The length an animal stays at an animal shelter varies and their time is impacted by various factors. If the animal is young and can live with children or other animals, the…
In January, a dog and her human family lost their home to a house fire. Two cats, a dog, and a litter of puppies, did not survive the fire, but…
Dogs are simply amazing animals, and their title of ‘man’s best friend’ couldn’t be more appropriate. Sadly, mankind doesn’t exactly return the friendship. After seeing this story, however, another title might also…
When rescuer Donna Lochmann set out in her Jeep one February morning, her focus was on an emergency call. As Stray Rescue of St. Louis’ chief life saving officer, Donna…
At House with a Heart Senior Pet Sanctuary, founder Sher Polvinale is used to tough phone calls. But one recent call stopped her in her tracks. On the other end…
When homeless dogs are rescued from the streets, it’s not always a happy ending. If a loving home cannot be found, they may have to be put down. Stray dog Dora found…
This picture is one of the most tragic things I have ever seen. A dog who has been abandoned by its owner, staring at the wall and frozen in fear.…
When a dog was seen being surrendered to a shelter for a heartbreaking reason, the internet was outraged—but it led to this poor dog getting the second chance she deserved. In 2015,…
All shelter dogs are waiting to be adopted by a loving family—but it can be hard for some to find the right home, especially pets with disabilities. These animals require a little…
