Animal

Principal agrees to halt ‘live animal’ experiments after shelter post about unwanted domestic rats

Principal agrees to halt ‘live animal’ experiments after shelter post about unwanted domestic rats

An animal shelter in Whatcom County, Washington, helped a school in Lynden revise its policy for using live animals in education “experiments.” Whatcom...
Senior pup left to languish in shelter with severe head injury rescued in the nick of time

Senior pup left to languish in shelter with severe head injury rescued in the nick of time

A 13-year-old pup found all alone with a severe head injury open wound and picked up by local animal control arrived at the...
Nearly 2 dozen pups rescued from dismal conditions at hoarder’s home

Nearly 2 dozen pups rescued from dismal conditions at hoarder’s home

Nearly two dozen puppies have a new lease on life after being rescued from dismal conditions at a hoarder’s home in Columbus, North...
Emaciated boxer at overcrowded shelter in horrific condition arrives at Kentucky rescue org for life saving help

Emaciated boxer at overcrowded shelter in horrific condition arrives at Kentucky rescue org for life saving help

Amos arrived at an overcrowded shelter in horrific condition on Monday. The senior boxer would have had no hope had the shelter not...
Dognappers pretend to pet French bulldog before grabbing her and running away

Dognappers pretend to pet French bulldog before grabbing her and running away

In Worcestershire, United Kingdom, a viral video shows two men steal a woman’s French bulldog in the middle of the day. The dognappers...
Owner ordered shelter to euthanize dog who had been walking and one minute later he was not

Owner ordered shelter to euthanize dog who had been walking and one minute later he was not

When the owners of a four-year-old French bulldog mix brought their dog into a Texas shelter, they asked that their dog be euthanized....
Dog has hopeful eyes but has been let down by everyone and his death sentence has been signed

Dog has hopeful eyes but has been let down by everyone and his death sentence has been signed

UPDATE: As Bill’s plea for help was being written, a commitment to rescue him has been confirmed with Rescue Dogs Rescue Soldiers. Bill...
Heartbreaking photo of neglected senior dog brought into shelter in trash bag

Heartbreaking photo of neglected senior dog brought into shelter in trash bag

The heartbreaking photo of a 14-year-old neglected dog arriving at the Miami-Dade Animal Services brings tears as well as outrage to the rescue...
Calf found on second floor of trash littered home along with 80 more animals rescued by SPCA Houston

Calf found on second floor of trash littered home along with 80 more animals rescued by SPCA Houston

The Houston SPCA rescued more than 80 animals living in trash littered and filthy conditions on Monday from two different homes in the...
Terrified sheepdog left behind and alone in the shelter needs a rescue now

Terrified sheepdog left behind and alone in the shelter needs a rescue now

In Rio Grande Valley, Texas, a dog’s life seems to be of such little value. It’s here where unwanted dogs are too often...