Dogs

Istanbul continues to care for street animals, even during coronavirus lockdown

Not all animals have homes, but they all deserve a little love. The city of Istanbul, Turkey is known for its large population of street animals—an estimated 130,000 dogs and 125,000 cats. The city is ...

Animal shelter clears shelves, finds homes for every adoptable pet during coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted business operations around the world, and animal shelters are no exception. Because of social distancing regulations, all of these shelters are operating with minimal staff, and they’ve been making an ...

Pit bull forms loving bond with orphaned squirrel who followed him home

We’ve all seen our dogs perk up at the sight of a wild squirrel, though it’s usually because they want to chase them down. They seem like natural enemies, you’d never expect there could ever ...

Foster dad refuses to euthanize puppy born without front legs, decides to give him a second chance

Nobby the puppy was born without front legs. The poor pup was only four hours old when the vet said it would probably be for the best to euthanize him. Nubby’s owner, however, made a ...

Tiny dog rescued from puppy mill enjoys magical meeting with a new friend

The cruelty of puppy mills has left thousands of animals in very distressed states and some with serious health problems. These excessive breeding sites are homes to dogs forced to have babies before they’re ready ...

Bicyclist rescues an injured stray dog, and happens to find the perfect owner for him

Sometimes life puts you in just the right place at just the right time. That was certainly the case for these people who helped save the life of a poor stray dog. In 2018, mountain ...

Owner abandons pit bull by tying them to a tree as they flee from the coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has changed all of our lives, and it’s changed the way we think about our pets. For many people, it’s made them appreciate their dogs and cats all the more—they’re the perfect ...

Rescued cat shows her love by bringing her owner her slippers every morning

Every shelter animal is longing for someone to adopt them, and when somebody finally comes along to give them a forever home, it really makes their dreams come true. It’s one of the many reasons ...

Smart weiner dog makes food deliveries during coronavirus

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, we’re all staying at home in self-isolation. It can be hard to not be able to freely go outside or visit the store. Luckily, pets can still roam freely—animals aren’t ...

Shelter dog always reaches paw out from kennel, just wanting to be touched

It can be lonely for a dog in an animal shelter, living in confinement and just waiting for a forever home. All these dogs just want to be loved—and one dog shows just how these ...