Dogs would never abandon their humans – even when they get old. Sadly, the same cannot be said of humans when it comes to senior pets. Thankfully there […]

Helen was a sad and heartbroken pup who’d spent the majority of her life living in the streets of Romania. Like most stray dogs, Helen’s life lacked any […]

Cats are so adorable that it’s not hard to immediately feel affection for them. As for getting that affection in return, it’s not always immediate… or guaranteed. If […]

This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our […]

Bogey, a pit bull who was almost starved to death by his heartless owner, has finally received some form of justice. Ohio woman, Ashley Roderick, pleaded guilty to […]

One of Maywood Police Department’s most trusted officers has died. The Bloodhound K9 named Remi was a vital part of the New Jersey police force. She used her […]

When rescuers first met Perry, the 10-year-old Pyrenees had been abandoned outside their shelter with a heartbreaking note and a bucket of water. “Over 10 yrs old. Can […]

The Australian Shepherd, nicknamed Pawl Ruff, gained fame for looking like Paul Rudd and was adopted Sunday after a tweet comparing him to the Antman actor went viral […]

According to FOUR PAWS International, Romania has hundreds of thousands of homeless dogs roaming the streets. “Stray animal populations are a huge animal welfare issue in Europe, and […]

This story has been adapted from a beautiful account of the fostering experience written by Beast’s former foster dad Phil, as well as a touching update from his […]

Ask any boy that has ever had a puppy and they will let you know that it was one of the happiest times in their life. Many children […]

Drew Smith was looking to adopt a dog, and one he wanted a Golden Retriever, but when he walked past Carl’s cage at a shelter, he knew he […]

It was a beautiful sunny November afternoon that day when I came home from work. As I was walking towards the house, I noticed something on the walkway. […]

This 6-month-old kitty was taken in by my mother. “Kitty” was living with a lady who has a very short temper. She also has young children, and at […]

Your donations are helping save lives of Ukraine pets evacuated from war-torn areas. Meet Zhuzha and Knopa. They have transformed from traumatized dogs to friendly pups, due in […]

A longtime shelter dog begs not for treats or toys, but for the love and affection of humans. Speck, a two-year-old Border Collie mix, has spent the last […]

It’s always a difficult pill to swallow when you hear about families taking their dog to the shelter. They will often give a reason for doing so, but […]

Cats are loyal companions that simply ask- but sometimes demand- food and attention. Their soft purr can soothe any worry. They will give you unconditional love and only […]

It was love at first sight for foster mom, Nina, when she met a senior pit bull named Louis. The sweet dog was surrendered by his owner who […]

One afternoon last September, I was out in my front yard when I noticed the family across the street chasing this sweet pup off their property. After she […]

The events surrounding K-9 Kona, a retired police dog from the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) in Georgia, reveal a troubling gap in the care and management of […]

A cat was found in desperate need of help on the streets of Phoenix, Arizona. The black cat was running in fear of the people trying to save […]

A Pit bull named Blue had the unthinkable to happen to him: his family left him behind. Blue lived with a family in California for about a year, […]

We had been searching for a dog after the loss of our precious Gizmo and as a friend for our other dog Pearl who had become very sad […]

In August 2023, a local family restaurant contacted White Oak Animal Safe Haven regarding a feral cat with a broken leg eating trash around the dumpster. The cat […]

Meet Susan The estimated 2-year-old Labrador retriever mix was found as a stray in New Mexico and brought to an overcrowded shelter. She was limping from an old […]

After losing my Lab in the fall, I knew I needed another dog in my life. In January, I saw a picture of “Mocha”, and I just felt […]

We rescued Phantom when he was 3. We drove from Charlotte, North Carolina to Cleveland, Ohio to pick him up. PHOTO: MICHELE LOTT He came out barking and […]

We inherited Bebe from my mother-in-law after she passed away. Barb, my mother-in-law, had rescued Bebe from the south after someone surrendered her due to “not living up […]

Read how your  donation to Greater Good Charities’ GOODS program is saving lives. Countless dogs are dumped in rural areas to fend for themselves by heartless owners. Thankfully, […]

Being a stray pet is difficult enough, but when you’re a stray pet with a medical issue or a handicap, it can be that much tougher. And unfortunately […]

The following story is a finalist in the Rescue to Royalty Challenge. Three grand prize winners will receive a $250 shopping spree, while a shelter of their choosing […]

This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story  here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our […]

Staff members at Iberville Parish Animal Shelter arrived one cold, misty morning to find three hairless puppies shivering in a milk crate in an outdoor pen. The 10-week-old […]

Two dogs are recovering at Niagara County SPCA after being seized from abusive home. Niagara Falls Police Department responded to an anonymous call about two dogs in a […]

Bjarni is a pup who has had a tough life. When he was spotted wandering the streets of Huntsville, he had only half a nose. A local animal […]

This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our […]

This story was submitted by our shelter friend The Cat House on the Kings. The Cat House on the Kings saves pets’ lives in the Fresno County, California […]

Graham Dobson was on his way to work when he spotted a sad and abandoned boxer chained to a lamppost. When the heartless owner failed to return hours […]