Tina Holland likes using her lunch breaks to walk her three dogs around her small office in Texas. On one recent lunchtime jaunt, Holland realized her pups had found something. Tina Holland “As I followed their gaze, my heart dropped — there, trembling and crawling on her belly, was the tiniest puppy I’ve ever seen,”…
When Rebecca Van Schepen arrived for work at the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) one morning in early June, she saw someone sitting just outside the door. She was confused at first, but as she got closer, she began to make out a sweet and desperate furry face who was clearly looking for help. The pup, later…
When a volunteer at Pawssion Project in the Philippines recently got a message about a senior dog who’d been living in a rusty cage for the last 15 years, the heartbroken animal lover immediately knew she had to help. The volunteer headed to the scene and began feeding the dog, later named Bruno, trying to make him…
When the staff at Montgomery County Animal Shelter (MCAS) agreed to rescue a senior black dog found in a park earlier this month, they expected the mission to end with a happy reunion. The pup had a collar on with tags, which suggested that he had a loving home somewhere. But when the rescuers arrived, they quickly…
When rescuers with the RSPCA first arrived to help Barney, they couldn’t believe their eyes. He was covered in so much matted fur that it was impossible to be sure if there was really a dog under all of it. He needed help, and fast. RSPCA “[He was] extremely matted, with big clumps of fur hanging off…
The story of this mama dog is one of resilience and quiet hope, even in the face of heartbreak. Her owner had taken her puppies away, leaving her alone and chained, her body marked by painful ulcers. Despite everything, she remained gentle and hopeful, waiting for someone to show her kindness. Her neighbors noticed her suffering and…
The story of Tuzik, a young dog paralyzed in all four legs, began on a heartbreaking note. Abandoned and unable to move, he looked up at his former owner with a pleading gaze, as if silently asking for mercy. That moment was filled with an unbearable sadness, and we could not turn away from his…
Sunko’s story is one of profound heartbreak and astonishing resilience, a testament to the strength of the spirit even in the face of unspeakable cruelty. Found leaning against the door of an abandoned factory, this poor soul had endured unimaginable torment at the hands of a heartless owner. His two front legs were shattered, a…
Her Head Got Twisted Around, Crying In The Street But Passersby Just Looked And Walked Away. Following a devastating accident, the poor dog found herself in a dire situation. Her head had been twisted around due to the brutal impact, leaving her in a painful and helpless state. Abandoned by the callous driver who fled…
The moment I saw his picture, my heart ached to help him. This poor dog had been abandoned and was nowhere in sight when help arrived. Searching for him felt like a mission destined to fail, but when he was finally found, it was a relief beyond words to see him safe. A neighbor explained…