Abandoned Baby Runs to Study Abroad Student, Seeking Help
“She just ran out towards us like, ‘Hey! Could you help me?’” Annie Walton never expected her study abroad trip to Turks and Caicos to lead to an unexpected new…
Shelter Pup Can’t Contain Her Excitement When She Discovers the Goodbye Party Is Hers
She was there for over 1,400 days 😭 Elle’s journey at Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) began several years ago, arriving in December from the local city shelter, Austin Animal Center.…
Retired Police Dog Turns Quick Walk Into a Heroic Rescue of a Missing Person
“Once a hero, always a hero.” Even in retirement, 12-year-old German shepherd Bear proves he’s still a hero. Once a Sussex Police dog, Bear now enjoys a laid-back life, lounging…
Rescuers Shatter Ice to Save Duck Trapped in Frozen Pond for Days
“She was spending her second night out in the blistering cold” 😰 On a freezing December day in Michigan, Matthew and Theresa Lyson, co-directors of the Michigan Duck Rescue and…
Elusive Fugitive Captures New Orleans’ Attention, Dodging Darts and Nets
For months, a fugitive dog known as Scrim has transfixed the city of New Orleans In the heart of New Orleans, a scrappy terrier mix named Scrim has captured the…
She Sat Crying on the Couch — Her Foster Dog’s Response Was Pure Love
“She’s truly sent from heaven.” When Molly arrived at her foster home, she’d already endured a lot — from being surrendered to the shelter while pregnant to caring for her…
Pet Neglect Cases Surge by 26% in East Yorkshire
Alarming Rise in Pet Neglect Cases in East Yorkshire East Yorkshire has recorded one of the steepest increases in pet neglect incidents, with 640 cases reported between January and September…
Ukrainian Man and His Kitten Rescued During Harrowing Escape Through Romanian Mountains
A Ukrainian man who embarked on a perilous journey fleeing his war-torn country into Romania has been rescued from a deep mountain ravine in subzero temperatures with an unlikely companion:…
Greyhound Racing Faces Extinction: New Zealand Moves to Ban the Practice
New Zealand is set to ban greyhound racing by August 1, 2026, citing persistent animal welfare concerns, the government announced Tuesday. The decision, supported by all political parties, follows years…
No One Knew She Was Pregnant Until She Gave Birth to a ‘Giant Puppy
“She’s basically the polar bear dog version of Moo Deng.” Salem’s journey began when she was surrendered to a neighbor in a rural area of Mississippi. Her family, no longer…