Rescues

Between January 14th and 25th, 2022, numerous drivers in San Diego reported seeing a little Chihuahua running alongside traffic. Officers from the Humane Society’s law enforcement division and even a unit from California Highway Patrol tried in vain to capture the elusive little dog. Dogs in trouble often see humans running towards them as threats. …

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Officers Mercado and Tavera were patrolling the streets of Los Angeles when they spotted an abandoned puppy. The little pup was tattered and had nowhere to go.   Image Source Credit: LAPD Hollywood Division/Facebook   The scared puppy noticed the officers and somehow sensed that they could help him. He trotted with his tiny paws …

Tiny Puppy Stumbled On Road After Being Dumped Chases Cop And Begged To Be Noticed Read More »

Drones as mainstream toys are a source of controversy, but no one can deny their lifesaving benefits in the hands of rescue workers. On Thursday, January 13, a pooch named Millie became stranded on the Hampshire, England mudflats amid the rising tides. Police, firefighters, and coastguards tried everything they could think of to extract the …

Perilous Mud Flats & A Flying Sausage Make For One Adorable Dog Rescue Read More »

A Pit Bull mix named Spike has been homeless for five years, but it’s not his fault. The pup was surrendered to a shelter after his family experienced a tragedy. He’s been living in various shelters ever since. But when he arrived at Lake Humane Society in Ohio this year, they knew it was time …

After 5 Years Of Searching, Pit Bull Finds His Forever Home On Betty White’s Birthday Read More »

All Dogs definitely have their own unique personalities, and Stanley’s was apparent right from the beginning. This was something a little different though, and the quirks were a bit alarming. Stanley’s Mom and Dad adopted him but soon started to worry about their dog. Stanley, the Golden Retriever was very friendly, loving and physically healthy, …

Family Adopts Foster Dog Even When Vet Cautioned That He’s Mentally Challenged Read More »

It’s hard not to get your hopes up when someone wants to meet a long-term shelter resident. Many wonderful dogs have been adoptable for months or even years. But even when people consider adopting them, it doesn’t always go through. Hendrix from the Kentucky Humane Society has been looking for a home for a long …

Long-Term Shelter Dog Heartbroken After Adopters Don’t Show Read More »

Aimee the Pit Bull had developed a painful skin condition, and her owners didn’t want to take care of it. So, they decided to abandon her. Aimee found her way into Carson Animal Care Center, a high-kill shelter in California. She knew her fate and was scared and nervous all the time.   Image Source: …

Sick Dog Gets Dumped At ‘High-Kill’ Shelter And Gets Excited Whenever She Has Visitors Read More »

Muneca, an 18-year-old blind Dachshund, was dumped at an animal shelter, leaving her alone and terrified. At this time, she no longer had a home, her vision, or someone to love her.   Image Source: Frosted Faces Foundation   That’s when shelter volunteer Elaine Seamans went to see the senior Dachshund at the Baldwin Park …

18-Year-Old Blind Dachshund Was Dumped At Shelter, Clung To First Person Who Showed Her Love Read More »

When Rosie, a Golden Retriever mix, arrived at the Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue, dumped and heavily pregnant, shelter heads Katie and John Black, immediately began tending to the abandoned, homeless dog. Photo Credit: Instagram   The staff had taken care of their fair share of pregnant dogs in the past, but when Rosie gave …

Workers Find Dumped Golden Retriever, As She Gives Birth To ‘Cow Babies’ Read More »

Many dogs are placed in high-kill shelters every day with little hope for adoption, so Tracy Whyatt stepped in and decided to do something to help. Tracy followed her passion for saving unloved dogs and started a company called Tracy’s Dogs.     Tracy and her husband, Scott, load up dogs from overcrowded kill shelters …

Couple adopts rescue dog before meeting him. When the door opens to reveal him they “lose it” Read More »