Nurse stops to rescue dog running down freeway: ‘lucky to be alive’
On Friday, a dog was found in a dangerous situation on Friday after ending up on an LA freeway — until one nurse saved the day. It was a tense situation: the dog was running ...
Dogs
Ralphie, ‘fire breathing demon’ from viral adoption post, returned to shelter for third time
For weeks, animal lovers across the country have followed the story of Raphie, a French bulldog who first went viral due to an adoption post that colorfully described the dog’s less-than-ideal personality, describing him as ...
Students pull off daring upside-down rescue mission to save dog who fell in canal
It’s always inspiring when people help animals, but some people really go above and beyond, going the extra mile to save the day. That was the case for a group of students who pulled off ...
Carrie Underwood adopts shelter puppy while on tour: ‘just too good to be true’
It’s always inspiring to see celebrities adopt pets from shelters, setting a good example for their fans to rescue pets in need. Recently, one of the biggest music stars in the world did just that, ...
Dog named ‘Smile’ won’t stop smiling after being rescued from hoarding situation
Some dogs go through a lot of hardship in life, suffering from human neglect. But thankfully there are also people in the world willing to give these dogs a second chance and the love they ...
Robert Irwin reveals ‘special connection’ he has with late dad Steve: ‘very lucky I get to follow in those footsteps’
The world lost one of its most beloved conservationists and TV personalities in 2006, after Steve Irwin, the iconic star of The Crocodile Hunter, was tragically killed by a stingray. But his legacy has lived on, both ...
Hero search and rescue dog dies trying to find survivors after deadly earthquakes — rest in peace
A famous piece of advice from Mister Rogers is to “look for the helpers” after a major disaster or tragedy — it can be uplifting in the darkest hours to see responders doing what they ...
Neighbors come together to save 115 dogs trapped in doggy daycare fire
After a fire broke out at a doggy daycare, all the animals made it out safe and sound — thanks not just to the firefighters but to neighbors who rushed over to help. At 11 ...
Senior dog who spent 7 years in shelter finally finds a home
It’s every shelter dog’s dream to find their very own forever home, but it can take some longer than others: some dogs, for no fault of their own, spend months or even years waiting in ...
Dog who was found abandoned in boarded-up dog house gets adopted by rescuer
It’s truly heartbreaking how some people treat animals: we’ve seen too many stories of dogs and cats being discarded and abandoned in terrible ways. But thankfully, there are also people in the world willing to ...