Kevin Johnson, a retired firefighter from Calaveras County, California, loves his two Pit Bulls more than anything. One is even in training to become an emotional support dog to help him deal with the trauma of more than 30 years on the job. Johnson lives on a quiet street, so he never expected his dogs to be in danger. But one day, they disappeared, and he heard a vehicle speeding away, likely with the dogs inside. He feared he might … Read more

In Brisbane, Australia, David and his family were having a fun afternoon with some pals in an open area. Alexander, their 2-year-old son, was supposed to be playing with Leala, the family’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier. But no one took notice when the youngster vanished from sight. The 9-year-old dog began to tug at David, but the man didn’t think anything was wrong.   Image/Story Source Credit: Lisa Brockbank via GodVine        When David pointed out that Leala was … Read more

A huge ball of fur was dropped off at the Central Missouri Humane Society by someone. On first sight, it was difficult to identify what was beneath the tangle of hair. The individual who abandoned the pet said it had been discovered in a small dog bed at a local supermarket. Workers at the shelter began working right away to assist this little one and figure out who was hiding under all that matted hair.     Image/Story Source Credit: … Read more

Rocky Kanaka was back at it, and this time he’s decided to take a homeless dog named King to a pet store in order to purchase the pooch anything and everything he touches. King was abandoned after being struck by a car and losing his leg, but he’s doing really well now. He just wants a forever home, but first there’s a canine shopping trip worthy of the title king!     Image/Story Source Credit: Rocky Kanaka – YouTube Video … Read more

14-year-old Molly Birch was devastated when someone stole her seven-year-old Cocker Spaniel named Archie. Archie has been with the family since he was a puppy, so he and Molly have a special bond. Molly has cerebral palsy, which affects a person’s ability to move and balance. While Archie isn’t a service dog, he still supports Molly throughout her daily struggles. In an effort to bring Archie home, Molly recorded an emotional video of herself begging for the dog’s return. Soon, … Read more

Unfortunately, animal abuse is something that still exists in this world. However, there are so many heroes who are fighting it and saving helpless animals who do not have a voice. This is one of those stories, but we promise a happy ending. Please meet Souki, this is his story!     Image/Story Source Credit: YouTube Video     This dog was beaten to within an inch of his life for no reason. A woman heard his cries and came … Read more

A tiny dog was sobbing and tugging at an officer’s uniform while directing him toward a certain direction. Officer Christopher Bisceglia recognized that something was wrong and took action since the dog’s continuous barking made him suspicious.     Image/Story Source Credit: CBS Boston – via YouTube Video     The officer noticed something terrible had happened, therefore he started following the dog. The dog stopped at an ice-covered, marshy embankment and pleaded with the officer to look down the … Read more

Aaron Morris and his service dog Jolene are inseparable. Morris struggles with his mental health, so his loving Pit Bull is always there to comfort him. Without Jolene, Morris feels lost and heartbroken. One day, his worst nightmare came to life. Someone stole his car, which had his phone, medications, and Jolene inside it! All his other stolen belongings seemed insignificant though in comparison to the canine. All he wanted was Jolene back, no questions asked. He wasn’t himself without … Read more

If you read and watch one story, make it this one! This is so very heartwarming!       Routine is a part of everyday life. Some monotonous activities are more significant than others. Especially when we get home after a long, stressful day at work and are greeted by our favorite feline companions with a wagging tail and sloppy smooches. Nothing says “Welcome Home!” like a wagging tail and some sloppy kisses.           This is … Read more

Nothing inspires quite like the resilience of an abandoned dog. With support from the right people, they can move past physical and emotional trauma from abuse and neglect. Ethan, the rescue dog whose story of overcoming severe neglect and malnourishment inspired people (and animals) across the world, could become an “official hero.” The pup was recently nominated for a 2022 American Humane Hero Dog Award. Ethan’s Story Ethan was found dumped in the parking lot of the Kentucky Humane Society … Read more

It was during a warm Saturday afternoon in Texas that five-year-old Jose and his mother, Jasmine, laid down for a midday nap. What’s better than an afternoon nap on a hot day? But when she woke-up a short time later, Jasmine was almost instantly aware that something wasn’t right. Not long after she woke-up, Jose’s mother discovered that her young son was gone.    After she frantically searched their house top to bottom, the only plausible explanation that she could … Read more

For those who have brought home a newborn or child into their home with an existing 4-legged fur-baby, this story is so sweet. Meet Bella, the Boxer who met Malina, her new best friend. This is their story!   Bella the Boxer dog has always been a favorite of her family. When Bella’s mother was expecting Malina, Moms had numerous concerns about how Bell would react to the newborn’s presence. But in her heart, Mother knew that Bella was not … Read more

Some dogs are a human’s best friend. Others are a dog’s best friend. Canine brothers Sterling and Walker have proved that two dogs can be just as close as a dog and a person. This has been especially true ever since Sterling became blind. Losing his sight was a scary and stressful process for Sterling, but Walker was with him every step of the way. Now, Sterling still gets to enjoy all the fun things he did when he could … Read more

Dogs who survive hoarding or severe neglect cases often develop fear and trust issues, through no fault of their own. With kindness, support, and patience, these dogs can learn to trust again and show off their true, loving personalities. When 80 dogs were rescued from a neglect case in Florida, it took collaboration between several rescues to ensure these dogs all had opportunities to start over. One of those dogs, Huck, went from too afraid to stand to finding a … Read more