When Hurricane Milton was about to hit Florida, animal shelters across the state worried about how the dangerous storm would affect their cats and dogs. Many shelters had no choice but to evacuate animals from their facilities. One such shelter, Miami-Dade Animal Services, knew they were going to need a lot of help evacuating all of…
Earlier this week, Yasmin Saraiva was at home in Guarulhos, Brazil, when she heard a commotion on the street outside her apartment window. She looked down to see a small crowd was gathered, gazing up in her direction. The crowd alerted Saraiva that her upstairs neighbor’s dog was in serious danger. Instagram/guarulhoshoje Turns out, the…
Every day for over a year, a friendly dog named Major waited for someone to notice him. The Naperville Area Humane Society resident, who absolutely loves people, couldn’t figure out why no one wanted to take him home. Humane society staff were similarly confused as to why the sweet pup kept getting ignored. “None of us could figure out why…
In November 2017, Shey the 14-year-old miniature poodle was dropped off at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa for the saddest reason: His family was moving, and they weren’t taking him with them. For the next four months, Shey waited and waited at the shelter for someone to pick him. He was suffering from dental disease and had never…
A remarkable tale unfolds in the journey of a courageous dog who traversed borders in search of a fresh start. When she first arrived at our care facility, her background was a mystery, apart from the fact that she had suffered a severe attack by another dog. Her injuries included deep wounds and a fracture…
On a recent early morning stroll in Key West, Florida, Delaney and her fiancé, Carl, were admiring a docked shrimp boat when they suddenly noticed a large pink sign. The sign, positioned above one of the boat’s rectangular portholes, displayed four unexpected words. “It said, ‘Kissing booth, call Luna,’” Delaney told The Dodo. Instagram/mynotsominiaussie_ Delaney…
As a dog trainer with DL Bloodhounds, preparing dogs for service in law enforcement and search and rescue, Deanna Lally knows better than most just how breathtaking they can be. In fact, Lally has eight bloodhounds of her own at home, whom she refers to as her kids. “They have a big, powerful stride and presence….
A stray dog searching for food in the streets was tragically hit by a car. Injured and alone, he found shelter in an abandoned, old house. For nearly five days, the poor dog lay there, whimpering for help, with his cries going unheard until a compassionate passerby took notice. This kind person quickly reached out…
For six years, Dr. Cem Baykal has passed the same furniture store every day on his way to work. And whenever he walks by, it’s impossible to miss the pair of stray dogs hanging out in front. The two pups are the best of friends and are always together. Cem Baykal The shop, called Istikbal Mobile, sells…
Everyone in St. Louis, Missouri, was buckling down last month as they prepared for oncoming record-breaking low temperatures and a storm that promised to be brutal. But one St. Louis resident had nowhere to go — a brown and white dog named Mac, limping around the icy suburbs, looking for help. Fortunately, Mac walked past Alisha Vianello’s…