Caring for shy dogs is such a rewarding experience because you get to watch them come out of their shells and learn to trust. Yet, the first few days after adopting a shy dog can be rough as they learn to adjust. If their new families aren’t careful, the dogs might try to run off. That’s what happened with a tiny dog named Lilibeth. After spending some time in a foster home, she was adopted. However, she went missing after … Read more

Every year, Curtis Culver and his brother plan a backpacking trip to Grand County, Colorado. Culver’s dog, Stella, usually tags along. This trip was the 20th year so far, but it was the first year they encountered dangerous weather conditions. The three of them had to evacuate to escape a harsh snowstorm, but when help arrived, Stella bolted in fear. Culver panicked as he was forced to leave her behind. Being a smart and resourceful pup, Stella survived five days … Read more

Judy Obregon is a dog rescue volunteer who spends most of her time looking for abandoned dogs. These pooches weren’t important enough to their callous owners to be properly handed in. Instead, they were left on roadsides, in parks, and all around the world. She was on her way to a notorious landfill despite being unwell and tempted to remain in bed. She noticed a strange item out of the corner of her eye as she drove. She came to … Read more

After saving her family’s lives, a wonderful St. Bernard named Dory has been called a hero. The kind giant just wasn’t herself one morning at 2:00 AM. They were alerted by the whining and pacing of Dory, who wouldn’t allow them to return to bed.     Image/Story Source Credit: KOCO 5 News via YouTube Video       Dory wasn’t calming down, and the cats were meowing. Dory’s father had to investigate why she was so upset, so he … Read more

Two puppies that had formerly been inside a loving home were instead attempting to survive on the streets. The fluid in their bellies was extremely bloated. Both pups were severely underweight, with low levels of albumin. Albumin is a key blood protein and fluids can build up in the abdomen when it is insufficient.   The day they were found, they were unconscious and had severe injuries. They were believe to have been an experiment of some sort, maybe a … Read more

63-year-old Sherry Noppe suffers from early-onset dementia, and when someone with dementia wanders off, it can be scary. Sherry went missing after going for a walk at the 7,800-acre George Bush Park in Katy, Texas. None of her human family members were there to guide her when she wandered off the path, but her loyal Lab named Max was by her side. Max belonged to Sherry’s son, who passed away two years ago. So, the pup has a special bond … Read more

A brave pup named Olive was the target of a dangerous raccoon attack just outside of her Lake County, Florida, home this past Friday.  Olive was out on a walk with her eleven-year-old best friend, Sawyer, when the pair came across a rather large raccoon who was up to no good. Olive was the first to see the raccoon and immediately alerted Sawyer to its presence.  “A raccoon just came out of nowhere and Olive saw it and she charged … Read more

Bailey, a seven-month-old German Shepherd mix, broke out of a backyard in Brooklyn and went on an epic nine-day adventure. (If you’re going to become a “runaway,” you might as well make it worth your while!) The seven-month-old German Shepherd/Akita mix was ambitious, despite his young age, and managed to give his trainer and rescuers quite the run for their money. Over the course of his nine-day adventure, brave Bailey managed to cross a river, traverse two tunnels, and enter … Read more

In 2012, a horrific home invasion caused a family to lose their beloved Pit Bull named Junior. At the time, he was still very young, but the family already had a close bond with him. Julia Nemeth searched long and hard in hopes of bringing her beloved dog home, but she seemed out of luck. Eight years went by with no Junior sightings. Of course, Nemeth feared the worst, but she also tried her best to keep searching. Not a … Read more

Dogs get themselves into all kinds of crazy situations, and some are certainly more dangerous than others. In Tennessee, a hunting dog was on English Mountain when he fell into a cave that was 35 feet below him. It’s a miracle he survived, but he had no way of climbing out of the cavern. Luckily, the dog didn’t have to wait long. The Waldens Creek Volunteer Fire Department (WCVFD) was quick to respond, and they helped save the terrified dog’s … Read more

When a train struck this innocent dog, the consensus was that he would either live in agony until his days were over or be killed. But one rescue crew believed there was a third alternative, and they wanted to try anything to see if their hunch was correct. *Discretion is advised due to images that may be upsetting to viewers   If you have interest in donating to the wonderful Animal Aid Unlimited team in India. You can help support … Read more

Strays are left to deal with medical difficulties on their own, which can be fatal. Animal saviors do all possible to come to the rescue. They tried hard to locate a homeless dog with a massive tumor when they heard about him. It was difficult, but eventually they were contacted and told he was passing through a pagoda in the vicinity.   They were flabbergasted at the size of the mass on his shoulder when they arrived. The dog was … Read more

An airport pickup box with numerous unfinished holes came without proper labeling. The workplace employees ignored the box and carried on with their tasks. Because it didn’t have the correct tags, it would be stowed among other items in the same condition. The container was roughly 16 inches tall and only said that it was to be delivered to Syria.     Image/Story Source Credit: Animals Lebanon / Facebook     After a week of waiting in a holding room, … Read more

Many people adore their pets. However, some families make an unethical choice by dumping them on the street or giving them to shelters, which is a tragedy. While walking down a dark empty street at night, a North African villager heard heartbreaking cries coming from along the roadside. Following the howls, he discovered a tiny puppy squirming and crying in agony on the side of the road.   The man noticed that there were no mama or littermates near when … Read more

The first day in a new home can be scary for some dogs. If a dog is extra nervous on their adoption day, they may be more likely to run away. A Labradoodle named Lucy had recently gone to her new home about two months ago, but it was a lot for her to handle. So, she ran away and got herself into a dangerous situation. Lucy wound up on a floating ice chunk in the Detroit River. She was … Read more