Virtually every country in the world has a stray dog problem. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that there are over 200 million stray dogs worldwide. But for Holland, it’s a different story. That’s because the country recently became the first nation with zero stray dogs. Holland is making history, and fortunately, they didn’t …
Stray dogs
With the hustle and bustle of human life, most of us have never taken the time to think about how stray animals live. But if you look closely, you’d see what it’s really like for these homeless creatures. They spend their days roaming the streets, scavenging for food in the trash, drinking dirty street water, …
Ricardo Pimentel of Mexico didn’t forget the stray animals in his neighborhood when the dangerous Hurricane Delta closed in on the Yucatan Peninsula. The animal lover welcomed about 300 dogs and other animals into his home hours before the hurricane hit. Dozens of cats took shelter in his son’s room, while his daughter’s room became …
Stray dogs spend most of their lives wandering the streets and searching for food to eat. Due to the lack of a permanent and safe place to stay, these poor animals are at a high risk of getting ill, figuring in accidents, and being mistreated. The heartbreaking truth is that most of these homeless pups …
According to the most recent government statistics, there are an estimated 52 million dogs in Brazil – the majority of which are homeless dogs. Due to their huge number, seeing lots of strays in the streets is not an uncommon sight in this country. What is a priest doing in this story? He is one …
A pharmacist from Turkey named Banu Cengiz has a big heart for dogs, and it clearly shows. In fact, she rescued her pet dog from the street years ago. Although Banu wishes that she could do the same for the other strays in her area, she just can’t. So instead of taking them all in, …
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 …
After a fishing trip in Arkansas, Bill Shaver was on his way home to Missouri when he pulled into a rest stop to use the bathroom and throw away some trash. He didn’t plan to be gone for long, so he left the engine running and the car door open. But when he returned, he …
Peru has had a long-standing battle against animal cruelty. But one group of animals, in particular, has been a relentless target of abuse for years – stray dogs. As in many Latin American countries, stray dogs in Peru are abundant and are continually growing in number. Many of these dogs have no owners, while some …
There are over 70 million stray animals plying the streets of the US. Given this immense figure, it is common for people to see malnourished dogs and cats hunting for food to quench their hunger. But beyond this picture is the heartbreaking truth that these creatures are suffering in silence. Unlike humans, animals do not …