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Rescue takes in neglected husky who “turned to stone” after severe mite infection

A shelter was left in shock after taking in a husky who was in terrible shape, having “turned to stone” after being “eaten alive” by mites. But after being neglected for too long, this dog ...

Cavers discover injured dog trapped in cave 40 feet down, rappel down to save his life: “A living miracle”

A group of cave explorers were in the right place at the right time recently, happening upon an injured dog who was in a cave 40 feet below — and made a life-saving rescue. Last ...

Peggy was named “Britain’s ugliest dog” — now she’s starring in movie with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman

Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine is set to be one of the biggest movies of the summer, the long-awaited team-up of the iconic superheroes played by Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. But even with those two ...

Trooper goes out of his way to get loose German shepherd out of the pouring rain: video

There’s nothing more inspiring than seeing someone go out of their way to help an animal in need. That was the case recently, when one officer stopped to help a lost dog get out of ...

Kate Beckinsale suffers Fourth of July scare after pet dog ran away from fireworks

Last week millions of Americans celebrated the Fourth of July, but while the holiday is a happy and festive occasion for many it can also be a nightmare for dogs and their owners. Dogs have ...

Danny Trejo announces beloved dog Dixie has died: “Hold your babies tight for me please”

Danny Trejo is one of Hollywood’s most iconic tough guys, playing imposing characters in films like Con Air, Machete and Heat. But while he may seem tough, in real life the actor has a big ...

Connie, pregnant dog who was rescued from shipping container, dies after rare illness — rest in peace

One of the most memorable animal rescue stories of this year was “Connie the Container Dog,” the dog who was miraculously discovered by Coast Guard officers after being trapped in a shipping crate. The story ...

Tearjerking update on Obie, the abandoned dog who was found tied up to tree

In 2024, we reported on the story of Obie, a sweet dog who was found abandoned and tied up to a tree before being taken in by the Tyler Regional Animal Care Shelter. In the ...

Unique-looking Pekingese named Wild Thang triumphs in 2024 “World’s Ugliest Dog” contest

Being called the “World’s Ugliest Dog” might sound like a big insult, but at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California, it’s one of the most cherished honors. And this year, the title went to a ...

“Foul-mouthed” parrot who loves to swear up for adoption

We’ve seen a lot of adoption posts for animals in need of homes, but some stand out as truly unique and unconventional. Recently, one shelter wrote that they have a parrot up for adoption — ...