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Puppy ‘Abandoned’ On A Busy Road Offers His Paw Asking To Be Rescued
On a bustling thoroughfare, a small puppy wandered aimlessly, appearing lost and confused as countless pedestrians hurried past without a second glance. Concerned citizens observed the scene but were hesitant to approach…
A Heartsick Pup In Need Curls Up On Family’s Porch
Stray dogs yearn for a chance to escape the dangers of the streets, longing for kindness to heal their wounds and erase their painful pasts. Among them was Tabea, a gentle homeless pup in St. Louis, Missouri, frail…
Freezing Mom Dog And Her Pups Saved Last-Minute From Rundown House
Winter proves to be the harshest season for stray dogs enduring the elements without shelter or sustenance. In St. Louis, a compassionate team of rescuers received word of an entire family of dogs seeking refuge in an abandoned dwelling
They’re Loading Up a Plane Full of “Death Row Dogs” & Flying Them to Safety for Valentine’s Day
At many shelters across the nation, demand for pets is low while the supply of new dogs and cats coming into shelters is increasing. In situations like this, shelters often euthanize perfectly healthy pets…
Mother Dog Fights to Nurture Pups, Relying on Garbage To Keep Them Alive
It’s heart-wrenching to ponder the anguish dogs endure when callously abandoned by their owners. The innocent victims are stripped of their homes, their sense of belonging, and beloved guardians. They…
Dog Spotted Outside Store All Alone, With A Sign Around His Neck
In the bustling streets and crowded places, a Golden Retriever named Jackson, along with his human, Steve Moore, presents a story of rescue, intelligence, and unwavering loyalty. Moore’s journey with Jackson…
Colby has not given up finding a family of his own and watches and waits
At the Trumbull County Pound in Warren, Ohio, Colby spends his days watching and waiting, hoping a visitor at the shelter will look his way. A few months ago, Colby was adopted, but through no fault of his own…
Emaciated senior survived on street until he could no longer walk Needs emergency rescue
One can barely imagine how this emaciated senior was able to survive on the streets of Miami for any length of time in this condition. And so he scavenged, and he did his best to survive until he could no longer walk.
Pup in Very Rough Shape Pops Up at the Right Time for Grieving Family
I have been Oliver and Lynus’s mom since 2007. They’re two Maltese brothers who are my world. In December of 2019, I sadly lost Oliver to heart failure, and his brother Lynus and I were beyond devastated.
Man Clutches Hostile Dog From Dumping Ground, Whispered “I Trust Him”
Buddy, a timid dog, found himself abandoned in a place where unwanted pets are often discarded. It was a challenging journey for a devoted rescuer who spent two months tirelessly working to gain…
Shaking Pit Bull Wouldn’t Leave Shelter Corner, ‘Heard A Voice’ & Inched Forward
Dog shelters, while providing basic necessities, aren’t ideal long-term homes for our furry friends. These shelters, with their continuous barking and chaotic atmosphere, can be overwhelming for dogs…
Shelter Dog With Prolapsed Rectum And Protruding Eyelid Glands Needs Your Help To Heal
The first year of his life has not been easy, but with your support he could have a brighter future. The sweet one-year-old French bulldog mix arrived as a stray at an animal shelter in Norman, Oklahoma, in…
Dog Surrendered To Shelter When Dad Was Deployed Finds His Way Back To Family Months Later
Dogs are surrendered to shelters for many reasons, including the owner is being deployed. This was the case for a sweet pit bull named Kano.When his dad was deployed, he tried to find a home for his pup with his family…
K9 Mary Lu Finds Missing Florida Girl In Park Bathroom
Dogs have an incredible sense of smell, up to 10,000 times better than a human’s. An article posted on VCA Animal Hospitals by veterinarians shares why dogs have such powerful noses and how they use them.