I was driving along County Road 12 on a hectic morning when I noticed something unexpected by the side of the road—a small group of four boxer puppies, muddied and shivering like fragile leaves in the wind, huddled near a ditch. I had no plans to stop; I was already behind schedule for an important…
Sade was only about 2 years old when she was rescued from the street as a skinny stray and transferred to the Humane Society of Broward County, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Though still very much in her youth, Sade had passed beyond puppyhood apparently unloved. What Sade needed most was a second chance. Staff at the…
Meet Smile — a tiny rescue pup whose name was inspired by the permanent grin on her face. Smile hasn’t always had the easiest journey. She was born in a hoarding house in Tijuana, Mexico, where she went years without receiving the love and care she needed. The resilient pup was ultimately rescued by No Dog…
When Princess was abandoned at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, she was left in a tiny crate in the parking lot with every single one of her belongings crammed into shopping bags — and a heartbreaking request. Miri’s Haven Senior Dog Rescue “Whoever ditched this gorgeous girl asked [that] she be euthanized and all her…
Meet Bella, a friendly, energetic dog who was surrendered to the Humane Society of Broward County this past April. For 130 days, Bella waited in her kennel, hoping someone would notice her and take her home. But no one did. Humane Society of Broward County Staff members had no idea why the shelter favorite wasn’t attracting any…
When rescuers from Brandywine Valley SPCA recently heard there were about 50 animals living cramped and unhappily in a shabby mobile home nearby, the worried animal lovers raced to the scene. When they arrived, rescuers realized they’d been misinformed. There weren’t 50 animals — there were 76, including 66 puppies and dogs, nine cats, and a parakeet,…
A man was out for a stroll along a canal when he spotted what looked like a pile of old rags discarded next to a bench. As he got closer, he was shocked to realize it was actually an extremely matted dog. The poor dog was unable to move and seemed so defeated. The man…
Other than adopting dogs, there are many ways all of us could do more to help strays across the world find a shelter or a forever home. A simple solution would be to help them by taking them to the nearest sanctuary where they can get help. However, if that doesn’t work out, a simple…
The shelter is not an ideal place for dogs, and every true dog lover knows this. Unfortunately, kennels are often full of desperate canines who struggle to live fulfilling lives in such dark and cold environments. It is heartbreaking to see any dog in a shelter, but it is especially tragic for senior dogs who…
Dogs are among the most loyal creatures on earth, standing by their humans even when they don’t receive the same love in return. For some, that loyalty never fades—even when they have been left behind. This was the heartbreaking reality for Dedik, a devoted dog who refused to leave his home even after his owner…