Dog thrown into dam by owners gets rescued by firefighters and finds a new home
It’s heartbreaking what some dogs go through at the hands of cruel owners, but thankfully there are also people willing to save them and give them a better life. That was the story for one ...
Terminally ill woman’s dying wish is to find a new home for her beloved dog
When a person nears the end of their life, it’s important to settle affairs before passing — and it’s especially important to make arrangements for your pets. The sad reality is that many cats and ...
Puppy who was saved from dumpster by city employees finds his forever home
It’s always great when a rescue dog gets adopted, especially one who has gone through so much trauma. It’s nice to know that after enduring so much they will now have a safe place to ...
Maryland passes new laws banning declawing cats, leaving pets outside in severe weather
It’s important to have laws that protect animals from harm and neglect. Lawmakers have the power to ban cruel practices and set guidelines for how pets should be treated. Recently, Maryland passed a number of ...
Missing dog is overjoyed to reunite with his family after 11 years apart
It’s always heartbreaking when a dog goes missing. You search everywhere, but at some point you start to accept you may never see your pet again. But it’s important to not lose hope entirely: sometimes ...
Puppy thrown out with the trash, city employees praised for rescuing it at the last second
A puppy was saved from almost certain death in east Columbus, Ohio last week when an observant garbageman spotted the frightened animal inside a dumpster. The Columbus Department of Public Service thanked one of their ...
Rescuers use sausage to save dog trapped down 20-foot fissure
Never underestimate a dog’s love for food. Many dogs will do anything for a tasty snack — and sometimes clever rescuers use their love for food to lure them to safety. That was the case ...
Rescue dog who was always passed by finally finds a home after two years in shelter
Every shelter dog just dreams of the day they will find their forever home. But it takes some longer than others — and sadly, some dogs have to wait months or even years before finding ...
Spencer, beloved Boston Marathon dog, returns after cancer and gets his own medal
The Boston Marathon was held yesterday, and people around the country tuned in to watch the world’s oldest annual marathon — but perhaps no one was more excited by the event than Spencer, the friendly ...
Heroic Yorkie dies after protecting owner from venomous rattlesnake
Dogs are such loving, protective animals. They have great instincts and will always step up to defend their owners when they sense they’re in danger — even if it means putting their own lives at ...