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Healthy dog euthanized to fulfill deceased owner’s will

On March 8, Emma arrived at the Chesterfield Animal Shelter. During a two-week period, personnel at the shelter attempted to convince the executor of the deceased woman’s estate to reconsider her wishes. Emma was a healthy dog. ...

A dog is left injured in the road after being hit by a car – this officer kept her warm until help arrived

Deputy Josh Fiorelli, from Osceeola County Sheriff’s Office, in Kissimmee, Florida, stopped when he saw the injured hound. “It was cold out. She was wet,” said Deputy Fiorelli, according to  WFTV News . “She didn’t have anyone ...

Man finds puppy abandoned in extreme heat – realizes the seriousness of the situation when he sees what’s behind

Sebastian Bushey, 28, a construction worker from Washington, was out driving in boiling summer temperatures in August last year, when he saw something he couldn’t ignore. There –  in front of his vehicle – he ...

Woman’s husky disappears without trace – their reunion 2 years later causes tears to flow

Kameroun Mares suffered from an aggressive form of cancer and decided to get a husky puppy to help her cope. It was love at first sight. Kameroun named the dog Semper Fidelis, Latin for “always ...

Good news: More than 200 dogs headed for a dog meat festival have been saved

Unfortunately in some parts of the world dogs are killed for their meat. Taken from their homes and slaughtered Dogs are caged in cramped conditions, some with broken limbs, and then slaughtered in the most ...

Dog starts acting strangely and runs into woods: Owner spots life-threatening situation and calls 911

One day Peanut started acting strange. She ran out of her house and no one could understand what had gotten into her. But soon they understood why, and now she’s being hailed as a hero ...

Homeless dog is starving and close to death, then police officer shows up and makes it right

Homeless dogs can be found in cities around the world. It’s heartbreaking that they don’t always get the chance to have a decent life surrounded by people who love them. That was exactly what police ...

Frankie, a kitten with 4 ears and 1 eye, wins over everyone with his unique charm

A family in Australia found two kittens under their house and immediately took them inside to make sure they were okay. The family then took Frankie and his brother to the Geelong Animal Welfare Society ...

2 bikers discover chewed-up crate in abandoned field: Look inside and are shaken by what they see

It was a fine winter day in January 2015 when Bret Winingar and his son took to their bikes and set out on the open roads. When the father and son passed a rural area ...

Valentino the cat is rescued and undergoes a fantastic transformation

When Valentino was rescued from the street, he was in a terrible state. He was skinny and had a serious case of mange. His eyes were so swollen that he could barely open them. Because ...