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Puppy Stuffed In Small Crate With ‘Telling-Note’ Agonized Rescuers
Abandoned animals are a heartbreaking reality that animal rescuers, volunteers, and officers encounter all too often. However, a recent discovery in New Bern, North Carolina, proved to be particula…
Puppy Got Head Caught In Shape Sorter, Her Rescue Was Far From Child’s Play
Dog rescues are surely not child’s play, but for one dog, it kind of was. Mischief is often just part of a dog’s nature, sometimes leading to amusing situations—though, in some cases, that mischief…
Shelter Dog Gives ‘Goodbye’ Kisses To Every Staff Member On His Way Out
Every dog deserves to find a forever home where a loving owner cherishes them, but for some dogs, the journey to finding that special someone takes a bit longer. Jax, a large dog with an equally bi…
Owner Left Puppy On A Stoop When Shelter Was ‘Closed’ For The Night
One morning, a shelter worker arrived at the facility and was taken aback to find a fluffy white puppy waiting outside the door, crying out in desperation for someone to notice him. Without hesitat…
Dog Ran After Owner When He Left But Had To Turn Back For Her Little Ones
Dogs have boundless love for their families, trusting that their humans will never leave them behind. Katie, a devoted mother dog, believed the same. She thought she was cherished by her family and…
Rescuers Turn Onto Logging Road And Find Dog Family Shivering In The Rain
While wandering along a logging road near Lake Trask in Mason County, Washington, a family of stray dogs found themselves in desperate need of help. Cold and vulnerable, they struggled to find shel…
People Drove By Stray Living In Parking Lot And Did Nothing
Coconut, a stray dog, spent three long months living in a parking lot, waiting for someone to notice him. Many people had seen him, yet no one took action. Determined to help, one rescuer named Suz…
Clothing Store Shoppers Run Into ‘Dirty’ Homeless Dog And Gave Her A Makeover
As a few people were leaving a clothing store, they spotted a dog sitting alone in a corner. Drawn by her pitiful state, they approached her and could see she was both exhausted and frightened. The…
Man Puts His Blistered Puppy In Box, And Then Placed Her On Shelter’s Doorsteps
Discovered quivering inside a cramped box, Abby, a young puppy, was abandoned by her previous owner under harsh conditions, her small face marred by agonizing blisters. Yet, amidst the evident disc…
Bobby’s Journey From A Hairless Street Dog To Fluffy Teddy Bear
Bobby’s rescue is a touching reminder of the strength animals possess and the life-changing power of compassion. His story unfolded on a busy street where he wandered dangerously close to oncoming …
Dog Groomer Opened Shop In The Middle Of Night To Give Stray Dog Haircut & Found Beauty Beneath Matted Fur
As the couple traveled along the busy highways of Florida’s Oviedo region, their drive was abruptly interrupted by a distressing scene. A dog was dangerously close to the speeding traffic, complete…
Man Gently Holds ‘Broken’ Dog’s Face and Promises to Save Her
Every year, countless animals end up in shelters, hoping for a second chance at a loving home.
According to the ASPCA, about 6.1 million companion animals enter shelters annually. While some are…
Stray Dog Plants Himself on Couple’s Porch, Pleading to Be Adopted
One day, Libby and Zach returned to their home and found an unexpected surprise waiting for them. Living on a sprawling 200-acre property in Arkansas without any neighbors nearby, they never imagin…
Guy Races To Shelter To Save Dog With Only 5 Minutes Left To Live
Alan Calimbas, a realtor with a passion for rescuing animals, was devastated when he came across Pearl’s story online. The sweet dog was stuck in an overcrowded shelter in Riverside County, Califor…