In a distressing incident in San Jose, Costa Rica, a frail dog named Cala was found in a dire condition, unable to stand and left to lie on rags due to a tight chain restricting her movements. Employed as a guard dog by a local mechanic, Cala suffered from starvation and lacked essential veterinary care,…
For weeks, a dog was spotted sitting outside a house, showing unwavering loyalty to his owner despite being turned away. A concerned neighbor eventually contacted authorities, reporting that the devoted pet had been banished but was still hopeful his owner would welcome him back. The poor dog was visibly undernourished, having not been fed properly…
Meet Jack! Jack is around one and a half years old and had a tough start in life. He was found on the street, seemingly abandoned and in pain, unable to stand. Although many people saw him, he did not receive help until a compassionate woman reached out to us. This kind-hearted woman took the…
Some dogs look a little different, but that doesn’t make them any less worthy of love. That was the case for one poor shelter dog, who lost his ears due to an injury, and his carers feared it would keep him from getting adopted. But one thoughtful vet tech found an adorable way to give…
In a case that stunned an entire Florida community, an elderly Shih Tzu named Xyla — once a beloved pet — was discovered abandoned inside a dumpster, tied up in a trash bag like yesterday’s garbage. The story of what happened to this 16-year-old dog is heartbreaking. But it’s also a story of survival, resilience,…
When I hear a story that’s both inspiring and tear-jerking, I always feel uplifted and encouraged — and it’s hard for me to stop thinking about it. The story of a little dachshund named Maria is definitely like that, even though it starts off so bleak. Maria was found abandoned and alone. She was pregnant…
It’s easy to sit back and criticize parents who have allowed their children to wander off and become lost. If you’ve ever had a toddler yourself, of course, you’ll know better. Exploring is an innate part of being young, and unfortunately that means that one second your child might be right next to you, and the next, they’ve vanished…
Mishi and her dad had been together since she was just a tiny puppy. He was her best friend and would do anything for her — so when he was evicted and facing homelessness, he unfortunately knew what he had to do. 13-year-old Mishi walked three miles to Anita’s Stevens Swan Humane Society with her dad by…
When rescuers walked into a New York City apartment this May, they knew that the scene was unlikely to be good, but they had no idea it would be “one of the most disturbing” cases they’d ever seen. Animal Care Centers of NYC Forty Belgian Malinois dogs were living in the small, filthy apartment in…
