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10-week-old puppy left at bottom of trash can finds a new home

It’s really heartbreaking how some people treat animals. Some people literally treat them like garbage: we’ve seen too many stories of discarded pets found in trash cans and dumpsters. That was the case recently for ...

Senior dog surrendered by owners after 10 years gets adopted by new family

When you adopt a dog, you commit to loving them for the rest of their life. That includes giving them the best care when they get older and start having health issues. Sadly, some owners ...

Beagles rescued from breeding facility delight seniors during nursing home visit

Many animal lovers have been following the story of the “Envigo beagles,” the 4,000 beagles who were bred for medical testing and lived in an inhumane facility until a judge ordered for their release in ...

University of Tulsa builds ‘cat condos’ for dozen stray cats who live on campus

The University of Tulsa, in Oklahoma, isn’t just home to students — it’s also home to a colony of stray cats who have taken up residence on the school’s campus. But far from being viewed ...

Abandoned dog refuses to leave cardboard box, waiting for owner to return

Dogs are such loyal and loving animals. Any pet owner knows the joy of coming home and seeing your dog excitedly greeting you, like they had been waiting for you all along. But sadly, sometimes ...

Dog who was almost euthanized gets adopted by Seattle Mariners baseball team

All shelter dogs are just dreaming of the day a family will adopt them and give them a new home. But recently, one rescue dog got more than he could’ve ever dreamed of: he was ...

Abandoned, malnourished pit bull now on the road to recovery thanks to rescuers

It’s always heartbreaking when a dog is abandoned by their owner, especially when they’re found in such terrible shape. Thankfully, there are also kind people in the world willing to step up and give these ...

Deaf, abandoned dog unable to stand learns to walk again thanks to rescuers

It’s incredible the difference a little love can make in the life of a dog. Just a few months ago, all seemed hopeless for a dog named Razz: the deaf dog was abandoned by his ...

Family stunned after their lost dog was found after 5 years: ‘Like I won $1 million’

The lottery has been in the news a lot lately: a billion-dollar Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs has had people across the US wondering what it would feel like to win big. But one ...

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson dresses as a dog to surprise family with their new rescue pet

There’s nothing better than the moment you take a pet dog home for good, especially when it’s a rescue. It’s an unforgettable moment for both you and your new pet. But for one family, it ...