Stories – PupVine
The human-canine bond is one of the oldest ones around. We value our friendship with our furry companions highly. However, as time passes, things change, and not in a good way. As the stray problem increases, many dogs become very distrustful of us, and for good reason. A lot of humans abuse or neglect the…
When dogs find themselves in helpless situations, they rely on human help and compassion. A pup named Joy Bird needed the help of good humans more than ever before. After she got hit by a car, the canine was helplessly lying on the side of a road in St. Louis, Missouri. Her eyes were full…
The fact that people continue to dump their beloved pets on the streets is completely heartbreaking. Since most of them aren’t used to living on the streets, they face incomprehensible hardships that leave them wondering what they did wrong to endure such a difficult fate. Luckily, the world is full of humans who will do…
A dog’s life can sometimes be really hard and cruel. These are beings that were born to be with humans, but today, unfortunately, many people turn their heads away from them. One dog knows that best. This poor thing spent most of her life fending for herself, and every day was survival. She was a…
A little stray puppy hoped with all his heart that one day, he would get the opportunity to chase his dreams and escape his sad reality. Street life was difficult for the little pooch who starved for days. He spent his days tirelessly searching for tiny morsels of food in order to trick his empty…
As much fun as they have in their shelters, every single animal has one wish – to find a home. Whenever they have potential adopters visiting, they put on their best behaviors, paint a smile on their faces, and do everything they possibly can to be noticed. Even though this tactic is proven to work,…
It is common knowledge that dogs, apart from food, cuddling, and playing in the park, like to chew objects the most. We can most often see a dog gnawing a bone, but also some other hard objects because, to them, it doesn’t matter. Unfortunately, a dog’s cluelessness of what is between his teeth can sometimes…
Adjusting to a life of uncertainty is probably one of the hardest things to do. You don’t know where your next meal will come from or where a safe place to sleep will be. Thousands of dogs face these circumstances on a daily basis. Only a lucky few find a way out, while others struggle…
For many abandoned dogs, there is usually one thing that causes them a great deal of pain. It’s their fear of being left again. It’s absolutely tragic that they can not even understand why it’s happening, but it still affects them to a great degree, and many struggle to recover completely. When they lose their…
While Maria Harrington was taking her dogs for a walk on the levee above a canal in California, they suddenly began barking. The canines were trying to alert her to someone who was lying below. Harrington immediately looked down and was shocked to notice an abandoned, motionless pup who was curled up in the canal. …
When a Good Samaritan noticed a puppy roaming around the streets of Arizona, they decided to approach her and see if she needed help. However, as soon as they got close enough, they noticed that this sweet pup was actually pregnant. Taking her to the county shelter, the Good Samaritan explained to the workers what…
While driving down a road, Maria and Bryan didn’t expect to meet a sweet little creature who would end up changing their life. The moment the couple saw a puppy running in front of their car, they slammed on the brakes and rushed to check up on her. As soon as Maria and Bryan got…
It’s utterly saddening that some heartless people give themselves the right to steal a dog’s greatest dream – the dream of having a family who loves them. Without the chance to feel the loving touch of a human hand, many canines end up feeling sad and unhappy. Sandy was one of the dogs who had…
It only takes one kind-hearted human to change a dog’s life completely. And, in Jelly’s case, it was her mom! This Washington Pittie mix weathered numerous storms before she stumbled upon her new family. She was severely neglected by her owner, and then cruelly dumped in an alley and left there. Jelly hasn’t had an…
Everyone has their favorite person in the world. In Emmy’s case, it’s definitely her mail lady, Kristy! The two have been best buds ever since, and their relationship is definitely getting stronger with each passing day. Kristy and Emmy even created this sweet daily ritual that keeps taking the internet by storm time and again. …
Is there anything sadder in this world than a small puppy who has yet to experience love and happiness? Even though these small fur babies deserve to live a life of happiness and comfort, this often isn’t the case. Most of these babies would be born in terrible conditions, forcing them to fight for scraps…
Disney’s 101 Dalmatians turned into a reality for a Dalmatian breeder, when her dog gave birth to an astonishing number of puppies at once. Such a number of puppies is almost every breeder’s dream, especially if they’re all born well and healthy. But, taking care of so many puppies is a challenge as well, especially…
Most people hate alarms. It’s just one of the sounds that can make anyone feel stressed out because it is sudden and scary. However, it’s not always like that and it’s not the same for all people. Some people like them, others don’t. Then, there are the people who have different ways of waking up…
Canine life can sometimes be a true blessing – a warm home, a loving family, and a lot of kisses from their favorite people are everything these furry creatures need. Unfortunately, not every dog is lucky enough to live such a happy life as many of them are forced to fend for themselves or, at…
Even with the odds stacked against you – you should never underestimate the power of destiny! At least that’s what Stuart Little would tell you if he could speak! This tiny little pup had gone weeks without a proper meal, forced to fend for himself for months after he lost the only hoomans he ever…
Being an animal rescuer is not an easy task. You get to see so many dogs living on the streets in a terrible state, and realize that they have no way to ask for our help. Simply saving them and bringing them into a shelter also does not always guarantee that many of them will…
Ever since she was a little puppy, Oreo has been very playful and loves spending time with other people. Other than her owner, she adores her neighbors. In fact, she loves them so much that she ended up digging a hole in the fence so she could get in their yard and play with them….
I don’t think there is a more wholesome profession in this world than being a dog rescuer. Getting to witness a pup transform and turn into an amazing companion for someone can be truly inspiring. The look on their faces and the happiness they feel when they find a forever home and live happily ever…
The recent Park Fire has taken its toll on Butte County, California. Residents living nearby were forced to evacuate their homes, leaving everything behind. Among them was a dog owner with his two Rottweilers and their puppies who tried to escape the fire when his truck stopped working. Sadly, he had to abandon the truck,…
Life truly is unpredictable. A single event could turn your whole life around, and it may not always be for the better. In such situations, the most important thing is the way we handle it. When a pup named Scooty was involved in a car accident when she was just a little girl, she was…
My heart shatters into a million pieces every time I look at the photo of Sid begging for a chance with those sad, hopeful eyes. Clinging onto his teeny-tiny kennel, this German Shepherd mix spent the last seven years in a New York shelter. Between two failed adoptions and endless nights of hoping for a…
Only dogs who have experienced abandonment know the depth of their sorrow. After being dumped, the canines’ lives suddenly change. Instead of being pampered with care in a loving home, the dogs start fighting for mere survival on the uncertain streets. A sweet little dog named Daffy used to have a home once, but sadly,…
Abandoning a dog is truly a horrible thing to do, especially when they are really young. But what’s even worse is when they are just left to starve. There is not much a young puppy can do on the streets to survive, so leaving them on their own guarantees that they won’t make it without…
Life moves in unexpected directions, and it sometimes takes us where we don’t ever want to go. But, heartbreaks are inevitable. As unbearable as they can be, they help us regain our strength and move on. When Cleopatra and her partner adopted Diva, an adorable Greyhound that used to be a racing dog, they were…
Most of the dogs who are living on the streets try to stay as far away from hoomans as possible. But sometimes, a pup would gather up all of its courage and approach a person, hoping that the person would offer it a helping hand. One pup did exactly this! She was nothing but flesh…
Shelters have been overcrowded with dogs lately. Many people ignore this sad reality, making the situation even worse. We all know that a shelter is no place for a dog, even if the conditions there are ideal. Unfortunately, the conditions are far from ideal, which makes this whole situation even more heartbreaking. Of course, there…
When life throws you lemons, make lemonade! This is the motto Lara has been living by her entire life. Even when she lost her vision completely, she never stopped being enthusiastic about the world. She embraced everything and everyone around her with paws wide open. Sadly, she got returned by her adoptive families twice in…
It’s disheartening to think about the number of canines who felt rejected and helpless after their humans abandoned them. A little two-month-old puppy felt lonely and sorrowful after cruel people dumped him in the trash at night. His adorable eyes became filled with fear as he curled up behind the trash cans. While trembling and…
The world is full of unique animals. From those who have vibrant colors on their bodies or different body features to those who were born because they had unusual parents. Goose, the pup of today’s story, belonged to the last group. Being a proud child of two quite famous and incredibly beautiful breeds, this handsome…
After living a life full of hardships, for some dogs, it takes some time to adapt to their new life full of love. So, when you adopt a dog with a dark background, it is really important to start slowly and gradually introduce the dog to its new life and humans. When Jackie took in…
One horrifying thing about abandoned animals is that a lot of them are left in a location where they would not have much of a chance of survival. It was no different for this sweet pooch. No one really knows how she ended up in a big field in the middle of nowhere, but she…
HelpAWS is an animal rescue organization based in Saint Lucia, which organizes a clinic every year dedicated to spaying and neutering. This event plays a big role in managing the dog population on the island. Even though it is hard work, the veterinarians and staff feel incredible knowing that they spent their time helping dogs…
Every dog enjoys being in a warm home with its beloved family. However, the house is full of limits, and often, the dog does not have the level of freedom that it would have if it lived outdoors. Although this is mostly compensated with a comfortable bed, delicious food, and countless kisses from the dearest…
When thinking of words that best characterize the virtues of a dog, I think that the first thing that comes to mind for a lot of people is loyalty. Their unshaking belief in us is almost naive sometimes, but also beautiful, and it’s precisely what makes them man’s best friend. In this story, we will…
Honey had a rough start in life, yet she never stopped hoping. In what can only be called the worst of times, she clung to the hope that someone, eventually, would find her and provide her with a nice, cozy home. Despite the fact that her previous owners abandoned her, this brave girl showed unbelievable…
When we go through difficult periods in life, our hopes and dreams give us strength to move forward. As she wandered the lonely street corners, a stray canine named Hope kept her greatest dream deep inside her heart. She longed to find wonderful humans and shower them with infinite love. One day, the delightful canine…
Aware of the plight of many stray dogs, few good people help those poor creatures every day in every way they can. It was the same this time when they met one hungry dog on the deserted road nearby. As they were walking, she suddenly came running from afar. They immediately noticed that she was…
It’s truly heartbreaking when a newborn puppy is separated from his mom and forced to find a way to survive on his own. What’s even worse is the fact that so many people see the sweet baby in need of help but ignore it every time. This adorable little puppy was dumped on the street…
If you live in a big, busy city, you know that as soon as you step outside, you are met with thousands of cars. And, let’s be honest, most of them, if not the same, look exactly the same. I don’t know about you, but I definitely tried to get into another car, mistakenly thinking…
As a dog mom myself, it really breaks my heart when I have to leave my little pupper at home while I go somewhere he isn’t invited. Whether it’s dinner at a restaurant, a party, or an event, I always spend extra time with my fluff ball, reassuring him that I’ll be back before he…
Every dog dreams of living a carefree life in a nice, cozy home. While this is the privilege of some, many other canines never get that chance. Or, they have their dreams shattered in the middle of the journey when they are abandoned by their owners. I can’t even begin to imagine their heartbreak the…
As soon as the villagers heard barking of what seemed to be a baby dog, they rushed to help the creature, thinking that it could be in trouble. The first thing they saw was a pack of stray dogs and a little baby who was running away from them. The moment they laid their eyes…
In addition to food, water, and lots of kisses and hugs, a walk with his favorite people makes every dog happy. That’s exactly how the dog, Freddie, felt one day when his family took him for a walk along the river. Unfortunately, this pooch was so excited that, at one point, he no longer knew…
If this world were ideal, no dog would be on the street or in a shelter, but all would be in a warm home with loving families. Unfortunately, the real situation is far from the ideal, and everyday stories from the dog world show us that. One of them is certainly the story of the…
Sometimes, it is difficult to stop dogs from being curious and exploring their surroundings. Although there is nothing wrong with that, things can go wrong when the dog goes a little too far in its exploration. Unaware of the consequences, he can often lead himself and his loved ones into situations from which there is…