It is heartbreaking to think of how many dogs never get the opportunity to show who they truly are before their time slips away. Mulan, a sweet…

Jacqui and her husband had imagined their honeymoon filled with relaxation and adventure, not a rescue mission. But fate had other plans, guiding them to a moment…

Unlike many other kinds of big cat, leopards tend to eschew contact with other leopards, and instead prefer to live out solitary lives hunting their prey, and…

Every dog craves connection. As naturally social beings, they build strong attachments to both people and fellow animals. When a dog turns away from human touch, it…

For a dog, losing the embrace of their beloved human can be one of the most difficult trials. The routines that once brought comfort vanish, the warmth…

Animal shelters throughout the United States are filled with dogs from all walks of life, representing countless backgrounds and breeds. Yet, the majority are mixed-breed companions, often…

Emma, a 14-year-old Poodle, arrived at the shelter tucked inside a crate, her only companions a soft blanket and a few small toys meant to ease the…

For Donna Lochmann, an experienced rescuer with Stray Rescue of St. Louis in Missouri, mornings often start with pressing calls and missions that demand courage. On this…

Cruelty toward dogs is nothing unfamiliar, yet each instance still manages to break our hearts. Maya’s story is more than a single act of mistreatment. She embodies…

Coming across abandoned dogs is always a painful sight. So many are thin, terrified, and exhausted from struggling to endure harsh surroundings, surviving only on chance and…