The story of black shelter Pitties having it hard to find a forever home is an ongoing issue in shelters all over the country. For some reason, these beauties keep getting passed over due to their unpopular color, just like their black feline buddies. Consequently, many of them never find a forever home, and the … Read more

While stray pups wander the streets, their hearts flicker with hope that their luck will soon change.   Their greatest wish is to find a place to call home and have a family who will love them and make them feel safe. Betsy was one of those strays who longed to feel loved and cared for. … Read more

When a woman by the name of Alysse Matlock was driving down a rural road just outside of Noble, Oklahoma, she noticed something fluffy walking in the middle of the pavement. As she got closer, she realized that it was actually a miniature Australian Shepherd. Worried that the dog would get hurt, she pulled over … Read more

When a resident in Tunica County, Mississippi, noticed that Wilbur, his former neighbor’s pup, was circling around the neighborhood, his heart sank. The man realized that the canine’s owners left him behind after they moved out. Wilbur didn’t know that his family had let him down. The pooch spent his days tirelessly searching for food … Read more

When Olivia Boblet started volunteering at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan, she never thought that she would fall head over heels in love with a pup the moment she met him. His name was Otis and he had the most adorable, soulful eyes. He was a real sweetheart who needed a lot of love.   Olivia … Read more

Some dogs never get the chance to feel true love. Instead, they spend their whole life trying to escape abuse and neglect, but sadly, only a few succeed. Mistreated dogs are often perceived as aggressive by nature, which leads to further mistreatment. The majority of them end up tragically waiting for their owners to unjustly … Read more

Sometimes, a little bit of faith is all you need. When Ladybird, a senior black Lab, ended up in a park bathroom in Destrehan, Louisiana, she didn’t lose her hope. Her owner, who, at the time, was in a very difficult situation, left her there temporarily with a heartbreaking note. It didn’t take long for … Read more

His name is Stu, and he was found in a condition no dog should ever experience. This is his story.  Stray Rescue of St. Louis took Stu into their care after he was found left behind in a crate in an abandoned house.  Not only was he cruelly abandoned by someone who was supposed to … Read more

I have seen some quite extreme cases of malnourishment, neglect, and abuse, and it’s never quite easy to think about what happened to these poor dogs. Such problems will lead them down a path where they will end up distrusting other humans and have a hard time recovering. The rescuers will do their best to … Read more

After spending thirteen years with a family in New Jersey, Jake, a senior dog, found himself on the verge of homelessness due to the family’s impending move; apparently, they couldn’t take him with them. To make matters worse, the heartbreaking alternative of euthanasia loomed if no one stepped forward to help.   Fortunately, Uncle Neil’s Home, … Read more