dogs

Nurse stops to rescue dog running down freeway: ‘lucky to be alive’

On Friday, a dog was found in a dangerous situation on Friday after ending up on an LA freeway — until one nurse saved the day. It was a tense situation: the dog was running ...

Ralphie, ‘fire breathing demon’ from viral adoption post, returned to shelter for third time

For weeks, animal lovers across the country have followed the story of Raphie, a French bulldog who first went viral due to an adoption post that colorfully described the dog’s less-than-ideal personality, describing him as ...

Students pull off daring upside-down rescue mission to save dog who fell in canal

It’s always inspiring when people help animals, but some people really go above and beyond, going the extra mile to save the day. That was the case for a group of students who pulled off ...

Carrie Underwood adopts shelter puppy while on tour: ‘just too good to be true’

It’s always inspiring to see celebrities adopt pets from shelters, setting a good example for their fans to rescue pets in need. Recently, one of the biggest music stars in the world did just that, ...

Dog named ‘Smile’ won’t stop smiling after being rescued from hoarding situation

Some dogs go through a lot of hardship in life, suffering from human neglect. But thankfully there are also people in the world willing to give these dogs a second chance and the love they ...

Neighbors come together to save 115 dogs trapped in doggy daycare fire

After a fire broke out at a doggy daycare, all the animals made it out safe and sound — thanks not just to the firefighters but to neighbors who rushed over to help. At 11 ...

Senior dog who spent 7 years in shelter finally finds a home

It’s every shelter dog’s dream to find their very own forever home, but it can take some longer than others: some dogs, for no fault of their own, spend months or even years waiting in ...

Dog who was found abandoned in boarded-up dog house gets adopted by rescuer

It’s truly heartbreaking how some people treat animals: we’ve seen too many stories of dogs and cats being discarded and abandoned in terrible ways. But thankfully, there are also people in the world willing to ...

Dog missing for 7 years is finally found 1,700 miles from home, reunites with owner

It’s never easy when a dog goes missing — you search everywhere but when they don’t show up, you begin to worry you’ll never see your friend again. But it’s important to not lose hope: ...

Shelter dog with one ear tears the same ear off his favorite toy: ‘a best friend just like him’

Some dogs have disabilities that make them look a little different, but they’re still worthy of love. They just want to feel normal and accepted like anybody else. Like one dog who is missing an ...