On a lifesaving mission, Donna Lochmann set out to rescue four adorable pudgy puppies and their fiercely protective mom, all that were hiding in a backyard with piles of junk nestled in the overgrown grass. Living in squalor after her humans were possibly displaced by eviction, Donutfest, an adorable dog, turned out to be a…
Some stories hurt to tell — but they need to be told. There are moments when you wish the world could be a little kinder, a little more human. But when an innocent animal is betrayed by the very people meant to protect it, when it’s abandoned in its most vulnerable moment, someone has to…
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Usually when I’m out with my dog, everything goes fine. I enjoy some fresh air, think about life and maybe listen to music on my headphones. But every now and then, my dog catches the scent of something and runs off into the woods. I usually don’t think much of it, but I do sometimes…
Real friendship transcends all boundaries. Nowhere is this better evidenced than in the animal kingdom. Though it’s true that instincts compel some animals to dislike others, and in many cases actively hunt them, there are numerous examples of animals that have enjoyed truly unlikely friendships – these range from dogs and raccoons, to bears and wolves. Yet no story…
Pit bulls are most likely one of the most misunderstood dog breeds in the world. Their reputation has not done them many favors. People associate the pit bull with violence and hostility but like all dog breeds, it all boils down to how the dog is raised and treated by its owner. Just like with children, dogs…
Alhanna Butler, 21, and her fiancé Ricky, 25, live in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, with her son Lincoln and their dog, Keola. Were it not for Keola, an American Akita, Alhanna and her son would probably not be around today. When Alhanna was pregnant with Lincoln she began to experience sharp pains in her lower back. She went to hospital, but…
Audra Petraškienė was driving her car along the river near her home in Lithuania, when she spotted something unusual. On the roadside stood a wet dog, shaking with fear. Audra braked, jumped out of her car and rushed towards the poor animal. But as she more closely inspected the dog, Audra noticed something terrible around…
We’ve said it many times, but it bears repeating: Wild animals don’t belong in the circus.Bengal tiger Aasha is yet another example of an animal abused by the circus. But fortunately, it ended well for her, thanks to an animal organization that gave her exactly what she needed.Read her remarkable story below.Aasha was rescued from…
A stately husky dog is among the finest dogs out there – at least if you ask me. That’s why it hurts my heart when I see how some people mistreat these beautiful dogs. If you have ever visited the beautiful island of Bali, you know how amazing it can be there – but unfortunately…
All shelter dogs are waiting to be adopted, but some unfortunately end up waiting longer than others. The sad reality is that oftentimes, people decide on their new pet based on appearance and often opt for the cutest puppy available, overlooking some of the more unconventional-looking dogs. But these dogs deserve love, too… like this good…
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