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Strange ball of fur dumped outside animal shelter – what was hiding under 4.5 lbs of fur brings me to tears

Many people have been moved by this cat’s story since the animal shelter uploaded pictures of it on Facebook. “Sad but at least he had the knowledge to know the cat needed help. Maybe he ...

Dog found crying at shelter – then staff take one photo that changes her life

High Plains Humane Society is an organisation that works to help homeless animals. They work compassionately, and try to find new homes not only for animals that have been abandoned, but also for those that ...

Man adopts Pit Bull from shelter, but she refuses to leave her best friend

Merrill is a three-year-old pit bull and Taco is an eight-year-old chihuahua. The unlikely duo became best friends when they were both living at the Rocket Dog Rescue shelter. It is often difficult for dogs like ...

This sick puppy was saved from misery: Now watch her reaction when a familiar face appears in the animal shelter

It was a sight that made Mike Thawley’s heart break. Chained to a post in the pouring rain, with nobody to care for her, was a puppy. Abandoned, sick and clearly very ill-treated. Mike knew ...

Street dog picked up by animal shelter surprises staff with the greatest grin

While he was hanging out in his kennel he started making strange facial expressions. Staff thought he might be anxious. But then Cheech gave them the cheekiest smile and won them all over. “I went ...

Pup found covered in a purple substance — then vets learn why

Back in 2025, a severely ill dog arrived at a county shelter in Texas in heartbreaking condition. Her skin was cracked and infected, and her entire body was stained with a strange purple substance that ...

Devastated mama dog thought she’d never see her babies again: Watch the incredible reunion

When a stray dog is pregnant, the odds are grim. Many are unable to care for their puppies — or even themselves — and tragically, most don’t survive long enough to give birth. But this ...

Woman spots moving plastic bag — finds shivering baby animals inside

No animal should ever be left to fend for itself on the streets — but sadly, it happens all too often. That’s why Sonia Antonela Costas made it her mission to protect vulnerable animals in ...

Shot, beaten, and left for dead: Luna’s fight for survival

A few days ago, animal control in rural Georgia received a desperate call: a witness had seen a man point a gun at a dog and fire twice, hitting her in the head. The dog ...

Abandoned dog looks like she’s made from stone after being ‘failed by humans’

A heartbreaking scene unfolded on the streets of Houston, Texas, when an animal lover spotted a dog in horrifying condition, barely able to walk. The 5-year-old pup, later named Madelyn, had been so severely mistreated ...