Dog who swam 3,300 feet across Ohio River adopted by rescuer
It’s incredible the difference just one year can make in a dog’s life. This time last December, one lost pup was fending for her life in the cold Ohio River — and today, she’s safe ...
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Amputee rescue dog gets a second chance after being given prosthetic paws
All animals are beautiful and worthy of love, even if they are a little different. Some animals have disabilities, which unfortunately can lead them to being euthanized — but sometimes kind humans go out of ...
Family reunite with lost dog who was rescued from storm drain, call it a ‘Christmas miracle’
It’s always heartbreaking when a pet goes missing. It’s a difficult experience for an owner to have to go searching for their lost friend, worried sick about whether they’ll ever find them. But it helps ...
Rescue Chihuahua cancer-free after 17 rounds of chemo and finds his forever home
Shelter dogs might not have a family of their own, but they still deserve all the love and care they need. When one three-year-old Chihuahua was sick with cancer, his friends were determined to give ...
Hikers climb Mexico’s highest peak to rescue stranded dog, carry him down in backpack
It’s always inspiring to see someone go out of their way to help an animal in need, but one group of hikers really went the extra mile — trekking up a volcano to save a ...
Dog set to be euthanized by kennel finds a new life as a K9 police dog
Many police departments employ K9 police dogs. These dogs are not only invaluable in police work, but are a beloved part of any department: they often form close bonds with their human colleagues. And one ...
Good samaritan sees strangers’ home on fire, runs in to save their pets
Many homeowners have upgraded to smart video doorbells, allowing them to get a look at whoever comes to the door. These cameras can sometimes pick up some very unexpected sightings. But one recent story shows ...
‘Going above and beyond for our customers’: Grocery store driver goes searching for customer’s lost dog
We always love hearing stories about everyday people who go above-and-beyond to help animals. When one woman’s dog went missing, an unexpected hero stepped up to save the day. The story comes from the supermarket ...
Firefighters save puppies from home vent after being alerted by worried mama dog
Sometimes animals get themselves stuck in places and can’t get out, and need a little human help to get free. Thankfully, you can always count on your local fire department to come to the rescue. ...
Firefighters rescue stray puppy who got head stuck in bottle
Whenever there’s an animal in need of help, a firefighter will be there to save the day. We’ve seen a lot of stories of firefighters helping dogs out of some pretty tight spaces — but ...