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Heavily pregnant boxer dog Java found abandoned and locked in back yard

It was a scary time for one boxer dog who was abandoned by her owners, left alone locked in the back yard and heavily pregnant. The owner of a rental property in Florida discovered a ...

Child abandons their dog on park bench to keep relatives from abusing him

There’s nothing worse than having to give up your beloved pet, but sometimes you have to make a difficult decision for its own good. In one recent case, a dog was found abandoned on a ...

Rescue cat goes viral for his permanently ‘angry’ face — but is actually happy and full of love

Some pets have big happy faces that show how happy they are to see you. Others… not so much. Some animals, especially cats, just have permanently “grumpy” faces, no matter what they’re really feeling. While ...

Pregnant dog saves people from burning hospice, but suffers severe burns

Dogs really are incredible animals. They are brave and loyal, always stepping up to save and protect humans… even if it means putting themselves in harm’s way. That was the case for one brave dog, ...

Dog finally reunites with owner after being lost in the woods for a year

There’s nothing worse than when your pet goes missing. It is heartbreaking to think your best friend is out there all alone, leaving you wondering if you’ll ever see them again. But sometimes, miracles happen ...

Knitters make tiny sweaters for hairless possum to save her from the cold

Possums aren’t usually anybody’s favorite animal—they’re seen more as pests than cute creatures. But possums deserve love and kindness as much as any other animal. And after one poor possum was born a little different, ...

Pet rabbit dies of shock from sound of fireworks

Many people enjoy celebrating holidays with fireworks, but what looks like a fun spectacle for humans can be a nightmare for our pets. Pets don’t understand what is happening, and their sensitive hearing makes the ...

Denver finally repeals 30-year ban on pit bulls on election night

For Americans, it was an interesting election night to say the least, with much of the outcome still up in the air. But regardless of your political affiliation, we’ve got one result that is sure ...

Stolen dog shows up in Florida 6 years after he went missing in Texas

How long would you hold out hope that your furry friend was still out there, trying to find their way back home to you? Six months? A year? More than a year? Forever? A Texas ...

18-year-old volunteer saves trapped puppy’s life on his first rescue mission

In the beginning of October a group of friends and a 3 1/2-month-old puppy were taking a hike near Bridal Veil Falls in Telluride, Colorado. During their trip, the puppy named Blue lost its footing. ...