Stories

No puppy should grow up in a shelter and spend the best days of his puppyhood in a narrow kennel instead of a happy and …

It’s always concerning when a dog who has lived in a small and confined space suddenly shuts down and doesn’t want to interact with people …

Have you ever been in a situation where you start looking for your dog, expecting them to be in their usual spot, only to realize …

Even though the life of a rescuer is filled with so many happy and heartwarming memories, they also have moments they wish they could just …

Words fail to describe how unfair and sad it is to dump dogs and make them feel unworthy of love. Four little Dogo Argentino puppies …

Animal cruelty is a devastating reality across the country. Every day, millions of four-legged furballs suffer from severe abuse or neglect, often with perpetrators walking …

After a day of work, Arleth Martinez returned to her home in Baytown, Texas, and encountered a heartwrenching scene.  She saw a white puppy trying …

Just like all shelter dogs, Ace dreamed of meeting his humans and finding unconditional love. He kept waiting for someone to give him a chance, …

When our puppies are still small, it’s always fun to speculate how they will look when they grow up. Normally, it’s easy to conclude just …

It’s quite normal for our dogs to socialize and find other friends wherever they can. After all, it’s one of their best traits. Even now, …

When a California resident named Susan saw a photo of a small, adorable dog, she fell head over heels in love with her, and knew …

We all know that one of the favorite activities for dogs is playing. In fact, it’s something that they never get tired of no matter …

While a man was hiking a narrow, slick pathway on Lookout Mountain, in Phoenix, Arizona, he couldn’t imagine the surprise that he was about to …

For shelter volunteers, there’s no greater joy than seeing a long-time furry resident finally walk into a forever home. That feeling is priceless and definitely …

The life of a stray dog can be changed in just a few minutes, and it takes a kind heart to realize that. Whether it’s …

When the Krier family realized that their loving Black Labrador named Bo was missing, they were in panic. They frantically started looking for him everywhere. …

Have you ever made an honest mistake and been scolded for it at first, only for it to become a funny story over time? I …

Meet Halo – a skinny little girl who was found in the middle of the woods in Mississippi, curled up in the ball and barely …

You know what always fascinated me about dogs was how they could just behave one day at any given point, and then completely change in …

When puppies find love and a place to call home, they feel like they have found everything they need in order to be happy. Sadly, …

Persistence is key in the dog-rescuing process. No matter how hard it gets, how complicated it seems at first, or how unfriendly an animal may …

One thing is for sure: if you’re a true animal person looking to adopt, the pet distribution system will definitely not fail you! Gary and …

What could possibly drive someone to mistreat a pup so badly that they end up looking like skin and bones? I have never understood people …

Animal cruelty has reached an all-time high in the last few years.  Due to neglectful owners, many four-legged furballs end up living on the streets …

Whenever I see a dog sharing a wonderful moment with a delivery driver or a mailman, I wonder if our four-legged friends secretly live double …

I’m sure no one needs reminding just how long 12 years are. Now, picture how incredibly long that would be in dog years! During such …

Annie was brought to the Animal Care Centers of NYC after she was found tied to a fence in Brooklyn. The staff felt heartbroken when …

Ever since Titan was admitted to the Perfect Pet Adoption Center in Florida, he hoped that he was one step closer to realizing his dream …

We all know that dogs with big fur need to go to the groomer every once in a while for a nice trim. It’s not …

When owners abandon their dogs because they are ‘too much work,’ I keep thinking what could that possibly mean. I mean, people usually know what …

Appreciating your dog’s fabulous coat is sure fun and awesome, but the process behind it – not so much! Grooming requires extensive dedication, especially if …

How do you respond to finding a dog being abandoned, ever? It’s just heartbreaking to imagine the kind of pain and distress these four-legged creatures …

As I was reading the story I am about to talk about, something about it was just really sad and depressing. When dogs get adopted, …

There are many instances where owners unjustifiably abandon their dogs in the middle of nowhere with no way for anyone to help them. And, there …

Frankie, a five-week-old Pit Bull puppy, felt sad and confused for the first time in his life after his family rejected him.  They placed the …

If any dog knew what it felt like to hit rock bottom after being a beloved family dog, it’s Honey Bunches. This sweet little girl …

Fostering a puppy is a special kind of kindness. For people to accept stray or abandoned dogs in their home and help them recover from …

Driving along a busy highway, you rarely expect to see an animal in need trapped in traffic. Yet, that’s exactly what happened to Elle Worley …

Love, comfort, and safety are something that any dog cherishes when living a life with someone they care deeply about. However, life can be very …

Since the Harbor Humane Society, an animal shelter based in Michigan, had its fair share of animals dumped in front of their main entrance, they …

Imagine you find an animal that is in need of your help, and you do your best to provide it. You quickly realize it’s a …

No shelter puppy should have to call a shelter kennel their home and miss out on the beauty of life outside the shelter walls. Sadly, …

Why is it that furry creatures who deserve to be loved the most end up suffering in the first place? This question comes to my …

The best cure for fear is love, no doubt.  This is especially factual in the animal world where thousands of four-legged creatures are faced with …

Uncertainty is a horrible thing for dogs. In one moment, you are enjoying a comfortable life with your owner, and in the next, you are …

We all know that adopting a pup is a life-changing experience, but sometimes, it takes more to convince others about that. There are people in …

It takes very little to change a dog’s entire life. Sometimes, it’s only a call or a text.  When Lacy Dagerath, a dog rescuer from …

Despite being human’s best friends in the world, some dogs are nothing but victims of their owners’ cruelty.  Instead of enjoying a happy home, they …

No dog should ever endure suffering, but sadly, many canines go through harrowing experiences and neglect that leaves them sick and heartbroken. Harry, a six-month-old-puppy, …

Usually, when we wake up and get ready for our day, we don’t really think that we will end up being heroes that day. So, …