Meet Pitufo — a shelter dog in Argentina who, against all odds, found the perfect home a few weeks ago. After over a decade of waiting, the 14-year-old boy is finally experiencing love for the first time, and his reaction is melting everyone’s heart. For Silvana, cofounder of Hogar Corazón Animal in Moreno, Buenos Aires, Pitufo’s recent…
The staff at Amelia County Animal Shelter (ACAS) are used to getting heartbreaking phone calls. Having rescued countless dogs in Amelia County, Virginia, they’ve encountered almost every scenario when it comes to pups needing help. But recently, they got a call from patrons at a local dollar store about a mama dog peering inside — and…
Earlier this year, volunteers at Friends of Marshall Animal Shelter (FMAS), an animal shelter in Marshall, Texas, rescued a pink, wrinkly baby in desperate need of help. The tiny stray puppy, whom they named Duncan, was in serious pain when he entered the shelter. His fragile body was covered in painful scabs, and his bare skin…
When Peanut Butter and Jelly first arrived at Sonoma County Animal Services back in July 2015 as strays, they immediately caught the attention of everyone who laid eyes on them. “Our staff was shocked and confused,” Emma Diemert, shelter supervisor at Sonoma County Animal Services, told The Dodo. “Many of them have been working in…
Earlier this month, while on a training ride in Brazil with a friend, something on the roadside caught professional cyclist Thyago Costa Silva’s eye. There, struggling in a deep hole, Silva spotted five tiny puppies. “They were in a super remote place, far away,” he told The Dodo. “Someone dug the hole and left them there…
For six years, Cleo has been attending adoption events—over 30 in total—yet she’s always overlooked. Despite becoming a pro at meet-and-greets, it’s still heartbreaking when she leaves without a family. Cleo’s foster mom, Vicky Ham, says people often admire her but don’t adopt her because she’s a large, 80-pound deaf dog. Rescued as a puppy…
On a dreary, cold day, a heartbreaking video emerged, showing a puppy being thrown onto the street in harsh weather. Nearby, a mother dog had given birth on a patch of ice next to a fence. Captured by a bystander disturbed by the incident, the video revealed the shocking behavior of the owner himself, who…
In a world where the abandonment of animals is tragically common, even amidst the harshness of winter, the story of Koki, a small dog in Bulgaria, unfolds as a beacon of hope and kindness. As the winter’s chill gripped Bulgaria, Koki faced his grim reality alone on the streets. His small frame was ill-equipped for…
Amanda and Nicole Lightle’s routine road trip transformed into an unexpected rescue mission when they spotted a lone dog, Honey, who would soon become an inseparable part of their lives. A Fateful Encounter Image source: AMANDA LIGHTLE The sisters were on their way back home when they noticed Honey. Amanda recalls the moment with clarity,…
While strolling through Los Angeles, a passerby was taken aback by the sight of an ailing creature that seemed to be a stray dog. She quickly snapped a photo and alerted Hope for Paws, a renowned rescue group in California. The image depicted an animal in dire straits, but there was more to the story. Image…