Yvette Holzbach regularly visits the streets of Houston, Texas to leave out food for stray dogs through her rescue Forgotten Dogs of the 5th Ward Project. That’s where she came across a street dog curled up with an old toy and took a picture. “When I first saw this dog lying on this tattered and…
In an address at the Vatican, Pope Francis issued a statement that is sure to comfort those of faith who have lost a beloved pet. He stated that all animals go to heaven. “The Holy Scriptures teach us that the realization of this wonderful plan covers all that is around us, and that came out…
Dogs left outside in dangerous weather is one of the most common forms of animal cruelty. Police and animal cruelty agencies investigate this form of abuse more than any other form of animal abuse. But dogs in Pennsylvania will now have stronger protection thanks to a new law that makes it a felony for residents…
The moment a stray dog met German flight attendant Olivia Sievers he was instantly smitten and knew she was the one for him. Six months ago, Olivia met the dog, now named Rubio, while walking in Buenos Aires. She showed the street dog some kindness and from that moment on, Rubio began a campaign to…
Little Hugo was trying to survive life on the streets when he attacked by other dogs and badly injured. Seriously wounded, his future looked grim. But Hope For Paws was alerted to his plight and went to the factory where he was hanging out to save him. Thanks to Lisa Arturo, Hugo was caught and…
Police Service Dog Hix was out for his evening walk and enjoying some down-time with his partner, when he sniffed out something on the side of a remote, rural road and took off. Const. Taylor Burns with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Hix were out on their daily exercise on a country dirt…
UC Davis biomedical engineering students and veterinary surgeons created a 3D printed mask designed to be used as a cast for a dog’s fractured skull. A 4-month-old puppy survived severe facial injuries after being mauled by a dog thanks in part to a special 3D-printed face mask. Recently, Loca arrived at UC Davis Davis School…
When Penny the Pit Bull was saved, her rescuers had no idea that they were actually saving two lives. Penny was thrown from a moving car and rescued by staff at the Berclair Animal Hospital nearby. Penny was emaciated, injured and suffering from congestive heart failure as result of heartworms. Penny had infected cuts and…
A video filmed in Colombia captures a man risking his life to save a dog hanging from the balcony of an apartment high-rise. A small black and white dog is dangerously dangling over the edge – half his body is over the side. The people in the apartment downstairs first try to push the dog…
A dog with a crooked face is looking for a forever home. Woody was mauled by another dog when he was just 5 weeks old and he was “left to heal on his own with no veterinary care”, according to S.N.A.R.R Animal Rescue Northeast. SNARR came to Woody’s rescue after after they learned he was…
Pepper had a very rough life until Josh Woodyard rescued her in Houston, Texas. Josh had been alerted about a hoarder and went to investigate. Pepper was in terrible shape when he found her, so he took her in and cared for the severely abused dog. Josh fostered Pepper, nursed her back to health and…
A dog’s family came up with an unbelievable reason as to why they surrendered her to a shelter – she had gotten depressed after their other dog died and they wanted a happier pet. But even more heartbreaking was when Zuzu lit up after she spotted her owners at the very same shelter only to…