Stories

You don’t expect your morning commute to work to turn into a life-saving mission, but that’s exactly what happened to Malissa Sergent Lewis! This kind …

Anyone who has ever worked at a shelter or has simply gone there to volunteer knows how heartbreaking it is to see lonely dogs in …

When a Good Samaritan was walking down the streets of Albany, New York, on a cold afternoon, something caught their eye. Near a filthy garbage …

When a kind-hearted lady pulled into a Walmart parking lot, she encountered a harrowing sight that stopped her in her tracks. A homeless man was …

It’s absolutely tragic to see dogs who have been neglected and abused so severely that they end up completely withdrawing from everyone out of fear. …

Nobody should ever know how painful it feels to be let down by the people you love the most. Unfortunately, just like humans, dogs experience …

We’ve all had fun watching Wile E. Coyote in our childhood, but the truth is, having coyotes near your living area isn’t that fun at …

Boo was a fragile newborn baby who lived with her mom and littermates on the streets. When Animal Control found them, they collected the mom …

Dogs can be very sneaky when they need things from us. Sometimes, they will try their best to act polite in order to get what …

All puppies deserve to have a loving home and forever humans who will spoil them with love. Sadly, countless puppies live at narrow shelter kennels …

For many, going on a hike means having a relaxing time in nature while either hanging out with your friends or going by yourself. Even …

Animal rescuers stumble upon all kinds of abandonment stories on a daily basis. Yet, some of them are truly heartbreaking! When kind-hearted passersby reported thirty …

Many dogs usually bark at anything they see, so much so that their owners don’t even pay attention to it anymore.  Shelly Lisi, who lives …

There are some true heroes in our communities that operate in a discrete manner. They may not wear capes, but they definitely have the purest …

There is just something so heartwarming about seeing our dogs playing outside and enjoying themselves. It’s their favorite thing to do in this world. No …

Dogs just have that natural talent for surprises. How many times have you thought “Okay, now I’ve seen everything from my dog,” only to be …

While Emily Orr was returning home from her mom’s house on a dark and misty winter night, she drove past a dog park in her …

There is no better feeling in the whole world than adopting a pup in need of help.  Walking inside a shelter, seeing all those adorable …

Sadly, countless dogs suffer on the harsh streets today, and many people simply turn a blind eye to their plight. But, if they realized that …

For most dogs, grooming is usually not necessary, or it’s something that is rarely done. However, certain breeds can grow a lot of fur, and …

When a local resident of Long Island let his dogs outside to play in the yard, he could never have imagined the shock that he …

It’s not unusual to see stray or abandoned dogs on the street. In fact, that happens almost too often these days.  Sure, sometimes it’s understandable …

Being a former dog owner myself, one of the most important factors when it came to adopting a dog was his breed and age. Now, …

I wish all people loved their dogs immensely and cared about their feelings and well-being. If that were the case, no pup would have been …

When truck drivers arrived at a sand pit in Crosby, Texas, to pick up some material, they were saddened to find a delightful dog who …

When a Good Samaritan spotted a severely matted and neglected dog wandering the streets near a school in Pembroke Pines, Florida, they felt devastated. The …

A dog: neglected, facing euthanasia. How sad does this sound? Unfortunately, this is the heartbreaking truth for thousands of dogs out there that part ways …

It was a Saturday morning like any other for teacher, Alex Peterson. Finally, the weekend came. She intended to use it to enjoy the activities …

Bear is Cane Corso dog who wandered the streets of Mobile, Alabama, with his head stuck in a plastic box for nearly a YEAR.  He …

When Rachel Fusaro arrived at Southern Oregon Humane Society in Medford, Oregon, where she volunteers, she met Daffodil and learned her backstory. The heavily pregnant …

I think daycare is a wonderful place for any dog to find playmates, and it helps them learn how to behave around other dogs. This …

One thing that is really reliable when adopting a puppy is that we can usually picture how they will look when they grow up. In …

Once at a high-euthanasia shelter, very few dogs ever get the chance to walk away into a happy ending. Due to overcrowding, these four-legged furballs …

When it comes to adopting dogs, I would say that the main factor most people look at is a pup’s age and breed. Although, an …

A man from Georgia who had just arrived home was sitting in his car when he suddenly heard strange sounds coming from the woods. The …

We all know that dogs are fascinated by anything shiny or an object that they can play with. Show them a ball and it’s like …

When Jody took her dog for a traditional walk across the Enola Low-Grade Trail in Pennsylvania, she thought it would be an outing just like …

Before they reject and kick the dogs out of their lives, cold-hearted people never stop and think about the fear and sadness that every abandoned …

When a couple from Chicago, Illinois went hiking, they thought it would be just another ordinary trip to nature and did not believe any surprises …

We love our furry companions unconditionally and do our best to keep them safe. These loyal and sweet creatures aren’t just pets… they’re beloved family …

A kind-hearted man was on his way to work when he spotted a pile of trash scattered along the road. As he approached the pile, …

While driving, a Mississippi resident named Breanna saw something furry crossing the road and immediately screeched to a stop. Once she got out of the …

Unlike hoomans, our four-legged friends don’t have full control over their time. In fact, many shelter dogs live on a scheduled (and limited) timeline, hoping …

You can understand how sad and unwanted a shelter dog named Maddie must be feeling after spending months waiting for someone to notice her. Ever …

Some people truly take dogs for granted, especially shelter pups. Little do they know that what they see as a casual visit or a trial …

When a California resident, Hilary Klein, noticed a strange heap of fur under a parked trailer, she felt intrigued. The woman decided to walk closer …

Just like all dogs, a Maltese, later named Gandalf, wanted to have a home and a great family who would pamper him with care and …

Even though you could argue that the job of a rescuer is one of the best and most rewarding jobs you can have, they still …

When animal control came across a stray Pittie named Juni, they rescued her and realized that she had recently had puppies.  As much as they …

I cannot even begin to imagine what was on Imelda’s mind that day.  Put in a small kennel in an overcrowded shelter in Kansas, she …