people helping dogs

9-year-old starts her own ‘Barkery,’ sells homemade dog treats to raise money for shelter

A passion for helping animals in need can start early in life, and it’s always inspiring to see kids finding such creative ways to help the pets in their community. Like one enterprising 9-year-old girl, ...

Woman saves dog’s life after catching men attempting to drown her in creek

It’s unthinkable why anyone would want to harm an innocent dog, but there are still too many people out there willing to commit awful acts of cruelty. Luckily, one dog was saved in the nick ...

Cave explorers find dog trapped in 30-foot pit, rappel down to save his life

Sometimes dogs get themselves stuck in some pretty difficult places, and need a little human help getting free. Like one dog, who earlier this month fell down a 30-foot cave — and thankfully, a group ...

Heroic 11-year-old jumps into pool to save his dog’s life

Most people will do anything for their dogs, especially when they are in serious danger. We’ve seen many stories of people bravely racing to save animals’ lives. And recently, one 11-year-old boy was hailed as ...

Garbage truck driver finds tiny dog in trash collection, saves her life

Garbage truck drivers are often unlikely protectors of animals. It’s not uncommon for them to encounter animals who accidentally end up in the trash — whether they were scrounging for food or intentionally thrown away ...

Man takes his terminally ill dog on one last hike by pushing him in wheelbarrow

As pets get older, it can become harder for them to get around. Old age and illnesses can make mobility more challenging for senior dogs. But it’s also the time when you want to make ...

Couple spends $55,000 of their own money to turn home into senior dog sanctuary

All dogs in shelters are in need of a home and spend their days waiting to be adopted, but it can be especially hard for older dogs. Senior dogs are less likely to get adopted ...

Boating family spots dog swimming in the water and saves his life

Sometimes life puts you in just the right place at just the right time. That was the case for one family, who spotted a dog swimming for her life and raced to get her to ...

Man spends 10 days in shelter living like a dog to help pets get adopted

It’s important to support animal shelters and “adopt, don’t shop.” Many shelters are overcrowded and underfunded, and it can affect the quality of life for pets as they wait for their forever homes. It helps ...

Deputy comforts dog cold and in pain after being hit by car, stays until help arrives

It’s a police officer’s duty to look after their community—and not just the people but the animals too. That’s what one heartwarming photo shows, of a sheriff’s deputy who went above and beyond the line ...