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Overweight, disabled dog abandoned on side of New Jersey highway begins road to recovery

Officials recently came across an overweight and disabled chihuahua on the side of a New Jersey highway. And as if his situation wasn’t sad enough, he was locked inside a crate. According to Ramapo-Bergen Animal ...

Tarzan the homeless dog is too weak to walk – rescuers have to carry him to safety

For many stray dogs living alone and fighting for survival they don’t always trust the humans that try and save them. Many dogs have suffered a lifetime of abuse from humans and are fearful of ...

Brewery offers ‘puppy paternity leave’ allowing employees to stay home with their new dogs

Most companies offer maternity leave for new mothers so they can spend a few weeks with their newborn without having to worry about work. But what about some time off for people who adopt a ...

Bobby the puppy found in a bag after being dumped in a bush

It was a distressing sight for one animal rescuer who heard crying coming from a bag in the bushes on her morning walk. Dog Rescue Coolronan, in Ireland, was alerted to the incident and opened ...

Stray cat mother carries her injured kitten to emergency room, and the doctors step up to help

The city of Istanbul, Turkey is known for caring for their animals. They have a large population of street cats and dogs, but in their culture it’s common to care for them by leaving out ...

Dog is taken to be euthanized just for ‘not playing enough,’ until a rescue saves his life

It’s always shocking how some people can abandon their dogs at shelters for such trivial reasons. When you adopt a pet you need to commit to caring for them for the rest of their life, ...

Mourning dogs comfort each other after their owner dies to save them

We all know how hard it can be to lose a pet, but it’s also devastating for an animal to lose its owner. In addition to the emotional impact, an owner’s passing means they need ...

Dog rescued from puppy mill experiences soft bed for the first time

Animal experts who devote their lives to creating a better life for our four-legged friends will always advise against buying dogs from puppy mills and some pet stores. Dogs endure a cruel existence in puppy ...

Depressed dog misses his soldier dad, then an unlikely gift arrives that cures his mood

When abandoned dog Brindle was released from his shelter cage and taken home by a soldier called JD Aument he couldn’t have been more overjoyed. The two became inseparable and Brindle couldn’t have been happier ...

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 ...