Stories

Every dog parent knows that losing your furry baby is utterly heartbreaking. The bond between a dog and its human is strong and irreplaceable, and …

We often talk about rescuers and the amazing job they do at taking care of other animals and giving them a chance at better lives. …

We’ve all seen the struggles a stray dog has to go through in order to survive. It’s cruel and painful for them, but it’s just …

Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, it’s still not enough for people to give you the credit you deserve. And, sometimes, you don’t even …

Only Dojo knows for how long he struggled to survive on his own. Starving and injured, he wandered the streets until he came to a …

Pongo was a young pup when he was betrayed by the person he trusted the most.  His owner abandoned him at an apartment without saying …

When Suzette Hall heard about a furry creature living in the parking lot of the Home Depot shopping center in Compton, California, she was committed …

No dog wants to spend their days behind kennel bars, hoping somebody notices them and gives them much-needed attention. Unfortunately, many shelter pups have no …

Being a dog lover and remaining immune to all these heartbreaking stories pouring in every day is simply impossible. Still, I can’t recall the last …

It is not every day that you see a gray lump stumbling around by the seaport in New York. Yet, that was exactly what some …

The immense love and purity of animals’ hearts often exceed that of humans. Although they do not have the same level of consciousness as us, …

While having our morning coffee, most of us don’t expect to do something as big as helping an animal who is stuck on a cliff. …

To this day, I find it hard to believe that there are people who would let their four-legged companions struggle. Yet, I know this is …

Picture yourself walking down the street in your hometown just minding your own business, and suddenly, you hear faint noises somewhere nearby. You find the …

When we first adopt a dog and bring him into our life, we don’t often think about the fact that they might get sick. Then, …

Dogs are playful, furry creatures… we all know that. In fact, we love them for it! But, what happens when your favorite furball crosses the …

When a woman by the name of Alysse Matlock was driving down a rural road just outside of Noble, Oklahoma, she noticed something fluffy walking …

Thanks to giant-hearted people who spare no time and resources, thousands of animals in need are being saved. This time, it was the U.S. Coast …

Sunny must have lost all hope of being rescued as she watched countless cars passing her by. Stranded on a highway median, the doggo felt …

Patience’s life was everything but easy.  Just two years ago, she had it all – being an enthusiastic shelter dog in New Jersey with a …

We all would love to see happy canines in warm homes with loving people who are not willing to do them any harm.  Unfortunately, the …

When you love your hoomans, you just never want to let go! At least, that’s what Hunty would say if he could speak. This pawdorable …

While driving, a kind-hearted lady spotted an unusual sight in a spacious field on the side of a busy road in Missouri. There was a …

What makes working in a shelter particularly difficult is seeing when a rescue pup has been in there for too long and can’t find a …

While kind people were driving in Fresno, California, they noticed a heartwrenching sight on the side of a road. There was an abandoned dog curled …

As someone who was a dog owner, I don’t think I was ever in a situation where I saw my dog trying to protect me …

No dog deserves to live outside, let alone on a chain.  Sadly, this was all Blue knew for most of her life. She didn’t have …

A lot of dogs experience some form of heartbreak at least once in their life. It usually happens when their owners abandon them and they …

As someone who grew up in a rural area, seeing wild animals was not something uncommon. I usually tried to limit my contact with them …

When people think of getting rid of their puppies, the most common method is usually to surrender them to a shelter so they are no …

I’m pretty sure our real-life puppy heroine, Suzy, must’ve made a special wish on that cold December night. How else can we explain the serendipitous …

If there is one thing that we are all too familiar with seeing in dog stories, it’s pups who are struggling to find a home …

Just as owning a pet brings with it many joys, it also brings many challenges. In addition to providing food, water, and other necessities to …

Sara Williamson had no idea that her visit to Kroger in Mississippi would turn into a rescue mission. After she had finished shopping, the kind …

While Dyesa and her friend were on their way to the doctor’s office, they spotted a little puppy in a shopping cart in front of …

It is not said for nothing that a dog is a man’s best friend. The bond between the canine and his favorite human is one …

Sometimes, coincidence is so uncanny that it is actually scary. When an owner from Dallas, Texas, stumbled upon a poster hanging on a shelter dog’s …

As kids, how many of you wished you had a Disney character as your beloved companion? A Donald Duck, Winnie-the-Pooh, or, perhaps a Bambi? I …

One of the biggest smiles that you can see on a shelter dog is the one at their very adoption day – and S’mores is …

Living in a wonderful home with humans who adore them is the dream of every dog. Their happiness depends on receiving and giving love. Unfortunately, …

Some dogs long for a new chance, but it never comes their way. Instead of living freely, they are confined in tiny enclosures, never knowing …

The life of a sweet deaf dog named Joy has never been easy. When her owners abandoned her at an overcrowded shelter while she was …

Imagine going about your day as usual, and you decide to stop at your local Mc.Donald’s restaurant, only to see something you weren’t expecting. It’s …

If you have ever owned a dog at some point in your life, then you probably took it to a groomer, and there might have …

When Jake, a volunteer dog walker in California, was taking a stroll along the edge of a canyon, little did he know that his day …

All canines are worthy of having owners who adore them and make them feel safe and cared for. Sadly, there are some cruel dog owners …

Seeing how social and extroverted most dogs are never ceases to amaze me. It’s like all of them live to play all day long. Even …

It’s heartbreaking to know that there are heartless people who put the lives of innocent puppies in danger and consider it an acceptable thing to …

A dog’s intuition is just beyond me. The way they sense, predict, and anticipate things is both fascinating and beautiful. And, what’s even better is …

For big-hearted rescuers, every new day is a new battle. For them, it is not just difficult to go through all the dangers on the …