Having children is a personal decision, and some people opt to never have kids at all, despite societal pressures to do so. One child-free celebrity is cook and TV personality Rachael Ray, who recently revealed that she was “bashed” for decades for her decision to not have kids. However, she says she has no regrets…
A guard dog named Ginger was dumped by her owner because she didn’t do a good job. She was left at a kill shelter, where she was immediately put on the euthanasia list. The heartbreaking photo below shows Ginger eating her last meal. But her life was about to change! YouTube The shelter’s veterinarian couldn’t…
There are so many stray dogs in the world that just need a little human kindness. But while many people just pass these dogs by, others dedicate their whole lives to helping them. Like one Buddhist monk, whose faith has led him to save thousands of stray dogs from the streets of China. Zhi Xiang is…
People around the world are remembering the countless lives affected by 9/11: the people we lost, the first responders who saved lives, and the people who worked at Ground Zero in the aftermath. And people are also remembering all the dogs who played a crucial part in the aftermath of 9/11, who searched the rubble…
It’s heartbreaking what some animals go through in life. So many dogs suffer severe cruelty and neglect at the hands of humans and deserve a second chance. Like one dog named Clementine, who lost an eye after being pelted with rocks — but now she’s in good hands and looking for a forever home. Clementine,…
The two trembling puppies sought solace in each other’s embrace as the cold rain poured down. Taking them to shelter on the balcony, I waited anxiously for their mother’s return. When she finally appeared, elusive and wary, I enlisted a friend’s help to catch her. The mother, named Vaniyam, scavenged for food tirelessly. Meanwhile, her…
Sometimes our pets get themselves stuck in some pretty sticky situations. Thankfully, local police are always there to help an animal in need — even if it means braving some unpleasant muck and bad smells. That was the case recently, when a California police officer climbed into a sewage drain to save a trapped puppy….
If you’ve ever lived in an apartment building, you’ve probably had contact with maintenance workers. They’re tasked with fixing everything from leaky faucets to broken lights and much, much more. And since tenants allow them into their homes to do work, maintenance workers often get a glimpse of what happens behind closed doors. Usually, there’s…
It breaks my heart to think about the plight of abandoned dogs, their loneliness and longing for love from owners who never cared. They deserve kindness and warmth, someone to hold them close and shower them with affection. This story is about one such dog, a starving soul left alone in an empty house. Her…
Dogs can arrive in shelters in many different ways: some are surrendered by their owners while others are rescued from the streets. But recently, one stray dog arrived at an animal rescue on his own — sticking out his paw as if to ask for help. The remarkable moment was shared by the nonprofit Off the…