When a small family of dogs arrived at the Benton-Franklin Humane Society this past summer, everyone at the shelter was smitten. The mother dog, gentle and patient,…

When rescue officer Ruth Thomas-Coxon received a call about a lonely dog lying deep in a patch of ivy, she didn’t hesitate for a second. The caller…

It’s never easy to accept that things are going downhill, especially when you thought they were finally starting to look up. This story is about March, a…

Before his owner was deployed for military service, JP was living his best life, being the cutest and most playful pup. When his owner left, he was…

Dogs love unconditionally, never expecting the same in return from their owners. Yet, countless fur babies face the agony of abandonment, left behind by those they loved…

We cannot even begin to fathom the turmoil in Imelda’s heart that fateful day. Stuck in a cramped kennel within a crowded shelter in Kansas, she must…

When the tornadoes tore through St. Louis, the world seemed to stop. Families rushed into basements and bathrooms, clutching one another as the wind howled. In the…

There is no greater joy for our beloved pets than being embraced in the warmth of a loving home. Sadly, only a fortunate few dogs experience this…

If there’s one thing that I never really thought much about, it’s the significance that toys hold for our dogs. My own pup has enjoyed numerous toys…