Stray dogs wander the streets, hoping to find scraps of food to satisfy their hunger. Every new day they spend on the streets represents new hope that they will finally be saved and taken to safety. Tanner was one of those stray pups. While he was roaming the streets of Houston, Texas, he was eagerly … Read more

Dogs experience heartbreak, too. It might not seem like we can understand how, but it’s obvious to anyone who has owned one. Anytime a tragic event happens to some of us, seeing a sad dog go through the same thing just makes it even more difficult to bear. In this story, we will talk about … Read more

There are some dogs whose stories make you cry your soul out, and Tyson is definitely one of them! When I first heard this sturdy, senior boi’s story, I couldn’t gather my thoughts for hours. This New York City boi was found in an apartment next to his deceased owner, and, according to his rescuers … Read more

Stuart spent fourteen long years dreaming of a family, but instead, his best years were lost to the confines of kennels.  He entered Friends of Strays animal shelter in Princeton, Illinois, in 2008, and since then, he has seen the same four walls for over a decade.  After a couple of failed adoptions and returns, … Read more

We have always known that dogs are very brave animals, and that many of them will go to great lengths to protect those they care about the most. However, the situation we will be talking about is different, as it was not about protecting someone else, but himself, and the courage it took to do … Read more

For more than two years, George and Irene’s story was one of survival on the unforgiving streets until a compassionate soul extended a helping hand.  What unfolded next was not just an act of kindness, but a true reminder of what can happen when we start to truly appreciate dogs for what they are – … Read more

Once you become a proud doggo mom or dad, you suddenly start noticing every single pup on the street!  Your life starts revolving around them, and you willingly accept the fact that from now on – you’re a pack member for good! Noah Hais, from Cleveland, Ohio, knew that right from the start, but he … Read more

Saving and making an abandoned animal happy again is truly one of the most beautiful feelings if you have a big heart.  There is nothing bigger for a dog than when you heal the wound inflicted on his heart by another human.  Unfortunately, no matter how hard someone tries, some dogs are so broken that … Read more

Imagine having to spend your life on the street without a roof over your head or anyone to call your own. That’s pretty much what life has been like for little MarMar – a senior dog who spent months waiting for his miracle. He roamed the streets of California, hiding from people and doing his … Read more

It’s not that often that you see a wild animal casually lying on your patio furniture. Even though you might know a little more about it, it’s hard not to be shocked. And, it’s even worse if you don’t know anything about its true nature and how it might react. That’s exactly what happened one … Read more