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Stray cat mother carries her injured kitten to emergency room, and the doctors step up to help

The city of Istanbul, Turkey is known for caring for their animals. They have a large population of street cats and dogs, but in their culture it’s common to care for them by leaving out ...

Dog is taken to be euthanized just for ‘not playing enough,’ until a rescue saves his life

It’s always shocking how some people can abandon their dogs at shelters for such trivial reasons. When you adopt a pet you need to commit to caring for them for the rest of their life, ...

Dog who lost her owner to coronavirus finds forever home: ‘Have a beautiful life Che-Che!’

In mid-April Che-Che made national headlines when the 9-year-old poodle was left homeless after her owner died from coronavirus. The adorable pooch was turned over to the Monmouth County SPCA in New Jersey and the ...

Dog reunited with owner 4 months after he was stolen outside of a grocery store

In December 2019, Emilie Talermo’s five-year-old dog was stolen from outside of a grocery store in San Francisco. She spared no expense and offered a $7,000 reward to find her beloved Jackson, but days turned ...

Pop star Billie Eilish fosters pit bulls during quarantine — and decides to adopt one herself

For the past few weeks we’ve all been staying home because of the coronavirus pandemic. But as many people have found out, nothing helps you get through self-isolation like having a good dog by your ...

Mourning dogs comfort each other after their owner dies to save them

We all know how hard it can be to lose a pet, but it’s also devastating for an animal to lose its owner. In addition to the emotional impact, an owner’s passing means they need ...

Dog rescued from puppy mill experiences soft bed for the first time

Animal experts who devote their lives to creating a better life for our four-legged friends will always advise against buying dogs from puppy mills and some pet stores. Dogs endure a cruel existence in puppy ...

Poor dog lost both her owners to COVID-19 — now she’s looking for a new home

The COVID-19 pandemic has made a massive impact on every part of society, including on animal shelters. Many have seen an increase in adoptions, while a few dogs have been abandoned out of fears they ...

Depressed dog misses his soldier dad, then an unlikely gift arrives that cures his mood

When abandoned dog Brindle was released from his shelter cage and taken home by a soldier called JD Aument he couldn’t have been more overjoyed. The two became inseparable and Brindle couldn’t have been happier ...

Istanbul continues to care for street animals, even during coronavirus lockdown

Not all animals have homes, but they all deserve a little love. The city of Istanbul, Turkey is known for its large population of street animals—an estimated 130,000 dogs and 125,000 cats. The city is ...