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Frightened dog dumped in church parking lot with her 9 2-week-old puppies

It amazes me the lengths that people will go to in ensuring the animal they are supposed to be caring for is discarded as if it were a piece of trash; it’s beyond my imagination. ...

Chihuahua rescued from puppy mill after 9 years is overjoyed to finally have his own bed

While all dogs deserve and long for a loving home, that isn’t the reality for many dogs. Some spend their whole lives in terrible conditions… like those bred by puppy mills. These breeding operations prioritize ...

When her owner is away, dog copes with loneliness by cuddling with an item of her clothing for comfort

It’s always a bit sad being away from your pets. Not just because you miss them, but because you know they miss you even more. Even some normal routine thing like going to work can ...

Puppy dumped for his imperfections – owner ‘doesn’t care if he’s put down’

There are many reasons why animals find themselves dumped at shelters but one dog’s only crime was his imperfections. The American Staffordshire Terrier was only 8 weeks old when he was dumped at a rural ...

Dad defends pit bulls after being criticized for letting them cuddle with his children

Some dogs get unfairly stereotyped because of their breed, and no one has it worse than the pit bull. Pit bulls have long been feared by the public and seen as naturally vicious and violent ...

Dogs found on porch after escaping ‘house of horrors’ where they were used as bait dogs

Despite dog fighting being illegal in all 50 U.S. states it still goes on and is estimated to involve tens of thousands of animals. The brutality that these animals endure at the hands of dog ...

Old dog is chained up and abandoned by her owners — fends for herself until help finally comes

There’s nothing worse than abandoning your pet. Not only do you put their lives at risk by leaving them to fend for themselves, but they’ll be heartbroken, always wondering when you’ll return. And yet people ...

Wildlife sanctuary rescues a rare, beautiful golden possum

Sometimes you see an animal so striking and unique that it’s hard to believe it’s even real. That’s definitely the case for one fascinating rescue animal who has won hearts all over the internet for ...

Grumpy-looking cat and his opposite brother become viral stars on Instagram

Instagram is the perfect place to find pictures of unique and funny pets. While we love the cute and friendly animals, sometimes it’s the “grumpy” ones that really fit our mood. The late internet icon ...

Stray cat with no ears finds a loving home and a best friend

All animals are beautiful and worth of love, even if they look a little different. That’s definitely the case for one cat who had his ears removed, but is still living his best life with ...