Many can argue the benefits and drawbacks of social media, but the truth is this is a very powerful tool that, when used in the right way and for the right purpose, it can do great things.  Exactly two hours and six minutes was all it took for an amazing community of animal lovers to … Read more

An incredible female Pittie, Kaya, gave birth to sixteen amazing puppies! When she was first brought to RainCoast Dog Rescue, her foster dad, Jesse, and his partner, had no idea that she was even pregnant!  Once an abandoned Pittie that was slated to be euthanized, she’s now a beautiful mom to a whole bunch of … Read more

When you believe everything is lost, your luck may still somehow change.  Not every dog is as blessed as Ginger was.  She was down, written off, and facing the eternal sleep list.  Ginger’s life was a mess and she had no bright future. You might wonder: How is that considered to be blessed? Well, turns … Read more

It’s a horrible thing when your dog gets lost. The feeling of powerlessness you feel in that moment is something that’s impossible to describe. Despite not being able to do much, you spend every second of every day just trying to do anything you can to make sure he gets home safely.  Something similar happens … Read more

Pitbulls, often unfairly stigmatized and labeled as aggressive, prove time and time again that they are just as capable of love, compassion, and companionship as any other dog breed.  Chase and Cadence are two Pitbulls, severely abused and neglected, who were rescued by a wonderful organization called Hope For Paws.  While still being misunderstood and … Read more

Unfortunately, not all dog pets have the privilege of living happily ever after with their first owner. Nor are all owners equally responsible. Carlile, the German Shepherd puppy, was only five months old when he was dumped in a car wash dumpster by his family.  For most abandoned dogs, that would be it, but Carlile … Read more

We’ve all heard of big dogs and likely seen some real big ones, but very rarely does one ever see a wolf behaving just like a dog. Such is the case with the Canadian wolf, Akela and his owner, Andrey, a pair of inseparable buds who act like this is part of the norm. Personally, … Read more

A German Shepherd named Faust was a beloved K-9 officer that served as an Explosives Detection and Patrol dog on the BNSF Railway Police Force in Texas. For a period of eight years, this courageous canine officer consistently demonstrated exceptional proficiency in serving and safeguarding the community, accompanied by his handler, Senior Special Agent Bryan … Read more

True heroes exist. They are ordinary people who decide to help those in need without thinking twice. Mo, the Pit Bull, was waiting for her heroes when she was left stranded on the concrete beam of a bridge. Time passed, and yet she didn’t lose hope that she would eventually be saved. Let’s follow her … Read more

Worms in dogs are a nightmare for all dog owners. The worms are small parasites that live in the dog’s intestines, and that cause distress and pain in dogs. Worms in dogs can even lead to serious consequences if they are not treated on time. I know it is unpleasant even to imagine your dog … Read more