Police and military dogs are true heroes, and like their human counterparts they deserve the best and a happy retirement when they’ve finished their service. Sadly, not every hero dog…
A man walking his dog through Gary, Indiana, never expected his evening stroll to turn into a rescue mission. But when he passed a pile of discarded mattresses, something caught…
Early one morning, staff arriving at the Pennsylvania SPCA noticed a gray dog tied to a pole just outside the shelter. Unsure of what would happen next, the gentle pup…
We love hearing stories about shelter dogs being adopted, but not every adopted dog has truly found their “forever home.” Some dogs are returned to the shelter as soon as…
It’s always inspiring when everyday people go out of their way to help animals. Recently, one truck driver saw a cat in the middle of the highway, and did the…
It’s truly heartbreaking to think anyone would abandon a dog, but some people truly treat their animals like garbage. That was the heartbreaking story for one dog, who was abandoned…
As summer approaches and temperatures rise, it’s as important as ever to protect our pets from the hot weather, as they are very susceptible to heat stroke. But tragically, every…
Animal shelters do important work, but it can feel like the work is never really done: for all the pets who get adopted out, there are usually even more coming…
One chilly evening in Australia, a curious grey-headed flying fox named Narelle was gliding gracefully through the suburbs — until something went terribly wrong. In the dark, she didn’t see…
