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…
Tika went from miserable to lucky in just one day. This skeletal dog, severely emaciated and on the brink of the inevitable, was literally living her last minutes on Earth. She had been attacked by a vicious animal, leaving her face covered in severe wounds. As she awaited the moment to close her eyes one…
War zones don’t often create beautiful stories—but sometimes, the unbreakable bond between a soldier and his dog defies all odds. For one soldier, leaving his best friend behind in Iraq was the hardest order he ever had to follow. He had found his loyal dog, a stray he named Bella, while stationed overseas. Through countless…
There are some true heroes in our communities that operate in a discrete manner. They may not wear capes, but they definitely have the purest hearts. They spare no time and resources to help those in need, expecting nothing in return. Their biggest satisfaction is seeing smiles on their faces! Our hero for today is…
A heart-wrenching incident that occurred in the city of Platteville, Wisconsin, sheds light on the ever-growing concern of stray and abandoned dogs that require immediate attention and efforts to ensure their safety and well-being. Countless furry friends are being left to fend for themselves across the nation, each with a different past and a possible…