Shelter calls out for help for 12-pound poodle needing special care
At the East Valley Animal Shelter, a plea went out on Friday morning asking for someone to help a ten-year-old poodle who needs special medical intervention the shelter is not equipped to provide.
One more day: Don’t let Archer’s shelter link to go down before he is rescued
In Downey, California, at the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA), Archer’s adoption link is still active. Since July 23, when he was listed available for adoption, no one has expressed any interest.
Betrayed – owners never showed up to retrieve Bentley from busy animal control agency
A middle-aged dog, picked up as a stray and taken to a busy Texas animal control agency, has been let down by his family. The dog, named Bently, has an embedded microchip, and though the shelter staff phoned his family, nobody has visited the facility and taken him home.
Tired and worn dog may be put down as soon as stray hold ends
A young dog, just two years of age, is tired and worn, and he may lose his life as soon as his stray hold ends. The weary dog is being held a the Harris County Pets facility in Houston, Texas.
Dog wandered to neighbor’s home to rest and then surrendered by owner
In Westbury, New York, a nine-year-old dog named Snapple found himself lost on Saturday evening. He was hot and exhausted. All alone and unsure of his way back home, he decided to rest at a neighbor’s home on Pin Oak Lane.
Home needed for disabled dog who was abandoned in a box
A New Jersey animal shelter is searching for a home for a disabled dog who was abandoned in a box. On Saturday, the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge described the cruel manner the senior dog, named Stanley, had been discarded…
Scotland’s ‘saddest dogs’ left two years ago Christmas Eve at kennel
A trio of dogs – Buttons, Zara and Malti, have been dubbed “Scotland’s saddest dogs” ever since they were abandoned at the Happas Canine Centre in Angus on Christmas Eve in 2018.
Owner moving – returns dog to shelter where she was adopted from as a puppy
A four-year-old dog has been let down by the person who adopted her as a puppy. The dog, named Dandy, is heartbroken and confused after being surrendered to the animal shelter in Weatherford, Texas.
Lovable Mastiff ‘Eeyore’ in need of a home
At the Houston SPCA, a lovable Mastiff cuddles with his stuffed puppy for comfort. The seven-year-old senior is in need of a new home, and his own particular method to help him find a new home is to pose in the most adorable way to capture someone’s attention and especially their heart.
Wounded Marine fights for the freedom of his service dog
In the land of the free and the home of the brave, a Purple Heart receiving marine must fight for the freedom of his PTSD service dog. The battle has been ongoing in DuPage County, Illinois and the next court hearing is August 13th and 14th 2020.
Immediate rescue needed for sweet senior who can’t walk
Immediate help is needed for a “sweet senior” dog who is unable to walk without assistance at a shelter in Jonesboro, Georgia. The 10-year-old dog, named Wally, is in need of rescue from the Clayton County Animal Shelter.
Good Samaritan rescues puppy trapped in 130-degree car
This week, a good Samaritan in Riverside County, California, rescued a puppy from the 130-degree interior of a parked car. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office stated…
Arthritic, old boy waits for someone to choose him at busy animal control
An arthritic, old boy in Miami, Florida, is waiting for someone to choose him at the Miami-Dade Animal Services facility. The nine-year-old mixed breed, Buddy, suffers from age-related maladies and is need of a safe, comfortable, and loving home to spend the rest of his days in.
Dog advocates call out to rescue drowning dog from Texas hurricane
In the Mercedes area, a chained dog had been struggling to escape from his overturned dog house. The owner of the property could be seen standing on the porch of his home as the torrential rains flooded the low lying areas around his home…
Newborn puppies and their moms left in abandoned home in Asbury Park
In Asbury Park, New Jersey, more than a dozen dogs and newborn puppies were discovered in an abandoned home on Sunday evening. The dogs had been left in a sweltering garage with no air conditioning, no access to food or water and with only one small window open for any air circulation.
Puppy shot in muzzle at close range getting help from local rescue
On Pawley’s Island in South Carolina, an animal rescue has stepped forward to help a one-year-old puppy who had been shot in his muzzle at close range late last month.
Officer finds puppy trapped inside of parked vehicle on hot day
On Sunday morning, officers in Columbia, Mississippi, were alerted to the presence of a puppy locked inside of a parked car.
Man rescues drowning coyote pup and takes him on an adventure
Weeks ago, a man enjoying a rafting trip on the Red Deer and South Saskatchewan Rivers encountered an animal struggling in the water.
Heartbroken 12-year-old ‘Macho’ has no rescue interest at all
Since July 12, “Macho” has been waiting for someone to love him again; after all he is 12-years-old and has been described as very sweet and docile.
Senior dog heartbroken after being adopted and then returned to shelter
A senior dog is heartbroken after someone adopted him from the Los Angeles County Animal Control (Carson) facility and then returned him.
Update: Helping ‘Jumbo Jack’ still serious but rescuers optimistic
At Stray Rescue of St. Louis, every rescued dog or cat is promised a safe haven; every effort is made to treat each one as an individual no matter the cost or the time involved to save each life.
Puppy surrendered to Texas shelter because she had seizures
At a Houston shelter, a nine-week-old puppy found herself at a Texas high kill shelter through no fault of her own. She has a history of seizures.
Unrestrained dog spotted on flatbed truck going 70 mph on highway
A viral video, of an unrestrained dog riding on the back of a flatbed truck travelling at 70 m.p.h. on a Utah highway, has sparked outrage among animal lovers. According to WAVE 3 News, a “concerned citizen” took the video of the dog and posted it to social media.
Covered in thousands of tiny ticks, petrified dog shakes in the corner
In Colorado Springs, a young dog now named Manda was brought to the National Mill Dog Rescue over the weekend. Staff members noticed thousands of little bugs – they turned out to be baby ticks and had been crawling all over the dog and her kennel.