Earlier this week, a vehicle caught on fire while driving down a wooded stretch of Interstate 91 in Massachusetts, just outside the city of Springfield. Firefighters from the West Springfield Fire Department were quick to the scene to extinguish the blaze, which caused non-life-threatening injuries to the driver and occupant. But what began as a near-tragedy would…
It’s often incomprehensible to ordinary people when dogs are exploited for human gain, subjected to mistreatment without regard for their inherent feelings and emotions. Yet, enlightened individuals recognize their suffering. Sadly, such injustices persist worldwide, including illegal dog fighting rings. Volunteers from Texas SPCA encountered the aftermath of one such case. Responding to a distress…
Like most dogs, this sweet rescue pup named Greyson loves a good walk. But unlike most dogs, that’s not his only way of getting around. He’s learned to ride in style. James Bonde Greyson was just a few months old when he was rescued from the streets where he’d been abandoned. He was adopted shortly after by his…
Earlier this week, staff at North Carolina’s Fayetteville Animal Protection Society arrived to find that a crate has been placed outside their door, covered in a blanket. In an instant, their hearts sank. Fayetteville Animal Protection Society “Our first thought was, ‘Oh no, not another case of irresponsible pet ownership,’” Jackie Peery, executive director of the shelter,…
This surveillance camera, located at the entrance of an office building in the nation of Georgia, may have been installed to protect against crime — but recently, it captured something far, far different. It recorded a scene of love in its purest form. Nino Tabatadze The street out front of the office building is home…
Just because someone is down on their luck doesn’t mean they’re short on love. To prove it, look no further than this homeless man named Choco and his two sweet pups, Shaggy and Nena. The other day, a park-goer in Bucaramanga, Colombia, spotted a sweet scene playing out on some steps nearby. There, Choco and…
Healthcare workers at Martin Luther King Hospital in Compton, California, are used to witnessing emotional scenes — it comes with the territory. But recently, they took in a patient who was in critical condition, and the love they witnessed at his feet moved them to tears. The patient lived within view of the hospital, and…
Earlier this week, a homeless man named Adolfo was rushed to San Juan de Dios Hospital, in Colombia, having fallen ill with a bout of pneumonia. It was there that, though Adolfo may be lacking in material possessions, it was proven that he’s rich in ways that matter more. He has the love of a faithful…
Recently, the staff at City of San Antonio Animal Care Services (SAACS) received a frantic call about a dog who was trapped on an active train track. The caller couldn’t tell if the pup was intentionally left there or if his leash just happened to get caught on the rail, but they knew they had to act…
For 17 long and happy years, this sweet dog named Burleigh brought joy to the hearts of Michelle Buckley and her family. But sadly, last August, the dear pup passed away. “Burleigh, we love you so much,” Buckley wrote at the time. “Thank you for all the love you gave us.” It’s been nearly a year since…