The rescuers at Gateway Pet Guardians (GPG) have helped plenty of dogs out of sticky situations. But recently, one pup got himself so stuck he challenged even the most experienced rescuers. The week of Valentine’s Day, reports started flooding GPG’s phoneline of a stray dog roaming the streets of East St. Louis with a purple bucket on…
When Lilia Toscano saw a taped-up tote sitting on the side of the road outside her house in Detroit, Michigan, she knew something wasn’t right. The tote seemed incredibly out of place, so Toscano went outside and opened it up — and found a shivering, terrified dog huddled up inside. Arely Rodríguez Toscano immediately called…
It was a typical day at House with a Heart Senior Pet Sanctuary when Sher Polvinale, the founder and director, received a call that changed everything. “People often contact us at House with a Heart to give up their pets,” Polvinale told The Dodo. “Since we have limited space, we may not be able to take the…
Recently, rescuers saved a dog who was sleeping on an active construction site, and the way they found him was just as heartbreaking as it was adorable. It’s not uncommon for people to go to the hospital when they need help. Suzette Hall, a dedicated dog rescuer and founder of Logan’s Legacy, thinks that somehow the…
When Abby was picked up off the street by animal control in September, she was skinny, sick and eating garbage to survive. One look at the nearly bald senior dog — thought to be between 10 and 12 years old — and animal control knew she needed more help than they had the resources to…
Donna Lochmann wasn’t planning on picking up any stray dogs when she got in her Jeep one February morning. The experienced rescuer is usually prepared for an unexpected rescue, but this time, she was going straight to an emergency call. Her coworker Natalie Thompson jumped into the passenger seat to accompany Lochmann on the drive. But as…
Four years ago, Claudia Papp took a chance on a foster dog from Diamonds in the Ruff Animal Rescue. The dog, named Chapo, had been saved from an abusive situation only to wind up on a shelter’s euthanasia list. When Papp first brought Chapo home, he was terrified. He had fleas, worms, a skin infection and…
“God Bless the USA,” a song that resonates deeply with the American spirit, embodies themes of patriotism, resilience, and hope. Written by Lee Greenwood in 1984, the song has transcended generations and remains a powerful anthem during moments of national pride and reflection.
Cathy Howard and her teenage daughter were on their way to school a few days ago when they spotted some kind of animal turning in circles on the road. At first, they didn’t know what was going on. Howard’s daughter quickly realized that the animal was an old opossum — and he wasn’t doing well….
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