Stories

Imagine living in a house and never knowing what’s underneath.  Then, you hear strange, distant barks coming right through your floorboards and you don’t know …

Most people react with surprise when they see a wild animal in their neighborhood or on the road. You just don’t expect to see them …

When Oscar was thrown into a dumpster in a Houston neighborhood, he was absolutely terrified. Feeling powerless, the Rottweiler cowered on the bottom of the …

The job of a dog rescuer never ends. Once you fall in love with these four-legged furballs, you’re dedicated to saving their lives forever! Even …

I wish no dog had to experience the heartbreak of mistreatment and abandonment. Sadly, careless people often reject and dump these beautiful souls without feeling …

Having a dog is a great way to overcome social anxiety and meet new friends.  Picture this – you’ve just moved into a new apartment, …

Picture this: it’s an ordinary day when you stop for food at a McDonald’s drive-thru, and you see a little dog sitting right next to …

Even though the job of a rescuer is extremely rewarding, there are a lot of situations where they are left completely heartbroken. When a woman …

Hearing some loud screams in the middle of the night isn’t exactly a pleasant situation, but for one giant-hearted woman, there’s no such thing as …

For we dog lovers, there is nothing worse than seeing them in pain, so we always try to do at least something to help them …

Animals, just like people, have feelings, and sometimes they feel even stronger. That is why it is always a tragedy when a man leaves his …

We all know that dogs make our lives more fulfilling, and we always make so many precious memories with them. Even though it’s sad that …

You don’t expect your morning commute to work to turn into a life-saving mission, but that’s exactly what happened to Malissa Sergent Lewis! This kind …

Anyone who has ever worked at a shelter or has simply gone there to volunteer knows how heartbreaking it is to see lonely dogs in …

When a Good Samaritan was walking down the streets of Albany, New York, on a cold afternoon, something caught their eye. Near a filthy garbage …

When a kind-hearted lady pulled into a Walmart parking lot, she encountered a harrowing sight that stopped her in her tracks. A homeless man was …

It’s absolutely tragic to see dogs who have been neglected and abused so severely that they end up completely withdrawing from everyone out of fear. …

Nobody should ever know how painful it feels to be let down by the people you love the most. Unfortunately, just like humans, dogs experience …

We’ve all had fun watching Wile E. Coyote in our childhood, but the truth is, having coyotes near your living area isn’t that fun at …

Boo was a fragile newborn baby who lived with her mom and littermates on the streets. When Animal Control found them, they collected the mom …

Dogs can be very sneaky when they need things from us. Sometimes, they will try their best to act polite in order to get what …

All puppies deserve to have a loving home and forever humans who will spoil them with love. Sadly, countless puppies live at narrow shelter kennels …

For many, going on a hike means having a relaxing time in nature while either hanging out with your friends or going by yourself. Even …

Animal rescuers stumble upon all kinds of abandonment stories on a daily basis. Yet, some of them are truly heartbreaking! When kind-hearted passersby reported thirty …

Many dogs usually bark at anything they see, so much so that their owners don’t even pay attention to it anymore.  Shelly Lisi, who lives …

There are some true heroes in our communities that operate in a discrete manner. They may not wear capes, but they definitely have the purest …

There is just something so heartwarming about seeing our dogs playing outside and enjoying themselves. It’s their favorite thing to do in this world. No …

Dogs just have that natural talent for surprises. How many times have you thought “Okay, now I’ve seen everything from my dog,” only to be …

While Emily Orr was returning home from her mom’s house on a dark and misty winter night, she drove past a dog park in her …

There is no better feeling in the whole world than adopting a pup in need of help.  Walking inside a shelter, seeing all those adorable …

Sadly, countless dogs suffer on the harsh streets today, and many people simply turn a blind eye to their plight. But, if they realized that …

For most dogs, grooming is usually not necessary, or it’s something that is rarely done. However, certain breeds can grow a lot of fur, and …

When a local resident of Long Island let his dogs outside to play in the yard, he could never have imagined the shock that he …

It’s not unusual to see stray or abandoned dogs on the street. In fact, that happens almost too often these days.  Sure, sometimes it’s understandable …

Being a former dog owner myself, one of the most important factors when it came to adopting a dog was his breed and age. Now, …

I wish all people loved their dogs immensely and cared about their feelings and well-being. If that were the case, no pup would have been …

When truck drivers arrived at a sand pit in Crosby, Texas, to pick up some material, they were saddened to find a delightful dog who …

When a Good Samaritan spotted a severely matted and neglected dog wandering the streets near a school in Pembroke Pines, Florida, they felt devastated. The …

A dog: neglected, facing euthanasia. How sad does this sound? Unfortunately, this is the heartbreaking truth for thousands of dogs out there that part ways …

It was a Saturday morning like any other for teacher, Alex Peterson. Finally, the weekend came. She intended to use it to enjoy the activities …

Bear is Cane Corso dog who wandered the streets of Mobile, Alabama, with his head stuck in a plastic box for nearly a YEAR.  He …

When Rachel Fusaro arrived at Southern Oregon Humane Society in Medford, Oregon, where she volunteers, she met Daffodil and learned her backstory. The heavily pregnant …

I think daycare is a wonderful place for any dog to find playmates, and it helps them learn how to behave around other dogs. This …

One thing that is really reliable when adopting a puppy is that we can usually picture how they will look when they grow up. In …

Once at a high-euthanasia shelter, very few dogs ever get the chance to walk away into a happy ending. Due to overcrowding, these four-legged furballs …

When it comes to adopting dogs, I would say that the main factor most people look at is a pup’s age and breed. Although, an …

A man from Georgia who had just arrived home was sitting in his car when he suddenly heard strange sounds coming from the woods. The …

We all know that dogs are fascinated by anything shiny or an object that they can play with. Show them a ball and it’s like …

When Jody took her dog for a traditional walk across the Enola Low-Grade Trail in Pennsylvania, she thought it would be an outing just like …

Before they reject and kick the dogs out of their lives, cold-hearted people never stop and think about the fear and sadness that every abandoned …