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Hidden Cameras Show Owners What Their Dogs Do When They’re Home Alone
If you’re like me and you cry easily while watching animals in any form of distress, then this might not be for you. I think it’s safe to assume that if we get upset seeing animals upset, then we’re probably not neglectful dog owners.
Rescued Dog Remembers Cop Who Saved His Life A Year Before
When Minnesota police officer Markese Benjamin found a bullmastiff abandoned in a dumpster, the Minnesota officer knew that the dog needed immediate help. The 4-year-old pup was covered in sores and was so emaciated that his ribs were clearly showing.
Lost Puppy Finds His Way To His Vet’s Office To Ask For Help
We often don’t give animals enough credit for their intelligence. But sometimes they do things that remind us they’re really quite smart and capable of figuring things out. And one puppy proved that he was quite the little genius when he figured out a way to get home after getting lost.
Golden Retriever Puppies Mesmerized By Storytelling Dragon
A litter of 4-week-old golden retriever puppies from Redlands, California, were captured on video completely enthralled with a storytelling dragon.
Dog Loves To Fetch Curbside Pickup For Owners
Like many dogs, Ellie is a very good girl. But the golden retriever has been especially helpful of late by helping her owners fetch curbside pickup during the coronavirus pandemic.
Abandoned puppy gets forever home with police officer who saved her
An abandoned puppy has been adopted by the police officer who rescued her. On Thursday, the Augusta Maine Police Department let Facebook page followers know that Officer Rogers made the adoption final, almost a month after the puppy was found.
German shepherd kept locked away at shelter over a year in legal battle
In San Bernardino, California, a German shepherd named Sheba, has been locked away in a shelter cage for more than a year as a legal battle slowly moves forward. Her owner, Jose Sanchez, says his beloved dog is facing a death sentence and that is not fair.
Brokenhearted pup grieves after her owner died unexpectedly
In Madison, North Carolina, an animal advocate is trying to help a brokenhearted pooch who misses her owner. Sadly, her human died unexpectedly, and the sweet Plott hound named Jupiter doesn’t understand.
Italian opera singer Bocelli offers reward for return of his dog
Off the coast of Sardenia, Andrea Bocelli’s dog slipped off his boat on Saturday and disappeared into the sea. The Italian tenor is devastated and has offered a reward for the safe return of the miniature Italian greyhound named Paulina.
Sad husky waits to be saved at busy California animal control
A sad husky is waiting to be saved from a busy animal control agency in California. The six-year-old dog, Lexi, has been at the Los Angeles County (Carson) facility since August 6, and it would appear that her family, assuming she had one, isn’t coming.
Abused dog adopted from shelter, but her new family gave her just 3 hrs before returning her
A formerly abused dog was recently adopted from an animal shelter in Arkansas, but her new family gave her just three hours to adjust before deciding to take her back. On Wednesday, the Humane Society of the Delta recounted the sad situation to Facebook followers, writing…
Scared dog waits to be saved at animal control agency
A scared, little dog is waiting to be saved from a Texas animal control agency. The young, male Yorkshire terrier mix is located at the Big Spring Animal Control in Big Spring, Texas.
Miserable German shepherd waits to be saved from busy animal control agency
A four-year-old German shepherd sits in misery at a busy California animal control facility. The dog, who appears to have been used to produce puppies, is being held at the Los Angeles County Animal Control (Baldwin Park) facility.
Shelter dog who waited more than 2500 days finally has a family of her own
A family of her own was a long time coming for a New Jersey shelter dog. The dog, named Brooklyn, spent a total of 2536 at the Hamilton Township Animal Shelter and Adoption Center.
Six newborn puppies about to be left at shelter door rescued
In Southern California, the owner of a dog who had just given birth to six puppies on Monday evening was preparing to leave the newborns in a cardboard box in front of a local animal shelter.
After 10 years, family moved and left their dog at a busy California shelter
At 10 years of age, a senior dog finds himself homeless at a busy California animal shelter. The husky mix, named Kira Joe, was surrendered to the Los Angeles County (Carson) Animal Services facility because his family was moving and he wasn’t part of their plans.
Tiny three-legged puppy ‘Chicken’ needs special home
A tiny three-legged puppy dubbed “Chicken” arrived at the Nassau County Animal Services on Tuesday after a good Samaritan found him under a house in Nassau County. Rescuers think the two-pound pup is three-months-old and was born with a partially developed front leg.
Dog’s ‘family’ left her alone at busy Virginia shelter and she’s scared
What could be more frightening for a dog than to be kept in a shelter cage in an unfamiliar environment listening to the clanging of water bowls, the chatter and sight of strange people and the howling of other scared dogs?
‘She is breaking my heart’ rescue volunteer posting to save puppy
At the Batch Springs Animal Shelter in Texas, a rescue shelter volunteer posted a heartbreaking video of a frightened five-month-old puppy shivering in her kennel.
Family moved, surrendering 17-year-old dog to shelter
At 17-years of age, an elderly dog finds herself homeless after being surrendered by her family, who moved away.
Just a terrified puppy who needs an angel to rescue her
At Roswell Animal Services in New Mexico, a puppy huddles in the corner of her shelter cage – huge brown eyes show how frightened she is, curled in a ball and her tail tightly tucked under her.
Pitifully neglected, young dog at risk at animal control agency
A pitifully neglected dog, just one year of age, is at risk of losing her life at a busy Memphis, Tennessee, animal control facility.
Gorgeous shepherd with unique legs puzzles rescuers at city shelter
Two photos of a gorgeous German shepherd appeared on social media this weekend, posted by the Front Street Animal Shelter – City of Sacramento. Rescuers asked their followers on Facebook for their opinions.
Dog found swimming four miles from shore on Lake Michigan
On Friday, a family enjoying a day of boating on Lake Michigan made a surprising discovery. As reported by Wood TV, on Friday, Jeanie Wilcox and her family were on a boat trip when they spotted something swimming far from shore.