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Old dog is chained up and abandoned by her owners — fends for herself until help finally comes

There’s nothing worse than abandoning your pet. Not only do you put their lives at risk by leaving them to fend for themselves, but they’ll be heartbroken, always wondering when you’ll return. And yet people ...

Wildlife sanctuary rescues a rare, beautiful golden possum

Sometimes you see an animal so striking and unique that it’s hard to believe it’s even real. That’s definitely the case for one fascinating rescue animal who has won hearts all over the internet for ...

Grumpy-looking cat and his opposite brother become viral stars on Instagram

Instagram is the perfect place to find pictures of unique and funny pets. While we love the cute and friendly animals, sometimes it’s the “grumpy” ones that really fit our mood. The late internet icon ...

Stray cat with no ears finds a loving home and a best friend

All animals are beautiful and worth of love, even if they look a little different. That’s definitely the case for one cat who had his ears removed, but is still living his best life with ...

Overweight, disabled dog abandoned on side of New Jersey highway begins road to recovery

Officials recently came across an overweight and disabled chihuahua on the side of a New Jersey highway. And as if his situation wasn’t sad enough, he was locked inside a crate. According to Ramapo-Bergen Animal ...

Tarzan the homeless dog is too weak to walk – rescuers have to carry him to safety

For many stray dogs living alone and fighting for survival they don’t always trust the humans that try and save them. Many dogs have suffered a lifetime of abuse from humans and are fearful of ...

Brewery offers ‘puppy paternity leave’ allowing employees to stay home with their new dogs

Most companies offer maternity leave for new mothers so they can spend a few weeks with their newborn without having to worry about work. But what about some time off for people who adopt a ...

Bobby the puppy found in a bag after being dumped in a bush

It was a distressing sight for one animal rescuer who heard crying coming from a bag in the bushes on her morning walk. Dog Rescue Coolronan, in Ireland, was alerted to the incident and opened ...

Firefighter comes to the rescue of mangey abandoned dog — then decides to adopt her himself

It’s always inspiring when police officers and firefighters help to save animals in need. But sometimes they go above and beyond by finding them a place to live. That was the case for one firefighter, ...

Animal rescue finds box left outside overnight, finds 10 desperate puppies inside

It’s always shocking how careless people can be when it comes to animals. Every day people abandon cats and dogs in inhumane ways, not caring at all about their safety or wellbeing. And they certainly ...