THE K9 WOULDN’T LEAVE HIS SIDE—EVEN AT THE FUNERAL I didn’t think I’d cry that hard. Not in front of all those people. But when Rex—my uncle’s retired K9 partner—jumped onto the casket, something broke in me. Uncle Mateo was a combat vet, tough as they come. He served two tours and came home with…
I passed him every morning near the metro station—same tree, same tattered blanket, same two dogs curled like puzzle pieces in his lap. He never asked for anything. Just sat there, quietly, stroking their ears while the city rushed past. Today, though, I slowed down. I don’t know why. Maybe it was the way one…
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…