Animal cruelty cases can be shocking, but some discoveries leave even experienced rescuers shaken to their core. On April 15, officers from the Nebraska Humane Society (NHS) responded to what initially sounded like a routine call. A concerned resident reported hearing noises coming from inside a dumpster, assuming it was likely a raccoon. What Animal Control found instead … [Read more...] about Dog found in dumpster wrapped up in duct tape: “I have never seen anything like it”
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Elephant finally rescued after over 80 years in shackles – finally lays down and rest
Elephants aren’t made for a life in chains. Yet they’re still paraded around like circus props – utterly appalling in my opinion. Fortunately, attitudes are starting to shift. And today, let’s choose to focus on the positive, even though Grandma Somboon’s story begins in horror and cruelty. This elephant was kidnapped from her natural habitat as a young calf and … [Read more...] about Elephant finally rescued after over 80 years in shackles – finally lays down and rest
Starving horse Heidi is dumped in mud and left to die – volunteers save her and now she’s winning awards
A shocking discovery at a building site in England led volunteers on an animal rescue they weren’t sure would be a success. A call from a member of the public led volunteers from the British Horse Society to a grim discovery. The building site in East Durham, looked like it had been abandoned with rubbish and debris everywhere and there lying in the mud they … [Read more...] about Starving horse Heidi is dumped in mud and left to die – volunteers save her and now she’s winning awards
Poodle rescued from a puppy mill in basement sees sunlight for the first time ever
The Dark Reality of Puppy Mills Thousands of dogs are forced into breeding operations, living in horrific conditions with no love or care. Many of these dogs are kept in tiny cages, used solely for profit, and deprived of proper nutrition, medical care, and affection. One particularly heartbreaking case came to light in Charlotte, North Carolina, where over 150 dogs, … [Read more...] about Poodle rescued from a puppy mill in basement sees sunlight for the first time ever
Riona was cruelly set on fire — after a year of recovery, she’s finally going to her new home
It’s truly unbelievable how cruel some people can be to dogs. A sweet pup named Riona suffered as much as anybody after being brutally set on fire by her owner last year. But almost exactly a year after that horrific incident, Riona is finally going to her new home. Last June, residents in Nutbush, Tennessee witnessed a shocking site as Riona, a pitbull mix, ran down the … [Read more...] about Riona was cruelly set on fire — after a year of recovery, she’s finally going to her new home