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Dog Left Heartbroken After Family Surrenders Her To Shelter Because Of New Baby
The 3-year-old pit bull mix doesn’t understand why she is in this strange place and misses her family, even if they don’t miss her. She would have loved the baby and been a great big sister. Instead, she was cast aside…
Heroic Border Collie Saves Teen’s Life During Sudden Stroke
In a heartwarming tale of heroism and quick thinking, a one-year-old Border Collie named Axel became a lifesaver for a 17-year-old teenager, Gabriel Silva, who suffered a sudden stroke. Without Axel’s timely intervention…
Sick Senior Shelter Dog Finally Experiences Unconditional Love Before Crossing The Rainbow Bridge
Kennel Manager, Alicia Anthony, understands that the founders, Kelly and Andy, are contacted daily with requests for help, but she couldn’t resist making a plea for a senior Chihuahua in desperate need of medical care.
Adorably Protective Cat Refuses to Share Beloved Dog Friend
In a heartwarming and somewhat comical twist to the typical cat-and-dog dynamic, this cat won’t let anyone touch its dog friend. This protective feline showed a remarkable bond with its canine companion and made it clear…
Stray Weaves Through Traffic To Get To Her But She Has To Leave For Now
Krista, a young woman traveling with friends in Bolivia, had an unexpected encounter with a street dog that would change their lives forever. The dog, now named Chase, began following Krista a week before she had…
Puppy Tethered To Fence, Sniffs Rescuer And Aligns With Her Straight Away
When Brianna found a puppy tied to a pole on the side of the road, she knew she had to help. The puppy, later named Grace, was timid and scared, but Brianna was determined to give her a second chance at life…
Beyond heartbreaking: Puppy just stares out his kennel shelter door waiting for his owner
At the Riverside County Animal Control, a one-year-old puppy named Gunther, just stares out of his kennel door waiting for his owner. It seems as if he has all but given up; he no longer runs to the front…
Overcrowded Florida shelter is no place for frightened retriever senior
Mabel is a Golden retriever blend who arrived at the Broward County Animal Control on October 26, 2023 as a stray. She had been reported to have been hit by a vehicle. She does have a visible scratch on her…
Dog That Had Been Used for Fighting Wanders Into Home, Learns About Love
One Sunday morning, “Chance” walked into my home. We had left the back door open so our pit could get out to go to the bathroom. We called animal control, and they said he would be destroyed if not claimed…
World’s Oldest Dog, Bobi, Passes Away At The Age Of 31
Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, was named the world’s oldest dog ever by Guinness World Records in February at the age of 30 years and 266 days old. He more than doubled the life expectancy of the breed…
Loyal Dog Refuses to Leave Paralyzed Friend Found in Texas Ditch
The story of these two dogs has been shared on TikTok and news outlets around the world, and illustrates…
Rockstar Bret Michaels Adopts Hero Dog After Life-Saving Act
Bret Michaels, the iconic frontman of the rock band Poison, recently made headlines by adopting a dog named after himself. This heartwarming story has garnered significant attention, and we’re here …
Hunter Left Helpless While Dog Attacked by Shark During Duck Hunt
Pepper was no ordinary dog. As a Chesapeake retriever, she was bred and trained by her owner, a seasoned sea-duck hunter, to fetch ducks from the calm waters off Toby’s Island near Port Medway, Nova Scotia.
Dog Found Neglected and Severely Matted Gets a New Chance at Life, Now He’s Ready for a New Home
This story was submitted by our shelter friend The Cat House on the Kings. The Cat House on the Kings saves pets’ lives in the Fresno County, California area, and the Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories.