When Howl of a Dog found an old dog roaming near a railroad station he was limping and his left eye seemed injured. It was too risky to attempt a rescue there, as they were worried that he could run and get hit by a passing train. So, they followed him and tried to redirect…
“Grab a tissue and hang on – we promise a very colorful ride – a tale of caution, extreme pain, incredible strength and love.” This is how Pinellas County Animal Services introduces Violet’s story. The tiny Maltese mix was dyed purple by her previous owner as part of a grooming makeover, but the person accidentally…
An intense dog rescue was recently shared by officers of the Atlanta Police Department, who discovered an unconscious dog in a burning apartment building. Bodycam footage shows a team of officers finding the dog lying on a darkened porch surrounded by smoke. Officer Robert Winkler (who was wearing the bodycam) quickly pulled the dog to…
A homeless dog is safe and in a loving home thanks to a group of kids who spotted the abandoned dog in their neighborhood. The dog did’t move and at first, the children thought he was dead. But when they approached and he moved, they began to call rescues for help. Some of the rescues…
An abandoned dog was sitting and watching. She was on lookout for her owners, but would not let anyone come close to her. Residents in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania worried about her safety, as the dog clearly needing help and had been left in a park in the freezing cold. Good Samaritans reached out to seasoned rescuer…
A husky puppy rescued from a shelter arrived at Vet Ranch so weak he couldn’t stand up or eat. It turns out, the puppy’s gums were pale white because hookworms had caused severe anemia. He also had low blood pressure and was also parvovirus positive. Knowing they had to work fast, Dr. Kari and her…
A tiny stray dog and a kitten who found refuge at a California Mission are now safe and on their way to a better life thanks in part to a nun who looked after them. Sister Latecia told Hope For Paws that she prayed to the angels that someone would come and save them and…
Two stray dogs that were found tied to a fence and starving have found their forever homes together. Experiencing shared struggles often creates a strong bond between friends. That was the case with two neglected stray dogs found tied to a fence post in Southeast Portland, Oregon. The two dogs were originally named Phillip and…
A stray dog who decided to cool off in an Oklahoma man’s bird bath now has a forever home where he can enjoy that bird bath whenever he likes. Larry Flick from Cushing, Oklahoma was in his garden when he discovered the stray and it didn’t take long for him to win Larry’s heart. Larry…
A family’s pit bull stopped two armed robbers from stealing their 3-month-old baby. Nayeli Garzon-Jimenez and Adolfo Angeles-Morales were on the phone together on Tuesday when a man and a woman broke into their home while Adolfo was at work. Nayeli heard a sound from the kitchen door and saw a man and a woman…
Two abandoned puppies are safe after being rescued from the top of a dangerous riverbed on the Greek island of Crete. In the video, a rescue worker from Gouves Animal Shelter valiantly cut through the heavy vegetation with secateurs to try and reach the puppies, but it was a challenge to keep them out of…
Steve-O is an actor/performer most well known for his crazy performance stunts on the TV series Jackass, but he showed off his softer side on a recent behind-the-scenes video of his trip to Peru. Steve-O explains he’s on a mission to learn how to mountain climb in Peru, but while there he wanted to find…