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Child leaves his beloved dog at shelter to keep his dad from hitting it

It’s unbelievable that anyone could hurt an innocent animal, especially their own family pet, and yet that’s sadly the reality in many households. This behavior can hurt not only the animal but their young owners ...

Lonely dog waits in shelter for over 7 years, begs someone to give her a ‘second chance’

There are so many pets in shelters just waiting for someone to take them home. But sometimes it takes longer for some animals than others to get adopted. And unfortunately, many animals end up waiting ...

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. ...

Vets race to save life of cat shot in the head with an arrow

Valentine’s Day was last week, but “Cupid’s arrow” meant something very different for one shelter who raced to save a cat’s life. Rescues work hard to help sick and injured animals every day, but on ...

Abandoned dog waits on porch for weeks after family moves away and leaves him behind

It’s unbelievable how some people can heartlessly abandon their dogs, tossing them away to fend for themselves, leaving the dogs confused to why their family suddenly isn’t there to take care of them. But one ...

13-year-old is surprised with the puppy he’s always wanted — and finds out it’s a gift from his late father

One of the great things about having a dog is they’re so comforting—they’re always loyally by your side no matter what, helping you to get through some tough times. That was the case for one ...

Owner leaves ‘annoying’ cat at shelter just for sitting on her lap too much

It’s always heartbreaking when pet owners surrender their animals to shelters. It should only be a last resort for people who truly can’t take care of their pet anymore. But sometimes pets are abandoned for ...

Dying dog fulfills ‘bucket list’ wish of becoming K-9 officer and has the best day ever

Many people make a “bucket list” as they get older—a list of things they want to do before they “kick the bucket.” This often includes things like travel destinations or to try new things like ...

Someone is murdering horses in Kentucky—rescue offering $20,000 reward for information

It’s always unsettling to hear how cruel people can be towards animals. Sick, heartless people abuse innocent creatures in twisted ways and get away with it. But this story is the worst we’ve heard in ...

Hero police dog is killed in the line of duty after chasing down suspect

K-9 police dogs serve an invaluable role in law enforcement. From tracking down suspects to using their incredible senses for finding missing persons, these dogs save lives and keep their communities safe. So it’s heartbreaking ...