Rico’s story began in heartbreak. At just six weeks old, he was too young to understand why he was suffering, too small to defend himself, and too weak to keep fighting. His tiny body, worn down by neglect and pain, was on the verge of giving up. But just before it was too late, a…
When rescuers found Tuzik, he was completely paralyzed, unable to move, left behind by the one person he had trusted most. His eyes, filled with fear and confusion, pleaded for mercy. But his cries were ignored. Alone and helpless, he had no way to survive. But fate had other plans. Taken in by kind hands,…
Biggie was found abandoned seven months ago and has been at a few different shelters since then. He’s currently at the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter, and his friends there are desperately trying to find him a home. Despite his goofy personality and sweet demeanor, he keeps getting overlooked — all because people think he looks scary….
The other day, the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) received a heart-stopping call from a Good Samaritan. The Southern California city had recently experienced unprecedented rainstorms, causing flooding throughout the area. In certain places, debris accumulated in the floodwaters, piling up with nowhere to go. But in the Tijuana River Valley, someone found an animal struggling to…
A book can’t be judged by its cover, just like a dog can’t be judged by his fur — take it from Sonny, a homeless dog whose genuinely loving spirit is hidden under his not-so-perfect exterior. Sonny was picked up as a stray by Jackson County Animal Shelter (JCAS) in late March 2023. When they met the…
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…
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…