Freja, a Galgo Espanol (Spanish hunting dogs) went from a broken, frightened, hunched over dog to a “firecracker” after being adopted into a loving home. Freja was found on the streets of Madrid, Spain. She had been hit by a car and abandoned by hunters. Eva Quirbach, who has adopted several Galgos from Spain and…
For two days, a stray dog had been seen running in a local park in Wichita, enduring subfreezing temperatures. Despite attempting to catch him, no one could get close to him. With the temperatures dipping below 30 degrees Farenheit (-1 C), a concerned Good Samaritan contacted Wichita Animal Action League (WAAL). On the first day,…
A couple who fostered and then adopted a dog named Zoey got a big surprise when they received the results of a DNA test. The pet parents had first spotted Zoey at a shelter and immediately noticed how much she resembled their other dog, Jazz, whom they had adopted a few years earlier. The shelter…
An abandoned puppy found by a dumpster has gone from being thought of as a piece of trash to being a treasured family member. Joey was only 11 weeks old when a worker spotted him all alone in the rain by a dumpster in Colorado Springs and brought him to Humane Society of the Pikes…
Vanessa, from Girl With The Dogs, recently received a call from her local humane society asking for help with a dog named Angel. When Vanessa met her, she was heartbroken. Angel was the most neglected dog Vanessa had seen in her 13 years as a pet groomer. The humane society staff echoed her shock, describing…
Nova’s story began in heartbreak when he was found in a dumpster with his front leg badly infected. The Pit Bull was rescued by PAWS Chicago where veterinarians had no choice but to amputate his leg to save his life. His rescuers suspected he had been used as a bait dog, but despite his rough…
Debbie Pearl’s rescue, The Unstoppable Ranch, received a call about a little dog found in a box, covered in maggots and fleas. When they picked her up, it was clear that Gaby was at death’s door. They rushed her to the vet, who saved her life. As Gaby began to recover, they noticed that she…
Every year, the Dog Photography Awards® celebrates the captivating world of canines, as captured through the lenses of exceptional photographers. One of the standout categories is “Action.” Every dog parent knows the challenge of capturing the perfect action shot. From the constant motion to outdoor distractions and the need to be in just the right…
A drone captured the dramatic moment a missing dog was rescued from a dangerous seaside cliff in England. Lily, a three-year-old dog, went missing during a walk with her guardian, prompting her family to ask for help on social media. A group of nine volunteers joined the search for Lily but had to stop when…
A little dog named Cho came to Colorado’s NOCO Humane after being rescued from a hoarding situation. She arrived frightened, under-socialized, and covered in mats and every time someone approached her, she would tremble with fear. It was clear she needed to learn that people could be safe and fun. The shelter decided that foster…
First it was an emaciated Matlock curled in a ball and fighting for his life. Then it was a pregnant Mudder pushed out of an SUV in the rain. And now it’s an injured Kathy Bates. Three dogs rescued from the same park in three weeks. Stray Rescue of St. Louis received a call after…
Huskies often get stuck in unusual places. There have been many times when the “escape artists” have had to be rescued from the roof of a house. But Milo the Husky managed to get him stuck inside the house after performing what can only be described as an acrobatic move. The Tempe Fire Department received…