Author: Julie Hunt
Wild animals have difficulty finding food and shelter. But when a stray, like the puppy in this story, also has special needs, their challenges are greater. Rescuers and Good Samaritans who help homeless animals are everyday heroes, and we are truly grateful for all they do! A woman named Samantha meets a dog who is not only homeless. When she first meets Freddie, Samantha is struck by his friendliness but is equally concerned about his strange gait and unsteady head movements, suspecting underlying health issues. YouTube Samantha learns from the locals that Freddie fends for himself on the streets of…
All dogs long for a loving family to give them the love they deserve. Unfortunately, many dogs do not experience love and suffer at the hands of abusive, callous owners who do not value their pets. These dogs are left destitute and homesick, clinging to the faint hope of being rescued and finally feeling loved. Thanks to animal rescuers who never give up, dogs like the puppy in this story found their happily ever after. Dogs are resilient creatures, but that doesn’t mean they have to put up with anything but puppy happiness. YouTube Jax is a dog, enduring abuse…
It’s heartbreaking to think about the grief dogs go through when their owners leave them. Innocent victims are stripped of their homes, their sense of belonging, and beloved caregivers. They face a devastating loss. The dog in this story is both brave and strong. Indah, a gentle and courageous mother dog, experienced great heartbreak when her owner abandoned her and her newborn puppies in a garbage dump near a local market. Worried for her starving babies, she scavenges for food amid refusal to support them. YouTube Despite her desperate pleas, the marketers did not understand Indah’s cries for help, mistaking…
There is nothing more fattening than a story with a happy ending. We often read about wild animals in search of family, animal rescues, and rags to riches stories. This story features a dog and a cat who form an unlikely friendship. Many animal parents seek to adopt both species, which now live in perfect harmony. But this chance meeting is one for the books! Cay and her dog, Coconut, never expected to make a new friend during their daily walk. But that’s exactly what happens when they meet a friendly stray cat, later named Bubba. YouTube One day, while…
There is nothing cuter than a baby animal. Okay, maybe human babies are comparable (LOL!), but still… puppies, kittens, foals, and piglets -to name a few- are so cute that we can’t stop them. In this story, a woman sees a small figure on the side of the road. He had no idea what it was! He knew it was alive because it was moving, but it didn’t look like any animal he had seen before. The woman stopped safely and got out of her car to investigate. YouTube As he approached, he noticed that the small black figure was…
The incredible story we’re about to share will scare you and then warm your heart all in 32 seconds! In the YouTube Short below, a cute little dog gets lost on the highway. The small white creature was seen dodging in and out of traffic as cars sped by. It must be a miracle that he is still alive. Fortunately, humanity is at its best on this seemingly ordinary day. Seeing the white dog, drivers hit the brakes, alarmed by what they saw. YouTube While stopped, drivers got out of their cars, hoping to catch the puppy. But he was…
The story of Connie the Container Dog is resonating across the country after a strange and harrowing rescue took place. While marine inspectors with the US Coast Guard were patrolling Port Houston on their daily inspections, officials heard scratching and barking coming from inside a shipping container during a random inspection. The container is stacked 25 feet high. They used a crane to lower the vessel. Bewildered and confused, they opened the door and saw a small snout emerge. How did Connie get in there in the first place? YouTube Officials explain in the video below that the puppy was…
Livestock are lost from fireworks more than any other cause. Independence Day, which should be a time of celebration, is the single most frustrating experience for pet owners. However, we often notice the lost population and their struggle with loud and frightening noises. They had no idea where the explosions were coming from or what they meant. In this story, a stray dog was so frightened by the onslaught of fireworks that he hid deep in a drain pipe and refused to come out. YouTube Fortunately, a concerned individual at Brian’s Plumbing, Inc. found him. He called his team, who…
A dog named Pony, a beloved family member and companion is not just a playful sidekick; his energy is out of this world! His parents rejoiced in his happiness, watching him fly around the living room and hallway. His crazy but cute zoomies raised their hearts, knowing that their pet felt very happy and couldn’t wait to celebrate by running very fast. However, his cheerful spirit made his mother a little nervous. She wants a baby and isn’t sure if Pony can handle it. YouTube When her mother became pregnant, Pony’s behavior changed. The dog feels that something is brewing…
Countless animals need human intervention to survive. In this heartbreaking rescue story, rescuers with the Paw Squadron were called when a passerby heard the puppy crying. When the volunteers arrived, they followed the shrill growl, which led them to a sewer pipe. A rescuer knelt down and found a white fluffy baby trapped inside. It’s dark, dirty, and scary. The puppy was dumped there by a monster owner. He must have been thrown and crawled into the tunnel for safety. The woman’s heart broke for the puppy. He wasn’t sure how long he had been in the sewer and when…