A tiny puppy in rural Gambia found himself in a desperate situation when he injured his front paw. Due to the lack of veterinary care in this part of the country, his family had nowhere to turn for support. Unbeknownst to them, a team of animal caretakers were already on their way. The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust arranges pop-up clinics around the country to help serve animals in their community. The puppy’s family knew this was his only shot … Read more

Dogs have been working important jobs since their relationship with humans first began. Their unique abilities paired with their willingness to learn and desire to please enable them to perform a wide variety of tasks, from health care to law enforcement and conservation. Maremmas, for example, a breed of Australian herding dogs, use their special skills to protect a species of penguins from extinction. These amazing dogs, known as “The Middle Island Maremmas,” were specifically enlisted by the local government … Read more

While shelters in many southern states remain overcrowded, some adopters in the Northeast have had trouble finding the perfect pooch amid the pandemic. Adoption numbers are way up, leading many southern rescues—like Dr. Dolittle’s Rescue Ranch in Texas—to send their pups to families as far north as New Hampshire. Three New York City families recently discovered they not only adopted from the same rescue, but their pups happen to be blood relatives! Marvin and Leo Sniff Each Other Out Mattie … Read more

Camille the Pit Bull disappeared in January 2019 after someone stole her from Emily Dansey’s property. Dansey had some guesses as to where the pup was, but she had no real evidence. So, for two whole years, the dog mom was heartbroken as she begged for the lost dog’s return. Now, in early 2021, Camille has returned home. But it isn’t exactly the beautiful reunion Dansey was expecting. Camille sustained a lot of injuries and health problems during her time … Read more

Not all heroes wear capes. While some families might turn away at the sight of tragedy, one couple turned toward it and saved the day. Merlin, the 160-pound Irish Wolfhound, was the victim of a hit-and-run in South Carolina. His dad, Zachary Corrado, sat beside him and cried out for someone to help. Drew Kreiling and his wife Sharon Chuduakowski-Kreiling happened to be in the right place at the right time. They saw the dog get struck by a vehicle, … Read more

When Brody the French Bulldog wandered out of his home in the Bay Area of California on February 3rd, his family worried they might never find him again. Brody acts as an emotional support animal for Debbie Campbell, and he’s very important to her. So the family performed an exhaustive search for the missing Frenchie, posting his photos everywhere. In the moment, this may feel like a futile gesture, but social media and the internet have really changed the way … Read more

Just over a month ago, a rescue dog named Ethan was on the brink of death. A family found him alone in a parking lot, weighing less than half of what he should. At first, shelter staff were unsure if he’d make it, but they kept fighting for him. It turns out that all their hard work paid off. Ethan is now looking healthier than ever after reaching his goal of 80 pounds. To celebrate this achievement, shelter staff reunited … Read more

What lengths would you go to to save your dog’s life? One Tennessee woman didn’t even have to think twice when faced with that question. Jennie Tatum put all her fears and discomforts aside when her dog was at risk of death. Tatum’s Pit Bull named Sid fell through the ice of a frozen pool, and Tatum rushed into action. She jumped in, broke the ice, and pulled Sid to safety. If she hadn’t acted fast, poor Sid might not … Read more

Warning: Some people may find the images in this post disturbing. Because of their fur, dogs can’t receive skin grafts like humans can. That makes veterinary treatment for severe burns a much greater challenge. Thanks to a team of caring people and medical experts, one injured dog is the first of her kind to receive a live-saving burn treatment. When a heat lamp meant to keep her warm caused hay in her kennel to catch fire, poor Sadie suffered burns on … Read more