My heart aches for all the innocent animals who, despite deserving love and loyalty, are abandoned by the very families who should have cared for them. Instead of responsibly surrendering them to shelters, some owners leave their faithful pets to fend for themselves, without a thought for their survival. When I heard what happened to … Read more
Nothing is more heartbreaking for an animal rescuer than arriving to help a dog, only to find it’s too late. It can shatter anyone’s heart, leaving them wondering if only they had been there sooner, things might have turned out differently. These tragic situations shouldn’t happen. More must be done to prevent such abandonment. This … Read more
Rescuers came across a Facebook post from a concerned neighbor reporting that her absent neighbors had left two dogs chained in their backyard for over a month. She mentioned that a foul odor had recently started emanating from the yard, hinting at an urgent need for help. Wasting no time, the rescuers tried to contact … Read more
It’s hard to understand how anyone could abandon their dog in an empty parking lot, leaving them to fend for themselves. Seeing what happened to Phoenix, a sweet German Shepherd pup, is gut-wrenching. Phoenix, not realizing she was being abandoned, was left in a deserted parking lot in Fresno, California. She jumped and pawed at … Read more
No matter how experienced a rescuer is, discovering abandoned dogs in terrible conditions is always heartbreaking. It’s especially devastating when an entire litter is found struggling for survival. This was the sad reality in rural southern Virginia, where a litter of Beagle puppies was heartlessly abandoned in a dumpster. Rescuers from the Halifax Dog Squad … Read more
When a sweet Pit Bull named Shelly was surrendered to a shelter because her family was expecting a baby, she was left feeling confused, heartbroken, and betrayed. A Life on the Line Sadly, it can be difficult for Pit Bulls to find adoptive families, and three weeks after her arrival, Shelly was placed on the … Read more
When Hope for Paws, a non-profit animal rescue group in Los Angeles, California, learned about an abandoned dog, they knew they had to help. The Rescue Mission The rescue team was informed that the dog had been left behind by her owners when they moved, and she had been living alone ever since. When two … Read more
As Prue, a rescuer from Mission Pawsible, drove down a busy road, something strange caught her eye. She noticed a bag tossed from a car that, as traffic passed, flew open to reveal a tiny puppy inside. Trusting her instincts, Prue pulled over and rushed to help. The Rescue Prue stepped out and saw the … Read more
A dog named Simon was discovered wandering around Kansas City, Missouri—but he wasn’t an ordinary stray. When Simon arrived at KC Pet Project, a Kansas City animal shelter, he looked like he had six legs due to his severely matted fur. Much-Needed Haircut Upon arrival, Simon was immediately taken to the clinic to address his … Read more
Rescuing a dog from the streets is an incredibly noble act. However, while shelters provide a better environment, it often marks just the beginning of a dog’s journey, not the end. Many still need to find a permanent home, which can be a challenge for shelter staff. Sometimes, dogs remain in shelters for six months … Read more