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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

Spencer the Golden Retriever is one of the most famous faces at the Boston Marathon. He doesn’t do any running, but he’s always there to support the humans participating. He and his sister Penny often sit in a specific spot and cheer on the runners by holding up flags. In return, they get a lot of pets! Sadly, Spencer was diagnosed with cancer last year, so his family was worried he wouldn’t be able to attend the next Boston Marathon. … Read more

Several years ago, a small white dog named Delilah was abused and neglected to the point where she could’ve died. But luckily, the Mr. Mo Project stepped up and provided her with a safe environment where she could heal. Mariesa and Chris Hughes created the Mr. Mo Project to save senior dogs after their beloved rescue dog passed away. Now, the couple has dozens of dogs in their home, both fosters and permanent residents. When Delilah needed a place to … Read more

Even the sweetest of dogs who are abandoned can become fearful and mistrustful. Rescuing these dogs takes patience and an understanding of what they’ve been through. In February of 2022, Hope For Paws, a southern California based rescue organization, received an email about a dog abandoned at a fast-food restaurant. The female gray and white Pit Bull had been living in the restaurant’s trash storage room. A Calm Approach Reveals A Gentle Dog Since the dog had taken refuge behind … Read more

Suffering from a chronic condition can feel very lonely at times, but many people have found comfort and support in their rescue dogs. Sometimes, two misunderstood souls of different species complete each other in this way. Meghan Beaudry, for example, lives with a chronic medical condition called lupus. Beaudry wrote a meaningful essay about how rescuing a three-legged dog helped her cope with her own disability. A Dog And A Person Find Each Other Beaudry’s essay details how she met … Read more

On a deserted road, a woman noticed some dogs chained to a pole on 2-foot chains in the scorching heat. The dogs appeared upset, but she assumed their owner would be close by. It dawned on her that the dogs may have been abandoned later that night, preventing her from sleeping throughout the rest of the night. She couldn’t sleep through the entire night because she was concerned about the dogs.   Image/Story Source Credit: YouTube Video – Viral Hog … Read more

Evo, the Alaskan Malamute, enjoys playing “babysitter” to his four-month-old human brother, Adam. He’s always been quite vigilant with regard to his little brother, and he looks forward to spending time watching and amusing him.   Image/Story Source Credit: YouTube Video – Rumble Viral     During naptime, in the video below, we see Evo keeping an eye on Adam. Adam enjoys having his huge nanny dog by his side and tries to snuggle the dog’s cheeks with his tiny … Read more

Bosco the Beagle-mix was 9 years old when he went missing from his home in Westerly, Rhode Island. It seems that Bosco had managed to slip out of his collar while exploring the neighborhood, but he eventually lost his way back home.   Image/Story Source Credit: Bosco’s Journey Home – Posted on Facebook     Bill Ballato, a disabled veteran who lost his Bosco after he was hit by a car in San Antonio, months of searching for him through … Read more

There are times when we must make hard choices in life. In this narrative, a man had to choose between his house and his dog. Lewis Jiminez understands this lesson well because he had no choice but to return his best buddy, a Pit Bull named Titus, who he loved, back to the shelter where he was adopted. Lewis wasn’t giving up on Titus or turning his back on him. This isn’t about that at all!   Image Source Credit: … Read more

While picking up her son from the bus stop, Jessica noticed a tiny pink blob on the ground. She had no idea where the little creature came from, but she assumed he had fallen from a limb of a nearby tree. The tiny pink globular thing was virtually unidentifiable. At first, Jessica didn’t realize what he was. However, despite this fact, she brought him home with her. Jessica’s husband was hesitant at first, but we can totally relate to Jessica … Read more

A tiny kitten was abandoned on the cruel streets of Istanbul. She eked out a living in an Istanbul alleyway, where she tried to survive as best as she could. Although other strays were able to benefit from passers-by, this kitten was completely neglected. The reason for this: She looked too awful to look at. The kitten was born with facial abnormalities and one ear as a result of no fault of her own. She was malnourished and infested with … Read more

On the outskirts of a city, a tiny puppy was abandoned. The pup was despondent from waiting in the empty woods and so the traveler informed a local dog shelter for assistance. Milan, a rescuer from “Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac,” went to save the solitary puppy not knowing what he would face. Milan traveled over six-miles on remote roads in order to find the puppy. The puppy was hiding behind a fallen stone pillar and was startled when Milan drew … Read more

Private Conrad Lewis served in the 4th Battalion of the British Parachute Regiment. His duty brought him to Afghanistan, where, amidst the war and strife, he found a companion in a dog named Pegasus (Peg for short.) On February 9th, 2011, 20-year-old Private Lewis was killed by a Taliban sniper while on foot patrol. As his family grieved this devastating loss, they thought about Peg and how Conrad would have felt about her being left behind. The story of Peg, … Read more

There’s no place like home. Well, at least that’s how a four-legged escape artist named Dexter feels. Dexter, a crafty canine from Kansas, made that quite clear when he intentionally escaped from doggy daycare while his family was far away. He could have gone anywhere, but where did the homesick pup decide to dash off to once he slipped away? Dexter ran until he was sitting on his own front porch.  When Dexter’s family decided to take a trip across … Read more

A rescue group received a distress call from a passerby who saw an abandoned puppy dangerously close to the road. The team prepared for the rescue and made their way over, driving several miles before coming across a dirt road. Off in the distance they could see a tiny puppy sitting beside a worn down pillar.   Image Credit Source: YouTube Video – Dog Rescue Shelter     When the volunteer rescuers arrived to find a pup all alone, they … Read more

Muneca, an 18-year-old blind Dachshund, was dumped at an animal shelter, leaving her alone and terrified. At this time, she no longer had a home, her vision, or someone to love her.   Image Source: Frosted Faces Foundation     That’s when shelter volunteer Elaine Seamans went to see the senior Dachshund at the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center in Los Angeles. As soon as Seamans got down and showed her attention, Muneca leaped into her arms and clung to … Read more