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Ralphie, ‘fire breathing demon’ from viral adoption post, returned to shelter for third time

For weeks, animal lovers across the country have followed the story of Raphie, a French bulldog who first went viral due to an adoption post that colorfully described the dog’s less-than-ideal personality, describing him as ...

Hero search and rescue dog dies trying to find survivors after deadly earthquakes — rest in peace

A famous piece of advice from Mister Rogers is to “look for the helpers” after a major disaster or tragedy — it can be uplifting in the darkest hours to see responders doing what they ...

Rescue dog finally finds a forever home after over 700 days in shelter

It’s every shelter dog’s dream to find a forever home, but unfortunately some are left waiting longer than others. These rescue dogs wait months or even years before finding their forever home. But the long ...

Miracle: 53 rescue dogs survive plane crash on Wisconsin golf course

We all remember the “miracle on the Hudson,” but you can call this the miracle on the golf course: a plane carrying 3 people and 53 made a crash landing on a snowy Wisconsin golf ...

Bindi and Robert Irwin pay tribute to their dad in honor of ‘Steve Irwin Day’

The world lost one of its most beloved conservationists and TV personalities in 2006, after Steve Irwin, the iconic star of The Crocodile Hunter, was tragically killed by a stingray. But his legacy has lived on, both ...

Update: One-eared dog ‘Van Gogh’ who paints artwork with his tongue has been adopted

Some animals come from really harsh and painful backgrounds, which can leave them with some permanent scars. But that doesn’t have to keep them from living their best lives. Like one dog named Van Gogh, ...

Dog abandoned in woods with broken leg now in good hands and on the road to recovery

An abandoned dog is always a heartbreaking sight: recently, an 8-month-old puppy was found alone in the woods, dumped with all his possessions and waiting for someone to come and show him love. Thankfully, that ...

Dog who was in shelter for 2,555 days finally finds a home — congrats, Flip

It’s every shelter dog’s dream to get adopted, but sadly it takes some longer than others to finally find a home. Some dogs wait months or even years to get adopted. But thankfully, the long ...

Four puppies rescued after being left in zipped-up suitcase

It’s really shocking how some people treat their dogs. It’s always heartbreaking to see a dog abandoned, but some are left in some truly unbelievable places that put their lives at risk. That was the ...

Zoo celebrates birth of rare, endangered okapi calf — welcome to the world

It’s always an exciting day when a new baby animal is born, especially when they’re part of an endangered species. Each new birth is a major step towards ensuring their survival and preventing extinction. Recently, ...