On September 4, people exploring caves in Indiana’s Dewey Hickman Nature Preserve, made a shocking discovery. Deep in the pit of a 30-foot cave was an emaciated dog. The dog, dubbed Dewey, was rescued thanks…
A terrified dog, tethered to a chain and trapped beneath a collapsed shed, was rescued on September 1. The Louisiana SPCA posted photos of the trapped dog, and recounted the situation, and rescue effort. The…
On August 24, deputies in Douglas County, Georgia, saved two exhausted dogs who were stuck in a swimming pool. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office shared video of the rescue effort with Facebook followers on September…
A Florida animal shelter is praising the efforts of a senior dog named Chuck, who recently bit off the head of a venomous snake to save a volunteer. The Panhandle Animal Welfare Society shared Chuck’s…
Update: Officials have determined that the entire family, and presumably the dog, died from heatstroke. Earlier this month, a mother, father, young child and family dog, were discovered deceased on a trail in the Sierra…
Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter, in Newark, New Jersey, is offering a reward for information about an emaciated puppy who was abandoned outside of an apartment complex in Newark on August 19. The animal welfare…
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Read MoreIt is the season of special meals, decadent treats, and a plethora of snacks, and though you likely know not to share these goodies with your dog, sometimes the temptation to share wins out over…
Greene County, NY – The rescue community is mourning the loss of a man who perished Sunday evening in a plane crash in the Town of Windham. According to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, 49-year-old…
Thanksgiving…the day you give thanks for all the good things in your life and enjoy a special meal with family and friends. On this day of thanks, you can also treat your canine companions to…
El Dorado County, CA – Last week, a dog was rescued from an abandoned mineshaft in northern California. According to the Garden Valley Fire Protection District, the dog had fallen 50 feet into the shaft.…
It is Thanksgiving week and there are countless homeless shelter pets who would love nothing more than to be in a real home for the holiday. Thanks to shelter programs, some lucky cats and dogs…
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and indulgent feasting, but for our furry friends, it can also bring unexpected risks. While celebrating, it is essential to keep pets safe from common holiday hazards. 1.…
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Update! After the publication of this article, Kenny was rescued! San Bernardino, CA – A malnourished puppy is unwanted at just seven months of age. The pup, dubbed Kenny, has been at the San Bernardino…
Colombia – Last Tuesday, Colombia’s Parliament voted to end bullfights. All but two of the 95 members of Parliament voted in favor of banning bull fighting; the bill now goes to President Gustavo Petro for…
Update 6/3/2024: No longer listed – there are unconfirmed reports that Chance has been adopted. Downey, CA – A five-year-old dog named Chance finds himself in danger of losing his life after being surrendered to…
Forked River, NJ – A New Jersey animal shelter is seeking a home for a young, under socialized Golden Retriever named Dorothy. The Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter shared photos of Dorothy, writing: We see…
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Tarrant County, TX – Someone left a litter of crated puppies to die in the extreme Texas heat. Thankfully, a good Samaritan spotted the pups in a crate and reached…
Albuquerque, NM – A New Mexico animal shelter is inundated with animals after taking in displaced pets from shelters in areas impacted by wildfires and floods. Animal Humane New Mexico…
Phoenix, AZ – An Arizona man has been arrested for allegedly stomping and beating his German shepherd puppy to death. As reported by AZ Central, Anthony Reynolds was caught on…
Update 6/28/24: Cruz has been rescued! San Bernardino, CA – At just four months of age, an adorable German shepherd puppy finds himself homeless and sitting in a lonesome kennel…
Bend, Oregon – An animal shelter in Bend recently took in a rare hermaphrodite tortoiseshell kitten. According to the Humane Society of Central Oregon, when they took the kitten in…
Newberry County, SC – A K9 with South Carolina State Law Enforcement (SLED) was killed when officers served a felony warrant earlier this month. According to SLED, Coba, a Belgian…
Savannah, MO – A police K9 with the Savannah Police Department is dead after being left in a vehicle following an overnight shift last week. According to sources, the German…
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona – A cat who found himself in a precarious position was rescued by firefighters on June 21. The X account for the Grand Canyon National…
