People can be incredibly cruel to innocent animals who just want to be loved and treated with care and respect. A case of animal cruelty is being reported by the Malaysia Animal Association, who took to Facebook with an open plea for help saving a dog from certain death.

Irk is a military K-9 who spent 6 years serving our country. Now after many years of brave service, the hard-working dog finally gets to retire with his veteran handler in Arizona. According to Fox10Phoenix, Irk used to work with former Staff Sergeant Sheridyn Rupp, who bonded with the German Shepherd they patrolled a military base in Illinois.

The devastating wildfires that are sweeping across northern California and causing destruction along the way are to blame for many lives lost. Amid all the rubble, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office came upon something they didn’t quite expect.

Colleton County Fire-Rescue and Animal Control are used to receiving calls about dangerous situations, but they never dealt with a situation like the one they recently handled. A mama dog and her puppies were stuck deep inside a driveway culvert in Colleton County, South Carolina with no way out.

Three robbers charged into a Brooklyn’s New Trend Pharmacy with a gun, but wound up running away before they were able to steal anything. All thanks to a tiny dog. And the incident was caught on surveillance video.

Dog Rescue Shelter in Mladenovac, Serbia, received a call regarding a dog who had been seen sleeping in a drain pipe beside the road. Locals said the dog only comes out from the drain pipe whenever someone passes by, and then goes back into the pipe.

Those of us who love animals know that there is nothing sadder than a suffering animal who is without someone to love them. Unfortunately, strays are a part of our communities, and it’s important that there are people out there who are willing to help them.

Officer Michelle Smith of Anderson Animal Control in South Carolina received a call regarding a homeless dog who had been barking and howling for a few hours, as if he were trying to get someone’s attention.

For a dog on the street, life can be incredibly tough and bleak. Without access to care, sickness and malnutrition can wear them down, and the lack of companionship or love can break their spirit.

When Dylan Berian and his friends set out on a boat for the day off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, they had no idea that they would end up saving a life.

Kathryn Smith of the St. Paul Police Department in Minnesota answered a call on a nearby farm. A stray mama dog had been hanging around and she had given birth to a litter of puppies. Smith took the pup family to a local rescue group but not before adopting one of the puppies herself.

A homeless man risked it all when he saw an Atlanta animal shelter go up in flames entering the fiery building to save the six dogs and 10 cats inside. Keith Walker is now being hailed a hero for rescuing the animals who were trapped inside with their time ticking away.

When bringing a new dog into the family, it’s much like welcoming home a new baby. We usually prepare a place for the dog to eat and sleep, buy them toys, and make sure they have everything they need. Another important thing to think about is what to name the dog.