Literally scared to death at Miami high kill animal shelter
One can only imagine how frightened four-year-old Russell is after having been confiscated by authorities and brought to a shelter cage at the high kill and overcrowded Miami-Dade Animal Services.
Puppy alert: Two eight-month-old Labs wind up at California shelter
How did an adorable eight-month-old puppy wind up at the Carson Animal Shelter along with either his sibling or bonded pal? The unnamed little guy arrived at the shelter on Friday; his female companion arrived at the same time.
Beautiful dogs dumped in shelter drop box during the night
Under cover of darkness, someone discarded two beautiful dogs in a shelter drop box in Columbus, Georgia. On Sunday morning, Animal Ark Rescue posted images of the dogs, writing…
Newborn puppies dumped in donation box bin
In South Texas, a Good Samaritan found three nearly newborn puppies in a donation drop off box. The tiny toothless ones with their eyes barely open had been abandoned; their mother was nowhere to be found.
Chihuahua With Birth Defect Who Mothers Rescue Animals Named 2020 American Hero Dog
Courageous, selfless, and compassionate are just a few words used to describe a hero and are accurate characteristics of MacKenzie, this year’s American Hero Dog.
Man Sheds Tears Of Joy When Reunited With His Dog Who Was Missing For 200 Days
Pat Livesay was devastated when his beloved dog Blue went missing over 6 month ago near his Tennessee home. The devoted dad searched day and night, but eventually had to move to Texas for work.
Miniature Dachshund Is Under The Impression That He’s A Sheepdog
Dogs are truly one of a kind companions. Descendants of wolves, these creatures can be bred for a variety of tasks such as herding, hunting, or working.
Beloved Family Dog Is Back Home Safe After Heartbreaking Separation From Her Family
It’s been one heck of a year for Chloe, a 6-year-old pit bull-mastiff mix from California. First, the global pandemic ravaged her home state.
Jean-Claude Van Damme Helps Save Chihuahua From Euthanasia
Actor Jean-Claude Van Damme has played both hero and villain onscreen, but in real life he saves dogs.
Neglected, old boy is a ‘shelter favorite’ and needs a hand to get out of animal control facility
A neglected, old boy, eight years of age, is a favorite among the volunteers a..
Beyond neglected and abused, ‘Goose’ is past due and needs help now
Who can understand how anyone could have looked into Goose’s eyes day after day and watched him begging for food, for medical help and perhaps some love? This poor guy was impounded on October 10 from the City of Montebello. The gray, SharPei mix is now past due and can be euthanized by the SEACCA (Southeast Area Animal Control Authority) at any time.
Dog abandoned in residence, chained to a bed, for nearly a week
On Tuesday, a dog was saved from a death sentence after his owner left him chained to a bed in an abandoned home in Pennsylvania.
Dog left on side of road with dogfood bag watches for his owner to return
Two Good Samaritans couldn’t believe their eyes late last week when they spotted a dog on the side of the road along CR 20 in Corunna, Indiana. The dog was just sitting there as if he was waiting for his owner to come and pick him up; a bag of dogfood left by his side.
Reward offered after dying dog found inside of porta-potty
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information in an animal cruelty case in Brunswick, Georgia. In mid-October, a good Samaritan discovered a dying dog inside of a filthy cage that was left inside of a porta potty located at a construction site.
Hiker Falls 30 Feet Trying To Rescue A Puppy That Was Stuck On A Ledge
Telluride’s Bridal Veil Falls, Colorado, offers an opportunity for anyone who loves adventure. When a group of friends went out to the area on a Saturday afternoon, a three-month-old puppy belonging to one of them fell 15 feet. The puppy was stuck on a ledge and the groups of friends tried to rescue him.
Off-Duty Officer Witnesses Dog Falling Out Of Car Window On Highway And Leaps Into Action
An off-duty officer, Gene Harley, and his wife, Kelly, were driving down I-95 in Chatham County, Georgia, when they witnessed a dog falling out the back window of a car just in front of them.
Charity Rescue Dog Has Cutest Response When His Humans Win Nobel Peace Prize
When the World Food Programme (WFP) was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for its tireless efforts to curb global hunger during the pandemic, nobody was happier than Foxtrot, the organization’s “chief mascot and mood manager.”
‘He Alerted Me,’ Navy Veteran Recalls How Loyal Service Dog Saved Her Life
Navy veteran Karen Louise O’Neal served her country as an EMT for 20 years from 1973 to 1993. At the end of her service, along with her discharge papers, O’Neal took home the burden associated with post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression.
Washington shelter hopes to find dog who ‘hitch-hiked’ to the state from Yellowstone Park
A Washington state animal shelter is hoping to find the rightful owner of a dog who “hitch-hiked” all the way from Yellowstone National Park. A post about the dog’s unusual journey was made on the City of Shelter Dog Pound Facebook page:
Stowaway Cat Goes Viral After Getting Booted From Train, But Not Everyone’s Amused
Stowaways come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes, they even have four legs. Video footage of a train conductor escorting a hitchhiking cat off a Chinese train has gone viral on Douyin.com, China’s version of TikTok.
Man Rescues Over 300 Cats To Honor His Son That Died In A Motorcycle Accident
In a very noble act, one retired train conductor from Long Island, NY, has taken in and adopted more than 300 stray cats. Chris Arsenault was inspired to begin giving these needy felines a second chance in life after his son passed away.
3-Year-Old Girl Gently Sings Horses To Sleep
Children are some of the most innocent people on the planet. They will often do very heartfelt things without any ulterior motive which just makes it all the more charming. And on a farm in Australia, a very sweet video was captured between a little girl and a horse.
Airport In Chaos After Dog Escapes Onto Runway, Grounding Flights For Hours
Airport travel is always stressful. But Toronto’s busiest airport delved into chaos when a dog escaped from her crate and dashed onto the runway, forcing the airport to ground flights and divert planes while the tireless pup led workers in hot pursuit for 13 hours.
Dogs Are Adopted Faster When Shelters Forgo Breed On Profile, Study Reveals
Dogs are often defined by their breed not their individual personalities and it has led to countless adoptable dogs being passed by.