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Dog born with six legs finds loving owner in bullied teen

Some pets are just born different, but are still worthy of love and a good home. Luckily one unique dog found a very special friend in a kindred spirit. Roo is a Labrador-cross who has ...

Dog is shot in the head by owner for being ‘too happy’ but never loses his smile

There are heartless people who will give up their dogs for the most trivial reasons, throwing them away just for being a dog, or even for being too friendly. But one monstrous owner went a ...

Doggie day care goes viral with precious photos of puppies at nap time

Many dogs spend their time at “doggie day care” when their owners are away, and it’s really one of the cutest places imaginable. Who wouldn’t love a building full of playful puppies? While some dogs ...

Newborn puppies are found left for dead in bag near river

It never ceases to shock us how cruel some people can be to animals. Heartless people abandon innocent dogs in the most awful ways. That was the sad situation for a group of tiny, adorable ...

Old dog is abandoned and found with note: ‘Over 10 years old. Can no longer walk.’

A pet dog is a lifelong commitment. When you adopt you accept the responsibility to give them the love and care they deserve, even when they get old and frail. Sadly, that isn’t always the ...

61 dogs and puppies rescued from ‘horrific conditions’ inside New Jersey home, SPCA looking for foster homes

Officials were alerted to a horrific situation in Belford, New Jersey recently. When they arrived the local SPCA, police, and humane officials discovered a severely upsetting case of animal hoarding. Sixty-one animals were removed from ...

Store opens their doors for stray dog to cool off on hot summer day

Life can be so hard for stray animals. With no home or shelter to go to, they not only have to find their own food and water, but they’re completely exposed to all the weather ...

Dog is saved after surviving house fire, and becomes a symbol of hope for rescues

So many rescue dogs have to endure so much before finding their forever home. That’s the story for one poor pup, who survived a terrifying ordeal and a long recovery. But now she’s living her ...

Navy recruiter reunited with dog who ran away 7 years ago – he was found 13 miles away

When Champ ran away in 2013, Manuel Vejar spent months looking for his Siberian Husky. But despite reported sightings, he was unsuccessful. Then one day recently, an animal control officer knocked on his door, and ...

Cat who went blind due to neglect becomes internet star, helping other disabled cats

Cats that are bought from breeders can come from a life of neglect with their sole purpose being to make money for their owner. This can often cause health issues not to mention the psychological ...