Meet Mia, a charming puppy born with a rare condition that sets her apart. Unusually, Mia has five legs and two tails, a result of a rare congenital anomaly. Initially, her previous owners realized they could not provide the necessary specialized care and therapy Mia would need. Fortunately, the compassionate team at Casas Cunas Animal Shelter stepped…
In Cape Town, South Africa, a troubling incident unfolded at Luhlaza Secondary School in the Khayelitsha district when the school’s principal, Manono Makhaphela, ordered a small, paralyzed dog to be buried alive. The dog, named Lily, was described by Makhaphela as a significant “nuisance” because she frequently barked for food on the school playground. Fortunately,…
A sweet dog Millie found herself in the most bewildering situation of her life. One moment, she was with her owner, a woman she thought would love her forever. The next, she was about to be abandoned at the shelter. This moment was captured on video and shared by TikToker Makaira Lebo (@kai_thedogmother), leaving thousands of…
When Brian Myers first met Sadie, a six-year-old German Shepherd at a New Jersey shelter, he had no idea their bond would become a lifeline. Sadie had been brought to the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge just a month earlier, and she was struggling. Her loyalty and sharp intelligence were obvious, but she had a quite uneasy demeanor around…
Tika went from hopeless to lucky in just one day. This fragile, skeletal dog was near death, barely clinging to life. Severely emaciated and covered in wounds from a brutal animal attack, she had already given up on the possibility of survival. Her future seemed all but gone… until a compassionate Border Patrol agent crossed…
It was around 9 a.m., two hours before opening, when Great Plains SPCA (GPSPCA) staff received a frantic message from a concerned community member. The Good Samaritan had found an abandoned crate at an intersection in Shawnee, Kansas, and was shocked to discover 11 babies trapped inside. The Good Samaritan had no idea how long the puppies had…
On a chilly winter night, a mother dog found herself abandoned and alone in the freezing woods. Despite the harsh conditions, her primary concern was protecting her unborn puppies. As time passed, the mother dog became weak and tired, struggling to find both food and shelter while keeping her growing belly safe. The cold made…
Stories of mother dogs and their puppies often reveal powerful moments of loyalty and sacrifice. In this case, a mother dog and her pup were discovered by a group of young girls who saw they were in desperate need. Both animals were visibly malnourished and weak, so the girls gave them food and water, easing…
WASHINGTON D.C., June 27, 2025 – A 70‑year‑old Egyptian man has been deported after violently kicking a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) beagle at Washington Dulles International Airport. The incident—widely shared by U.S. authorities—highlighted both the crucial role played by CBP’s canine teams and the serious consequences of harming law enforcement animals. Routine Inspection Escalates…
We received an urgent call from our logistics team about a dog they had discovered, prompting us to rush to the location, unsure of what we would find. Upon arrival, we were met with a sorrowful sight: a small golden retriever trapped inside a cage, looking exhausted and overheated. The dog’s tongue hung listlessly from…