“She needs us,” he said, his face as determined as his mother’s. “She looks sad, Dad. We can make her happy.” When we brought Daisy home, my wife’s face reflected discomfort. “She’s a bit rougher than I imagined,” she muttered, though Andy immediately bonded with the dog. As he walked her around the house, her…
Recently, a woman in Houston, Texas, was on her way home from work when she stumbled across something heartbreaking. Two stray dogs had appeared to make their home between piles of trash and old mattresses. The Good Samaritan immediately alerted a local rescue for help, but when they arrived, there were way more dogs than they…
Rescuers at Fur A Pawsitive Future in Houston, Texas, typically specialize in helping needy cats in their community, often through TNR, or trap-neuter-return. But when they recently heard about a different type of animal found struggling nearby, team members knew they couldn’t look the other way. “[A resident] sent us a text and said, ‘Hey, Shireen, I…
When it comes to abandoned puppies, one thing I keep asking myself repeatedly is how people can just leave a sweet pup to starve in the middle of nowhere. Like, what is the reasoning? Even though there are people who don’t care about animals in this world, the least you can do is surrender them…
Last year, a heavy storm passed through De Doorns, South Africa. In the wake of the rain, Rachael Sylvester, founder of dog rescue Sidewalk Specials, went to check on some pups she’d heard were living in a local municipal dump. When Sylvester arrived at the flooded junkyard, one dog in particular caught her eye. She was…
When a 4-month-old puppy was left at the Cuyahoga Country Animal Shelter in Ohio, USA, in April 2016, he was so ill that he couldn’t even open his mouth to eat. Nevertheless, he remained in high spirits; his tail continuously wagged, and he was ready to give everyone kisses. Veterinarians examined him and surmised that…
Unfortunately, it seems as though we keep failing our furry friends time and time again. There are so many stray animals roaming around the streets, and instead of offering them a helping hand, many hoomans tend to treat them with cruelty. That is why I am so thankful when I see those kind animal rescuers…
Many dog owners worry about their beloved pets getting stolen. Certain rare and expensive dog breeds can be a serious target for dognapping. But one woman’s strategy for keeping her dog safe from thieves has generated a lot of buzz and controversy online, with some praising the idea and others questioning the owner’s motives. Chloe…
If you’ve ever noticed red, angry-looking circles on your dog’s stomach, your first instinct might be to rush them to the vet— and that’s completely understandable. But before you panic, it turns out that these bites might not be as alarming as they seem. The Morinville Veterinary Clinic, located in Alberta, Canada, recently shared some…
These pictures broke our hearts. This little girl was in pain, unable to walk, her whole body trembling, trying to protect herself from the world. She was left alone on a busy main road, overlooked, ignored, and invisible as people passed by. They pretended not to see her, even though she stood right in front…