The Dog Who Waited 1400 Days to Be Loved at Last
When Elle first arrived at Austin Pets Alive!, she didn’t understand why her world had suddenly shrunk to a kennel. She’d come from the city shelter after…
The Shelter Puppy Who Smiled His Way Into Everyone’s Heart
When Courtney Wingate walked through the quiet rows of kennels at the local animal control in Louisiana, she thought she’d just be checking on a few routine…
Ruhn The Three-Legged Dog Who Found A Best Friend Just Like Him
From the very beginning, Ruhn’s life was defined not by what he lacked but by what he gave. Born with only three legs, this bright-eyed pup learned…
Rescuers Find Soaked Puppy Waiting on a Field for Someone to Come Back
The call came on a stormy afternoon — a small puppy had been spotted alone on a flooded baseball field in South Texas. The person who saw…
Family Leaves Senior Dog With Her Favorite Things And A Loving Portrait
When the team at Sanctuary Rescue first learned about a senior beagle named Abby, their hearts immediately went out to her. She had arrived at a local…
Tiny Dog Battles Cold Ocean in California Until Lifeguards Rush to Save Her
The wind swept over the beach in Long Beach, California, carrying with it the chill of a winter afternoon. Lifeguards stood watching the gray sea, their eyes…
Stray Who Gave Birth in the Rain Is Now Safe and Warm with Her Newborns
A dog can bring all humans the happiest moments in our lives. However, things are not always rainbows and sunshine for them. Caitlin Evers, an experienced rescuer,…
Blind Dog Found Lost On Maui Learns To Trust Again After Rescue
When a small tan dog was found wandering aimlessly along a quiet road on the island of Maui, it was immediately clear that something was wrong. He…
Shelter Dog Waits More Than 1,000 Days for the Family She Deserves
When the volunteers at Valley Animal Center first met a quiet, amber-eyed dog named Mother Gothal, they thought she’d be adopted within weeks. She had that kind…
Heartbroken Shelter Dog Finally Finds Love After One Woman Refuses To Give Up
Every week, Kelsey McDonough walks through rows of kennels in Los Angeles, searching for the eyes that need her most. The founder of McDonough Rescue has made…