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Paralyzed dog, found living in plastic box, will be part of NYC pet fashion show
Effie, a disabled pit bull, has come a long way since she was found living in a plastic box in someone’s garage. The injured dog had a crushed spine and was suffering from neglect before she was ta…
Family dog, ‘Not today porch pirate, not today’
A family’s normally timid Labrador retriever is credited with chasing off a porch pirate who was racing away from their home in Ogden, Utah. As reported by Live 5 News, the bandit was running back …
Neighbor’s Labrador retriever saves 87-year-old woman who fell in snow
A neighbor’s alert Labrador retriever has been credited with saving the life of an 87-year-old woman who had fallen in the snow when temperatures dipped to one degree below zero in Alexandria, Minn…
Last Dog Adopted From The Shelter Smiles After Stepping Into His New Home
A seven-year-old Staffordshire Terrier mix named Capone waited for a forever family until he was the very last dog at the Ionia County Animal Shelter. But good things come to those who wait, and th…
Shelter ‘accidentally’ killed stray dog who man promised to adopt
A mistake led to the “accidental” killing of a stray dog at an Oklahoma animal shelter, and the man who found him is upset because he intended to offer the dog a home if an owner did not come forwa…
Fire at Orlando wildlife sanctuary kills dozens of animals
In Orlando, Florida, more than a dozen animals died in a fire at a wildlife sanctuary early Monday morning. According to the Orange County Fire Rescue, the fire broke out at Second Chance Wildlife …
Tiesto: Dumped at shelter in pouring rain because too much trouble to walk him
Tiesto was left at the Carson Animal Care Center on Saturday during the pouring rain because his family no longer wanted the responsibility. It was the worst day of this six-year-old pup’s life; th…
Homeless man suffered frostbite to stay with his dog during Polar Vortex
When temperatures plummeted because of the “polar vortex,” the conditions outside became deadly. A Minneapolis man, who recently fell on hard times, could have sought shelter for himself during the…
Havanese puppy who survived 2 weeks in frigid cold reunited with owner
In Columbia, Missouri, a six-month-old Havanese puppy was reunited with her owner on Thursday after the pup survived two weeks in the frigid cold and deep snow.
According to the University of M…
Abandoned puppies stuffed in sealed dog food bag rescued
In Escondido, California nine abandoned puppies were discovered on Thursday stuffed in a sealed dog food bag. The puppies, estimated to be between 10 and 14 days old were found by a Good Samaritan….
Abandoned mother dogs bonded together to save their newborn puppies
In Los Angeles, California, a Good Samaritan walking near an alley made an unusual discovery. Two abandoned mother dogs and their newborn puppies were cuddled up together staying warm and collectiv…
Dog waited even after her home burned down and her family left
In a heartbreaking photo of an injured dog posted on Thursday, standing amid the rubble of a burned down home, who waited for her family to come back for her, the St. Landry Parish Animal Control &…
Shelter Dog Found Dragging Heavy Chain Always Has His ‘Best Friend’ With Him
A sweet Pit Bull mix found wandering the streets dragging a big chain around his neck has a companion he won’t let go of – his stuffed toy. Niko was picked up by Animal Services in Lockhart, Texas …
Dogs Leave Their Toy Out In The Rain, Dad Stops At Nothing To Save It
Twitter user @oohhhkayyy recently shared some screenshots of her family group chat that told the story of her dad’s act of kindness and heroism. And the family’s dogs are forever grateful for his a…