Stories

No one really wants to open Pandora’s box.  We all know that something terrible might come out of it.  The mysterious box that has been …

The Pit Bull breed is often misunderstood and perceived as evil. The truth, however, couldn’t be more different. When treated properly, these dogs are loyal, …

How often do you see an animal trapped on a stone pier of a bridge? Now, imagine the shock of seeing one during your casual …

Recalling the time I had a dog, I remember that he was a really social pup and loved to play with anyone. Now, I regret …

It just breaks my heart whenever a dog’s kennel stress is mistaken for aggression. Brownie, being in a loud shelter and confined between four walls, …

I wonder what could have happened to any dog who gets scared whenever they see other humans. Most of the time, it’s neglect and abuse, …

Prolonged periods in the shelter can be extremely stressful for any dog to bear. Many completely withdraw, or they just lose interest in doing things …

A little pup with fur tangled in dreadlocks felt scared of the speeding cars as she was trying to cross a busy road in California.  …

I have seen people surrender their dogs many times for absolutely ridiculous reasons, but at the very least, they have given them a chance with …

When workers at a Virginia Beach Navy Base arrived at their administration building, they encountered a surprising sight. There was something furry curled up at …

Just ask yourself, how often did you find yourself in a situation where you mistakenly confused someone else’s dog for your own? I know, it …

We’ve all seen our dogs try the impossible when protecting us, whether warning us about potential danger in the distance or fending off a dangerous …

There are many factors to consider before adopting a dog: Is your home suitable? Is a dog you want to adopt pet-friendly? What are the …

We all know that taking your dog to the groomer can result in some pretty strange things to occur. Sometimes, they mess up. Other times, …

Just like humans, dogs are social beings who find their comfort in companionship.  Once they bond with someone, they rarely let go. That’s why it …

While driving on a freeway in Rubidoux, California, David Loop, the founder of an animal rescue called Sierra Pacific Furbabies, noticed a mysterious black lump …

Carly would have given anything in the world to live in a loving home. Unfortunately, the sweet puppy and her parents lived a miserable life …

We all know that there are no coincidences in life, and I’m sure that Waco, the heroine of today’s story, would agree. One day, the …

Do you know how many dogs end up in shelters every year? A couple of million, that’s for sure. The number changes and varies from …

Being around dogs teaches you a lot of things, but I think the most important thing of all is to expect the unexpected. If you …

Anyone who has ever owned a Golden Retriever must know that they are probably one of the happiest and most hyperactive dog breeds in the …

Being someone who has, on one occasion, saved an abandoned animal and given it a new chance at life, I feel like there is something …

Are you ready?  Let me ask you again: are you absolutely ready? Because what you’re about to see isn’t an everyday thing – and it …

Vega’s journey wasn’t easy. The two-year-old pup once had a family who let her down and abandoned her on the streets of Oklahoma. When she …

We all know that Golden Retrievers are known for their high spirit and the ability to make friends with anyone, anywhere. It’s their special ability. …

Tyla didn’t know what freedom was. She had a terrible life with her owner who chained her to a crate and kept her in an …

The road to happiness isn’t always easy, that’s for sure.  If there’s one species that has learned that lesson the hard way, it is certainly …

Karishma’s life has been nothing but a struggle. The resilient mother dog roamed the Georgia streets with her five puppies, fighting with all her power …

There’s something so precious when I see a dog doing his best to help someone, even when they are suffering. A hungry mama dog will …

Whenever we read rescue stories on the internet where a dog was abandoned in a remote location, the question we all have in our minds …

Sometimes, all our furry friends need is a little push to realize it’s okay to make new friends. Here’s the thing: not all doggos are …

When Nina Love, the founder of The Black Thornberry, an animal rescue located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, received a call about a mysterious furry figure roaming …

Sometimes, timely decisions not only yield the best results, but they actually save lives!  If it wasn’t for a brave woman that day, Petey, the …

Moose is proof that shelter dogs are nowhere near bad!  With a bullet lodged in her lung and just a terrible start in life – …

Imagine coming to work early in the morning and seeing two pups out of the blue, waiting for you in front of the building!  Well, …

It doesn’t happen that often that someone finds a completely unknown animal in their yard. In addition, a complete mystery is created if you can’t …

It doesn’t happen every day that you see an animal standing on a rooftop, so you can imagine how stunned a resident in a New …

The job of an animal rescuer is never only a job. It’s rather a mission – a lifelong dedication to saving lives, even when things …

Feather’s greatest fortune was her four little furbabies who she loved unconditionally. All she wanted to do was care for them and see them thrive …

Picture this: you’re outside with your friend, excited to have a long trail run, when suddenly, a wiggling movement from under the bench makes you …

Being around dogs can make even the most reserved people soften up. I swear I have seen so many people who generally don’t like dogs …

For Jordan Fiegen, a kind woman from South Dakota, a cold March morning seemed like an ordinary day without the hint of surprise waiting ahead. …

A pet distribution system never fails you, that’s for sure. Just when you least expect it, it happens. An unexpected furball shows up out of …

When the staff at Fayetteville Animal Protection Society, a shelter based in North Carolina, came to work on Sunday, after storms earlier that month, they …

As a former dog owner myself, I have experienced the panic that sets in when you think you have lost your dog. On one occasion, …

Terri had a difficult past. She lived through a nightmare after heartless people dumped her at a cemetery and left her to fend for herself. …

Sometimes, the unexpected things that happen in our lives are exactly what we needed all along. Amber Rodriguez, from Minnesota, was recently reminded of this …

We have talked many times about how hard it is for some pups to get a chance at a new life, but some dog breeds …

A rescuer’s mission is not only to save a dog’s life, but to ensure they never end up homeless again. That’s why it is extremely …

We all make mistakes… that’s for sure. Even pet owners, especially ones who need to leave their four-legged buddies alone for a few hours, sometimes …