Search results: dogs

12-year-old forced to give up puppy to shelter to save it from his father’s abuse

In a perfect world every dog would spend their whole lives with their loving owners, but sadly that isn’t the case. Many pets get surrendered to shelters by their owners, leaving them to find a ...

20 Mardi Gras horses looking for new homes after New Orleans parades

Over one million people attend Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans every year. One of many things that adds to the party-like atmosphere are the iconic parades. The parades feature over-the-top floats and lots and ...

Farmer finds newborn calf freezing in the snow — and saves his life with a hot tub

Just like humans, many animals are susceptible to the dangers of the cold weather. They can experience things like frostbite and hypothermia, which is why it’s always inspiring when humans go out of their way ...

Rescuers race to save life of gravely wounded ‘bait dog’ dumped outside shelter

Dogs are such beautiful, friendly creatures that it’s very hard to imagine why anyone would want to cause them harm or put them in danger. And yet sadly dog fighting is still a real problem. ...

Man keeps promise to return for his pit bull after having to surrender him to shelter

It’s always heartbreaking when people surrender their pets to shelters. Some people simply change their minds after adopting, or realize it’s too much work, and ditch their dogs without caring. But other times, people have ...

Dog takes abandoned stray kitten under his wing after she was found scared and alone

It’s a commonly believed stereotype that dogs and cats are natural enemies, but that couldn’t be further than the truth. In reality many dogs and cats become unlikely best pals and playmates—and dogs can even ...

Abandoned mama dog found dragging her puppies in a crate at the side of the road

When you welcome a dog into your life, you accept responsibility for another soul. You agree to nurture and care for that new family member until the end. Through thick and thin – barring extreme ...

Schnauzer who was never loved is adopted by a new family, gets a dream life

Some people who get a dog should never be allowed to. They either don’t know or don’t care about how to take care of a pet. Fortunately, though, there are also people out there who ...

Adopted boy breaks down as his dog is put to sleep, has wise words for his mom

Putting a pet to sleep is an extremely difficult decision and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. When the time came for Maria Henry Gay and her family’s dog Buffy, she knew she had to ...

Woman spots police officer taking selfies with K9 partner — officer posts the pics after going viral

K9 officers are an invaluable part of the police force. These dogs perform essential duties like tracking down missing people and criminals. Their human coworkers often grow attached to the dogs—it’s like having both a ...