The call came in as just another routine report—an abandoned puppy behind a dumpster. Officer Marcus Hayes, already ten hours into his shift, groaned. He didn’t need another animal rescue, but orders were orders. Arriving at the alley, he found the tiny pup, shivering and wrapped in a torn sweater. As he held it close,…
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On D-Day, June 6, my husband was watching a war movie on TV when he heard a thumping at the front door. He opened it up to find a tiny puppy with a tin can stuck on his head, banging it trying to get it off. The coffee can was there to catch drips off…
She was hiding in our backyard after being chased by a teenager for hours. She spotted my cat Binky through the screen door. There on the back porch is where she stayed. She wouldn’t let us come near her, but she wouldn’t leave Binky. We have lots of wild animals around our neighborhood and had…
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Marley is our 2 year old rescue from Mexico. She found us when she was 6 weeks old. She was very sick and alone. PHOTO: Emily The moment we saw her it was love at first sight. We treated all of her issues, brought her back up to Canada and she was a happy healthy…
As I was driving to work one morning on a very busy road, I noticed an animal on the shoulder of the road that had been hit. However, as I passed it, it popped its little head up. I immediately stopped, turned around, and drove back to this little creature. As I approached I saw…
A three-legged shelter dog named Maci doesn’t understand why people continue to pass her by. She is a sweet dog who loves to run, play, and cuddle. Last August she arrived at the shelter emaciated with a badly broken leg. The vet decided to amputate the leg to give her the best chance at a…
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It’s been three winters on the streets, and I’ve learned how to survive the cold. But Milo doesn’t understand why we don’t have a home anymore. He just curls up beside me, trusting that I’ll keep him safe. I found this old umbrella last week. It’s falling apart, but it keeps the rain off him….
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A few weeks ago, we saw a social media post about a paralyzed dog lying helpless on a sidewalk. The post had been up for days, yet no one had stepped in to help. By the time we saw it, we feared it might be too late. But we couldn’t just scroll past and move…
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It was supposed to be another day outside the station when I saw a boy, around 8 or 9, standing nearby. He wore an old t-shirt and shorts. He watched me and my K9, Koda, nervously. I asked, “You wanna say hi?” He hesitated but stepped closer. Koda, sensing no threat, wagged his tail. The…
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Ragnarok’s rescue marked a turning point in his life. For four long years, he had been confined to a small, dark space, barely moving and living in misery. His body was weak, his coat covered in mange, and his bones protruded from lack of food. The life he had known was one of neglect and…