Dogs are always loyal and loving to their owners, even when they have passed away. Dogs are emotionally intelligent and can grieve in their own way – some will even visit their graves to pay respect as well. Like one sweet dog, who can be found holding a seaside vigil for his deceased owner, as shown in bittersweet viral photos. Jolie Mejía …
Her life was lonely for a senior horse named Gidget. For at least a decade, she hadn’t seen another animal or human. After living with her owner for 17 years, he became too old to care for her properly. He dumped her oats down a chute. But that was all he could do. It was another rescue group who contacted …
She tried to remain calm in the waiting room while Nimbus was being examined by the doctor as tragedy struck. Ashley rushed her small dog, Nimbus, to the animal hospital after tragedy struck. The veterinarian eventually came out to speak with Ashley, and that’s when Ashley heard: “Your dog is paralyzed and in great pain.” Her stomach dropped as she …
Sometimes animals get themselves into some really tricky situations, and it takes some kindhearted humans to save the day. That was the case for one poor cat who got stuck in the most unexpected place — and while it wouldn’t be easy, a team of rescuers stopped at nothing to save this cat and give her a second chance at …
Everyone knows that dogs are a man’s best friend… but sometimes, they’re more than that: they’re your best man. That was the case for one veteran and his beloved service dog, who have such an unbreakable bond that when it came to his wedding day, he had to have his dog involved in a special way. Justin Lansford is a …
All dogs are beautiful in their own way and deserve love, but sometimes “ugly” dogs get ignored. This is a problem for many shelter dogs looking for homes: they are too often passed over in favor of more traditionally cute pets. That was the case for one poor dog, who was often called “ugly” and constantly overlooked because of her …
It always hurts my heart to see a dog that has been abused. I just don’t understand how anyone could get so angry that they mistreat a poor innocent dog. Recently, two young men were walking in Lanus, near Buenos Aires, Argentina when they saw a slimy black creature crawling out of a ditch. When they got closer, they realized …
At only a month and a half old, this tiny black lab mix found himself sick in a shelter and needed a loving home. Unfortunately, special needs dogs are harder to place. This is a heartwarming story about how a puppy, who beat the odds by fighting for his life, ended up being rescued by the most perfect person. As a result of the …
There is a fantastic and unique program that the La Vista Police Department in Nebraska has designed to help shelter dogs get adopted. Not only is the program off to a great start, but the dogs are also enjoying the ride. A police officer from the Nebraska Humane Society picks up a dog that is in need of a home …
