Firefighter hears a cry from burning brush, pulls out a one-week-old puppy from fire
When the Bakersfield Fire Department in California responded to a dumpster fire call last week, little did they know they’d be saving a life. Arriving on the scene, firefighter Paul Alvarado, from Engine Company 6, ...
Emaciated puppy found dumped in trash, her microchip reveals culprit and justice is served
The number of animals that are so cruelly dumped because they are no longer ‘convenient’ for their owners is shocking. Although not plentiful there are shelters that will take these animals in but for so ...
Rescued pit bull is named ‘Cinnamon’ because of her unique curled ears
All dogs are beautiful in their own way, but some really stand out from the pack. Whether it’s a puppy with a mustache or a dog two different colored eyes, some dogs just have a ...
Abandoned dog was found covered in years of matted fur, then her rescuers gave her a new start
After Ellie Mae’s owner died, she was left alone in the house. No one was even aware until workers arrived to clean out the house. But the damage had already been done. The dog was discovered ...
Pit bull puppy euthanized in overcrowded shelter, then vet returns to find him still alive
When the vet injected Rudolph with the chemicals that would end his life, he left the room, only to return and find this determined dog still alive. The vet decided not to attempt a second ...
Animal shelter staff rescue stray pregnant dog, gives birth to 20 puppies in emergency C-section
Luna, a small heeler/lab mix, gave birth to 20 puppies in an emergency C-section. Saving Luna and her puppies!❤This precious dog is about 2 years old, 60 lbs and is at Smith County Animal Control ...
Young puppy bought on Craigslist is quickly abandoned, but a shelter gives him a second chance
In 2016, a bully mix named Little Bear was born. According to People, he was bred by a man who breeds dogs in his basement, and at only four-weeks-old he was sold over Craigslist. Since ...
Dog finds place to die after being attacked – watch her amazing recovery after animal rescuers find her
The suffering pup was found in a narrow space between two walls curled up and refusing to move behind a gas station in Ang Thong, central Thailand. Her backside and hind legs were severely burned after ...
Puppy found with mouth taped shut thanks the man who saved his life
In January, Bob Hoelter was walking to a local store in Griffith, Indiana, when he heard a strange noise coming from below a bridge—a heartbreaking whimpering sound, he recalls. “I was looking at the water and the ...
Playful puppy’s adventurous walk in the woods takes a frightening turn
A 16-week-old puppy, was taking a walk in her Danielson, Connecticut backyard doing what puppies do best, exploring, when things took a sudden turn. Although her family was watching her walk through the woods, she ...