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Before And After: 17 Beautiful Rescue Dogs’ Transformations

Living in an animal shelter can really take a toll on a dog. Strolling down the aisles of crates and kennels, the stress comes across on their sad little faces. It’s why dogs are so great at showing us how thankful they are when we save them. These before-and-after shots beautifully illustrate the transformations rescue dogs undergo when they’re brought home forever. If these beyond heartwarming photos don’t convince you to #AdoptDontShop, I can’t imagine what will: 1. From Cellmates … Read more

The “Dogfather of Harlem” Is Transforming Dog and Human Lives During Pandemic

The pandemic has forced too many businesses to shut their doors, but one dog groomer has used these challenging times to create change that will far surpass the lasting effects of COVID-19. Meet Brian Taylor. Brian is originally from Sierra Leone in West Africa but he’s been changing the future of Harlem for the last 10 years. When he graduated college, Brian began a career as a business banker. His decision to trade in his briefcase for a grooming table … Read more

Rescue Posts Powerful Message After Puppies Are Dumped At Their Door

[On a recent Facebook post, Paws and Hooves Rescue Foundation of Stilwell, Oklahoma wrote a heart-wrenching truth about the rescue work they perform. Working alongside an animal hospital, the rescue organization is expected by the public to perform miraculous tasks saving sick, injured and abandoned animals. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Just last week, a plastic container was left at their door. It was duct-taped shut and one of the Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT) for the organization videotaped as … Read more

Security Guards Help Animal Rescue Capture Scared German Shepherd

Hope for Paws is a non-profit animal rescue group based in Los Angeles, CA. When they were notified of a homeless German Shepherd living outside of a medical clinic, they quickly jumped to action to help save the dog. Unfortunately, he was very scared and did not want anything to do with humans at all. He ignored their food and treats, despite how hungry he probably was, and kept running away to hide. The Hope for Paws team was trying … Read more

3 Ways To Build Trust With A Stray Dog

Whether you’ve come across a long-time stray or a neighborhood pooch that’s escaped the yard, earning the trust of a stray dog can be tricky. The goal is to catch the dog without harming them or scaring them off completely, but we have to make sure we keep ourselves safe, as well. A scared dog can become aggressive when they are trying to defend themselves. Remember, they don’t know you’re there to help. Regardless of how you found the dog, … Read more

Dog Tossed Out With Trash Lies On Family’s Mattress Waiting For Their Return

We know dogs are loyal creatures that will stand by their family’s side no matter the circumstance, but sometimes this leads to major heartbreak. Take Boo, for instance. His unconditional love landed him homeless, although we’re not exactly sure why. Whatever the reason, his story is certainly a bittersweet success story. Boo was just a regular family dog in Detroit when his family moved out of their home. Like most people, they put a lot of their old belongings on … Read more

Death Row Dog Makes 2,000 Mile Journey To Find Love And A Real Chance At Life

If it weren’t for people like Robert Scheinberg and his organization, Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary, we might never see dogs like Lucy get a chance at life. Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary have it their goal to rescue the lost and forgotten pets on death row in crowded animal shelters. One such shelter was Miami-Dade, where they found Lucy and over 100 other dogs. Lucy was scheduled to be humanely euthanized the day the group arrived at Miami-Dada. All of … Read more

Nobody Wanted This Shelter Dog Until One Man Offered To Paint Her Portrait

At first glance of these pictures and videos, you’ll probably have a hard time understanding why Tonka had such a difficult time finding a forever family. But the life of a shelter dog is not an easy one, especially when you’re Tonka. Tonka was surrendered to Sacramento SPCA by her owner that had become homeless. The goal, as always, was to find a better home for this sweet girl. But Tonka was confused by the shelter atmosphere and didn’t appear adoptable … Read more

Rescue Pup Barked For 5 Hours Before Help Came For Her Injured Owner

It seemed like just a regular day for Marie Alexander when she went outside with Sassy, her rescued Chihuahua, to get the mail. The 92-year-old woman rescued Sassy from a shelter and the two have been inseparable since, even with minor tasks like going outside to take the mail. But what most of us would consider a mundane task turned into a life-threatening event for Alexander. While outside, she twisted her ankle and fell behind her fence and bushes where … Read more

Dog Narrowly Escapes Slaughterhouse Fate & Finds His Forever Family

Not every dog has the start in life we’d like them to. Some aren’t so lucky to find loving, forever homes when they’re ready to leave their mother. In fact, some experience lives we can’t even comprehend. Boonrod is one such dog and he has an incredible story. Boonrod, named after the Thai word for “survivor” or “one that got away,” was lucky enough to see a different fate than his friends. He was caged in terrible conditions in an … Read more

Community Members Rush To Foster & Adopt Dogs From Shelter Before It Floods

Rising flood water forced panicked pups to be evacuated from their cages at the local shelter. With no place to go, dozens of people from the South Carolina community rushed over for an emergency adoption. A broken water pipe added to the urgency of the situation so it is really wonderful that there are so many dog lovers in the community who were concerned and cared enough to help those poor pups out! Some volunteered to help put sandbags around … Read more

Puppy Miraculously Survives 65 Days In The Desert After A Terrible Car Crash

Rose and her dog Ily were in a terrible car accident where both of them were thrown out of the car. When Rose came to, Ily was nowhere to be found. She had disappeared and Rose was so worried for her beloved companion- especially in the heat. One-year-old Ily was missing for over two months and Rose was convinced she would not see her pup again. For the past two months, an army of volunteers looked for Ily. They placed … Read more

Couple Refuses To Let Go Of Dogs During Flash Flood & All Get Rescued

The city of Joso, north of Tokyo, Japan, was hit by severe flash flooding after the Kinugawa River burst its banks. Helicopter rescue teams had been rescuing people from rooftops. Two of those rescued was a man who held on tightly to his dog and a woman who was holding on to the puppy. Both refused to let the two dogs go. To me, both are heroes. Watch the harrowing rescue: It is heartwarming to see this Japanese couple save their … Read more

This Amazing Man Gives Rescue Dogs A Second Chance To Serve And Protect

Many police and military dogs come from very specific breeding programs all over the world and because of their genetic nature, can be very expensive. While it takes a special type of dog to learn to fight and apprehend a dangerous suspect, there is another line of work that requires no special skills. Detection work, be it search and rescue, illegal drugs or weapons, only needs a strong nose – something every dog has. Fortunately, Brad Croft has founded Universal … Read more

15-Pound Dog Brawls With Giant Black Bear To Protect Her Family

What an amazing story of bravery! Dogs are arguably the most loyal creatures in the world, whether they’re big or small. And Dachshunds are known for having huge personalities, despite their size – just like the brave little pup in this story. Daisy is a 15 pound Dachshund with the courage of a lion. When her human and big brother were cornered in their garage by a 200 pound black bear, Daisy didn’t hesitate to spring in to action. You’ve got … Read more

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