Blu spent the first six years of her life with a family who loved her very much. Sadly, when they moved to a rental home, their landlord refused to allow a Pit Bull-type dog. They were forced to give Blu up to a San Francisco shelter. Pit Bulls already have a difficult time in the shelter system due to the stigma surrounding their breed. But poor Blu had a second strike against her: she’s deaf. More than a year passed … Read more

Many pet parents talk to their dogs as if they’ll understand. While our pups may not continue the conversation, there are plenty of moments where they seem to acknowledge what we’re saying. Sarah Lawther from Sydney, Australia, had a moment like that with her adorable Staffordshire Bull Terrier named Honey. She regularly talks to Honey like she’s a person, but she doesn’t expect a response. Once, when she told Honey she was beautiful in a TikTok video, the sweet pup … Read more

We dare you not to get misty when you read the tale of a man and his dog enjoying the sunset on a Portuguese shoreline and the woman overcome by emotion watching their tender moment. But if reading about something this good doesn’t set your eyes to dripping, then perhaps witnessing the video of the pair will get you going. And with TikToker Erica’s darling reaction to the best friends thrown in, we bet you’ll need a tissue to mop … Read more

Carly met Maya at an animal shelter where the poor dog looked defeated. Carly a 19-year-old college student, was at a point in her life where she felt isolated and in over her head. Meeting a dog who was also in need of a friend was fate. Carly was suffering from anxiety and depression and was considering moving back home. Maya entered her life at the perfect time. Once Carly adopted Maya, it was apparent that Maya had a hard … Read more

Chimpanzees have some of the best motherly instincts in nature, but sometimes, those instincts aren’t enough to save their babies. At the Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas, a mother chimp named Mahale struggled when giving birth to her most recent baby. After an emergency C-section, the newborn chimp struggled to breathe, causing zookeepers to give him round-the-clock care. The baby spent the first two days of his life away from his mother, and Mahale was understandably upset. But once the … Read more

Lee from The Asher House doesn’t just foster animals in need, he opens his heart and gives them the love they’ve been lacking. When Lee first set eyes on Millie, he knew this dog had a cruel life. She was rail-thin and hesitant about everything and everybody. Millie was on her way to shutting down but she still craved human contact. This desire fueled Lee even more. Millie would make a wonderful addition to a family. Now it was time … Read more

Malamutes are well-known for being loyal and loving. Though, they’re no couch potatoes. They were bred to work as arctic sled dogs, and with that comes strength, stamina, and size. So seeing a big, fluffy canine clearly understand that he needs to be calm and gentle while meeting his tiny new pack member is so incredibly heartwarming.  In fact, the viral video of their first encounter has already amassed almost five million views. Malamutes are pack animals, so their family is … Read more

13-year-old Oscar went through heart surgery in 2017. Now, his mom says that he “lives with a life-limiting condition.” The family has two adorable Labrador Retrievers who can comfort Oscar, but the boy has always expressed interest in a small dog that he could hold and cuddle more easily. So, when Oscar’s mom heard about a puppy who had been abandoned because of a disability, she knew she had to take her in. Not only would Oscar have a dog … Read more

When a Golden Retriever and a Rodeshian Ridgeback in neighboring houses fell in love, not even a fence could keep them apart. The pair of pups visited each other every single day, and even shared and exchanged toys across the divide. So after this went on for a while, their families finally decided to arrange some “fence-free” playdates, and their friendship is simply the sweetest to see. How It All Started Pax’s parents started to notice a pattern. Every time … Read more

A man adopted a puppy he named Arnold, and was arrested soon after. His arrest turned into a lengthy incarceration, leaving the puppy without a home. A neighbor took Arnold in but soon realized he couldn’t care for him. The neighbor reached out to The Asher House for help. Lee raced over to meet Arnold. The moment Lee set eyes on Arnold, he knew that the little guy would be an excellent candidate for a new family. His squishy little … Read more

A little dog, named Duel Duel, came to Danielle after failing a shelter’s behavior evaluation. The loving woman is the founder of Unleashed Pet Rescue. The dog, although small in stature, packed quite the punch. He wanted nothing to do with anyone and lashed out accordingly. But Danielle was determined to save his life. The tiny pup was at the top of the euthanasia list at a kill shelter. If Danielle didn’t take him in, they’d have no other choice … Read more