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Teacher stumbles upon baby bears ‘dancing’ in Finnish forest – thinks he’s imagining things

If there’s one thing that you can rely on, it’s that nature will always surprise you. Often it’s just when you think you’ve seen everything that you’ll be left surprised, either pleasantly or otherwise so. ...

Heartless owner dumps dog and her ten puppies she had just given birth to

A distressed mom dog not only had to cope with being dumped on the doorstep of a shelter without food or water but she’d also just given birth. Staff at Sacramento SPCA (SSPCA) in California believe ...

Dog rescued from slaughterhouse goes viral for looking like ‘Baby Yoda’

It’s impossible to imagine how anyone could eat a dog, yet unfortunately a dog meat industry still exists in several countries, and many unwanted dogs sadly end up in the slaughterhouse. But some groups are ...

Man breaks down in tears after pulling his missing dog from a fox hole

There’s nothing worse than when a pet goes missing. You search everywhere but face the gut-wrenching possibility that your friend might be gone for good. But just when all hope seemed lost, one man had ...

30 puppies found squashed in the trunk of a car were set to be sold off illegally

While many people will spend a lot of money on a puppy rather than getting an unwanted animal from a shelter, many ruthless people are cashing in on this lucrative business. The illegal puppy trade ...

Abandoned puppy only has two legs, so a 12-year-old made her a wheelchair out of LEGO

It can be tough for a pet with a disability. They need a little extra love… but unfortunately some people aren’t willing or capable of giving that love, and abandon their pets instead of taking ...

Woman spots her dog missing for 3 years on beer can

A Florida brewery’s campaign was meant to bring awareness to shelter pets and perhaps raise some money for a local shelter, but instead it united a long lost pup with her owner. On January 19, ...

Dog hates taking baths — until he sneaks out to take a bath with the neighbor kids

Many people have experienced the hassle of trying to give their pets a bath. Not all animals appreciate bathtime the way humans do, and it can be hard getting a reluctant dog to stay still ...

Man rescued pair of abandoned pit bulls — they repaid him by rescuing him from assault

When you want a new pet it’s always better to adopt from a shelter. It’s a chance to give a new life to an animal that’s homeless or abandoned. And sometimes when you rescue an ...

Dog finds tiny stray kitten in the rain, saves her by guiding her home

We’re always happy to hear stories of people rescuing stray animals and giving them homes. But it’s even more remarkable when it’s another animal doing the saving. Dogs have a remarkable intuition for when others ...