It’s always heartbreaking when a dog is abandoned, but thankfully many of these mistreated dogs get a second chance in amazing new homes. Like one dog, who was abandoned in the park earlier this year, but is now living it up in some very special new surroundings… In February, Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter, in Forked River, New Jersey, took in a … [Read more...] about Dog was abandoned in the park – now he delights senior citizens in his new home
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Little dog found abandoned at shelter, tied up to “Do Not Abandon” sign
It’s always sad to see people abandon their pets at animal shelters, but one recent case had a layer of heartbreaking irony: the dog was found tied up to a “do not abandon” sign. On April 9, the Harbor Humane Society, in West Olive, Michigan, shared a photo of a tiny dog that had been left overnight on their property. The poor pup was tied up to a sign that read “DO NOT … [Read more...] about Little dog found abandoned at shelter, tied up to “Do Not Abandon” sign
Partially blind, emaciated dog found abandoned for the second time — soon gets a happy ending
A few months ago, a rescue found a dog in a heartbreaking state: after being abandoned, the dog was skeletally thin and huddling under leaves for warmth. But now, this sweet dog finally has a happy ending… In November, Ruff Start Rescue, a nonprofit based in Minnesota, reported on a heartbreaking recent intake. An 8-year-old dog was found in Hudson, Wisconsin, described … [Read more...] about Partially blind, emaciated dog found abandoned for the second time — soon gets a happy ending
Puppies abandoned on dirt road ask for help
Every day, we witness it, and it’s heart-wrenching. People abandon dogs seemingly without remorse, and there appears to be no end in sight. Fortunately, individuals like Josiane Lúcia De Almeida da Silva shine through the darkness. Last year, animal rescuer Josiane was called to a very remote location in Brazil. Just outside a city, near an illegal trash dumping site, … [Read more...] about Puppies abandoned on dirt road ask for help
Abandoned pup roams for days with jar stuck on head
Plastic and other debris in nature isn’t just an eyesore; it can also cause tremendous suffering for innocent animals. Stephanie, from the rescue organization Boonie Flight Project, recently witnessed this firsthand. Not long ago, she encountered a emaciated and severely distressed dog wandering around with a jar stuck on its head on the island of Guam. The dog was in … [Read more...] about Abandoned pup roams for days with jar stuck on head