Stories

Owning a pet should be a responsibility for life, but apparently, not everyone thinks like that. No matter how much the shelters try to welcome …

Every once in a while, licensed rescuers stumble upon unexpected surprises hidden in the weirdest places. This time, it was Karenlynn Stracher, a long-time rescuer …

Get ready for a heartwarming story that will make you believe in miracles!  Tania Isenstein, the chairman of Animal Lighthouse Rescue, came across a mysterious …

Living your days in a shelter isn’t as easy as one might think.  Even though you are surrounded by incredible staff and volunteers who do …

Sure, when it comes to our beloved four-legged pets, we all know that table scraps and food leftovers are off the menu. Okay, I admit …

Every dog wants a home where they can feel safe and loved, yet sadly, not all are lucky enough to have this luxury. Instead, dusty …

Every city dog loves some off-leash park time, and Simon is no exception. However, this New York pup has something really special. For most pups, …

The issue of stray dogs is a persistent problem across the United States, and it’s one that’s being worked on by numerous rescue organizations. But, …

Suzette Hall, the founder of a California-based rescue by the name of Logan’s Legacy 29, constantly receives calls about stray pups who wander the streets …

Stray dogs don’t have the luxury of living a day without a worry, and their ultimate goal is to find a place to call their …

Soaking up their mom’s love was all that three newborn puppies ever wanted. Unfortunately, cold-hearted people snatched them from their mom’s arms without feeling any …

In the sea of brilliant stories involving animal heroes as main protagonists, one topic has never ceased to fascinate me – service dogs! I mean, …

The greatest dream of all pups who spend their days in a shelter is to find a loving home and human parents who would make …

Accidents happen and, unfortunately, sometimes we can’t do anything about it. Overnight, people lose everything, but they are still happy if they don’t lose their …

K-9s are more than just dogs – they’re heroes who ditched their capes and have paws!  These clever, loyal pups are specially trained to help …

I have seen people treat and get rid of their dogs in the most cruel ways imaginable. But, one thing that always shocks me is …

Just recently, I stumbled upon an interesting quote from Karen Davison that said: “Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that …

Thinking about the countless dogs that were mistreated and used for making a profit makes my heart sink. Heartless breeders deprived these dogs of the …

A little help never hurt anyone. I mean, let’s face it…sometimes we all need a little push. Cholula, a proud dog mama to eight wonderful …

When Coco went missing, her family was heartbroken. They did everything they could to find their beloved dog, but unfortunately, she disappeared without a trace. …

All shelter pups hope to leave their tiny kennels for good and find humans who will love them unconditionally. Beau longed to achieve his dream …

Birth is truly one of the most special moments ever. And the staff at a West Virginia shelter knows all about this. That is why …

For dogs, their owners are their home. When they lose them, they don’t only lose a place to be – they lose absolutely everything. One …

Whenever I see a dog abandoned on the street, one question pops into my head: “What makes an owner resort to such a cruel act?” …

Every day, we can hear various stories from the world of dogs, both sad and happy ones. This is proof that dogs are beings that …

Why exactly are dogs so loyal to humans? It’s one of the oldest and most common questions regarding canines.  The simple answer would be that …

Being a volunteer at a dog shelter and not falling in love with a dog is simply impossible. If you ever had an opportunity to …

It’s heartwrenching to imagine how sad and desperate Hoji must have felt after his owners moved out without him. The canine trusted them with his …

For all rescuers, their top priority is to find a forever home for all the dogs in a shelter as soon as possible. However, that …

While reading through many rescue stories, there is one element that is common about all of them, and that is the fact that so many …

Staff at rescue shelters have unfortunately seen a lot of sad scenes regarding the animals that come into their care. Pups that are surrendered to …

The story of black shelter Pitties having it hard to find a forever home is an ongoing issue in shelters all over the country. For …

It is a sad fact that some dog owners do not know how to properly take care of their dogs. They tend to forget that …

A sad dog, later named Angel, will never forget the night when his family abandoned him at a gas station and turned his world upside …

It’s been an exceptionally difficult time in Los Angeles over the past few weeks. The wildfires have wreaked havoc throughout the Pacific Palisades and destroyed …

Some heroes do not wear capes, but T-shirts, sweatpants, and boots… like Chris MacRitchie, a Vermont man who recently risked his life to save a …

Anyone who has ever had a dog in their life knows how heartbreaking it is to lose them. One day, they are there with you, …

When we take a closer look at the surroundings while walking down the street, we can see numerous heartbreaking sights — from homeless people to …

Canines are one of the loveliest creatures who are deserving of our infinite love and affection. We couldn’t imagine our lives without them, and we …

When Kosandra Ramirez, a rescuer at ThisIsHouston, a rescue group in Houston, Texas, learned that there was a dog in Cleveland who needed urgent help, …

Every shelter dog longs to find humans who will hug them tightly and promise to never give up on them. Norman, a sorrowful shelter canine, …

Are you a proud English Bulldog owner? Then you must know how quirky these loose-faced bundles of joy can be! Lizzy Lambertson, from California, recently …

When a kind soul driving by saw a little puppy-like animal hanging out on the side of the road all by himself, he knew that …

Leia came from a puppy mill and she was rescued during a raid. When one family spotted her in a Maryland shelter, they did not …

A mom’s instinct is probably one of the most amazing phenomena that we come across in all beings, and doggos are no exception!  When she …

Andi never thought that her owner with whom she lived her whole life would betray her and break her heart. Sadly, that is exactly what …

Depending on where you live, you might have come across a few stray dogs in your life. It’s not too uncommon in any part of …

Honey’s story is really a sad one. In her lifetime, she lost her home, not once, but twice. All she wanted was a little cozy …

Abandonment of dogs is probably one of the worst things that can happen to them. It can break their heart into many pieces, and some …

Suzette Hall has seen it all in her years of rescuing dogs in need. This Californian rescuer witnessed many heartbreaking stories in her missions, each …