Dog Stories
CategoryAbandoned Pit Bull Tied Up to Tree For Days Learning to Trust Again
New York Bully Crew received a call about a young dog who was tied up to a tree in the woods in the Bronx without water or food. The dog was very afraid and growling when they tried to free her.
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Dog Rescued From Cruelty Was So Quiet But His Eyes Spoke Volumes
Tiny Ben was severely emaciated when Humane Society of United States rescued him from a property in Jones county, Mississippi. His rescuers could tell immediately that he was undernourished and “ne…
British crooner Sam Smith cuddles stranger’s dog in Denver
British pop star Sam Smith is in Denver this week (his show’s tonight at 8 p.m., as a matter of fact) and he’s enjoying the beautiful terrain, lovely Rocky Mountain summer weather and of course, me…
Dog Day in Bolivia! Church celebrates the patron saint of puppers.
In El Alto, Bolivia, residents and parishioners dressed their dogs in finery and costumes and congregated in the parish of Villa Adela this week for a Mass honoring the patron saint of dogs.
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Stinky, but safe and sound. Dog in septic tank rescued by volunteer firefighters
Think you had a bad day? We assure you, it probably wasn’t as bad as this pup’s!
Wednesday morning, a West Virginia dog found himself in quite a putrid pickle when he fell into a septic tank…
NJ Shelter Has Been Putting Pets Down On-Demand For $100, And Now It’s Under Investigation
As far as stories go, this one is a bit of a shaggy dog. But, as far as animal care facilities go, the situation at the Hamilton Township Animal Shelter cannot get much worse.
Less than a month …
Intentionally starved dog ‘Champ’ showing improvement
In Laurens, South Carolina a starved and abused 16-month-old Mastiff named Champ continuing to fight for his life at an emergency veterinarian hospital has made national news. Earlier in the week, …
A beautiful senior dog, with the most endearing gray face and expressive eyes, is sitting in a lonely kennel run in California
A beautiful senior dog, with the most endearing gray face and expressive eyes, is sitting in a lonely kennel run in California. Her name is Princess and on August 14 she lost her home when she was …
A Box Of Trash Was The Only Place This Sweet Stray Could Find Refuge
Animal Aid Unlimited received a call about a homeless puppy who needed urgent help. Rescuers found the emaciated stray hiding in a box full of trash exhausted from hunger and mange. He was very swe…
Sweet Dog Rescued From Neglect And Tragedy Now Has A Reason To Smile
Ellie and her sister, Gigi, had been caged up and neglected for years as PETA pleaded with their owners to hand them over. PETA even called the police, but it took a long legal battle for the owner…
Shelter Dog Literally Reaches Out For Anyone Willing To Save His Life
A shelter dog named JJ was desperate for attention just like any other shelter dog. But JJ found a way to try to be noticed by reaching out his paw as people walked by his kennel in a small rural s…
A Box Of Trash Was The Only Place This Sweet Stray Could Find Refuge
Animal Aid Unlimited received a call about a homeless puppy who needed urgent help. Rescuers found the emaciated stray hiding in a box full of trash exhausted from hunger and mange. He was very swe…
Short Chain Prevented Dog From Resting Her Head When Lying Down
So malnourished she could no longer stand, Cala would try to lie down on the pile of rags beneath her. But a short chain around her neck prevented her from resting her head. She was kept as a guard…
Dog Approaches Recently-Rescued, Sick Horse To Tell Him It’s Going To Be Okay
Molly is the resident dog at Carolina Equine Rescue and Assistance (CERA), and she has taken it upon herself to make sure all of the abused and neglected animals that come into their care feel righ…