In her long line of duty of rescuing animals in need, Jessie Tussing, coordinator of Heartland Humane Society, came across many unusual rescue missions. However, …
When Clay saw Tappie for the first time, she was eating garbage near one of his job sites in North Georgia. Workers threw scraps of …
Every day we come upon many sad stories about neglected, abandoned, and abused animals who only want to be loved. Unfortunately, they are the best …
The first years of Bruce’s life weren’t easy. The dog struggled on the streets, trying his best to survive and get over his loneliness. Fortunately, …
You never know when someone in trouble would need your help. You might be coming home from work and stumble upon a car crash with …
When a kayaker was traveling down the South River, in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, he saw something staring back at him from the reeds that …
I’ve heard of many unusual things dogs do, but this is definitely a first. At first glance, Katie looks like any other dog – an …
While walking home from a fishing day, a man spotted a little brown ball lying in the middle of the road. As he got closer, …
While going on her daily walk by the shore, a woman noticed something utterly heartbreaking. Two puppies who were playing by the edge of a …
I have always said that one of the noblest things any person can do is adopt a dog in need. Giving them a new life …
In the blink of an eye, a little puppy lost everything and found herself alone on the side of a road after her family dumped …
It’s a truly heartbreaking moment when your loving pet mysteriously falls ill. Even though you may be very confused and scared, it’s crucial to stay …
When rescuers came across two abandoned doggy sisters, Kali and Brandi, in the woods in North Carolina, they captured them and brought them to safety. …
Whenever I come across an abandoned animal, I find myself wondering what must have gone through their owner’s mind to leave it there. Yet, I …
Dogs love going to the daycare. It’s a place where they can socialize with other dogs and engage in many fun activities organized by the …
It is truly sad to see so many helpless animals left on the street to fend for themselves. Yet, it is even more heartbreaking when …
A shelter is not a place for dogs, and we all know it. Unfortunately, our knowledge is in vain because more and more of our …
As an animal rescuer, you can never predict where your next life-saving mission will take you. And, you definitely can’t be prepared for everything that …
When I think about dog rescuers, I usually imagine several hard-working people who spend their entire day taking care of animals in a shelter, going …
Dogs exist so that we can give them all our affection and make them happy. Seeing them smiling and wagging their tails brings joy to …
When a group of people saw a little puppy roaming the forest and drinking dirty water, they felt deeply saddened. They knew they had to …
When life knocks you down, be like Tony! He was abandoned, left hanging out to dry, and completely cut off from the world. Yet, this …
In an ideal world, every dog and pet would live in a warm home with a loving family with everything they need to live a …
When it’s meant to be, you just know. That night, as Ganga called for help, Gowri knew it was destiny that brought them together. She …
The famous saying says, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”, and it can definitely be applied in many life situations. One of those, you …
We’ve all been to school and know how boring it can sometimes be. For this very reason, most students like to have something surprising happen …
A dog’s loyalty toward his favorite human often can not be measured with anything else. If you give a dog just a little love and …
When Cupcake was first abandoned by her owners to survive on the street, she was only a few weeks old and had no idea what …
It was an ordinary day for rescuers from Street Paws Rescue, when they received a report about a group of five puppies dumped on the …
Toast, an adorable Goldendoodle, isn’t your average pup. Firstly, his childhood wasn’t all that nice. When he was just a five-week-old puppy, he was taken …
Unfortunately, there are a lot of instances around the world where dogs are being completely mistreated. Luckily, there are also a lot of kind rescuers …
I’ll never understand how someone can abandon a dog, especially a newborn puppy that can barely survive without its mother. That is exactly what happened …
With an injured leg and a heart full of love, a little abandoned puppy was lying on the side of a road in Ensenada, California, …
Although dogs are creatures that love freedom, and even more than that, to be in a warm home with their loved ones, we can still …
Have you ever been in a situation where you were looking forward to surprising your dog with something and then he decides that he is …
Seeing dogs getting abandoned in a remote area is always tragic, but what makes it even more heartbreaking is when that same place becomes a …
The lives some pups are forced to live are able to break even the coldest hearts. Without knowing why, countless dogs are forced to go …
Homeless dogs dream of finding parents who would wrap their arms around them and show them that they are worthy of love. Regardless of the …
Abandonment. One word, yet it carries so many heartbreaking emotions. For dog rescuers, abandonment means more than leaving a dog on the side of the …
While reading stories about dogs, I am constantly reminded of just how loyal and sweet they are to we humans, even when we don’t deserve …
Dogs, like people, have physiological needs, one of which is, of course, sleep. However, their circadian rhythm is somewhat different from ours. People spend most …
This world is full of heartless people who neglect, abuse, and abandon animals. We see this in the numerous examples of helpless dogs wandering the …
“The world can be a nasty place,” says a quote from a popular song, and sadly, that is definitely true. It is especially like that …
There are very few things a dedicated dog rescuer wouldn’t do for a four-legged furball in need. Donna Lochmann, a long-time Missouri rescuer, is definitely …
There are so many canines in this world that await help, but never receive it. Abandoned in remote areas and deprived of basic humane conditions, …
Helping out animals who need your help is a truly noble thing to do, especially when they are really vulnerable. Puppies, for example, often abandoned …
When Niall Harbison, a dog rescuer, saw a hairless little puppy for the first time, his heart sank. The pup was in such a bad …
While stray pups wander the streets, their hearts flicker with hope that their luck will soon change. Their greatest wish is to find a place …
Freedom. We all want it, and dogs are no exception. Aside from cozying up next to their beloved hoomans, every dog’s dream revolves around running …
There are many things in this world that we can consider unfair and cruel. Human treatment of animals is one of those things. While we …