Costa Rica is known for its amazing and exotic wildlife: the country is home to diverse animals including sloths, jaguars, monkeys, toucans and parrots. Recently, Costa Rica made an extraordinary and long-awaited move to protect ...
Being in a shelter for a long time can really take a toll on a dog. Many shelters see once happy and hopeful dogs lose their spirits after months of rejection. That’s the case for ...
A lost dog fell off a 50-foot cliff in a quarry — but miraculously he survived and was soon saved by a group of rescuers. According to a Facebook post, animal control officer Lindsay Burr ...
As summer approaches, many people are eagerly anticipating the warmer weather — but unfortunately the heat can pose a serious danger to neglected dogs. Every year, many dogs die of heatstroke due to being left ...
A service dog can be a lifesaver for people with disabilities, especially people who are blind. These smart dogs are specially trained to help vision-impaired people navigate the world, acting as their eyes. But recently, ...
Some dogs are have disabilities that make it hard for them to get around, but they still deserve love and a great home. One couple refused to give up on their paralyzed dog, going the ...
It’s always heartwarming to see sweet friendships form between animals. Sometimes animals of different species are just kindred spirits and form a truly special bond. That was the case recently, when a kitten and a ...
It’s always heartbreaking when a pet goes missing, but it’s important to not lose hope entirely — sometimes pets return to us when we least expect them, months or even years after they disappeared. Recently, ...
A dog lost her leg in a car accident — but soon after found a home with the man who rescued her! Two teenage civilians witnessed a tiny pit bull mix puppy get hit by ...
Some dogs are born with medical conditions so rare they stun even the most dedicated veterinarians and rescuers. Recently, one humane society took in a puppy with a medical condition they had never seen before: ...