogs are truly creatures that just need a little love and care to flourish and give their best.  Unfortunately, if they are surrounded by those …

After living outside for the first nine months of her life, being abandoned by her owner, and forced to fend for herself, a puppy named …

When Nicole and her sister, Amanda, were driving back to their Illinois home from Mississippi, they had absolutely no idea that their life was about …

All shelter dogs wish to find their humans who will love them immensely. It’s their greatest dream.  As much as they appreciate the love and …

Stray dogs fight to survive while they roam the streets and deserted areas looking for scraps of food. Some pups are born into this world …

When people started hearing dog cries coming from an abandoned house, they knew that somebody in there needed help. They immediately contacted Stray Rescue of …

Inside their small kennels, all they dream about is finding a new home. These shelter canines crave the gentle touch of a caring hand, and …

When Florian and Katrin, a beautiful young couple, lost the child they were looking forward to very much, they were simply heartbroken.  To distract themselves …

Can you imagine how hard it would be to lose your beloved doggo to unknown circumstances? All the wondering and all those endless questions that …

Named Gainz, this Rottweiler weighing over a hundred pounds is more emotional than his looks suggest. Despite being a breed that many people fear and …

When we welcome dogs into our life, we make a commitment to them – to love them like they deserve and to make them feel …

Living without the unconditional and nurturing love of a human and a loving home makes all stray dogs extremely sad. Day after day, while they …

There is perhaps nothing worse than humans abandoning their dogs and leaving them to die. It is such a cruel way to tell them that …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.  …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Imagine walking along a busy street when suddenly you spot someone who looks just like you! Wouldn’t that be exciting?  Well, guess what? Animals can …

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 …