In 2021, a young black pittie named Cider was rescued from an illegal dog fighting operation and brought to the Pennsylvania SPCA. Safe at last, Cider began his journey of…
In the summer of 2023, a sweet tan-and-white pit bull named Patience finally got the news she’d been waiting for: she was adopted. After a long stay at her New…
When Joshua Kennon began working at Haven Animal Care Shelter in 2020, he didn’t expect one dog to steal his heart so quickly. But that’s exactly what happened the moment…
Guard dogs are a common sight in many parts of the world, often evoking fear in strangers—and that’s usually the point. But when people passed by Cala, a dog tethered…
When Arleth Martinez came home from work one evening in Texas, she didn’t expect to find someone waiting for her by the trash cans. Curled up against the bags was…
In the world of dog breeds, pitbulls must have one of the worst reputations. They are often wrongfully labelled as aggressive, dangerous and ticking time bombs who are ready to explode any…
Seeing animals suffer is always heartbreaking, but nothing compares to the pain of watching animals be abandoned by their owners. When these animals are also carrying their unborn babies, it’s…
Late one cold night in San Antonio, Texas, Corporal Perry was dispatched to check on a stray pit bull. The caller described the dog as aggressive, barking nonstop at their…
She was all alone — stranded on a narrow ledge of a bridge, high above the ground, with nowhere to go and no one in sight. For more than 12…
