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8 Reasons To Adopt Your Next Dog

All dogs have the capacity to be incredibly loving companions, no matter their age, breed or background. When you are ready to bring home another furry family member, why not consider adoption? Approximately 3.9 million dogs enter American shelters each year, and each one deserves to experience the comfort and safety of a forever home. Here are eight fabulous reasons to adopt a shelter dog – or two! 1. The Choices Are Endless There is a common misconception that … Read more

Family Spots Their Dog Online 6 Months After They Thought She Was Euthanized

2016 was a difficult year for Tawny Coates and her family. Tawny’s husband was sent to prison, they lost their home, and the family dog Zoey fell ill. The 10-year-old Boxer was suffering from seizures and had developed a tumor on her side that Tawny feared was cancerous. In November, the mother of three made the heart-wrenching decision to put Zoey to sleep. Too devastated to drive her to the vet, Tawny asked her father, Larry Coates to perform the … Read more

Firefighter Rescues Drowning Senior Dog & Reunites Him With His Human

According to Miami Beach firefighter Emilio Sanchez, jumping into Biscayne Bay to save an elderly dog is all in a day’s work. The Miami Beach Fire Department received a call about an animal in distress when beach-goers saw 12-year-old Junior struggling to stay afloat. The Shar-Pei/Rottweiler mix was barely paddling 25 yards from shore when Sanchez and his crew showed up. It didn’t take them long to think of a plan, and Sanchez stripped off his clothes and jumped in. … Read more

5 Strangers Volunteer To Trek Deep Into The Mountains To Save Injured Dog

When a dog was in distress and emergency personnel couldn’t help, five strangers joined together to save a life. It was an 18 kilometer (about 11 miles) round-trip hike through the wilderness, but the rescue came just in time for the Chocolate Lab named Louie. Janessa Walker and Louie are the best adventure buddies. Walker loves to take Louie, who belongs to her stepmom, Amanda McGregor, for hikes and walks, and a weekend trip through the Chilliwack mountains sounded like … Read more

New Hope For Dogs Lost In Mexico City’s Subway System

The subway system in Mexico City is one of the biggest in the world. It boasts 12 lines, 195 stations, and more than 1.6 billion passengers a year. It’s also home to quite a few lost and stray dogs. More than 250 lost dogs have been found in the tunnels since 2013. They used to be sent to other animal shelters, but now they have their own space to either be found by their owners or become prepared to live with … Read more

Humane Society Receives More Than 50 Dogs From Puppy Mill Bust

More than 50 small and medium-sized dogs were recently rescued from a suspected puppy mill in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Since St. Landry has one of the lowest income rates in the state, St. Landry Parish Animal Control representatives reached out to the Houston Humane Society for help with the rescued dogs, who were reportedly living in their own feces with little to no care. Many of the dogs are pregnant and most are also suffering from severe periodontal disease, … Read more

Saved From The Junkyard, This Pit Bull Is Now A Front Porch Princess

Chained inside a junkyard for years, this eight-year-old pit bull had lost her trust for humans. People called her “mean” and “gross,” but two roommates couldn’t watch her life be wasted on the wrong side of a chain link fence. They decided to rescue her, but helping a dog that has been neglected and mistreated for years is never simple. On the first day outside of the junkyard, the roommates had to muzzle her while they tried to get her … Read more

Portland Woman Breaks Into Parked Mercedes To Save Dog

Shawna Harch was about to meet her friends for a fun night out when she heard barking coming from somewhere near the street. An initial search for the source yielded no results, but when the sound continued, her conscious kept her from walking away. Harch followed the dog’s calls until she was eventually lead to a locked Mercedes. The windows were up, but she could see a small dog locked in a crate on the backseat. While the sun roof … Read more

Man Dumps Dogs And Injures Rescue Worker In The Process

Sunshine Bush, who helps out at the OK Save A Dog animal rescue outside of Prague, Oklahoma, was sent to the hospital with broken bones after being run over by a man who was trying to illegally dump his dogs at the rescue. Kim Bowers is the owner and founder of OK Save A Dog. Having dealt with the man before, she went inside to call the police as soon as he pulled into the driveway Sunday morning. She said: “This wasn’t … Read more

1,000 Dogs And Cats Saved From Slaughter The Day Before The Yulin Dog Meat Festival

Packed into rusted crates and loaded onto a truck the day before the Yulin dog meat festival, nearly 1,000 innocent animals were on their way to a slaughterhouse near Guangzhou, China—the world’s largest hub for dog and cat meat. Their fates seemed sealed, but Chinese animal rights activists and rescuers partnered with the Humane Society International worked together to save their lives. It took over 9 hours of negotiation and close cooperation with the local police force, but finally, they … Read more

Dog Abandoned In 90 Degree Heat Gets A Cool Name & A New Home

If you have ever road-tripped along the east coast, chances are you have gassed up at a Wawa. This week the chain’s iconic name took on a brand new meaning for one special dog. On Wednesday afternoon, the handsome Pit Bull mix was abandoned in a crate with a bag of food and a piece of cardboard for shade outside a Wawa in Valrico, Florida. Customers rushing towards the soothing air conditioning of the store found him sitting in … Read more

Rescuers Swoop In To Save Shelter Dog As He’s Being Euthanized

A big-eared pooch named Tiny reached the conclusion of his harrowing rescue story just one week after he narrowly avoided euthanasia at a Philadelphia shelter. A couple read his incredible story and were reminded of their previous dog who was also rescued just before being put to sleep. They fell in love with Tiny’s goofy face, and together the three of them have embarked on their new lives together. It’s a heartwarming happy ending that almost never happened. Tiny found … Read more

Woman Turns Her Home Into A Rescue For Injured Street Dogs

Lima, Peru is a major Latin American metropolis overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It harbors a large population of stray dogs that wander the city throughout the day in search of food. Sadly, many are subject to injuries, often due to being hit by cars. Sara Moran has devoted her life – and her home – to creating a safe haven for these injured and paralyzed pups. Moran calls the refuge “Milagros Perrunos” which translates to Doglike Miracles. All of the … Read more

Food Donations Help Abandoned Shelter Pup Get Adopted

A young Crawford County, Indiana dog named Buddy was abandoned in a particularly cruel manner. The family moved out, and left him locked in a chain-link pen in the blazing summer heat with no water or shade. A neighbor contacted River Valley Humane Society, and they began the process of saving Buddy. Seeing as Buddy was in such bad shape after being left to the elements, staff immediately put him on a diet of high quality dog food donated by … Read more

Dog Left Chained & Alone For 5 Years Learns To Love Again

Five years ago Treya’s owner was murdered. In that moment, her life was shattered along with her human’s. She was left to spend her days, nights, sweltering summers, and freezing winters chained beneath the porch of her abandoned home. Neighbors packed Treya’s makeshift shelter with hay for warmth and provided food, but without human contact, she slowly deteriorated to a state of fearfulness and distrust. At some point, the heavy chain that held her became wrapped around Treya’s right front … Read more

Ninja Warrior Battles To Save Homeless & Exploited Dogs

You may recognize Andrew “Roo” Yori as one of the super-human competitive athletes from Season 8 of American Ninja Warrior, where he made it all the way to the National Finals in Vegas! He became known as the “K9 Ninja,” using his television presence to raise public awareness of the plight of homeless dogs. As he prepares to compete once again in ANW Season 9, Yori continues to promote his message of canine rescue and adoption. It all began … Read more

Charity Flies Soldier’s “Battle Buddies” To The USA

You may have read other posts about how our partnership with Greater Good helps pair disabled veterans with service dogs. But that’s not the only way we help soldiers and dogs! Bruder and Fratello are two mixed breed puppies who were lucky enough to meet a very special serviceman while he was stationed in Lebanon. Thanks to our customers, Greater Good and Puppy Rescue Mission, these pups and their brave soldier are together in the USA! The pair were the … Read more

Newly Adopted Deaf Dog Knows The Sign For “I Love You” Thanks To Her New Mom

When families decide to add a dog to their lives, purebred puppies often outshine those that are abandoned, neglected, and abused. Rescue dogs wait days, months, and years for the chance to attract someone’s attention. And when the dog has special needs, their chances of being adopted are even worse. That was the bleak future a sweet pup named Mika was headed toward. Born Deaf, Mika ended up at a small rural shelter in Arkansas with little hope of being adopted. … Read more

Loyal Dog Found Guarding His Dead Owner Was Going To Be Put Down — Until Someone Stepped In

William still isn’t over what he’s been through. Just a day after being rescued from a Los Angeles shelter, he’s still glaring and growling at every hand that gets too close. But can you blame this little dog? He was found still guarding his owner who had passed away. William may have been keeping that heartbreaking vigil for a week. When he was finally discovered and taken to the shelter, things managed to get even darker. Staff there deemed … Read more

Biker With A Heart Of Gold Adopts 18-Year-Old Shelter Dog

Julep’s story is all too common. The senior Pit Bull-type dog found herself in the care of Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) in Washington D.C. at the end of February when her elderly owner passed away. What set Julep apart – and made rescue workers frightened for her future – was the fact that the white-faced gal is 18-years-old, the eldest dog to enter the HRA shelter in recent memory. The staff were understandably concerned that no one would be willing … Read more

Urgent Shelter Dog Is Rescued & Reborn Thanks To His Foster Mom

Nicole Pitts was already a seasoned foster mom when she met Eric the dog through LifeLine Animal Project’s Fulton County Animal Services shelter. Eric had been in the shelter for 3 months and was not adjusting well. He was nervous and shy, easily overlooked by adopters, and bullied by the other dogs in his pen. Eric was given his own kennel, but with more than 300 pets in a shelter designed to hold 100, his time was quickly growing short. “I … Read more

Child’s Act Of Kindness Inspires Others To Pay It Forward For Shelter Dogs

Most 4-year-olds look forward to spending their birthday and Christmas money on toys. Jaxton Betschart decided to use his to help 2 shelter dogs find loving homes. Elyse Betschart is Jaxton’s mom. Last weekend she brought him to the Charleston Animal Society (CAS) shelter where Jax chose 2 Pit Bull-type dogs to sponsor, paying their adoption fees with his own savings. The little boy was first drawn to a white and black pup named Penelope. He especially liked the black … Read more

“Grumpy Dog” Adopted Thanks To Viral Photos

Sheldon the grumpy-faced Pibble is the perfect example of just how important shelter photography is to homeless pets. The 2-year-old pooch arrived at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control in late 2016, but after several weeks, no one had taken an interest in adopting him. Then volunteer Heather Haltmeyer took Sheldon outside for a personal photoshoot. She affixed a bright green bow tie to his collar and began to snap away. Not only was Sheldon well behaved for his beauty … Read more

Heroic EMT Rescues Blind Senior Dog Lost In The Mountains For 7 Days

The Cole family of California’s San Lorenzo Valley desperately searched for their 12-year-old Yellow Lab, Sage for more than a week. The blind senior had been missing for a full 7 unseasonably cold days, amid reports of mountain lion sightings. They were devastated and wracked with guilt over her loss when suddenly, on the 8th day, a miracle occurred. Neighbor and paramedic/EMT, Dan Estrada was hiking in the woods with his own two dogs and a friend when he spotted … Read more

Stray Dog Follows Extreme Athletes 430 Miles To A Better Life

When all you’ve ever known is survival, the smallest act of kindness can change your entire world. In this story, that life-changing gesture was a simple morsel of food offered to a hungry stray dog. The events that grew from one sympathetic deed made headlines the world over and warmed the hearts of millions. Three years later, we are still fascinated by the story of Team Peak Performance and a dog named Arthur. Mikael Lindnord was leading his team of … Read more

The 10 Most Common Breeds Found In Shelters

Did you know 25% of shelter dogs are purebred? Why are some breeds more likely to be in shelters, and how can it be prevented? Let’s look at the 10 breeds most common in shelters and reasons they end up there. #1 – American Pit Bull Terrier With more breed specific legislation popping up, “pit bulls” are the most common breed found in shelters. Even where they’re legal, many apartments forbid them. Dangerous in the hands of bad people, … Read more

Trainer Rescues Deaf Puppy From Death Row & Transforms Him Into A Therapy Dog

Dog trainer, Colleen Wilson had no intention of adopting a puppy, but when her best friend sent her a photo of a young Dalmatian named Charlie from a list of “urgent death row dogs” she felt compelled to help. At the very least she figured she could pull him from the kill shelter, offer a bit of training, and place him with a Dalmatian rescue group. A few months and one foster fail later, Charlie was on his way … Read more

Abused & Abandoned Rescue Pup Finds A Home At FDNY Firehouse

Erica Mahnken and her fiancé, Michael Favor of No More Pain Rescue didn’t ask any questions when they received an anonymous phone call about a dog abandoned in a former “crack house.” They arrived at the location and found a young, malnourished Pit Bull mix. She was covered in suspicious lesions and had been left without food, water or electricity for at least 2 days in the frigid New York winter weather. A post shared by NoMorePainRescue (@nomorepainrescue) on Jan … Read more

’24 Hours Of Love’ Turns Into A Brand New Life Of Happiness For Sickly Senior Dog

The note on the trembling senior Chihuahua’s chart read: “Guarded Prognosis. Would highly recommend waiver for multiple serious medical issues.” Potential adopters passed her by without a second glance. Since the dog was surrendered to the Asheville Humane Society, shelter marketing manager, Heather Hayes had walked by her cage multiple times, too. Then one day she decided to open it. The pitiful pooch – named Jersey Girl by her previous owner – had been hiding under her bed for weeks, … Read more

Police Officer Dives Into Frozen Lake To Save Stranded Dog

An adventurous mixed-breed dog owes his life to heroic and dedicated Vancouver Police Constable, Peter Colenutt. Nearby witnesses contacted officers after seeing the dog plunge through the ice at Stanley Park’s Lost Lagoon. It is believed the pooch chased a ball onto the frozen surface and became stranded by the floating ice chunks after breaking through. When officers arrived, Constable Colenutt stripped off his coat, shoes and socks and waded into the icy water wearing nothing but his short-sleeved uniform. Upon … Read more

Paralyzed Dachshund Dumped In Trash Bag Gets A Wheelchair & A Forever Home

A good Samaritan in Philadelphia made a heartbreaking discovery on January 18 – a beautiful longhaired Dachshund with a broken spine abandoned inside a garbage bag. Just 2 weeks later, the chocolate-colored Doxie named Frances has been fitted with a custom wheelchair and adopted by a wonderful forever family – complete with 2 Dachshund siblings! Gillian Kocher, a spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania SPCA, said it’s possible that poor Frances was trapped in that trash bag for a day or more … Read more

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