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UPDATE: Blind Puppy Born To Death Row Mama Finds Forever Home!

Alex Wildee is no stranger to difficult adoptions. You may remember her as the woman who drove 900 miles from Colorado to Texas to pick up a special shelter dog. Recently she found yet another Texas pooch in desperate need of her help. The pregnant Catahoula mix named Arizona was on the euthanasia list at a kill shelter when Wildee stepped up to foster her. Just days after she was pulled from the shelter, Arizona gave birth to five puppies. … Read more

Mama Dog Rescued From Death Row Gives Birth To 18 Puppies

Remember that part in 101 Dalmatians where Purdy delivers puppy after puppy after puppy? That scene recently played out in Ashlee Holland’s spare bedroom – on a more realistic scale, of course! Holland is a life-long animal lover with a heart for rescue. Recently she took in a dog named Ava who was formerly scheduled for euthanasia at a local shelter. She knew that Ava was expecting puppies when she fostered her, but she had no idea she was expecting … Read more

8 Things Your Puppy Wishes You Wouldn’t Do

If you are anything like me, you melt into a puddle of useless, blubbering mush in the presence of an adorable puppy. But if you want to be a paw-renting pro, you must resist the urge to give your new addition everything her fluffy little heart desires. Puppies need lots of love, but they also need rules, consistency, socialization and plenty of boundaries to make sure they grow into well-adjusted members of canine society. While there is no perfect way … Read more

Rescue Posts Powerful Message After Puppies Are Dumped At Their Door

[On a recent Facebook post, Paws and Hooves Rescue Foundation of Stilwell, Oklahoma wrote a heart-wrenching truth about the rescue work they perform. Working alongside an animal hospital, the rescue organization is expected by the public to perform miraculous tasks saving sick, injured and abandoned animals. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Just last week, a plastic container was left at their door. It was duct-taped shut and one of the Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT) for the organization videotaped as … Read more

Rescued Mama Dog Watched Her 10 Pups Get Adopted, Now It’s Her Turn

Beautiful Abigeal was discovered at a Miami construction site in September 2016. She had given birth to 10 puppies beneath a metal storage unit and was struggling to keep them alive. Although she was barely able to produce milk, this devoted mama refused to abandon her pups to save herself. Now that all 10 of her babies have been adopted into loving homes, Abi is hoping to find her own happy ending. No Paw Left Behind Rescue has been saving … Read more

Ask A Groomer: How Can I Prepare My Puppy For Grooming?

Want to set your puppy up for success? Here are five things you can do at home to ensure that your puppy has a lifetime of safe and positive experiences at the groomer. Touch and hold their feet. Several times a day, start by briefly touching each foot, then rewarding with a treat. Move on to holding each paw for several seconds before rewarding. The goal is to be able to trim their nails without upsetting them. Most dogs will … Read more

This Year’s “Puppy Bowl” Will Feature 3 Adorable Special Needs Pups

On February 5th at 2 PM EST, the 13th Annual Puppy Bowl will premier on Animal Planet to the delight of millions of pet lovers. This year the event will feature three very special pups in the starting lineup – Winston, a vision and hearing impaired Australian Shepherd mix, a deaf English Pointer named Doobert, and an adorable three-legged Terrier by the name of Lucky. Puppy Bowl XIII was filmed in October with shelter cuties from 22 states and 34 … Read more

Rescue Dog Proudly Presents 11 Puppies To Foster Mom

Stevoni Doyle has been fostering dogs for over a decade, and has seen her fair share of triumphs and tragedies. But when Grayce gave birth to 11 puppies three weeks after coming into her care, the pup did something she’d never seen before! Grayce Pit Bull was fostered through Rescue Rovers Dog Adoptions in Utah. Formerly neglected, she was saved just weeks before giving birth. From the video below, it’s clear that the new mama feels safe in the loving care of Doyle. … Read more

Jogger Discovers A Box Containing 19 Abandoned Puppies

Michigan jogger, Julie Newman was out for her morning run in Plymouth’s Hines Park on Wednesday when she heard the sound of “little puppy yelps” and stumbled upon a moving box soaked in urine. When she looked inside she was shocked to find nineteen 4-week-old Pit Bull puppies – likely from more than one litter – abandoned beneath a secluded tree in the frigid cold. Newman, the proud pawrent of 2 rescue dogs of her own, knew she had … Read more

Pregnant Pit Bull Discarded In A Dumpster Is Rescued In Time To Give Birth In Safety

The holidays often bring out the best in human nature; but for others, their cruelty knows no season. This past weekend a very pregnant mama Pit Bull was tossed into a dumpster like garbage by an unknown culprit. She was rescued just in time to give birth to her seven puppies in a warm, safe place, surrounded by kind and helpful shelter staff. The sweet pooch is being called Mary in honor of her miraculous holiday birth story. One chilly … Read more

Dog Abandoned During Snow Storm Shocks Rescuers By Revealing Her 4 Newborn Puppies

Depending on where you live, your city may have been hit with several inches of snow in the past 24 hours. One of those places was Muskegon, Michigan, where a poor pup with her newborn litter was – quite literally – left out in the cold. According to a Facebook post by local shelter Pound Buddies, they received an emergency call just after midnight about an abandoned dog who was wandering around in an empty lot. The caller said that the pup had been … Read more

Rescue Saves Pregnant Stray Living Under Shopping Cart – Just Wait Until You See Her Puppies!

Rescue From The Hart (RFTH) is a Van Nuys, California rescue group with an amazing story to tell. When they received a call about pregnant stray dog living under a shopping cart, they were warned that she’d growl when they approached. Undeterred, they set out to catch the poor pup so she could have her puppies in safety. It took some time to earn her trust, but after she warmed up to them it was clear: she was relieved to receive … Read more

Uber Driver Delights His Passengers With Surprise Puppies

Uber driver Jonathan Guarano – or as he’s known on YouTube, Do GOOD Jonathan – believes in bringing people together through delightful surprises. His videos include rocking out with his passengers to the latest pop songs and surprising waitstaff with $100 tips. But his greatest video of all involves him driving around with adoptable puppies to the elation of his fares. Jonathan borrowed Peanut, a shaggy Shih Tzu mix who loves to give kisses and Mocha, a shy but snuggly … Read more

When Man Puts Up Post To “Give Away” 9 Puppies And Their Mom, Neighbors Step In To Help

Nana is a 4-year-old dog who spent most of her life on the end of a chain. Though young, she’d already had two litters, and only one puppy had survived. By six months old, the lone survivor faced the same fate as her mother, chained in the same yard, and already pregnant. Luckily, a kind neighbor took her in. Nana’s luck finally changed just after giving birth to her third litter. All nine pups had miraculously survived. But when the dog’s owner … Read more

Bridal Party Puts Down Bouquets, Carries Rescue Puppies Instead

Fresh flowers are gorgeous, but snuggly little rescue puppies go with everything. Just kidding! Animal lovers Sarah and Matt Crain know that puppies are not accessories. The two work at a local shelter and are passionate about rescuing animals, so they wanted to involve these wrinkly cuties on their big day! Because the litter of Boxer-Coonhound mixes are from the shelter where the Crains work, the couple was able to invite the pups to their wedding to share an unforgettable photo-op. They are all females named after … Read more

You’ll Be Jealous Of This Woman Being Swarmed By A Pack Of Puppies!

We have a video that will absolutely make you smile! For us dog lovers, nothing is more delightful than an adorable litter of playful pups! In fact, puppies are one of our weaknesses! The woman in the video below is having the best day of her life being attacked by a litter of adorable and playful Corgi pups! I can just imagine being in her shoes, playing with those pups, and getting those puppy kisses–I’m so jealous! Check out the … Read more

Meet The First Proven Set Of Identical Twin Puppies

When an Irish Wolfhound became distressed during labor, her owner took her to a veterinarian for a C-section. This is a fairly normal practice, but Dr. Kurt de Cramer was in for a surprise. For the first time ever in his practice, he found two of the five puppies attached by an umbilical cord to the same placenta. Normally, each puppy has its own placenta, so seeing these two share one was cause for excitement. To make sure what he thought … Read more

Man Comes Home To His Worst Fear–Both Dogs Taken By Burglars!

Imagine coming home to find your door kicked in and your alarm system destroyed so that someone could help themselves to your personal items, which you’ve worked so hard for. Now imagine realizing that during the theft, your two precious pups were taken somewhere for an unknown purpose. That is the nightmare that Hilroi Euryspthee of Houston, Texas found himself living in this past Monday. When he’d arrived home from work, he found his house had been broken into, police investigators in the kitchen, and his … Read more

Neighbor Steps In When Family Moves Away & Leaves Pregnant Dog Chained In The Backyard

In Ohio, a pregnant dog was found tied in a backyard, abandoned by her family. The Backyard Dog Project, a non-profit, all-volunteer group that helps owners improve the quality of life for their outdoor dogs, posted the story on their Facebook page. According to their post, the four-year-old dog named Harley has always lived there in the backyard. And when Harley’s family got evicted and moved out, they just left her tied in the backyard, still wearing a choke chain. … Read more

These 2 Cuddling Puppies Will Make Your Heart Explode

Everyone has their go-to way of calming down when things get overwhelming, or decompressing after a long day. But prepare to toss those stress-busters to the side once you see this! Introducing: Tuto and Juj, two puppies who love each other so much that they actually hug each other while cuddling! This video is guaranteed to make you say “aww,” and it’s an instant mood booster… talk about puppy therapy! (We think this should be playing on every TV on … Read more

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