When Shawn Henderson, David Hughes, and their 11-year-old son Tatum found a malnourished dog at the Kentucky Humane Society parking lot, they were afraid he wouldn’t make it. The frail dog was found covered in urine and feces, and the outline of his every bone could be seen. He couldn’t walk because he had zero
Man finds loving home for senior rescue dog 3 days before passing away from ALS
Terminally ill people want to be assured that their loved ones will be okay, even after they’re gone. That’s precisely what John Weston, a man dying from ALS, wanted before the time came for him to go. The San Francisco resident had a senior rescue dog named Pawpaw, who had been living with him for
Dog found abandoned in a park with child’s heartbreaking note is finally rescued
On November 22, an animal rescue organization in Mexico City, Mexico, rescued an abandoned dog tied to a park bench. Placed beside the poor dog was a piece of paper held down by a rock. The note said the pup was being mistreated at home, so its owner left him in the park to find
Abandoned puppy buries his face in rescuer’s arms after he realizes he’s finally safe
Pets are family, and they deserve nothing but love from their owners. The painful reality, however, is that some people seem unaware of this. When a Good Samaritan spotted a little puppy abandoned in a building full of dirt and rubble, he immediately contacted Stray Rescue of St. Louis. The area was being used as
Faithful dog runs to ask sanitation worker for help and ends up saving elderly owner’s life
People often say we don’t deserve dogs because of their wholesome character, but that’s not always true. Some owners are completely deserving of their dog’s love, just like this grandmother from Glendale, California. 11 years ago, Gwendola Johnson, 88, adopted a stray dog and named him Sandy. Ever since she got him, the rescue pup
Family helps dying dog live out his bucket list: We ‘Try to Make Each Day the Best’
We should all strive to live our lives to the fullest, and if you’re looking for some motivation to do that, this 12-year-old Golden Retriever is the perfect model. Despite suffering from a terminal illness, a dog named Theo is bringing happiness to his community and people worldwide. The pup was diagnosed with testicular cancer
Puppy found inside cardboard box makes stunning recovery after being adopted by loving family
We want to think every dog and cat has a loving home where they feel safe and cared for, but unfortunately, that’s not the case. Pet homelessness remains a pressing issue in the entire world. In the US alone, there are already 70 million stray animals. Of this number, only around six to eight million
Rescued stray dog with rough past sleeps with his new food bowl every single night
Stray dogs may be living a hard life on the streets, but they often have the kindest and purest souls. They show aggression to mask their fear when approached by strangers, but the truth is, they’ve been alone for so long they don’t know how to respond to human touch. These precious animals simply want
Stray Staffordshire who won people’s hearts with her smile finds a forever home
When Staffordshire bull terriers arrive at animal shelters, they don’t get adopted as quickly as other dogs. That’s because most people regard this breed as scary and dangerous, when in fact, it’s the total opposite. The truth is, they’re one of the most loyal and affectionate dogs ever. And anyone who gets to keep them
Dog mourns loss of his animal friends by staying by their side after they die
This three-legged rescue dog living in an animal sanctuary in Mineral Bluff, Georgia, has a very human trait. Whenever one of his friends crosses the rainbow bridge, he mourns for them. The sanctuary’s owner, Lester Aradi, said that like many of us, animals have a “sense of loss” they all need to work through. Tricycle,
Meet Hansel, the first pit bull to become an arson-detection K9 officer
Hansel the pit bull just made history as the first of its breed to graduate as an arson detection K9 officer, officially becoming a member of the Millville Fire Department in New Jersey after successfully finishing his training. The four-year-old pup was rescued by the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA)
Woman gives her rescue dog’s crate a makeover and transforms it into a cozy hideaway
Two years ago, Michigan-based Project Hope Animal Rescue saved a dog named Bella. As is the case with most rescues, the poor dog was scared of everything. Bella remained constantly fearful even when she was adopted by her new family, except when she was in her safe place – her crate. Bella’s adoptive family noticed