There are many reasons why pet owners dump their animals at shelters but what seems to be a common theme is their life changes and they can’t accommodate a pet. While it’s a wonderful thing to open your home to a dog, it’s a big responsibility and it’s not a decision that should be taken…
When Luna’s family noticed she had stopped eating and seemed unusually sluggish, they rushed the 7-month-old pup to the vet – who was shocked by what he found hiding in her stomach. A family in California became deeply concerned when their Luna – a 7-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog – suddenly stopped eating, grew increasingly lethargic, and…
When Suzette Hall heard about a tiny dog left tied to a fire hydrant in a Southern California community, she was heartbroken but, unfortunately, not surprised. As the founder of Logan’s Legacy dog rescue, Hall had recently saved a handful of dogs from that very street, and this pup was yet another abandoned by her family. Her previous owners…
The other day, Suzette Hall prepared for a triple dog rescue in a small, gated community. As the founder of Logan’s Legacy, Hall’s used to complicated missions, but this one was different — instead of one or two dogs, there were three who needed to be saved. And they were all extremely protective of one another….
In the wake of the floods that devastated Central Texas this week, many are homeless and grieving, navigating the aftermath of a storm that took over 90 lives. Among those affected are displaced pets, who now wander the debris, searching tirelessly for their families. One such pet, a sweet dog named Superman, found himself huddled in…
Alone near a wooded creek in a rural region of Tennessee, a courageous mama dog recently gave birth to a huge litter of 12 puppies. With no one looking out for them, the mama took the burden upon herself, doing her best to care for her babies with what little she had. When local dog…
Amid the tough conditions street dogs often face, moments of kindness can be a rare gift. For Baxter, a stray dog found in a dire state by a compassionate passerby, this gift came in the form of immediate care and concern. Baxter’s frail body and numerous wounds told a painful story of struggle, and his…
It’s heartbreaking to consider what leads someone to neglect an animal to the point of immense suffering, as demonstrated by the story of Kong. Kong endured years of neglect, which left him with both physical and emotional scars, clearly seen in his frail body and health problems. When rescuers discovered him, his condition was so…
In 2018, a heartbreaking scene unfolded on a Philadelphia sidewalk. A young dog, later named Suzi, was discovered lying motionless in front of a home known to be tied to drugs. She was barely responsive — and no one could believe what had happened to her. Bystanders told responding animal control officers that neighborhood kids…
When a scared, skinny, and severely diseased animal appeared outside Sharon Bertozzi’s front door in California, she assumed it was a homeless dog. She immediately sprung into action and contacted an animal services team to come and rescue the sick dog, or so she thought. Sharon felt so sorry for the frightened creature, who could barely move…