Even in the most ideal conditions, the beginning of life is not easy. Orphan puppies can especially feel this deeply.  The hero of today’s story found himself in such a situation in the first moments of his life when he was left at the mercy of the outside world on a sidewalk. Although his future … Read more

They often say that time is of the essence, and that couldn’t be truer in the case of Annie McHound! This sweet pup was found in the corner of a family’s back yard in Missouri, practically begging to be saved. Scared, severely anemic, and all covered in fleas – Annie couldn’t even stand on her … Read more

So many times, we have covered stories where we keep seeing dogs who are just so scared of any human interactions that they outright avoid us all together. The question is, how long is this going to keep happening? Until we have that answer, the best any of us can do is make sure to … Read more

When we welcome dogs into our family, we commit to giving them all the love and understanding they need. We are aware that dogs, just like humans, need some time to adjust to big lifestyle changes. It makes me sad to realize that some new dog owners easily abandon their dogs without giving them the … Read more

Dogs are our most loyal companions who stay with us for better or worse. All dog owners should cherish their doggos and shower them with love. Our love and care helps our furry family members to thrive and reach the happiness that they deserve. The fact that there are many canines who are abandoned and … Read more

At 19 years old, a beautiful Cattle Dog mix named Ace was surrendered to the Humane Society of Sonoma County, in Santa Rosa, California.  And, as if being surrendered at such an old age was not enough for this senior dog, a disastrous wildfire hit Sonoma Country.  Ace, along with the rest of the dogs … Read more

It’s a beautiful thing when a happy dog in a shelter finally finds his new family and a forever home, but it’s also a bit sad to see a dog struggling to get adopted.  Many sheltered dogs have this problem, and it’s even worse when their friends at the center leave them because they can … Read more

When a concerned citizen spotted a litter of puppies trapped in a storm drain, he didn’t know what to do except to call the fire department for help.  Thankfully, committed firefighters are used to calls like this and always stand ready to lend a helping hand. They rushed to the scene, hoping they would be … Read more

There are only a handful of things that can leave me truly heartbroken, and one of them is seeing a starving, stray puppy who can’t do anything to help himself. Many people have the opportunity to offer some food and water, or call for animal rescuers to help, but instead, they just walk past and … Read more

The famous quote, “A dog is a man’s best friend”, has proven itself to be true so many times, yet humans still act cruelly towards these wonderful creatures. Many people who call themselves dog lovers judge puppies based on their looks, especially if they’re looking to adopt one from a shelter. That’s exactly why Dutchess, … Read more