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
Relocating to a new home is a significant life change, and if you’re a pet owner, the challenge becomes even more complex. Moving with pets requires careful planning to ensure their safety, comfort, and emotional well-being. In this article, we will explore the best practices, safety measures, and behavioral tips for a smooth transition when
It was a drizzly November day in St. Louis, Missouri, when an unsuspecting mail carrier happened upon a heartbreaking scene. As they drove along Pine St. toward Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL), the postal worker noticed a nearby car slow down, shove a brown animal onto the sidewalk, then drive away. “Our mail carrier just
Suzette Hall, founder of Logan’s Legacy 29 dog rescue, is used to fielding calls about stray dogs in Southern California. Good Samaritans in Orange County often reach out to her whenever they find a pup in need. But, recently, she answered a call that was more concerning than most. The Good Samaritan reported finding not one, but
When a woman heard barking right outside her house, she knew immediately it wasn’t her dogs. She checked the security footage and saw someone run under her car, but they never came back out. She went outside to investigate and peered under her car — and came face-to-face with a foot and a tail dangling
This is Frederico Alfredo — a sweet dog who works as a volunteer therapy animal at hospitals near his home in Brazil. Along with his mom, Jamili Saade, the pup loves nothing more than dropping by to visit patients who could use a little of the joy he has to offer. But recently, Frederico got paid a
The other day, volunteer dog rescuer Mary Nakiso was driving through California’s Orange County when she passed someone cowering on the side of the street. The creature was large, hairy and alone. With a sinking feeling in her stomach, Nakiso slammed on her brakes to investigate. As she approached the animal, Nakiso realized just how
Nayana Gadde, a pet photographer in Philadelphia, was planning to stay inside on a particularly cold winter day when she came across a Facebook post that changed everything. A dog mom had just found out she had to put her beloved pup down — and decided to throw her a last-minute goodbye party. “This is
For Roman Smith, his cat Gandalf was his world. And for Gandalf, his world was Smith. Smith was 9 when Gandalf — or “Gannie” for short — joined his family in 2003. It didn’t take long for the two of them to figure out that they loved each other more than anything. “Whatever I was
Melody Karle and her husband live in Montana, where temperatures regularly reach minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit. To escape the cold, they simply go inside and turn up the thermostat — but the stray cats in their neighborhood don’t have that luxury. When the couple moved into their Montana home a few years ago, they decided
A man was walking his dog around Gary, Indiana, when he stumbled upon something that made him stop in his tracks. On a pile of discarded mattresses, he saw something moving. When he got closer, he realized what he was looking at — a litter of six abandoned puppies left to fend for themselves with
