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It’s always heartbreaking when an animal is returned to a shelter. Recently, one poor cat ended up back in the kennels because she was “picked on” by the other cats 😢💔 But after that sad setback and a long wait for her forever home, Ahsoka finally got some good news… Ahsoka, a 3-year-old shelter cat,…

A horrific act of animal cruelty shocked a New York City neighborhood as a pit bull was tossed from a 14th story balcony — now, the alleged culprit has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty. On the morning of November 1, a man in Crown Heights, Brooklyn reportedly grabbed his friend’s dog, a young…

Remember Graham Cracker, the sweet shelter puppy who got to go on tour with Pink as the pop star’s foster dog? Well now there has been an inspiring update to his story ❤️ Last month, while the Grammy-winning superstar was in St. Paul, Minnesota as part of her North American tour, she reached out to local shelter The…

A service dog can be a lifesaver for people with disabilities, especially people who are blind. These smart dogs are specially trained to help vision-impaired people navigate the world, acting as their eyes. But recently, one blind man was left stunned when he and his service dog were denied entry at a restaurant, after a…

Service dogs can be a life-changing resource for people with all kinds of problems and disabilities, including many military veterans. But some people don’t understand the important role these dogs play, and give their owners a hard time. That was the case recently, as one Vietnam veteran says he and his trained service dog were…

The world can often be a harsh place, especially for the countless abandoned and abused dogs left to fend for themselves. It’s heartbreaking to witness how some humans neglect these innocent creatures, a reality that pains every true dog lover. Yet, amidst the despair, there are still shining examples of compassion. One such story unfolded…

A Pittsburgh UPS driver, John Keffer, formed a special friendship with a dog on his delivery route, and recently learned just how much of an impact that bond had made on both of them. It all started when John noticed some of his fellow drivers handing out dog treats during their deliveries. He loved the…

We all love dogs, but having a dog around the house is a big responsibility. Bringing home a new pet is a big decision that should not be made lightly. Recently, one woman was taken aback when her husband brought home a puppy without her permission, even after she refused. She asked the internet if…

Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest thing to do, especially when they’ve been in your life for so many years. Recently, baseball legend Keith Hernandez said goodbye to his cat Hadji, who he had for 22 years. Hadji had long been a favorite of fans online — read Hernandez’s tribute…

Many humans see fireworks has harmless spectacle, but for animals fireworks can be a true nightmare. Many animals are sensitive to bright lights and loud noises, and fireworks can send them into panic mode — and in some cases, cause death. That was the heartbreaking case recently, after a Scotland zoo discovered one of their…