Dog Stories
CategoryHeartbreaking: Blind Benny dumped at shelter after he stopped eating a month ago
At the San Bernardino Shelter, animal advocates refused to turn their backs on Benny. His owners surrendered him to the shelter on Wednesday telling the staff their dog had stopped eating nearly a month ago. And instead of taking their blind companion to a veterinarian to find out why, instead they brought him to the shelter.
17-year-old dog surrendered with a ‘euthanasia request’ which was denied
A 17-year-old dog in Fort Worth, Texas, finds herself in need of a new home after her family surrendered her with a “euthanasia request” which was denied. On Wednesday morning, Saving Hope Rescue posted images of the elderly dog, named Daisy, writing:
No time to mourn: Dog’s owner died and pup surrendered to Texas shelter
When Hank’s owner died, it seems as if the man’s family didn’t waste anytime surrendering the dog to Harris County Pets. And although we often don’t know what our dogs are thinking and how much they really mourn when they lose their best friends, it isn’t hard to see the heartbreak in this dog’s eyes and his demeanor.
Shelter Workers Buy Food For Elderly Woman (And Her Cat) After Learning Her Cupboards Are Bare
When an elderly woman came upon hard times during the coronavirus pandemic, her first thought was for her beloved cat. “Emergency. Please Help,” the woman wrote in a letter addressed to the Nebraska Humane Society.
Artist And Her Dog Recreate Famous Works Of Art
Dogs will always go along with our most harebrained schemes, which is what makes them such loyal and wonderful companions. For many of us in lockdown, having our furry companions by our side has made a world of difference while being cooped up indoors.
Owner Uses GameStop Stock Earnings To Save His Dog’s Life
By now we’ve all heard about the GameStop stocks story. While that was a big news story, what we may not know is what people have done with the money they got from taking down Wall Street. For one man living in Dallas, Texas, the GameStop stock meant that he was able to save his dog’s life.
The forgotten one: Longest pup in shelter sleeps to take away the loneliness
Meet Pepsi – he’s a five-year-old mixed breed who spends most of his time lying in his kennel because no one comes to meet and greet him anymore. The Babylon Animal Shelter is hoping social media fans can help Pepsi find a loving home.
Deputy and police K9 killed in shootout
On the night of January 18, a sheriff’s deputy and police K9 were killed in a violent shootout in Sacramento, California. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office issued a release about the deaths, explaining that the situation began when Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Deputies saw an occupied vehicle in a parking lot near Arden Way and Avondale Avenue that matched the description of a vehicle involved in a burglary series.
He knows he is unwanted – will anyone step up to save this dog?
A six-year-old dog dubbed Gunner, finds himself alone and unwanted at a busy California animal control agency. The shepherd mix has been at the San Bernardino Animal Control agency since January 12, and judging by this photo, he knows that nobody cares about him.
Rescued dog ‘screamed in pain’ during transport from shelter and then required emergency amputation
A dog, rescued from an animal shelter in Edinburg, Texas, screamed in agony while on a seven hour transport to a rescue group in Dallas. Members of Pooch Savers Rescue had been told that the dog, dubbed Murph, had an injured leg, but they had no idea of the extraordinary pain he was in.
Louis the blind dog whose owners had his eyes removed adopted by blind father
In San Diego, California, Louis, the blind three-year-old Labrador shepherd and retriever mix, whose owners had the dog’s eyes surgically removed because of an infection and found they could no longer care for him has been adopted.
Blind And Deaf Dog Follows Her Nose To Find Her Owner
Dogs are more than capable of forming strong bonds with both humans and other animals. And this emotional intelligence goes for all dogs – even those who may have special needs. One dog named Lyla is the perfect example of this. While she may be both deaf and blind, she is more than capable of showing tons of love and affection.
Dog Spent Her Whole Life On The Streets But Was Finally Adopted
Helen was a sad and heartbroken pup who’d spent the majority of her life living in the streets of Romania. Like most stray dogs, Helen’s life lacked any sort of hope as she roughed it out on the harsh streets. But then one day, things took a turn for the better.