When floodwaters surrounded a vacation property in Sedona, Arizona, Alex Dale faced a frightening situation with his wife, 11 guests, and his beloved dog, Jackson. First responders arrived to bring everyone to safety, but there was one problem Alex refused to overlook. The rescue team did not have a harness designed for dogs, and Alex was determined not to leave his two-year-old companion behind. Rather than accept that Jackson might have to stay, he worked out a way for them … Read more

Riot and Sable are two 10-week-old Belgian Malinois puppies with something special in common. The brother-and-sister duo were born with cleft lips and cleft palates, giving them a distinctive appearance, but their rescue says they’re growing into playful, affectionate puppies who are ready to find families of their own. Currently in the care of Saving Destiny Animal Rescue, the siblings have very different personalities, yet both share a love of people, outdoor adventures, and spending time with other dogs. Their … Read more

A tiny puppy named Olivia was born with front paws but no front legs to support them. So, a teacup dog breeder saw no use for her and dropped her off at Fayette County Animal Control in West Virginia, asking them to euthanize her. But the staff took one look at the puppy and knew they couldn’t end her life. Olivia deserved a fighting chance. With the help of Homeward Trails Animal Rescue, Olivia is feeling confident and joyful. While … Read more

On the afternoon of October 26, teachers at a Detroit school contacted Detroit Dog Rescue after seeing a severely matted dog running loose in the vicinity. It was a rainy, gloomy day with temps in the low 40’s. When they caught sight of the pitiful pooch, the volunteers vowed to do whatever it took to bring him in out of the cold. They snapped the following picture of him moments before his rescue. Detroit Dog Rescue has described the case … Read more

Despite being an old dog, Tony always seemed a little at odds with the world. He was afraid of grass. He walked as if on tip toes. He forgot things. Maybe that’s because Tony grew up in a world that he would sooner like to forget, a crumbling shelter in Israel, sharing a kennel with rocks and knee-deep mud.   Image Source: Dog Tales But that all changed when a Canadian rescue group, Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary, decided to … Read more

Can you imagine what a dog feels like after they are abandoned by the people they consider as family? It must be very confusing for the poor dogs. It’s such a heartbreaking scene watching the abandoned dogs roaming around, probably still wondering why they were left there, and still waiting and hoping that maybe their owners would come back for them. Brooke, a rescuer with the Kings SPCA-Rescue saw that exact scene when she went to pick up a dog … Read more

Ethan the rescue dog has become a social media star after enduring a painful past and making a miraculous recovery. When the Kentucky Humane Society first found him, he was abandoned in a parking lot and 50 pounds underweight. But after reaching a healthy weight and maintaining a positive attitude, Ethan was adopted by the facilities director of the shelter. Ethan has had many challenges even after getting adopted, but his loving family has helped him through them. He will … Read more

Sadly, not every family treats their dogs with respect. A sweet Pit Bull named Ellie thought she had a loving home. She came to her first family as a puppy, when she was adorable and irresistible to them. But as soon as she turned a year old, her loved ones turned their backs on her. They surrendered her at a high kill shelter in Tennessee, saying they no longer wanted her because she was “not a cute puppy anymore.” This … Read more

Binx is a gorgeous mixed breed pooch with one blue eye and one brown eye. He loves to run, play, hike, and enjoy the Arizona outdoors. In addition to his good looks and adventurous spirit, he is potty trained, sits and shakes on command, and loves kids and other dogs. Despite his perfect resume, Binx was recently returned to the Arizona Animal Welfare League after just 48 hours with his new family. The reason? He is just TOO GOOD! @AAWLeague/FB … Read more

Indiana State Police trooper Allison Marlowe arrived at a traffic jam on the interstate. She assumed it was caused by an accident, so she started looking for the aftermath. But then, she received a call about a puppy instead. The innocent dog had been dumped on the busy road, and many cars stopped to rescue her. Yet, she found a hiding spot under a truck and was too scared to move. Luckily, Marlowe is experienced in dog rescues, so she … Read more

Max, a 2-year-old Labrador/Rottweiler mix, was recently taken outside his family home, shot twice in the face with a shotgun, and left to die. The person who inflicted this horrible act of cruelty? The very person Max looked to for food, affection, and care. Thankfully, Max was seen, rescued and is recovering. What we know about the event reveals how rash overreactions can lead to pain, suffering, and punishment. Max and the Shooter’s Three-Year-Old Daughter Cody Deel is 28 years … Read more

A dog trapped inside the covered bed of a pickup truck in Kern County, California, received some much-needed help after a concerned citizen heard barking coming from the vehicle. The person alerted nearby firefighters, setting a rescue in motion that would bring the four-legged passenger out of the enclosed space. The firefighters had no way of knowing how long the dog had been inside or how much time had passed without access to water. Rather than leave the animal waiting … Read more

Maria the Dachshund was forced to breed even though she was paralyzed from the hips down. But when her breeders realized that her next delivery would require a $3,000 C-section, they abandoned her without hesitation.   Source/Image Screenshot Credit: Friends of Emma Medical Rescue via YouTube Video   But Friends Of Emma Medical Rescue found the pregnant and terrified dog and took her in to help her give birth. The poor girl was severely anemic covered in fleas and infections … Read more

He waits by a grocery store, wagging his tail at everyone who approaches.

If someone is unable to care for a dog, the right thing to do is surrender them in person and tell the shelter why. But unfortunately, many people choose not to do this, which only makes dogs more scared and confused. That’s how an elderly Lab felt when he was abandoned outside Jasmil Kennels with nothing but a heartbreaking note. When the staff found the dog tied to a fence outside, they were shocked. The note offered no real explanation … Read more

In Kuwait, smack in the middle of the desert landscape, homeless animals fight to survive. The temperatures rise to dangerous conditions making it more difficult for innocent animals to find shade, food, and clean water. One such dog, later named Sandy, was found underneath a water tank. The people that passed by could barely see her. Sandy dug a hole beneath the large tank to keep as cool as possible in the sweltering heat. The dog was also protecting a … Read more

Ever wish you could confront the people that were responsible for causing the love of your life, your dog’s, misery?Thersea Strader founded the National Mill Dog Rescue in 2007 in honor of her Italian Greyhound Lily – who was a poster child for the abuse and neglect puppy mill dogs experience. Lily had spent the first seven years of her life as a breeding dog. Here is her story, according the website: “Lily spent all of her days confined to … Read more

A helpless puppy was found tied to a bench in Mexico, unable to move. He had no food and no water, but he was too terrified to let anyone approach him. The only explanation of his heartbreaking past was a note in Spanish, which seemed to be written by a child. This poor puppy thought his life was coming to an end that day, but animal rescuers refused to give up on him. They helped show him how amazing life … Read more

WARNING: Photos feature sensitive content. A young dog now called Annie was found as a stray in Massachusetts. She was covered in second-degree burns, so she couldn’t have walked far after sustaining those injuries. She also had a collar and leash but no identification tags or microchip. Thus, it seems likely that someone abandoned her after burning her. Annie’s rescuers are still unsure of her past, but they’re doing everything they can to make sure her future is bright. Being … Read more

It could be the only way to save its life.

Having surveillance cameras surrounding your home can offer more than just peace of mind. In McClain County, Oklahoma one resident’s security cameras captured not attempted burglary, but a different kind of crime. The footage revealed a man cruelly dumping three puppies onto a gravel road. Not only did he abandon the dogs, he physically harmed them. The witness, Joe Fleming, described to KFOR what he saw on his security cameras that day. “[The suspect] opened the hatch and reached in and … Read more