Animals

Eight-week-old puppy gets snatched by DoorDash delivery driver

It’s sick to think that anyone would want to steal someone’s pet. Being the victim of this kind of theft is a heartbreaking situation — you are left worried sick of who has your pet ...

Owners surrender dog to shelter after they removed his eyes instead of treating infection

A 3-three-year-old Lab/Shepherd mix named Louis is in search of a new family, one that will give him all the love and care that he needs. The reason? His previous owners suddenly found themselves with ...

Manatee found with ‘TRUMP’ scraped into back, prompting outrage and federal investigation

It’s safe to say that this is an unusually tense time in American politics, but regardless which side of the aisle you’re on, we can all agree that animal cruelty is a serious crime. Which ...

IT company takes in 9 rescue cats, who help make the work day a whole lot better

Many people who work in offices know it can be a grind sometimes, and any good company is always looking for ways to boost morale and keep their employees happy and productive. But one company ...

Dog who has been in shelter for four years still just wants her forever home

There are so many dogs in shelters just waiting to be adopted, but sadly it takes some longer than others to find their forever homes, through no fault of their own. Sadly, some dogs wait ...

First pit bull adopted in Denver after end of 30-year-ban on the breed

We’re only a few days into 2021, but the start of the new year has brought much good news for animal lovers, as several laws benefiting animals went into effect on January 1. That includes ...

Real-life Lassie saves blind, elderly owner from freezing by leading sheriffs to scene

We all remember Lassie, the classic show about a collie who would always save the day. A typical story would involve Lassie alerting a neighbor about “Timmy stuck in a well.” But it’s not just ...

Lonely shelter pit bull was the one left behind after 299 dogs got adopted

Life can be hard for a dog in a shelter. Some have to wait months or even years to find their forever home, while they have to watch other dogs get adopted out instead. That ...

‘In loving memory of Bruce’: woman sets up tennis ball stand at beach as tribute to late dog

It’s always difficult dealing with the loss of a beloved pet. People grieve in many different ways, but many people choose to pay tribute to their late pets with a memorial. And recently, one heartwarming ...

Man adopts dog who was called ‘unadoptable’ because of his unique smile

Sometimes a nice smile is all you need. Giving someone a big grin tells them you’re friendly and happy to see them. But for one shelter dog, his unusual smile was what was keeping him ...