Rosa Smith is a 74-year-old retired attorney. She and her Yorkie mix, Daphne, are very close, and Smith could not imagine losing her sweet dog. However, one day, while Smith was standing outside her car at a gas station in DeKalb, Georgia, she was violently attacked out of nowhere, and three men drove away with … [Read more…]
At 11-years-old, Max was dropped off at The Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly) when his family moved away. It seemed like the pup was getting a second chance to live out his golden years in a loving home when he was adopted again. But just 48 hours later, the neighbor of a … [Read more…]
The Wading River Fire Department was having an exciting day as they escorted Santa Claus through the community to greet children and collect donations for a food drive. However, they did not expect to have such an interesting rescue mission following this fun event. During this escort, they received a call about a dog that … [Read more…]
Sorry if this article gets the song stuck in your head, but you’ve probably already been listening to it the past week or so anyway. This is a story about puppies and “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Yep, that famous inspirational tune about a ridiculed reindeer who rose to the top gave nine newborn puppies their … [Read more…]
Meadow was found on the side of the road in a box. She was covered in wounds, both new and old. Caretakers were unsure if she’d survive. Meadow was most likely used as a bait dog. She was too gentle to fight other dogs, but she did fight for her life – and won! Photo … [Read more…]
Her name is Sweet Pea. Aptly named, her gentle nature and readiness to give love are only the tip of the iceberg. This girl has been through all the worst experiences humans can create for animals. It’s a suffocating list of abuses that would leave most of us jaded at best and hopeless at worst. … [Read more…]
This holiday season, many families are looking to add a dog to their family. But with a disturbing new trend, many dog parents are surrendering their senior dogs just to purchase a puppy instead. It’s a horrible reality that many shelters have been noticing, especially around the holidays. However, older dogs often need familiarity and … [Read more…]
Simba the Pit Bull is one of the friendliest dogs in his neighborhood. He lives in an apartment in Sweden with his dad, Arjanit Mehana. When they walk together, Simba often tries to seek attention from other neighbors, but many of them try to avoid him simply because of the stereotypes they’ve heard about his … [Read more…]
Grand Prairie, Texas is delivering special packages this holiday season. The Prairie Paws Adoption Center is promising to bring the magic of Christmas to any family who adopts a new four-legged family member on December 21st or 22nd. It’s creatively called the Pawlar Express! It’s an exciting collaboration they’ve created alongside the big man himself! Find … [Read more…]
Piper is a lucky little Pug with an amazing family. She’s also very young, playful, and curious. One day when April Licata let the small dog outside to go to the bathroom, Piper got away when she wasn’t paying attention. Licata was devastated, but she knew her two oldest kids, Carter and Natalie, would be … [Read more…]