Mother dog gives birth in freezing snowbank, digs a den to keep her babies alive
Never underestimate a mother’s instinct. Throughout the animal kingdom moms can do incredible things to protect and care for their offspring. This winter, a dog gave birth in harsh conditions—but miraculously saved her babies’ lives ...
Poor dog was found abandoned and tied to gate — now police are after the culprit
It’s always unbelievable how cruelly some people can abandon their pets, leaving them scared and alone with no certain future. One heartbreaking image shows the impact this abandonment can have on a poor dog — ...
Kayakers see sack floating down the river — and discover out it’s six puppies left to die
It’s still shocking how cruel people can be when abandoning animals. Instead of trying to find them good homes or surrendering them to a shelter, some people find the most inhumane ways to leave their ...
‘Guard dog’ only wants to protect her family’s bread, keeps hiding it when they leave the house
Some pet dogs can be amazing guards, protecting your home and keeping you safe from danger. Other dogs… not so much. Rottweillers are considered naturally protective dogs, but while six-year-old Jakey seems to have the ...
Creative man turns old tires into beautiful custom beds for pets
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, they say. That old expression often proves true: some people have a knack for taking a seemingly worthless piece of garbage and making something truly incredible out of ...
Old dog has spent his whole life in shelter, just wants to spend final years with a real family
There are so many dogs in shelters waiting for someone to adopt them and give them a home, and all of these animals deserves love. But our hearts especially go out to all the older ...
12-year-old forced to give up puppy to shelter to save it from his father’s abuse
In a perfect world every dog would spend their whole lives with their loving owners, but sadly that isn’t the case. Many pets get surrendered to shelters by their owners, leaving them to find a ...
Woman spots police officer taking selfies with K9 partner — officer posts the pics after going viral
K9 officers are an invaluable part of the police force. These dogs perform essential duties like tracking down missing people and criminals. Their human coworkers often grow attached to the dogs—it’s like having both a ...
Bus driver refuses to let blind woman on board because of her guide dog, calls the police on her
Service dogs provide invaluable help and companionship to people in need. They’re no ordinary dogs, but dogs specially trained to perform certain tasks and provide crucial medical assistance when needed. Maybe the most important service ...
Abandoned dog waits on porch for weeks after family moves away and leaves him behind
It’s unbelievable how some people can heartlessly abandon their dogs, tossing them away to fend for themselves, leaving the dogs confused to why their family suddenly isn’t there to take care of them. But one ...