The first time Layla and Lola landed in their local animal shelter, the tight-knit duo comforted each other while waiting for their family to return. Their humans eventually picked them up, but sadly, Layla and Lola’s time outside the shelter would be short-lived. The sisters returned to the shelter two more times following their first […]
When the Valley Animal Center (VAC) staff first welcomed Jodi, a tiny Chihuahua mix puppy, they were hopeful he’d find a home soon. Sure, he was bursting with typical puppy energy, but Jodi’s adorable face and warm demeanor made him an ideal candidate for adoption. It wasn’t long before a family applied to adopt Jodi, and the
A cat logged three flights in 24 hours after it was mistakenly left on a plane. Mittens, an eight-year-old Maine Coon, was aboard an Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Melbourne on Jan. 12. Owner Margo Neas waited for the feline to be unloaded from the cargo hold but three hours later, she was
Enjoying a snowy romp around her home in Georgetown Charter Township, Michigan, a black Lab named Hazel recently found herself in crisis when she stumbled onto a frozen lake. In moments, the curious pup crashed through the ice into the freezing water below. According to Wood TV, When Hazel’s neighbor saw the dog’s anxious face
Did you know that black cats are often the last to be adopted in shelters? Despite their charm, playfulness, and affectionate nature, these beautiful felines face a higher risk of being overlooked. But why does this happen? Here are a few reasons: 1. Superstitions and Myths Many cultures associate black cats with bad luck, witchcraft,
Curled up into a tight ball, an abandoned brown puppy named Pixie rested in a patch of dirt, barely shaded by a few ferns. Pixie was tied to a pole and couldn’t move very far. With no access to food or water, Pixie grew skinny, and her ribs poked out from her gaunt frame. Finally, just when all
A Desperate Situation in Louisa CountyHuddled in a ditch along a rural road in Louisa County, Iowa, a small and badly sunburned puppy named Willow awaited a miracle. Local law enforcement officers discovered her in dire condition and rushed her to It Takes A Village, an animal rescue organization committed to saving lives. First Steps
Baking in the hot Florida sun, a group of 16 puppies recently found themselves in a tough spot. The puppies had been abandoned in crates in a 7-Eleven parking lot. Now, they had nowhere to go. Luckily, it wasn’t long before a man drove by and noticed the strange sight. He called Pasco County Animal Services for
Anyone who has ever been by the ocean knows that it can be unpredictable. One thing you should never underestimate is the tide; it can be treacherous if you find yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time. The tide can surprise and swallow people and animals in a matter of seconds, and in
Meet Duckphone — a sweet, adoptable rescue cat with a larger-than-life personality. But that’s certainly not the only thing that’s big about him. Duckphone also has some adorably oversized cheeks. 2-year-old Duckphone was recently brought to the Cleveland Animal Protective League’s animal shelter after being picked up as a stray. It was clear to his new caretakers
A poor boy who worked at a warehouse near a closed bike shop noticed a scruffy dog visiting the store daily without fail. Curious to see where it was going, he followed it one day and discovered a heartbreaking secret. 18-year-old Chris was a seasoned market worker who had seen his fair share of street
Olga Moskalyova’s harrowing last words were to her mother A mother spoke out about her devastation after her teenage daughter was killed while on the phone to her. 19-year-old Olga Moskalyova was taking a summer walk in eastern Siberia before the horrific incident happened. Olga was on the stroll with her stepfather, Igor Tsyganenkov, by
Valentina Pinci has always found Xoloitzcuintles, a breed of Mexican hairless dogs, beautiful, so when she welcomed Quetzalli into her home, she was thrilled. She thought the little pup was absolutely perfect — but unfortunately, not everyone agreed. “We moved to Puerto Rico, where Xolos are very rare,” Pinci told The Dodo. “We would get
Wildfires continue to rage in the Los Angeles area, hit by one of the worst natural disasters on record. But while the tally has yet to be fully counted on how much has been lost, stories are emerging of what has been saved. This week, 16-year-old equestrian Kalyna Fedorowycz took to TikTok to share her harrowing rescue of a
When a realtor opened the door to a vacant house, she expected to find things pretty much in order. Instead, she found a filthy house in complete disarray — and a dirty playpen filled with babies the former tenants had left behind. The seven bunnies were living in squalor and needed help fast. The realtor
