Dogs are very sentimental animals, and unlike most humans, they’re not afraid to show their love. Lia Domingo’s ordinary Monday became more colorful when she met Penny, a 1-year-old (SPCA) corgi mix. Lia was supposed to rescue Peety, a pit bull for The Pixel Fund, a dog rescue group based in Georgia. Just as she
UPS driver adopts friendly pittie on her route after his owner dies
On delivery routes, UPS delivery drivers meet so many dogs, both loveable and fierce, that they can actually upload photos of these encounters on Facebook and Instagram! One of these regular interactions, between 15-year UPS driver Katie Newhouser and pit bull Leo, became so close that Newhouser decided to foster, and then adopt, Leo when
Heartbroken dog smiles again when he realizes he’s being rescued
When animal and wildlife control officers found Sanford, they described him as a broken dog. He was rescued after being hit by a car, which left the poor pup unable to walk. To make matters worse, they also found a bullet wound in his right hind leg. It was a situation that was difficult to
Little dog adopted by monastery is the cutest four-legged ‘friar’ you will ever see
A Franciscan monastery in Cochabamba, Bolivia has welcomed a new four-legged member into their order – a stray dog named Carmelo. In Roman Catholic Tradition, St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals, and it seems only fitting for one of the Franciscan monastery’s new followers to be a dog. The abandoned pup
The miracle dog that survived being shot 17 times is now a therapy dog
“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” — Carl Jung Maggie the five-year-old dog has been through what most of us wouldn’t be able endure, but just like the saying above she didn’t let what happened, define her. She was found in Lebanon tied to a box, both
Devoted dog always walks alongside her grandma to make sure she’s safe
A stray dog named Lollipop was found wandering the streets near a car wash when she was just 8 months old. To prevent her from running into the nearby busy road, some men working in the establishment took her and tied her up. They proceeded to hang out with her all day and found that
Dog finds himself all alone at animal shelter after everyone else gets adopted
Wayside Waifs, an animal rescue group in Kansas City, Missouri, held a 19-hour adoption event last April 2019. Before it began, the staff were hopeful that all 200 plus of their animals will find their forever homes that day. Fortunately, that’s what happened. By the end of the day, 203 cats, dogs, and even guinea
Everyone couldn’t take their eyes off this shelter puppy who has the cutest handlebar mustache!
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.
Senior dog who tucks himself to sleep after previous owner dies finds a new home
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
Cop hears stray he rescued was almost put to sleep and rushes to adopt him
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
Heart-tugging photo shows dog patiently waiting beside owner’s empty hospital bed
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
Two little girls crying after leaving puppy at the shelter, or so they thought
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,