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
This sweet stray dog and her two puppies are now safe and sound at the Beylikduzu Alfa Veterinary Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey — but the story of how they came to be there is touching hearts around the world. It’s all thanks to a mother’s love. Earlier this week, a Good Samaritan arrived to the clinic with
It’s a no-brainer that sleep is vital for one’s health. That is why so many researchers study the best way to get good quality shut-eye. However, forget chamomile tea and meditating before bed. According to new research, women sleep better next to dogs. That’s right; Canisius College in New York State conducted a study that
The members of the Missouri Stream Teams cleanup crew in Jefferson City know all about finding treasures in the trash. Over the years, they’ve uncovered everything from mannequins to money. But this past March, team members parsing through a cleanup site discovered something that stopped them in their tracks. “Until earlier this year, our life-saving efforts were focused on
In the summer of 2023, a tan-and-white pit bull named Patience received the exciting news that she’d been adopted. After a long stint at her New Jersey-based animal shelter, Patience couldn’t wait to have a family. But sadly, more than a year after being adopted, someone found Patience wandering the city streets of New Jersey
