This GivingTuesday, with your support, we are hoping to provide Winter Relief Kits to homeless veterans and their pets, food and essential supplies for shelter animals, and life-saving formula to orphaned kittens and puppies. More than 30,000 veterans are facing homelessness. Many of them have pets and refuse to abandon their furry companions to stay…
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! This is a cat rescue tale. It involves Mister, a too-curious black cat, and the Board of Water & Light. The story will take you to…
When a 13-year-old dachshund mix named Reese was found abandoned on a lawn in Fayetteville, Georgia, she wasn’t alone. Alongside her was a handwritten note that read, “Please take care of my dog. I love her so much.” The message, left by her former owner, revealed a heartbreaking decision: with four children and no time…
In a powerful reminder of the resilience of animals and the compassion of people, a senior Chihuahua mix named Dorthea was recently rescued from a perilous situation in an Arizona canal. Stranded atop an old shopping cart in the middle of rushing water, the small dog clung to the metal frame, her life hanging in…
We need your support to help fly more dog and cats home for the holidays. Shelters are overflowing with homeless animals who are at risk of euthanasia due to lack of space and adopters. On December 2 (GivingTuesday), dozens of dogs and cats will get a one-way ticket to Wisconsin. Help fly them to freedom…
When April Morgan and her fiancé, J.C., toured a house two years ago, they expected to evaluate square footage and layout—not to discover a dog who had been left behind. As they stepped into the backyard, they noticed an old doghouse. Inside, to their surprise and heartbreak, was a dog. This unexpected encounter would change…
A recent walk through Ely Country Park turned into a touching moment for one local dog walker when she discovered a cardboard box nestled in the grass. Kayley Drewitt, who runs The Animal Ark Pet Services, spends much of her time outdoors with dogs, but this particular outing revealed something entirely unexpected—a box filled with…
Pet parents have always loved naming their companions after favorite foods, but 2025 is turning into a full-blown flavor war. According to Rover’s latest report, dogs are going savory while cats are indulging their sweet tooth. The result is a menu of names that would make any chef—or diner—smile. These choices tell a story about…
Some dogs capture hearts with their soulful eyes, others with their playful antics — and then there's Porter, a pup who recently stole the internet’s attention for something entirely unexpected: his adorable and, as it turns out, illusionary little "butt cheeks." This brief but hilarious moment, captured in a casual selfie, has since gone viral,…
When a tiny Great Dane puppy named Gema entered the world, it was immediately clear she was unlike her siblings. Not only was she significantly smaller—about a third the size of the others—but she was also born with a rare physical trait: an extra paw. This unique feature, combined with her petite frame, made her…