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Police respond to call about a dog on the loose — hear cries coming from a ditch and realize dog is a “Hero”

Dogs are such smart and protective animals; they’ll often jump into action and get help when they sense their owner is in danger. That was the case recently, when a dog named “Hero” lived up ...

Husky spent 676 days in the shelter — then he sees a familiar face from his past

Every shelter dog dreams of finding their forever home, but it can take some a very long time. That was the case for a dog named Matt, who spent 676 days in the shelter being ...

Rescuers take in severely matted stray dog, one of “worst cases” they’ve seen — he looks completely different after makeover

It’s truly remarkable the difference a haircut can make, especially for a dog. Many stray and neglected dogs go ungroomed, causing them distress as their fur becomes tangled and matted. That was the case recently, ...

Woman finds ‘forgotten’ creature tied to a tree

Suddenly, a passerby noticed a creature tied up beside the road. The driver stopped and got out to check on the animal. That was fortunate. Earlier this year, this little dog, later named Ladybird, was ...

GrubHub driver delivers food to shelter — sees one long-waiting dog and knows it’s meant to be

Sometimes dogs come into our lives in the most unexpected ways. You never know where or when you’ll happen to cross paths with the perfect pet. That was the case recently, when one GrubHub driver ...

13-year-old gets dream job, starts his own transport service for dogs

How would you like to have your dream job when you’re just 13 years old? That’s what one enterprising young teen is doing — and helping some adorable dogs, too! Aleksander Slott, a 13-year-old from ...

Puppy Bowl fans heartbroken to learn Sweetpea, littlest contestant ever, has died — rest in peace

The Super Bowl may have gotten all the attention this weekend, but for many animal lovers the true “big game” was the Puppy Bowl, the annual Animal Planet special featuring rescue and shelter puppies playfully ...

Dog rescued by Coast Guard officers after being trapped in a shipping container — then vets make shock discovery

A surprising update to a story we brought you last week: a team of Coast Guard officers saved a dog’s life after she was trapped in a shipping container… and later discovered a shocking twist. ...

“Gentle giant” dog found tied to bench, waiting for someone to come get him — now he’s getting a second chance

It’s truly heartbreaking how some people treat animals. We’ve seen too many stories of pets who were treated poorly and abandoned like trash. That was the case for one “gentle giant” dog who was found ...

“Britain’s most unwanted dog” searching for a home after 5 years in the shelter

Every shelter dog dreams of getting adopted, but it takes some longer than others. Some pets wait months or even years before finding their forever home. That’s the case for one shelter dog named Mason, ...