Stories

I think we can all agree that dogs make this world so much brighter. Their joy, affection, and playful spirits can turn the darkest day …

Picture this: you adopt a dog, spend a wonderful six years with him, and then you wake up one day to realize everything’s changed — …

Responsibility is important when owning a dog. A lot of people assume that having one is a piece of cake and all you need to …

Normally, most dogs can handle being on their own for a few hours without their owners; they just don’t like it. Anytime their favorite human …

When seven-year-old Peanut was transferred to the Humane Society of Broward County in Florida, staff and volunteers quickly realized she was a bit of a …

Dogs who are abandoned often carry deep scars, but they never forget the humans who bring love into their lives. Cash, a deaf Great Dane, …

Dealing with stray dogs is generally a lot easier than dealing with stray cats. Pups are generally more friendly, even if they were neglected by …

It’s extremely rare for dogs to spend over 2 years in a shelter. Some organizations have euthanasia rules, while others will just try to find …

I think there would be nothing more heartbreaking than if I was a shelter worker who had to euthanize a dog who was not getting …

Rescues are very important. They can change a dog’s entire life and someone else’s. It happens in more ways than we can imagine. That’s why …

Sade roamed around the streets, struggling to survive.  Although she endured hunger and loneliness, she held onto the hope that one day she would find …

Losing a beloved dog leaves an indescribable void in your heart. Anyone who’s had a furry best friend knows the pain that follows their loss …

After being surrendered by her owners, who could no longer keep up with her medical costs, a pup named Grace had no idea what awaited …

There have been numerous examples of people adopting a certain breed of dog only to later do a DNA test and find out that the …

I’ve seen some truly cruel ways dogs have been treated in the past, but hoarding situations are the worst. In some cases, many dogs are …

As soon as a team of rescuers at Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center in North Carolina heard about baby skunks whose mom was hit by a …

There are only a few things in this world that can compare to the unconditional love a mother feels for her babies. Seeing her newborns …

Finding a helpless animal inside a trash can is a devastating sight. Yet, such situations are not uncommon, often caused by abusive and cruel owners …

When a kind-hearted woman stumbled upon a dog on the street in Las Vegas, she lent him a helping hand and took him home. She …

When Paris was first taken in at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter (TOHAS) in Wantagh, New York, she seemed downhearted. The staff didn’t know …

Every dog in some way mimics the personality of its owners, or perhaps it’s more correct to say that they will adapt to our moods …

There are different reasons why dog owners surrender their dogs to shelters.  However, regardless of the reason their humans give them up, dogs feel the …

I’ve always believed that no matter what hardships a dog goes through, every single one of them deserves the chance to be cared for and …

Parking lots are often places of abandonment for many four-legged animals. They seem like convenient places for neglectful owners to stop by, unload their “furry …

It’s shocking to see how many dogs end up on the street even though they have spent years with their owners. I keep wondering, what …

Kind passersby are often responsible for saving many stray dogs’ lives. Thanks to their timely reactions, these four-legged friends are rescued and placed into adequate …

I know that dogs are very social animals and playing around with other pups or humans is something that makes life more fulfilling. That’s essentially …

We all know how devastating the Texas floods were, and the damage done was just enormous. There is no easy way to fix what happened. …

When a senior dog from North Carolina named Sammy needed love and care the most, his family brought him to a shelter to surrender him. …

Get ready for a touching story that will remind you just how powerful compassion and second chances can be! Tania Isenstein, chairman of Animal Lighthouse …

I can only imagine the things dog rescuers have to see on a daily basis. There are many uncomfortable situations that need to be dealt …

When camping in the woods, you expect to encounter abundant wildlife and admire the natural beauty. What you don’t expect is to find a helpless …

When you set out for a peaceful stroll along the river palisades, you expect to take in the scenery and nothing more. That was exactly …

Anyone who lives in the suburbs has to at some point deal with local critters running around the yard or messing with their trash cans. …

When dogs spend a long time with their favorite humans, it can be hard for them to adapt to any kind of change. Most of …

Picture this: you are just going about your day as usual. Everything is going great, but then suddenly, you see something on the road. From …

Some shelter dogs spend their entire lives not knowing that the outside world can be beautiful with the right family. Ralphie was one of those …

When Gwen, a rescue dog from a Colorado shelter, first arrived at her new family in 2016, no one knew much about her past.  This …

Through our stories we have talked about adoption many times and also highlighted the importance of learning all the facts before taking a dog into …

Sometimes, it only takes one person to help a dog in need. Other times, it takes a whole army! Some rescue missions require more than …

If there were ever a wholesome moment that is worthy of mention, it’s this one that we will talk about today. There’s just something special …

Nothing breaks my heart like seeing a dog beloved for so many years lose a home. It’s heartbreaking, yet sadly, it happens far more often …

When we welcome dogs into our lives, we make an unspoken promise — to love them and care for them for as long as they …

Vega’s journey was anything but simple. The two-year-old pup once had a family who failed her and left her to fend for herself on the …

We all know that Golden Retrievers are famed for their upbeat spirit and their knack for befriending anyone, anywhere. It’s kind of their superpower. I …

Karishma’s life had been a battle. The resilient mama dog wandered Georgia’s streets with her five puppies, using all her strength to keep them alive. …

When talking about wildlife, I’d say that most people generally don’t care enough to help them out when something goes wrong, even if it happens …

A little kindness goes a long way. You never really know when a small deed can change your life completely. Just trying to change the …

As a dog lover, it is almost impossible to turn your back on a dog in need of help. However, sometimes there are simply not …

Moose is living proof that shelter dogs are far from being “bad dogs.” Despite suffering through a heartbreaking start in life, including a bullet wound …