Stories

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 line between fun and danger? That’s certainly a situation no dog owner wants to face. Recently, one small pup in Connecticut ‘decided’ to take a risk by climbing onto 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 in the middle of the pavement. As she got closer, she realized that it was actually a miniature Australian Shepherd. Worried that the dog would get hurt, she pulled over…

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 Guard Sector Houston-Galveston who put their humane side on display! The team was conducting their regular inspections at the Port of Houston, Texas, when they heard a strange noise coming…

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 lonely and helpless. She desperately longed to find safety but she didn’t know where to go. While she was grateful for the food that people threw to her from their…

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 forever home waiting to take her. However, her hopes soon faded when her adopters decided to part ways with her in less than a year. Once again, Patience was left…

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 reality is far from that ideal scenario as many people do bad things to animals, including their pets. They neglect, abuse, and abandon them no matter their age or breed. …

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 New Jersey Shepherd mix is all about his mom and dad, Sara and Ryan. Yet, one day, he had to part ways with them. Even though it was only for…

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 black metal crate in the tall grass in the middle of the field. Worried that there were abandoned animals inside, the lady pulled over and rushed to investigate. Once she…

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 home. It’s heartbreaking to see how their usually playful attitude slowly goes away when they realize that most adopters are just ignoring them and looking for something else. While some…

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 up in a ditch waiting for someone to help her. The couple got out of the car and jumped to her aid. Once they approached the dog, they were surprised…

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 from something. It’s not that my pup was scared or anything… it’s just that situations like that were really rare. I never really needed him to protect me. However, I…

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 nice bed. She didn’t know what life inside a home looked like. And, she definitely had no idea about being curled up next to a hooman on a comfy…

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 start realizing it. Most people surrender animals they don’t want to a shelter, but some people are far too uncaring or cruel to do even the bare minimum.  Instead, 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 because I was scared when I was younger. However, over the years, I learned that sometimes what we see in nature can be really beautiful, and it shows us just…

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 longer their problem. However, it isn’t always so simple. Sometimes, shelters are overcrowded, and people left without options or patience will cruelly dump the puppies on the street and leave…

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 string of circumstances that led her to the Philadelphia home of Jack Jokinen, whom she never saw before in her life?   The whole universe seems to have conspired to help…

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 in a shelter. When you analyze it closely, you realize that there is nothing wrong with these dogs. They just have bad luck, and this can impact their life in…

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 your beloved furry pal, it is also necessary to maintain its health. Unfortunately, it is not an easy task because we often can not know precisely what is wrong with…

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 woman went to the parking lot, where she came across a sad dog who was roaming around.  At first glance, Williamson noticed that the doggo recently had puppies and that…

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 a grocery store in Phoenix, Arizona. They stopped and rushed to see how they could help him. The adorable pup who had a worried expression on his face seemed relieved…

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 of the strongest in the world, and the pain felt when it is suddenly disrupted can not be described in words.  That is exactly how one couple felt when they…

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 kennel door, they noticed something interesting about her. She looked exactly like their dog, Buddy, whom they had adopted several years ago. This unlikely situation sparked the owner’s curiosity, so…

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 know I did! For most of us, it was just a childhood dream. But, for Julia Fraticelli, a girl from New Jersey, it actually became reality when she adopted Apricot!…

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 definitely a true example of that!  When this Anatolian Shepherd realized that he was finally going into a forever home with his new family, he just couldn’t hide his happiness!…

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, there are too many dogs who don’t get the chance to feel loved and who live in difficult conditions. Boomer was one of those dogs who had a rough past….

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 what lies beyond those four walls.  Truly heartbreaking! Bertha, a seven-year-old Mastiff, faced a similar experience. Fortunately, she was rescued in the autumn of her life, only to learn there’s…

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 heavily pregnant, the doggo felt confused. She didn’t understand why she was betrayed when she most needed love and care. When her babies came into the world, Joy cared for…

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 a stray dog who is standing near the cars at the drive-through and begging each of them to give him some of their food. Out of desperation, the pup is…

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 been instances where the results were horrifying. Sometimes, groomers get a little carried away and can go overboard during their job. The results are usually predictable in this case. The…

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 was about to change drastically. He was enjoying his day when strange, echoing sounds coming from the other side of the path stopped him in his tracks. Wondering what they…

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 who let these faithful and lovely creatures down. They abandon them without caring what happens to them afterwards. In today’s story, we’ll talk about Gibbs, a delightful, 6-week puppy who…

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 when they are tired, they usually stick by their owners or other dogs in case something fun happens, so they don’t miss out. They are so adorable when they do…

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 do. How come they don’t just stop and think about how defenseless these precious souls are? They came into this world to be loved immensely and not to be discarded…

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 that they don’t need training to do it. They’re simply who they are. Among their remarkable abilities, one truly stands out to me: the way shelter dogs know when they’re…

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 way to saving a precious life but also to go through the emotional rollercoaster of witnessing numerous heartbreaking situations.  Staff members of one non-profit organization in Othello, Washington were just…

It’s true, the job of an animal rescuer is full of surprises. Yet, somehow, no matter how prepared you are, some rescue missions still manage to leave you shocked to the core. When Adriana Figueroa, a dog rescuer from Florida, received a call about a stray dog roaming the streets, little did she know that…

Trust is a very important virtue that humans place a lot of meaning in. It’s what defines our relationships and makes them last long. However, some people only apply this to themselves and not to animals, as more often than not, people will abandon their dogs who trust them completely and leave them on the…

Shelters and rescues are never meant to be permanent homes for dogs, but sadly, sometimes the canines spend far too long in the shelter system, desperately waiting for a chance. Peanut, a Labrador Mix, knows how it feels to be overlooked time and time again. He watched other dogs find happiness while he stayed at…

Having a blast at fun centers is probably one of the most memorable childhood adventures for every kid. I mean, who among us didn’t like Pac-Man, Skee-Ball, Air Hockey, or the well-known Claw Machine… am I right? Remember the thrill after winning the best prizes, from stuffed animals to toy figures, candy, and snacks? Now,…

When a man in Long Island went out one morning and got in his car that was sitting unused for a couple of months, he was shocked to find out that it wouldn’t start. He thought that something had broken down as he had driven it for a long time, so he decided to take…

Some dogs find their happiness in one shot. For others, it takes years to get that chance, and sometimes, even then, it’s not enough. Kobe, sadly, was in the latter group. After being adopted from an Illinois shelter by a family, this sweet Pitbull was left to fend for himself on the streets. He struggled,…

When Boogie arrived at Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA), located in Downey, California, he captured the hearts of the staff and volunteers. The three-year-old dog was loving and gentle, and he got along with other dogs. Although Boogie was an adorable dog who would bring happiness to any family that decides to adopt him,…

When a homeless person found Midge wandering the streets, they scooped her up and brought her to Desert Hot Springs Animal Care in North Palm Springs, California. The staff welcomed Midge and soon learned more about her backstory.  She used to have a family and she got lost. The pup reportedly jumped out of a…

One thing most dogs always clutch for comfort is a plush toy. This is a pretty common occurrence for anyone who has ever had a dog. However, it happens even more in shelters, where most pups are confined to a small space with nothing to keep them company aside from a small toy. A place…

Isn’t it wonderful how some dogs, despite all the storms and heartaches in their lives, still choose to love? Take Pongo, for instance. It’s even hard to count the number of times he sat in his kennel watching other dogs find forever families while he remained overlooked. Yet, he still chose to wake up every…

They say that every new day is a new adventure with your dog, and they’re usually right. But, if you have a Dachshund, the adventure is doubled! Jina and Nick, a couple from New Jersey, know this all too well. Recently, they and their newest addition to the family, a Dachie named Wilbert, went viral…

When a Good Samaritan spotted a terrified pup curled up behind a dumpster in an alley in St. Louis, Missouri, they called Stray Rescue of St. Louis, asking for their help. Donna Lochmann and her crew immediately headed to the scene. As soon as they arrived, they saw the dog, later named Joan of Bark,…

No matter how hard they try, many shelter dogs fail to impress their potential adopters. For some reason, they remain overlooked, waiting for that “perfect shot at happiness.” Baby Girl, or Guapa, as called by her beloved Michigan caregivers, waited for too long. This sweet lady spent almost a decade with no interest, making her…

Frank, an adorable mini Dachshund, has been the apple of his mom, Jordan Mandel, ever since she welcomed him to her home in Hoboken, New Jersey. Thanks to the unconditional love that his mom gave him, Frank blossomed into a happy and confident dog. Since he was a sociable pup and everyone adored him, his…

We all know that dogs are extremely capable of pulling pranks on humans, whether it’s intentional or not. Either way, it’s always hilarious. It’s up to us whether we want to fight back and pull a prank on them. Personally, I think it’s sometimes warranted, but I am not sure if I could bring myself…