Many people assume their friends or family will take care of their pets if they pass away, but sadly, that’s not always the case. When a man near Los Angeles died suddenly, his dog named Nico had no one to look out for him. The dog was abandoned, and he ended up fighting for his life in the LA River. Nico’s family members wouldn’t step up to take him, but there were plenty of strangers that were happy to become … Read more

In the “baking hot” temperatures of South Africa, a dog lay by her lonesome in a heap of garbage inside a well. A concerned caller phoned Sidewalk Specials after witnessing the cruel reality of why the dog was there: she had been dumped by a callous owner that no longer wanted her. Sidewalk Specials raced over knowing the temperatures would continue to soar and the dog could not help herself. The poor girl was trapped and desperately needed a helping … Read more

A rescuer with Love Furry Friends made her way down a quiet road on the outskirts of Ukraine. There, lying in the middle of a field, she found Misha. He was so tiny and all by himself. Many people don’t spay their pets in that region so strays are abundant. Puppies are frequently dumped outside of villages. Because they cannot care for themselves and most are too young to find proper resources, they succumb to the elements or starvation. Misha … Read more

Visitors to the petting zoo where Huxley spent the first 10 years of his life referred to him as “The Depressed Ram.” He was completely alone and miserable with no other animal friends for company. Confined to a pen with no shelter, Huxley had utterly given up on life. The lonely ram came to the attention of Ryan at Uncle Neil’s Home, a sanctuary in New Jersey for rescued farm animals. She visited him frequently, watching through the fence as … Read more

After being rescued from a hoarding situation, Buddy and Hobbs were both so scared that they would freeze in fear, and be unable to move. Their foster mom would have to scoop them up and carry them outside to do their business.  But after living in an environment where they were shown lots of love, and patience, their personalities are peeking through, and they’ve become playful pups. These sweet souls are so fearful because of being forced to spend the … Read more

Wild animals don’t have humans looking out for them the same way pets do. So, if they get sick, recovery can be incredibly difficult. Luckily, there are many kind people out there who spend time rescuing, rehabilitating, and then releasing wild animals so these critters can get a second chance at life. One example of this is a young fox who was found with a severe case of mange. She had several infections and she couldn’t open her eyes, making … Read more

A pup no older than six months was found trembling and alone, tied to a large oak in the park. As soon as Dev Naz received notice, he ran over to assess the situation himself. The thin wire cut deep into his neck, constricting any movement. It’s unfathomable how someone could be so mercilessly careless. Source and Image Screenshot: dev naz via YouTube   When Dev freed the puppy from its binds, he was worried that it may have been … Read more

Animal Aid Unlimited discovered a stray dog with an injured spine sitting in a pile of trash. For some reason, someone had tied his back legs together. Rescuers rushed the paralyzed pup to their hospital right away for treatment.   Source and Image Screenshot: Animal Aid Unlimited, India via YouTube   Though they couldn’t find any injuries, his whole body was stiff from the agony. That he could feel anything in all his legs was a very positive sign. The … Read more

In Tunbridge Wells, England, The Fox Project – a charity organization that helps care for injured foxes in the area – found an injured fox on the side of the road and took him to the vet. Upon further examination, the vets found that he had toxoplasmosis–a disease brought on by a parasite infection. Given that it was unlikely for him to survive in the wild according to the medical professionals, they were left with two choices: putting him down … Read more

When Daisy the hunting dog was no longer of use to her owner, she was abandoned and left to fend for herself. She barely survived on scraps of food in a dangerous part of town. Daisy was heartlessly tied to a tree by a resident who saw her as a “nuisance” in the area. She was left there for more than 24 hours before someone called “DAR Animal Rescue” for help. By the time rescuer Ermioni arrived, Daisy was incoherent … Read more

The staff at “Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac” received a call on an excruciatingly hot day about a dog in dreadlocks. The abandoned dog, later named Rasta, had been lying in a lone corner of the park for days with a rope around his neck and was clearly sick. Rasta was covered in so much dirt and flea-ridden fur that it made the heat even harder for him to bear. When the rescue received word of his condition, they dispatched a … Read more

Hope For Paws received a call from a concerned citizen about Tinkerbell, a 10-year-old Mastiff who was found 3 weeks prior in an embankment 25 miles outside of LA. The dog was starving and crying due to her broken paw, so the Good Samaritan wanted to ensure she received help.   Source and Image Screenshot: Hope For Paws via YouTube   The rescuers were surprised to see, as they climbed down the embankment, that Tinkerbell wasn’t too thrilled with their … Read more

Mildred was dealt a bad hand in life. When she was first brought to the Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center, all her bones were showing, and she could hardly stand. But Millie refused to give up. And little did she know, a wonderful man would soon take her in his arms and vow his lifelong support.  Lee Asher is the founder of The Asher House, a non-profit sanctuary located on his home property in Estacada, Oregon. Asher rescues and rehabilitates … Read more

“Northeast Animal Rescue” discovered a dog living near an overpass during winter. The pet would spend its days running around busy roads, searching for food from passersby, and risking its life in the process. In the video, we see Will driving on partially snowy roads until he finds Sierra, a rescue worker who was looking for a dog that might get hit by a car. Once he locates her, it is clear that she has just given birth and is … Read more

The dog’s owner brought him to the animal shelter to be dropped off because the family could no longer care for him. The owner said that the boy couldn’t walk anymore and he was scheduled to be euthanized that day. However, McKenzie stepped up to foster him with the hope of nursing the poor dog back to health. The next morning brought an upsetting trip to the vet. The dog was diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy, and the number one recommendation … Read more