Dogs

Disabled dog dumped by owner twice in one day finds loving home

I will simply never know how people can abandon or give up their pets. For me, animals that you welcome into your home become part of your family, and the idea of getting rid of ...

Cheetah mom gives birth, welcomes seven cute cubs into the world at once

For zoos there’s nothing more exciting than when an animal gives birth, especially when it’s an endangered species: every baby born is a new hope of repopulation. But one zoo had extra reason to celebrate ...

Dog who spent 1,200 days in the shelter just wants his forever home

There are so many dogs in shelters just waiting for their forever homes. Sadly, some end up having to wait longer than others. Some spend years waiting, just wondering when someone will take a chance ...

Woman takes selfie, gives middle finger as she dumps dog at shelter

It’s always heartbreaking when people abandon dogs at shelters, but one woman really knows how to add insult to injury. In a moment that left people outraged, she dumped a dog all alone at a ...

Old street dog in poor health is taken to be put down – but the vet has other plans for him

Emu was a dog who looked as though he’d spent most of his life on the streets. He was dirty and skinny with a look of helplessness in his eyes and was nervous of anyone ...

Former street dog gives up her blanket for stray on cold evening

It’s a sad reality that there are so many stray dogs out on the street, fending for themselves. With no family to return home to, these dogs rely on whatever kindness people will give them ...

Dachshund with unique spotted fur looks like he has the body of a Dalmatian or cow

There are some dog breeds that you can just instantly identify. The Dachshund, for instance, is pretty recognizable: short legs, long body, dark coat of fur. You’d never mistake one for a Dalmatian… or would ...

Obese, immobile chihuahua found abandoned by owner on side of highway

It’s a dog owner’s responsibility to make sure their pet is staying in good health and is eating right, and you need to help them if they get out of shape. Unfortunately, one owner apparently ...

Store security guard uses umbrella to shelter dog caught in the rain

A security guard at a store in the U.K. took pity on a dog left tied outside in the rain and offered him some shelter. Ethan Dearman, who works at British supermarket Morrisons spotted the ...

Dog left at shelter after owner died of COVID-19 finds a new forever home

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has changed all of our lives and reshaped society in countless ways. Of course, the most tragic is the hundreds of thousands of deaths worldwide related to the coronavirus. Sadly, these ...