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It’s heartbreaking to hear of yet another case of an abandoned puppy, but this situation in New Bern, North Carolina, stands out because of the note left beside the cage: “Please take me… I’m a 12-week hound. I don’t bite. Take great care of him. He has food with him.” What seems like a plea … Read more
It’s heartwarming to see the dedication and love that the caregivers at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden pour into every animal that comes into their care, no matter what species it turns out to be. When this tiny, adorable newborn arrived at the zoo, everyone initially believed he was a puppy. His tiny frame … Read more
Joan of Bark’s journey from a terrified, injured pup to a joyful, loved dog is both heartbreaking and inspiring. When Donna Lochmann and her team from Stray Rescue of St. Louis first found her curled up behind a dumpster, it was clear that she had given up on life. Her silence and her eyes, filled … Read more
Panda, a sweet two-month-old Africanis mix, found herself in a situation that no puppy should ever experience—separated from her mother far too soon. A stranger gave little Panda to some local kids to play with, but luckily, one of the children’s mothers quickly realized that the puppy was far too young to be away from … Read more
Sadie’s life took a heartbreaking turn, one that no dog should ever have to experience. After starting off in what seemed like a loving home, she ended up discarded like trash—literally. Her owners decided that because she had an accident indoors and defended herself when physically punished, she no longer deserved a place in their … Read more
Explorer’s story is a heart-wrenching reminder of the countless abandoned dogs who find themselves lost and confused, searching for the love they once knew or always dreamed of. For Explorer, that longing was palpable in his dejected eyes as he sat tied to a crate in a park, seemingly left behind without a second thought. … Read more
Spinach’s story is both heartbreaking and emblematic of the struggles so many shelter dogs face, especially those who are overlooked due to special circumstances. Found as a two-month-old puppy with a ruptured eye, Spinach arrived at Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) in May 2023, enduring his first months of life within the confines of a kennel. … Read more
Codi’s story is both heartbreaking and heartwarming, a tale of resilience, compassion, and the profound impact of second chances. When a Good Samaritan in Philadelphia started what he thought would be just another day on the job, little did he know that his quick actions would save a life and change a dog’s world forever. … Read more
Ryder’s story is nothing short of inspiring, a testament to the unbreakable spirit that dogs like him carry, even in the face of hardship. For two long years, he wandered the streets of California, driven by a simple but profound dream: to find love in the arms of a family. The daily grind of searching … Read more
Riggs, a seven-year-old dog, spent much of his life longing for a family to call his own. He held on to the hope of sharing all the love he had stored in his heart, but his journey was filled with disappointment. Abandoned three times, Riggs eventually stopped believing in the possibility of finding a forever … Read more