Abuse and neglect leave deep marks on dogs—sometimes physical, always emotional—and it’s something no animal should ever endure. Beyond the emotional trauma, many pups carry …
Dogs and toys go hand in hand. They cuddle them, chew them, toss them around, and sometimes even fall asleep with them tucked under their …
Gandalf had been a faithful companion to his family for fourteen years. He showered them with love and trust, believing they would never leave his …
Every stray or shelter dog longs to find their forever family and live peacefully with someone who truly cares. Sadly, this is not the reality …
Have you ever left your dog home for just a short while and wondered how they spend that time? Some dogs pace the floors, ears …
When rescuers brought Chilaquile to Ventura County Animal Services in Camarillo, California, the young Heeler didn’t know what to do with herself. She pressed her …
Monty and his brother, Phoenix, were surrendered to animal control when they were only four-and-a-half weeks old. Kathleen C. Cailloux Humane Society of Kerrville (KCHS), …
Lil’ Timmy is an artist, and he knows it! Recently, he stole the show at the Pennsylvania shelter, all thanks to his “unbelievably creative artistic …
Many shelter pups never get to experience the warmth of a family. For black-coated dogs, the chances are even slimmer. The well-known “black dog syndrome” …
Who knows how many times Katerina, a sweet shelter pup, asked herself why she was never chosen as she patiently waited for someone to notice …
When rescuers at Roadside Rescue Network, a rescue in Mississippi, noticed a garbage can outside their sanctuary, they rushed over to investigate. Their hearts sank …
Suzette Hall, a seasoned dog rescuer in Southern California, has been through countless missions. She has saved strays, pulled abandoned dogs from danger, cared for …
Some dogs are known as gentle giants, and the world simply wouldn’t be the same without them. They may be large, massive, even gigantic, but …
As Mary Wolford’s family set out on their usual long drive, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. It was supposed to be just another routine …
When rescuers at Street Life To The Sweet Life learned that a small pup had been abandoned near a highway in Texas, they immediately rushed …
Have you ever caught yourself wondering what your dog is really doing when you’re not home? Most pet parents assume their pups nap, play with …
When Melissa Griffin and Abbie Childs, officers at Huntsville Animal Services in Alabama, arrived at work, little did they know about the surprise waiting for …
When Mario’s family left him at Animal Friends of the Valleys in Wildomar, California, he couldn’t accept that they had abandoned him. The sweet Labrador …
It’s always amazing to see how other animals respond to dogs. For reasons we may never fully understand, so many are naturally drawn to them. …
Helpless and terrified… That’s exactly how Pluto, the brave pup at the center of this story, felt after being struck by a car and left …
What could possibly drive someone to neglect a dog so badly that she ends up nothing but skin and bones? I will never understand how …
heartbreaking stories of abandoned pets. Yet, I honestly can’t recall the last time a story left me quite as shattered as Mishi’s. At thirteen years …
If dogs could speak, I’m certain they’d all say their greatest wish is to have a family who loves them unconditionally. Pups live for the …
It’s hard to imagine that a wonderful dog like Deja never experienced true love and the sense of belonging to a family. When she arrived …
Nobody knew what Ghost, an eighteen-month-old Husky, had endured before being picked up from the streets and brought to Carson Animal Shelter in California. From …