Who you gonna call? Dog rescuers! Okay, my pun line may be a bit lame, but I know what’s definitely not lame. Saving dogs in need. If you live in St. Louis or in the surrounding area, you’ve probably heard of one special dog rescuer, Donna Lochmann. This brave woman is a well-known chief life-saving … Read more
Who says dogs can’t play pretend? Ladies and gentlemen, meet Kai… probably the world’s first German Shepherd who thinks that he’s nothing else but a bird! That’s right! Even though he’s a sturdy German boi, Kai likes to jump on the birdbath on hot summer days and just casually drink water from it. Who knows, … Read more
There is perhaps nothing worse than humans abandoning their dogs and leaving them to die. It is such a cruel way to tell them that you do not care. Even worse, the poor pup does not understand what was done to him, and is against all hopes, clinging to the idea that someone will come … Read more
When the pandemic hit and the world seemed a little gloomy, one family in Texas decided it was time to bring some much-needed fun and excitement into their lives. Mariano and Esmeralda Rendon, like many others, found themselves searching for creative ways to have a blast right in their own backyard. Little did they know … Read more
Nothing happens by chance. Everything we go through leads us to the place we were always destined to be. What is truly meant to be ours will find us at the right time. Picaso’s wonderful story and the way he ended up finding his forever family reminded me of this truth one more time. This … Read more
In July 2019, Heart & Bones Animal Rescue received a stray three-year-old Shepherd mix. This sweet stray mamma had recently given birth to eleven adorable puppies, which she was still nursing. All her puppies were precious, but there was something quite amazing about this one puppy. She was born with an exceptional feature that melted … Read more
There are very few things sweeter than the pure-hearted reaction of a locked-up dog being saved. The days dogs spend in an animal shelter, as safe as they may be, are often overlooked, filled with deep sorrow and anxiety. On the other hand, for many doggos, being in a shelter often means the end, especially … Read more
Tera’s case is proof that sometimes, even the simplest dog rescue and a little bit of love can turn into the most beautiful life story! This five-year-old German Shepherd was saved from a shelter in Long Island, New York, when her old family had decided to let her go. Tera was all alone in this … Read more
Move over, Super Bowl! There’s a new game in town, and it’s all about adorable puppies. The annual event that showcases the cutest and most talented pups from around the country, Puppy Bowl XIX, celebrates a record number of pups, shelters, rescues, and adoption stories. Among these heartwarming tales is the story of Joey, a … Read more
Despite the fact that there are countless canines out there waiting for their better tomorrow, there are some stories that make you believe humanity isn’t dead. This is one of those stories… When Angelo, a Great Dane puppy, was found on the streets, he was practically a lost cause. This poor boy was severely malnourished … Read more