Stories

Street life is never easy for dogs, especially for small pups who don’t understand why they’ve been left behind. With no food in their bellies, …

One of the many unsung acts of kindness rescuers perform is going out into the streets to help stray animals. When shelters are full and …

Being quirky is not something reserved only for people. Animals have their moments too, and our beloved pets are no exception. From bouncing around wildly …

Bringing a new dog into a home that already has pets is never without risk. You can never predict how the animals will respond, especially …

Willow, a tiny dog, was curled up in a ditch by the side of a road, completely exhausted. Her body bore the marks of neglect, …

I often wonder: when people abandon their pets, do they ever think about what happens afterward? Do they worry if the dog finds food? Do …

Abandonment is devastating for any pup. Suddenly, they’re left to fend for themselves, scavenging for food and fighting to survive in a world that seems …

Abandonment. Just one word, yet it carries countless emotions and heartbreak. For dog rescuers, abandonment goes far beyond simply leaving an animal by the road. …

Shrimp and Chai shared a bond that could only be described as unbreakable. These two best friends leaned on each other through every hardship and …

Here’s the truth: being a dedicated dog owner, there’s really nothing we wouldn’t do for your four-legged friends! We go to great lengths to entertain …

If we take a closer look at the world around us, we can often see abandoned dogs left to fend for themselves on the streets. …

People often say patience brings rewards, but does that always hold true? For an eight-year-old dog named Rocky, years of waiting brought nothing but disappointment. …

No matter how old they get or how “well-behaved” they are, there’s one thing we often overlook when it comes to our four-legged friends: they …

We often move through life without realizing how much of a difference even the smallest actions can make. It can feel easier to look away, …

That September day felt like any other for Leilani Slocumb. After dropping her kids off at school, she headed back home, expecting the usual routine. …

Gilbert has never given up, no matter the odds. This resilient little Chihuahua, despite his small stature, has held on to his spark throughout the …

It’s heartbreaking to realize just how cruel some people can be to innocent pups who only ask for love. Instead of giving them safety and …

It’s sadly not unusual to come across stray dogs today, as the problem continues to grow. Too many of them are left without homes, struggling …

A dog’s fear is often triggered by a lack of socialization, abandonment, neglect or cruelty. Oscar, sadly, experienced all of these. He was abandoned and …

Jessie Tussing, coordinator of Heartland Humane Society, has handled plenty of unusual rescues over the years. But one Friday evening, she embarked on a mission …

Honey’s journey is filled with heartbreak. In her lifetime, she lost her home not once, but twice. All she wanted was a warm and steady …

Although surviving on the streets was incredibly hard, Magic never gave up her fight to keep going. The four-year-old Mastiff wandered through the streets of …

For most people who welcome a puppy, it usually means having just one or two dogs in the house. But sometimes, life has a completely …

A volunteer at Stray Rescue of St. Louis, a shelter in Missouri, was walking a dog from the rescue when something caught their eye, making …

One thing is certain: if you’re truly an animal lover looking to adopt, the pet distribution system never seems to fail. Gary and Jas, a …