When rescuers first met Perry, the 10-year-old Pyrenees had been abandoned outside their shelter with a heartbreaking note and a bucket of water. “Over 10 yrs old. Can no longer walk,” read the handwritten missive. Equally heartbreaking was that the old dog, in addition to his physical limitations, seemed to fully understand that he’d … Read more
When dogs run away from home, rescuers usually have a goal of ensuring the animal is safe and finding its owner. But for Saiga’s rescuers, they wanted nothing more for him to be free from his home forever. Saiga spent 15 years of life chained up in a small space. He was severely neglected, not … Read more
When pets become severely overweight, it can be a real threat to their health and quality of life. These hefty pets need someone who will give them the love and care they need and get them back into shape. Recently, one woman decided to foster an obese golden retriever — beginning a weight loss journey … Read more
This story was originally shared in the Clear the Shelters Adoption Story Challenge on ShelterChallenge.com. Create your own free Shelter Challenge account and vote for your favorite shelter or rescue group to win cash and prizes. Every time you vote we’ll give an extra donation to shelters! At about 4-years-old, Fauna was likely living as a stray dog … Read more
Wall-E, a Lab mix, was first adopted from Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) in 2015. The sweet pup thought he had found his forever family. Sadly, he was returned to the shelter three years later with two garbage bags. The garbage bags contained his bed and all of his toys that the previous owner … Read more
The Heroic Act of Cooper, the Pit Bull: A Life-Saving Moment in AlabamaThe Unfortunate IncidentIn Alabama, a heartening narrative unfurled when a family’s pit bull, Cooper, emerged as the savior for their 5-year-old daughter, Maggie. On a blisteringly hot summer day, Linda, the mother, and Maggie were relishing a swim in their backyard pool. After … Read more
Reunited and it feels so good… A dog that had been stolen some months ago has found his way back to his family. In a video originally posted on Louisiana SPCA’s social media sites, rescuers say that they found a dog tied to a fence just outside their shelter. Cow, the aptly named dog due to his … Read more
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! Bam-Bam belonged to some friends of my daughter. We had a call from the neighbor trying to reach Bam-Bam’s owners as he had been very sick for a … Read more
When a woman named Wang saw what looked like an adorable white puppy, she thought it would fit in well with her family. Like many others wold, she brought the animal home and treated it with love and care. It wasn’t until over a year later, Wang discovered her new furry friend wasn’t a puppy … Read more
When a woman named Wang saw what looked like an adorable white puppy, she thought it would fit in well with her family. Like many others wold, she brought the animal home and treated it with love and care. It wasn’t until over a year later, Wang discovered her new furry friend wasn’t a puppy … Read more