Stories

Imagine coming to work early in the morning and seeing two pups out of the blue, waiting for you in front of the building!  Well, …

It doesn’t happen that often that someone finds a completely unknown animal in their yard. In addition, a complete mystery is created if you can’t …

It doesn’t happen every day that you see an animal standing on a rooftop, so you can imagine how stunned a resident in a New …

The job of an animal rescuer is never only a job. It’s rather a mission – a lifelong dedication to saving lives, even when things …

Feather’s greatest fortune was her four little furbabies who she loved unconditionally. All she wanted to do was care for them and see them thrive …

Picture this: you’re outside with your friend, excited to have a long trail run, when suddenly, a wiggling movement from under the bench makes you …

Being around dogs can make even the most reserved people soften up. I swear I have seen so many people who generally don’t like dogs …

For Jordan Fiegen, a kind woman from South Dakota, a cold March morning seemed like an ordinary day without the hint of surprise waiting ahead. …

A pet distribution system never fails you, that’s for sure. Just when you least expect it, it happens. An unexpected furball shows up out of …

When the staff at Fayetteville Animal Protection Society, a shelter based in North Carolina, came to work on Sunday, after storms earlier that month, they …

As a former dog owner myself, I have experienced the panic that sets in when you think you have lost your dog. On one occasion, …

Terri had a difficult past. She lived through a nightmare after heartless people dumped her at a cemetery and left her to fend for herself. …

Sometimes, the unexpected things that happen in our lives are exactly what we needed all along. Amber Rodriguez, from Minnesota, was recently reminded of this …

We have talked many times about how hard it is for some pups to get a chance at a new life, but some dog breeds …

A rescuer’s mission is not only to save a dog’s life, but to ensure they never end up homeless again. That’s why it is extremely …

We all make mistakes… that’s for sure. Even pet owners, especially ones who need to leave their four-legged buddies alone for a few hours, sometimes …

If you’re committed to saving dogs’ lives, there’s an unwritten rule: you never know when you’re about to make a heartbreaking discovery. It’s both terrifying …

Jax and Jazz are adorable siblings who love each other deeply.  The two Blue Merle Catahoula mix dogs were inseparable. The brother and sister had …

As soon as the workers at a construction waste landfill in Texas noticed a pregnant dog roaming around their site, they knew that she was …

When it comes to abandoned puppies, one thing I keep asking myself repeatedly is how people can just leave a sweet pup to starve in …

Sammie was born like any other dog – he just wanted to be loved.  Sadly, his life took a terrible turn along with dozens of …

Abandoned dogs and overcrowded shelters are topics that unfortunately have been appearing more and more on the front pages of various media companies lately. Although …

Let’s face it: dogs can be intentionally mischievous sometimes. I mean, we have all seen the look of guilt on their faces when they do …

It is not uncommon to stumble upon unexpected surprises during kayaking adventures.  While enjoying the beauty of nature from a safe distance, you can still …

As a proud dog owner, it’s sometimes hard to accept the fact that your four-legged buddy isn’t perfect. Say what? I mean, of course they …

When it comes to anxiety, we all know that dogs are experts at making us feel better and they are almost universally good at comforting …

Hunger is the number-one issue for all stray and abandoned dogs. Once they are without food, it’s only a matter of time before the inevitable …

It was just another ordinary day for homeowners in Plantation, Florida. They were doing their house choirs, humming aloud, not expecting anything extraordinary to happen.  …

Abandonment is a long-term trauma that often leaves lifetime scars on dogs. I mean, can we blame them?  Imagine having a family one day and …

There are many reasons why somebody would choose to surrender their dog and not all of them have to be bad. Sometimes, people are just …

Working as a rescuer, it’s really difficult to look out for so many dogs and also actively work to find them a new home. Because …

No shelter dog should ever have to be euthanized and denied the chance to live a happy life, but sadly, it is the heartbreaking reality …

Shelter dogs dream of life beyond their lonely kennels and long for true love that only a forever family can give them. Many dogs end …

Imagine this: you are a patrol officer just doing your job. Everything is going smoothly as usual and you are not expecting anything out of …

There are too many cases in this world where people see an abused or neglected dog either on the street or in someone’s home and …

When an adorable deaf Pit Bull by the name of Evie kept on staring at a broken-down truck, her mom, Allison Thomison, didn’t think much …

Joe Dunn, an enthusiastic explorer and hiker, went on one of his many hiking trips in the Florida wilderness.  While he was hiking through the …

I imagine that one of the hardest things for almost every shelter worker is taking care of dogs and seeing their sad faces when they …

In many abandonment stories, dogs usually deal with neglectful owners who never wanted them in the first place, only to later discard them when it’s …

Getting a dog needs to be a well-thought-out decision. From the very moment they enter our life, our furry friends become an important part of …

When Officer Ashley Sanchez, at Eastpointe Police Animal Control Division in Michigan, received a call from a woman who reported a stray dog roaming around …

Imagine walking down the street, just minding your own business, when you suddenly see someone stop their car and throw a dog out of it. …

You know, in all the years that I have been a dog owner, I could never understand why dogs like to destroy some of the …

I was really surprised to learn that dogs can like certain types of human music. I had a dog for a good part of my …

Cali has everything that any dog owner could want in a dog. She is wonderful and sweet, eager to shower everyone with love. Her story …

We have talked many times about how wonderful mama dogs are at caring for their puppies. They devote all of their time and energy to …

When I first adopted my dog many years ago, I was under the impression that he and my cat would never get along. Well, it’s …

Anytime a sweet and loving dog is mistreated severely by the people they trust the most, it leaves a mark on them. The trauma they …

Theo, a Siberian Husky, arrived at his forever home in California when he was just a puppy. His parents, Ingelson and her husband, adored him …

As someone who was a proud dog owner once, I think I can say that I have, on an occasion or two, spoiled my dog …