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This shelter puppy is melting everyone’s hearts with her unique and adorable look – in fact, she even got a special nickname because of it! When a homeless shepherd mix and her eleven newborn puppies arrived this month at the Dallas Animal Services, the staff immediately realized that there was something extraordinary about this litter.
A senior Chihuahua named Scooter was given a second chance to have a family after his previous owner passed away. Suddenly, Scooter’s life took a 360-degree turn. Instead of being in the home that he came to know for several years, the elderly dog found himself in a shelter for homeless animals. With no one
Life is full of surprises, and we never really know what another day could bring. For this cop, unexpected circumstances prompted him to do one beautiful thing – adopt a rescue dog. Jeff Freeman, a Las Vegas Commercial Enforcement Trooper, had a chance encounter with a stray dog one day. He was working a joint
A photo of a dog recently went viral for a heartbreaking reason. In the image, the 3-year-old Lab mix named Moose is seen sitting beside an empty hospital bed, seemingly waiting for his owner’s return. Sadly, however, his human will never come back. Last week, NorthStar Pet Rescue posted this sad photo of Moose sitting
These little girls just came back from the shelter and were inconsolable because they left without their favorite puppy. Little did they know that their parents had a surprise in store for them. Julie Dawn and her husband wanted to see if their children were ready for the responsibility that comes with owning a dog,
This couple rescued not just one, but 45 dogs without a home – and they even built a four-acre enclosure just for them! Sharon and Mark Starmer took their love for dogs to the next level. The couple currently lives with 45 dogs and one grey wolf – all of whom were in desperate need
Once you see Matilda, you could tell immediately that she is one happy puppy. But despite her sunny personality, Matilda’s life hasn’t always been easy. Matilda was found roaming the streets alone when she was just a few months old. Her skin was badly irritated and she had a serious case of worms. Thankfully, someone
This couple adopted one pup from the dog shelter, but they ended up taking home seven! Rebecca Lynch, the president of Poodle and Pooch Rescue of Florida, was on a vacation with her husband in Savannah, Georgia. Before returning home, she decided to make one unplanned stop – not in a souvenir shop, but in
Our hero for today is a Greek man named Theoklitos Proestakis. He totally embodies the essence of this quote: “We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.” – Immanuel Kant His life turned around completely because of his trip to a dumpsite. Takis – as he is also known, was
Staff from the animal rescue site have shared photos of one shelter dog who developed a strange habit of carrying his food bowl around everywhere he went, and the pictures will surely capture your heart! A dog named Oliver was found as a stray in Memphis, Tennessee after he refused to leave a family’s backyard.
The determination of this formerly obese dog will also inspire you! Golden retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in the country. Known to be people-loving and great with children, these dogs make for excellent family pets. They are obedient, intelligent, well-mannered, and generally kind even toward strangers. Because of these traits, Golden
4-year-old Jaxton Betschart has always been a huge animal lover. Since he was born, there were at least three rescue dogs living with his family at a time, and Jaxton has loved and respected each and every one of them. Jaxton’s family currently has four rescue dogs and two rescue cats. He gets along with