All dogs want to be boundlessly loved by their owners. They need our love in order to thrive and blossom into happy canines. Hearing stories about pups who get dumped by their own family makes my heart sink. Despite being worthy of feeling loved and cared for, they end up feeling betrayed and alone. Our … Read more

Poe, Finn, and Penny were an inseparable trio who loved spending time together and with their mom.  Each a rescue dog with a unique tale – Poe finding a new home at the age of 11; Finn rescued from a challenging hoarding situation; and Penny, a delightful addition to the family as a playful puppy.  … Read more

Oftentimes, we completely take our animal shelters for granted, forgetting the important part they play in our community. Not only do they do everything they can in order to help innocent animals in need, but they also provide them with shelter, food, comfort, and ultimately, a forever home, proving to them that they, too, are … Read more

After losing her furry brother, a senior Labrador named King, Gigi felt sad and grief-stricken. Having lost her companion and playmate, she was also lonely.  Her owner, Aaron Michael Louis, thought bringing Gigi to the park to socialize would help her, but other dog owners were not so considerate.  People kept avoiding Gigi, and would … Read more

In all of the time I have spent in this world, I have to say there are some things that still surprise me when it comes to dogs, but even more when it comes to their owners. I was not always aware of the damage that neglect could cause not just for a pup’s mental … Read more

There is something interesting about the way we, as humans, perceive a lot of new things around us. Our brains are designed to understand and adapt to them quickly. But, it’s not quite the same for many animals. That’s why it can be both strange and funny seeing their reaction to certain aspects of human … Read more

One thing I don’t often think about, but is very important to every dog story is just how big of a role rescuers and people who adopt have. It’s not a small thing to take a sweet pup into a forever home, as it brings with it so many new responsibilities, but it’s amazing that … Read more

They say it takes a village to keep a pet safe – and they’re usually right! For the O’ahu family, it was just a regular Wednesday walk with their family dog, a young Pit Bull named Kila. Everything seemed perfectly fine until the excited Pittie saw something interesting moving in the distance. When Kila realized … Read more

As soon as the villagers heard barking of what seemed to be a baby dog, they rushed to help the creature, thinking that it could be in trouble. The first thing they saw was a pack of stray dogs and a little baby who was running away from them. The moment they laid their eyes … Read more

We never know how much love a stray animal can give until we provide a home to one. And, once they get that home, they just never, ever let go. Lakita’s story hasn’t been an easy one. This American Bully girl was fighting for her life from the moment her first owners cruelly dumped her.  … Read more