Just like humans do, dogs can donate their blood to save other dogs in need. These life-saving pets are often dubbed “hero dogs.” But after saving the lives of others, one hero dog nearly lost her own life because no one would adopt her — but now she’s getting a second chance. Ivy is an 18-year-old terrier mix who arrived at the Smith County Animal Shelter, in Texas, on … [Read more...] about ‘Hero dog’ who saved other pups was almost euthanized — but now she’s getting a second chance
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Rescue Takes in Severely Matted Dog Who Looks Like a Wig — Today She’s Unrecognizable
It’s truly remarkable the difference a haircut can make, especially for a dog. Many stray and neglected dogs go ungroomed, causing them distress as their fur becomes tangled and matted. Recently, one stray dog was found with so much fur she “looked like a wig” — until a rescue gave her a life-changing makeover. Mac’s Mission, a special needs dog rescue nonprofit based in … [Read more...] about Rescue Takes in Severely Matted Dog Who Looks Like a Wig — Today She’s Unrecognizable
14-year-old dog was heartbroken after being surrendered to shelter — but now she’s getting a new start
It’s always heartbreaking when dogs are surrendered to shelters by their owners. These poor pets are left heartbroken, wondering where their family has gone and when they’re going home. It’s even sadder when a senior dog is abandoned — these dogs are upended from the only homes they’ve ever known and are left to spend the rest of their lives in shelters. Recently, one … [Read more...] about 14-year-old dog was heartbroken after being surrendered to shelter — but now she’s getting a new start
Touching Rescue: Woman Discovers Puppy Curled Up on Couch and Realizes She’s Not Alone
“I can’t believe nobody in the neighborhood came out to see what was going on ...” A heartwarming rescue mission unfolded when Donna Lochmann received a call about a family of pit bulls in need of help. The compassionate stranger who spotted them reported that there were at least three puppies hiding in an overgrown backyard, fiercely protected by their anxious mother. As … [Read more...] about Touching Rescue: Woman Discovers Puppy Curled Up on Couch and Realizes She’s Not Alone
Dog won’t stop sniffing her owner’s nose until she realizes she’s trying to warn her
When you show kindness and compassion, you never know how far your actions will reach. Lauren Gauthier's general optimism and caring nature ultimately saved her life. Through Mission Beagle & Hound Rescue, she has dedicated her entire life to saving abused and neglected dogs, giving them a second chance that they would not have received otherwise. Lauren knew she … [Read more...] about Dog won’t stop sniffing her owner’s nose until she realizes she’s trying to warn her