Stories – PupVine
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 determine which creature it is due to the condition in which the animal was found. This is exactly the situation Sharon Betrozzi found herself in when she discovered what she…
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 Jersey neighborhood was when they spotted an unusual furry creature on the roof of a house. When the neighbor looked closer, they realized that the unusual-looking animal was actually a…
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 don’t seem easy at first. The crew at Jacksonville ACPS in Florida knew this, so when they received an urgent call about a Pitbull stranded on Myrtle Avenue bridge, they…
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 into healthy and happy dogs. Unfortunately, one day, everything changed for the mama dog and her puppies. They were abandoned at a landfill in California and forced to fight for…
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 stop in your tracks. You look closely, only to see a pair of shy, scared eyes peeking out from a black trash bag. Shocking, right? That’s exactly what happened to…
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 ease up whenever they are around. It’s like they have some sort of special power to make us feel happy. Situations like this happen all the time, and it always…
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. However, when she spotted a strange-looking crate in a trailer park in the vicinity of her parents’ house, she knew that something was off and rushed to examine it. Once…
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 nowhere, changing your entire life. And, from that moment on, you’ll never be alone. That’s exactly what recently happened to a Florida fireman named Todd when he was standing outside…
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 were met with something very unusual. In front of their door was a litter of adorable puppies waiting for them to take them into the safe and warm shelter. As…
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, I was just playing with my pup, and I decided to relax a little bit. It took me a while before I noticed that something drew his attention outside the…
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. The doggo was pregnant at the time, and she was worried for her puppies. She struggled for weeks until rescuers discovered her and brought her to The Haven Animal Care…
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 truth. She and her family are animal lovers but they already had a dog, two cats, and a rabbit. She didn’t think Rodriguez was convinced that they didn’t need any…
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 have it even worse. For whatever reason, there is a stereotype against any bully breed, especially if it’s a dog with black fur. People are just not interested in adopting…
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 hard to plan their resources and manage the space, especially for canines that keep getting overlooked time and again. Some pups fail to find their forever homes even after two,…
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 drop the ball, leading to minor household mishaps that often become funny stories with time. This one, however, had me rolling on the floor! Maddie, an Indiana pet owner, recently…
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 and encouraging to realize that the only lifeline between dogs moving forward and giving up is – you. Suzette Hall, a long-time rescuer from Southern California, and her friends know…
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 a loving home and thought that life couldn’t get any better. However, the dogs’ whole world was turned upside down when they least expected it. Jax and Jazz’s owner, who…
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 dumped. The confused dog desperately searched for food. Since the landfill is known for being a dumping site for dogs, the staff members always jump in and help the dogs…
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 the middle of nowhere. Like, what is the reasoning? Even though there are people who don’t care about animals in this world, the least you can do is surrender them…
Sammie was born like any other dog – he just wanted to be loved. Sadly, his life took a terrible turn along with dozens of other German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois dogs. Instead of enjoying life to the fullest, Sammie and his buddies were confined to a tiny apartment, never seeing the light of day….
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 many experts and “friends of animals” are constantly pointing out this growing problem, many people seem to remain deaf to these warnings. One of those is the owner of a…
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 something wrong. Most of the time, I feel like they are showing that face so we would calm down and let them misbehave again. It’s a clever tactic that works…
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 spot numerous magnificent animals hidden in the woods, rivers, or even on the nearby ground. What you don’t expect to see, especially at the end of the adventure, are animals…
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 are to us, no matter what their bill of health says or how long it sometimes takes them to master a certain command. Still, in a completely unbiased manner, we…
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 other humans. It’s just a fact. That’s one of many reasons why they are considered our best friends. On the other hand, not every dog is like this. There are…
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 happens. Food is of absolute importance for pups to survive the harsh conditions outside. Yet, only a few lucky ones ever get a proper meal each day. The rest live…
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. However, at one point, the sounds of the songs coming from their lips were not the only ones that echoed through the house. Confused, they started following these strange noises,…
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 waking up the next day to a whole new reality. Mia, a Pittie cruelly abandoned by her family in Newark, New Jersey, knows this feeling all too well. After being…
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 forced into it, whether it’s because they don’t have the finances to care for their pet anymore or due to allergies of some kind. Some owners even have to surrender…
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 of that, a lot of dogs can stay in the shelter a lot longer than they would like. However, that doesn’t mean that their rescuers don’t care. Sometimes, they will…
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 of many dogs who end up at overcrowded shelters. A Boxer named Ginger used to have a home, but one day, her owners surrendered her and her brother, Juice, to…
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 up spending a lot of time in shelters waiting for potential adopters to notice them and pick them out of the crowd. Maror was one of the pups who waited…
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 the ordinary to happen. But, then it does anyway. You notice something in the distance. Some kind of animal is trying to cross the road, even though there’s many cars…
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 decide to look the other way. This has always been a problem, but every once in a while, you will see a person do the right thing and report on…
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 of it. Since they live on a 300-acre farm in rural Arizona, it was typical for Evie to come across a wild animal like a rattlesnake or Gila monster that…
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 Withlacoochee State Forest, he suddenly heard some howling sounds. As he was walking deeper into the forest, the sounds became louder, and they turned into barking. Dunn immediately ran towards…
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 realize they did not find their forever home on adoption day. Shelters can be a tough spot for many dogs. Even though they are loved and well cared for, it’s…
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 most convenient. Pups end up traumatized and afraid, not knowing who to trust because their favorite person broke their trust and now they have to learn how to live on…
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 our family. We promise to be with them for better or worse. It saddens me to know that many dog owners decide to dump their furry family members when they…
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 her home, she couldn’t imagine the heartbreaking discovery she was about to make. Sanchez arrived at the family address and found a senior malnourished dog on the porch. The officer…
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’re confused and not sure what is going on. You think the owner is about to come out and possibly take a walk with the dog, but that doesn’t happen….
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 things we have in the house. It’s like they know that they will get in trouble for it, but at that moment, it hardly matters to them. They know that…
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 life, and it never occurred to me to see if he liked it. It’s just one of those things that never really pops into your head until very later in…
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 begins when she was surrendered to the Animal Care Society in Louisville, Kentucky, along with her siblings. Everything seemed to be going great for Cali when she found a forever…
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 helping their babies. At the end of the day, they just want them to be safe and grow up to live a life of their own. However, some dogs take…
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 safe to say that I was pleasantly surprised to learn that was not the case at all. Even though their first meeting seemed a bit uneasy, they got along just…
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 endure can not heal easily, and most of them will completely withdraw from the world. That’s just sad to see. While it may seem like they will struggle their whole…
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 and showered him with love. The delightful pup grew up into a gorgeous dog. He spent his days hanging out with his little brother. The two of them were inseparable….
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 with cuddles and treats. Okay, it happened a lot more than once, and he loved it every time. However, this meant that he might have become a bit over-dramatic when…
It doesn’t happen every day that you go to your workplace and make a shocking discovery. However, this is exactly what happened to a utility worker in Yavapai County in Arizona. During a routine inspection of the area, the man almost fell into a hidden hole. Moments later, he heard desperate sounds coming from the…