tied up dogs

Tearjerking update on Obie, the abandoned dog who was found tied up to tree

In 2024, we reported on the story of Obie, a sweet dog who was found abandoned and tied up to a tree before being taken in by the Tyler Regional Animal Care Shelter. In the ...

Little dog found abandoned at shelter, tied up to “Do Not Abandon” sign

It’s always sad to see people abandon their pets at animal shelters, but one recent case had a layer of heartbreaking irony: the dog was found tied up to a “do not abandon” sign. On ...

Couple moves in to new house and finds an abandoned dog tied up in their yard — gives her a new life

It’s always shocking to see the cruel ways some people abandon their pets. But thankfully, there are also kind people in the world willing to step up and help these discarded animals. That was the ...

Malnourished dog left tied to pole reaches out his paw to officer there to save him

It’s truly shocking how cruel some people can be to their dogs. We’ve seen far too many cases of people carelessly abandoning their dogs, leaving them tied up in the middle of nowhere with no ...

Old dog is abandoned and found with note: ‘Over 10 years old. Can no longer walk.’

A pet dog is a lifelong commitment. When you adopt you accept the responsibility to give them the love and care they deserve, even when they get old and frail. Sadly, that isn’t always the ...

Woman rescues starving, tied-up dog, and he shows his gratitude the whole ride home

It’s amazing how animals seem to understand when people are helping them… and are even able to show their gratitude and appreciation. That was the case for one dog, who was found chained up and ...

Stray dog sees tied-up dog, senses he needs help and works to set him free

It’s always sad to see a dog tied up on its own. We’ve seen countless stories of dogs being abandoned by their owners by tying them someplace and leaving them. Luckily many people step up ...