Mrs. Greg was found wandering the streets as a stray by an animal control officer, who took her to a local shelter. Mrs. Greg was in really bad shape, and the shelter unfortunately didn’t have the resources to provide the care she needed, so she was transferred to Austin Pets Alive!. “Mrs. Greg was in poor … Read more
Earlier this year, on a sunny day in Pennsylvania, a woman stepped out onto her porch and found a horrifying package. Lying in an open cardboard box was a fluffy white dog — and he wasn’t moving. Alarmed, the woman quickly called her daughter, who works for Speranza Animal Rescue. “[M]y mom called me in a … Read more
Many people dream of having a dog. And it’s easy to understand why — dogs are loyal, loving, and truly live up to the title of “man’s best friend.” But there’s one thing everyone needs to remember before getting a dog: they’re not just pets. They’re family. You don’t just give up on a family … Read more
Life оn the streets had taken everything frоm Luni—his warmth, his strength, and even his fur. Afflicted by severe Demоdex mange, his оnce-prоud cоat was gоne, leaving behind raw skin, оpen wоunds, and a cоnstant ache. His fragile bоdy bоre the scars оf deep neglect and abuse, yet sоmehоw, the flame inside him hadn’t gоne … Read more
When a woman in the Bronx, New York, recently noticed a skinny figure roaming the halls of her apartment building, the confused tenant couldn’t help but investigate. She soon locked eyes with an emaciated brown and white puppy, a lost little girl named Baby Gina. The woman contacted Second Chance Rescue, who quickly sent experts to … Read more
There was once a little dog named Globeter who found herself lying helpless on the street because of a painfully swollen belly. Fortunately, a kind-hearted passerby noticed her plight and quickly realized she needed urgent medical attention. Without hesitation, they took her to the nearest veterinary clinic for help. At the animal hospital, the vet … Read more
Someone did the unthinkable by pouring hot water over a puppy, an act so cruel it’s hard to comprehend. When we first laid eyes on the poor creature, its small body was covered in burns, a heartbreaking sight for anyone to witness. We were at a loss for words to describe the pain and urgency … Read more
Getting used to shelter life isn’t easy, especially if you’re a small pup coming from the street and you’ve never felt the kind touch of a human! When Peaches and Layla, together with their 7-year-old mom, Lady, first entered their shelter home, they were terrified of the new environment. The puppies were highly insecure when … Read more
Back in 2016, former Army Specialist Ken Wyrsch was working at an army base in Iraq when he made a most unusual friend. While working one day, he spotted a street dog nearby. It turned out it was a stray mutt — and a rather bold one at that. The dog proceeded to walk right … Read more
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! A few years after losing our big dog, my partner and I started looking at getting another. We contacted a local rescue to see if they had anyone … Read more