On a cold morning, a passerby noticed something barely moving on the ground. A newborn puppy, so small and fragile that his umbilical cord was still attached, lay there, shivering and alone. His faint cries were barely audible, and without his mother, he stood no chance of survival. The sight was heartbreaking, but the stranger…
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A desperate cry echoed through the trees as a two-month-old puppy sat trembling at the edge of the forest. Scared and alone, he called out, hoping someone would hear him. When rescuers arrived, they immediately recognized him—this wasn’t a stray, but a puppy they had treated before. The heartbreaking reality set in: he had been…
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A dog named Rukey was found abandoned in a Meijer parking lot, with a heartbreaking note on her collar: “My name is Rukey. Please help me, take me home.” Thankfully, she was found and taken to the Kent County Animal Shelter, where the staff quickly ensured her safety and care. Angela Hollinshead, the shelter director,…
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When Breanna Gilliam arrived for work at Yadkin County Animal Shelter one morning, she thought she saw something next to a sign at the end of the shelter’s driveway. She didn’t think much of it at first — until the something in question started barking at her. “When I walked out there, the poor girl was tied…
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Deb Clay has worked for vet practices and rescues over the past several years, and has always had a soft spot for animals in need. She and her husband currently have five rescue cats who had all just shown up at their door one day, looking for a home. While the couple tried to rehome…
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Alice Ensor, an adoption counselor at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, was surprised when Johanna, 100 years old, applied to adopt a dog. Ensor thought Johanna must be a special dog lover to seek a new furry friend ahead of her 101st birthday. Despite concerns about her age, Johanna had a strong support system, including a…
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It was pouring rain when a solitary dog wandered onto a busy highway in Kingsport, Tennessee. The dog could have easily been hurt, especially due to the road’s conditions. Wind and water lashed the cars’ windshields, making it difficult for drivers to see much of anything. But the keen eye and quick thinking of one…
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Natalea Bowling and Dalton Polly, owners of Paynegap Powersports, were out riding their ATVs near their home in Kentucky when they noticed three little fluffballs running beside them. They pulled over to investigate — and soon discovered an entire family of puppies living near the train tracks. “We seen three and stopped to get out,…
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Four months ago, Lewis Jimenez had to do something very hard. He had to take his pit bull, Titus, back to the shelter where he’d originally adopted him. But unlike many people who surrender their pets and never return for them, Jimenez came back for Titus as soon as he could — and he’s determined never to…
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Back in May, Mr. Snuffulufugus, aka Snuffy, a loving American bulldog mix, was waiting to find out what his future might hold. His home, Copperas Cove Animal Control, had limited resources to support the pup, so rescuers started looking for a better fit. Soon, they found one — Pit Squad Rescue in Minnesota, a rescue specializing in bully breeds…
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