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Matt found himself in a situation where he had to rescue a dog that was caught in a trap. He heard about the call for help and went to search for the dog. Eventually, he found her running on a deserted trail in Salt Flats. The dog was in a very poor condition, weak with hunger and almost hairless from scraping against rocks to seek refuge from dust storms.   Image Source: The Dodo YouTube Video   When Matt drove … Read more

A “tiny brown thing” was spotted by Prue, with Mission Paws’ible, on the side of the road. Cars whizzed past the puppy, but no one stopped to help him. His rescue was urgent! He was so close to the busy road that getting hit by a car was inevitable. Prue carefully chased after the pup. He finally cornered himself up against the steps of a building. The experienced rescuer knew her best bet was to desensitize the dog so that … Read more

This story is about a farmer who had some puppies for sale, and he painted a sign advertising the 4-ups and nailed it to a post right on the corner of his farm property. Then, right as he was finishing up, he felt a slight tug on his overalls. He quickly turned and noticed a little boy was trying to get his attention.   Image Source Credit: Love What Matters/cinderisash “Mister,” he said, “I want to buy one of your … Read more

When a dog is adopted, it is supposed to be in existence for the rest of its life. Sometimes understandable circumstances occur, and a dog must be rehomed. Dogs can be relocated to family members and friends in an ethical manner. As animal lovers, we hope that a dog owner understands that giving up a dog at a kill shelter is like sentencing him to death– but it happens all the time. Being abandoned by his family literally shattered him, … Read more

Dog shelters are not ideal places for dogs to stay for an extended period of time. While we appreciate that these dogs have a home and food to eat, living in a shelter may be overwhelming. It’s loud and chaotic, with continuous barking. The kennels are often sparsely furnished. A shelter can be frightening for a dog accustomed to living in a house. Carson, a lovely Pit Bull, was abandoned at a shelter after his family decided they had enough … Read more

A Golden Retriever and a UPS deliveryman had made a handshake deal: whenever the guy came to the house, he was to give the dog a treat. Isn’t this something we’ve all seen? One day, however, the deliverer forgot to give them treats, which did not make him happy. So he took matters into his own hands or in this case, paws.   The dog obeyed his instincts in order to obtain a reward, leaping into the vehicle as the … Read more

A tiny puppy that was all alone, hiding beneath a bench, was discovered by the D.A.R. Animal Rescue organization. People had walked by her and posted photographs of her on social media in hopes of getting assistance. However, no one actually stopped and picked her up and helped her themselves, to my surprise. She was so small and filthy with dirt on her coat It was amazing that she had been abandoned like that.   Source/Image Screenshot Credit: DAR Animal … Read more

When teachers go to school in the morning, they anticipate seeing kids, buses, and the commotion of a new day. They never expect to see a dog waiting in front of their building. That’s precisely what occurred at one Houston, Texas elementary school. The dog was actually sitting outside the main entrance of the institution. Image/Story Credit Source: TheDoDo and Lucky Lab Rescue and Adoption (Great work!)   Caleb Schaffer, a teacher in the small town of Columbia Falls, Montana, … Read more

The morning started off well for Cecilia Celis. She let her two Yorkies, Lulu, and Heidi, out to play in the backyard of her Las Vegas home. However, she failed to notice that a giant red-tailed hawk had been lurking nearby. The moment the dogs were let out, the hawk swooped in and grabbed Lulu by his claw.   Image (Screenshot)/Story Video Source Credit: Inside Edition via YouTube Video   As soon as the predator bird saw Lulu, it grabbed … Read more

Ritter, a 4-year-old American Bulldog from Indiana, was recently brought to the Humane Society for Hamilton County in Indiana. Following bad circumstances that had befallen his family, they surrendered Ritter.   Image/Story Source Credit: Humane Society for Hamilton County (Indiana)/Facebook   Ritter’s home, as seen in this photograph distributed by the shelter, has been significantly harmed by this construction. He misses his family too much and doesn’t understand why he must stay in this freezing shelter all the time. His … Read more

One day while taking out the trash, Hollee saw a stray dog on her property. After asking her neighbors, she learned that the dog had been around for months and was known to be wary of people. Despite attempting to lure the dog closer by sitting on the ground, Luna remained hesitant to approach Hollee.   Source/Image Screenshot Credit: The Dodo via YouTube Video   Hollee was worried about Luna, who was thin and kept her tail tucked between her … Read more

A street puppy named Rodney suffered from severe skin infections caused by mange. Niall, an avid animal rescuer, got a call from friends who found the puppy. Niall took the needy pup in, eager to help him. Niall was overwhelmed by Rodney’s condition, unsure if he’d survive. Niall stayed up 48 hours straight, keeping a watchful eye on Rodney. Thankfully, Rodney was a fighter and pulled through. The next order of business was to get him proper medical treatment. He … Read more

An abandoned dog was reported at an auto shop to Hope For Paws. The previous owners had abandoned her eight months ago when they moved out. When rescuers arrived, they fed her to try and earn her trust, but she was still frightened. The person being rescued continuously moved from one hiding spot to another, making it difficult for rescuers to approach her.    Source/Image Screenshot Credit: Hope For Paws via YouTube Video   Despite the baby animal’s fear and … Read more

Cooper is a lovable dog who was sadly abandoned simply because he looks different from other dogs. He has a rare condition called Short Spine Syndrome, which causes all the segments of his spine to be shortened. As a result, his spine is much shorter than normal, giving him a flattened appearance. Cooper is just like any other dog, but there is limited information available about his condition as there have only been 30 other reported cases worldwide. Source/Image Screenshot … Read more

When Wyatt went through the heart-wrenching experience of losing his beloved furry sister, the poor pup was completely heartbroken. This sweet boy has been such a sensitive dog since he was a puppy, and he spent weeks sulking, severely missing his sister.  So when his mom and dad set up a meeting with a potential new sibling who was waiting at a shelter a few hours away, he had the greatest reaction. Not long after Mavis, his furry sister, crossed … Read more

A puppy was found living in a birdcage, according to the organization Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac. It sounded odd and unjustified. Could this be true? They weren’t sure, but they had to find out for sure. The rescuers got into their car and drove out to the address provided by the caller. They pulled up outside of the run-down home, and the rescuers proceeded up the driveway. In the yard stood a huge blue birdcage that shocked them!   Image/Story … Read more

Love Furry Friends, an animal rescue group received a call about a litter of puppies that were abandoned near the railroad tracks. A compassionate teenager heard their cries and tried to assist them. Despite having limited resources, she built a small kennel for them and provided water. However, she didn’t have enough funds to buy them food. Upon the rescuers’ arrival, they approached the puppies slowly and carefully so as to not frighten them. Two of the puppies were sleeping … Read more

Jamie Wallace-Griner established Safe in Austin Rescue Ranch, which uses animals to provide therapy to special needs children. The ranch is home to 100 rescues, including Halo the Great Pyrenees, who is a particularly remarkable dog. Source/Image Screenshot Credit: TheDodo via YouTube Video   When Halo was born, she had underdeveloped front legs and a deformed back leg. Her breeder was disgusted by her condition and abandoned her in a box. Fortunately, Jamie discovered her and stepped up to care … Read more

A woman noticed a little black dog running around in her neighborhood. Worried about the dog’s safety, she contacted a rescue group and requested their assistance. The rescue group agreed to help and went to the location. Initially, they were unable to locate the dog and phoned the woman for directions. She directed them to go down the street. The rescuers spotted a fast black dog running down the middle of the street. They followed him, hoping he would eventually … Read more

Andi Davis was on one of her treks through Phoenix, Arizona’s isolated rocky hills, when she came upon a 2-year-old Pit Bull that had been shot several times and was bleeding profusely. She was shocked to find he had many gunshot wounds and was hemorrhaging badly. Image/Story Source Credit: YouTube Video   Andi handed him some water, but she was well aware that he was on the verge of death. So she took him in her arms and rushed down … Read more

Can you imagine being at work and looking up to see a sweet stray dog staring at you through a set of glass doors? You may be slightly startled at first, but of course, you’d want to run outside to say hello and help him try to find his family.  But what would you do if no one came forward to claim him, nor was anyone willing to foster him? It was in the midst of their workday when a … Read more