A stray dog looking for some place warm but not finding anywhere safe, curled up on a porch to ride out the cold. But with multiple days of below freezing temperatures ahead, the dog was at high risk of freezing. Thankfully, the homeowner spotted the dog outside on their porch and called Stray Rescue of…
During the winter holiday season, Santa’s little helpers at various Christmas tree lots come in a different size and shape than the usual reindeer or human. These helpers have shaggy, thick fur, a bit of slobber, and the sweetest disposition you could ask for. Newfoundland dogs, or “Newfs” as their families affectionately call them, participate…
Matilda is one of the beloved rescue dogs who lives at The Asher House. This sweet girl has cerebellar hypoplasia, a condition caused by an underdeveloped cerebellum—the part of the brain responsible for coordinating movement. As a result, she wobbles when she walks. She showed up at a shelter and Lee Asher made sure to…
When investigators with Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT)’s repeated warnings and attempts to improve the welfare of the dogs living on a property in Polk County went unheeded by the dogs’ owner, they took action. On November 8th, they launched an emergency mission to rescue 28 dogs. They found chained dogs…
Dogs are not only a constant source of love and comfort but also a consistent source of inspiration for photographers. They are challenging but wonderful subjects. Whether they are enjoying a quiet moment with a human, working at a task they were bred to do, or engaging in an outdoor adventure, dogs are endlessly fascinating….
It’s not every dog who can safely sniff out a bee nest, but that’s exactly what Gerty, the German Shorthaired Pointer, is trained to do. She’s a bird dog turned bee dog! Gerty works with Jacqueline Staab, a bee researcher and founder of Darwin’s Bee Dogs, to track down bumblebees in Texas as part of…
Donna has braved many derelict homes to rescue homeless dogs living in St. Louis. But on this occasion, she took a bit of a tumble while trying to save a mama dog and her puppies. Donna first follows the mama dog, whose ribs are showing, and who is frightened by their approach. The mama is…
A Pit Bull mix found wandering around North Carolina after Hurricane Helene has found a home with her rescuer. Wake County Firefighter Korey Floyd went to help in western North Carolina when he saw a black and white dog on the loose while he was helping clean up storm debris after Hurricane Helene and doing…
A little stray dog earned herself a home thousands of miles away by chasing after a man in the Gobi desert. This amazing adoption story began when the British ultrarunner Dion Leonard participated in a gruelling 155-mile (250 km) race known as the 4 Deserts Race. The race took place in China’s Gobi desert. As…
Autumn isn’t just the season for pumpkins and squash—it’s also the perfect time for apples. The team at Gone to the Snow Dogs took their huskies to an apple farm to gather fresh apples for making their special crunchy apple chip treats. First, you will need a food dehydrator to make these apple chips. Fill…
Two long years have passed since a dog disappeared in Colorado while under the care of a pet sitter. Brandy Ross felt devastated after her beloved dog Bear went missing. Her family searched for weeks, desperately trying to find him, but found no trace of him. Not long after, the military family had to relocate…
A small dog named Chata, who was being neglected at her home, was rescued by a caring community. She had been roaming the streets of a mobile home park in California, where her owner failed to provide for her. Concerned park residents stepped in, giving her food and water. The residents were worried about Chata’s…