Stories

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 …

No dog deserves to be neglected. Sadly, this is a harsh reality for many four-legged friends who often spend a lifetime coping with inhumane living …

While Kristin Erwin, a seasoned rescuer, was driving along a busy Texas road, a sudden movement in the brush caught her eye and made her …

Every day, countless stray pups cling to hope as they fight for survival on harsh streets. They long for a gentle hand, a safe home, …

When a fellow rescuer called about 16 helpless dogs left to fend for themselves in the California desert, one man was left completely stunned. It …

Every pup dreams of one thing—being loved in a warm home by a family of their own. Sadly, not every dog is granted that gift. …

Few things are sadder than a dog whose entire existence is reduced to breeding. These dogs often live under harsh conditions, neglected, mistreated, and then …

The moment Laurie Sanchez-Guzman heard about a stray pup struggling to survive in a filthy ditch, she knew she couldn’t turn away. She had to …

Adopting a dog may sound simple, but in reality, it’s far more complex than just picking a playful pup with a sweet face. Sometimes, the …

I think most of us can agree that animals are truly extraordinary. They’re loyal companions, devoted protectors, and they fill our lives with unconditional love. …

I wish every dog in this world could feel what it means to be truly loved. Sadly, countless pups spend their days in fear, never …

Encountering abandoned dogs wandering the streets has, sadly, become an all-too-common sight. For true animal lovers, nothing is more heartbreaking, but not everyone sees it …

Life on the streets is tough. For countless stray pups, it means losing trust in people entirely — making it even harder for rescuers to …

For every dog, the ultimate dream is to curl up in a warm, safe home with a loving family. Sadly, that dream is out of …

Horrible things can happen to anyone, but when they strike the ones we love most, the pain cuts even deeper. Sadly, financial struggles often force …

Today’s story is a little reminder that coincidences don’t exist, and that everything unfolds just as it should. Erica and Cristian, an engaged couple, went …

Many people only see the happy side of life with pets, the dogs joyfully trotting beside their owners on daily walks through the city. But …

You never really know when everything might change, and for Lena, that day came out of nowhere. She was outside her South Carolina home, loading …

Witnessing a family of abandoned dogs left to fend for themselves is always heartbreaking. Alone, with nothing but each other, many end up in terrible …