On October 13, we embarked on a journey with Derik, a tale of survival marked by a tragic hit-and-run accident that left him in a ditch, his body battered and broken. When Derik arrived at the veterinary clinic, the extent of his injuries became heartbreakingly evident. Once a symbol of strength and vitality, he now…
Amid the noise and chaos of a construction site, one small puppy found peace and safety thanks to the compassion of a stranger who became her hero. In the midst of heavy machinery and the dust of ongoing work, a tiny, helpless puppy had been left to fend for herself. She had no shelter, no…
Late one evening, an announcement echoed through the small animal rescue camp of Li Liu, urging the owner of a dog to hurry to the south entrance to reclaim a lost pet. The atmosphere was tense, but Dr. Song, the veterinarian in charge, found some solace. “The older dog is finally at rest,” he noted…
Meet Pitufo — a shelter dog in Argentina who, against all odds, found the perfect home a few weeks ago. After over a decade of waiting, the 14-year-old boy is finally experiencing love for the first time, and his reaction is melting everyone’s heart. For Silvana, cofounder of Hogar Corazón Animal in Moreno, Buenos Aires, Pitufo’s recent…
The staff at Amelia County Animal Shelter (ACAS) are used to getting heartbreaking phone calls. Having rescued countless dogs in Amelia County, Virginia, they’ve encountered almost every scenario when it comes to pups needing help. But recently, they got a call from patrons at a local dollar store about a mama dog peering inside — and…
Earlier this year, volunteers at Friends of Marshall Animal Shelter (FMAS), an animal shelter in Marshall, Texas, rescued a pink, wrinkly baby in desperate need of help. The tiny stray puppy, whom they named Duncan, was in serious pain when he entered the shelter. His fragile body was covered in painful scabs, and his bare skin…
When Peanut Butter and Jelly first arrived at Sonoma County Animal Services back in July 2015 as strays, they immediately caught the attention of everyone who laid eyes on them. “Our staff was shocked and confused,” Emma Diemert, shelter supervisor at Sonoma County Animal Services, told The Dodo. “Many of them have been working in…
Earlier this month, while on a training ride in Brazil with a friend, something on the roadside caught professional cyclist Thyago Costa Silva’s eye. There, struggling in a deep hole, Silva spotted five tiny puppies. “They were in a super remote place, far away,” he told The Dodo. “Someone dug the hole and left them there…
In a story that blends heartache, inspiration, and the unbreakable bond between a fan and their idol, the tragic Hudson plane crash in New York has taken an unexpected turn. Among the passengers was an 11-year-old boy named Lucas Johnson, whose final words before the crash deeply touched the hearts of all those who heard…
In what is being described as one of the most devastating tragedies of the year, a helicopter crash on the Hudson River has claimed the lives of several people, including a heartbreaking number of children. The crash, which occurred early in the morning on April 15, 2025, shook the local community and the world, as…