One morning, around 9 a.m., the team at Great Plains SPCA (GPSPCA) received an urgent message from a local resident. The Good Samaritan had come across an abandoned crate at an intersection in Shawnee, Kansas, and was horrified to find 11 tiny puppies trapped inside. Unsure of how long the puppies had been left there,…
Jake’s story is one of hardship and hope, highlighting a journey from neglect to healing. For six years, Jake endured the pain and discomfort of a growing salivary tumor on his face, mistaken by his previous family as a snake bite.This misunderstanding left him to suffer without the proper care and treatment he desperately needed.His…
Jacko, a blind Collie, has found his forever home, showcasing a heartwarming journey of resilience and determination. At five years old, Jacko arrived at Many Tears Animal Rescue with the hope of quickly finding a new family.Yet, as days turned into months, he remained without a permanent home. Known for his affectionate yet cautious nature,…
In a story that highlights both heartache and hope, a 14-year-old miniature poodle named Shi faced the unthinkable when his family moved away, leaving him behind at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.Despite his advanced age and health challenges — he is toothless, partially blind, and deaf — Shi spent four lonmonths waiting for a…
Fahrudin Caki Bravo’s heartwarming encounter with Maddox, an injured dog, is a story of compassion and perseverance. When Fahrudin found Maddox lying by the roadside in the rain, the dog’s condition seemed dire. Yet, Fahrudin was determined not to leave him behind. Reflecting on this pivotal moment, Fahrudin shared, “I saw he was suffering. I…
In the shadows of abandonment, Lex waited faithfully for a master who would never return. Left behind, neglected, his once-loyal heart shattered by betrayal. When we found him, he was but a shell of his former self—exhausted, chained, and alone. His trust shattered, he lashed out, a wounded soul recoiling from the touch of strangers….
At 8:00 PM, we embarked on a journey to Zarinsk to rescue an injured white dog. Driving through the night, our only goal was to reach her as quickly as possible. Despite the 300-kilometer distance, it felt like an eternity given the urgency of the situation. The dog we found, whom we named Pirate, was…
Every dog deserves a forever home where they are cherished by a loving owner, but for some dogs, the journey to finding that special someone takes a little longer. Jax, a large dog with an even bigger heart, faced just such a journey. After spending a long time at the Regina Humane Society, Jax patiently…
Introducing Tootsie, a small and frail dog who endured the harsh realities of the dog meat trade before being rescued. Weighing just 2.5 kg,Tootsie was found in terrible condition, battling both a bacterial ear infection and a systemic mite infestation, while also suffering from distemper—a viral disease. Her spine, afflicted with degenerative disease and overgrown…
Most people are lured into a fast food drive-thru by the promise of a satisfying meal. But Suzette Hall, founder of Logan’s Legacy 29, recently entered one in search of a dog. It all started when an unsuspecting McDonald’s customer in Los Angeles, California, noticed a shaggy white head poking out from beneath the drive-thru window….