Bess the dog enjoys walks, hikes, days at the beach, and even road trips. She does not enjoy swimming, though. And as long as you aren’t forcing her into a swim, Bess is one of the happiest dogs you’ll ever meet. Just look at her sweet smile, and you can certainly see her joy. But this girl had to go through it to get to the good life. And part of her past involves living as a pregnant stray dog … Read more

Wouldn’t it be amazing to know how wild animals act in our absence? Well, using current camera technology, we can peer into a slice of the secret animal world. Trail cameras can capture a sliver of what animals are up to, without being too conspicuous. That’s exactly how an orphaned bear cub named Tamarack, who had escaped from a wildlife rehabilitation center, was captured playing with a toy, while taking a bath in a puddle. Tamarack, an orphaned bear cub, … Read more

At 5 years old, a dog named Jazzy ran away from her Texas home after getting spooked by fireworks. Her family searched for years, but there were no sightings of the runaway dog. Despite their devastation, they never lost hope. Seven years after Jazzy went missing, her family received the most shocking news possible. A Florida animal shelter had Jazzy, and the senior dog was in rough shape. Yet, Jazzy’s family never hesitated when making a decision. They knew they … Read more

A wedding is a big day for the couple getting married, so it makes sense that they’ll be the center of attention. However, that doesn’t mean that the bride and groom won’t care for their loved ones when needed. In a heartwarming video, a bride stepped away from her wedding preparations to give her dog a tasty treat. Even though she’s in the middle of getting her makeup done, the bride is willing to sit on the floor and hand-feed … Read more

A sweet little piglet named Marley fell off a factory farm truck. She miraculously survived and was taken in by Sisu Refuge. The poor baby was, understandably, in shock. The piglet, although loved and doted on by her rescuers, went into a deep depression. They believed she missed her mom so much that her little heart was broken. Marley refused to eat or drink. At this rate, she wouldn’t survive. But no one was giving up on the little one. … Read more

A pregnant pig was rescued just in time so she could give birth in a safe place. She soon had five beautiful, healthy piggies while her foster mom, Maddie, stayed by her side for moral support. The piglets were loved the moment they came into the world. Maddie’s good friend, Lee, with The Asher House, mentioned that he would love to adopt a piglet for his new sanctuary in Oregon. Maddie was totally on board. The piglets had some growing … Read more

It’s hard to resist the sweet little face of a puppy. They’re so adorable that many dog lovers cry tears of joy just looking at them. An elderly couple had the same reaction when the cutest little canine made an appearance at their Christmas celebration. Veterinary assistant and TikTok user “steacyy_” recently posted a video of herself surprising her grandparents with a new puppy. Her grandparents had the sweetest reactions, and they seemed ready and eager to welcome the new … Read more

As the parents of rescue animals, we often ask ourselves, who rescued who? Because the addition of a furry best friend can have monumental effects on our lives, while also saving an incredible animal from living life in a shelter or on the streets.  So, when it comes to the story of Skot and Biggie, each of them has absolutely taken a turn doing the saving. It was shortly after Skot had lost his canine companion, when he was out … Read more

The nativity story is a classic tale told all over the world at Christmas time. We set up our little nativities in our yards or on our mantles, and even watch school children perform their nativity plays at this time of year. These scenes usually feature a few animals – sheep, sometimes camel, but dogs aren’t often included. It’s even rare to see dogs starring in a nativity! The people at Wags to Riches Pet Services in Mountsorrel, UK set … Read more