Man rescues stray puppy who was found living in an old shoe
Life can be hard for a stray dog. They are left to fend for themselves: with no home they have to find their own food and shelter on the streets. It’s even more heartbreaking when ...
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Man buys billboard to help dog find a home after two years in shelter
For animal shelters, one of the most important and challenging tasks is finding perfect forever homes for all the pets. Part of the job is just getting the word out, telling the animals’ stories to ...
Famous rescue dog Ethan is now ‘doing very well’ after experiencing daily seizures
You might remember Ethan the dog, a once-abandoned dog whose story of recovery against all odds made him a viral sensation earlier this year. Fans around the world have been following his story, from his ...
State trooper rescues scared, neglected puppy left behind on interstate
There are some heartless people who just abandon their dogs, leaving them behind in dangerous situations without caring what happens to them. That was the case for one poor dog, who was abandoned on the ...
Dog who was shot in the head now recovering thanks to rescue
A dog who was left in critical condition after being shot in the head, apparently in an attempt to euthanize her, has been given a second chance after recovering with the help of an animal ...
Garbage truck driver finds tiny dog in trash collection, saves her life
Garbage truck drivers are often unlikely protectors of animals. It’s not uncommon for them to encounter animals who accidentally end up in the trash — whether they were scrounging for food or intentionally thrown away ...
Family reunites with their dog who had been missing for eight years
It’s always heartbreaking when a dog goes missing. After a long time searching everywhere you start to wonder if you’ll ever get your friend back, and if they’re okay. But sometimes miracles happen, and dogs ...
Missing dog returns home by ringing owners’ doorbell at 3 am
It’s always heartbreaking when a dog goes missing, but it’s important to not lose hope — sometimes they’ll return to you when you’re least expecting them. That was the case recently, after a scared dog ...
Dog helps save cat who was abandoned by owner in a plastic bag
“The cat’s out of the bag,” so the saying goes. But was literally true recently, after one poor kitty was abandoned in a plastic bag by her owner, left to suffer — until a smart ...
Shelter throws 19th birthday party for senior cat to help him find a home
It can be fun to celebrate a pet’s birthday. Because our cats and dogs don’t live as long as people do, each birthday is all the more special. It’s especially true once our pets get ...