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For nearly a decade, a senior horse named Gidget knew nothing but solitude. She hadn’t seen another living soul, human or animal, in years. After spending 17 loyal years with her owner, life had changed for both of them as he grew elderly and could no longer care for her properly. He managed to get…

Being a bus driver is an important job, but this day, the usual route became something quite special. When this driver discovered a strange box on the bus, which turned out to contain two puppies, he quickly realized it was an emergency. Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine and its harsh realities, animal welfare organizations…

A Shocking Discovery on the Roadside One day, as a woman drove down a busy road, she noticed what she thought was a lifeless dog lying in the grass. Compelled to stop, she pulled over and ran to the scene, expecting to find a dog that had already passed. But as she approached, the dog…

Fans of ESPN sportscaster Kirk Herbstreit are likely familiar with his service dog, Ben, who travels with him to football games across the country. But recently, Herbstreit shared a heartbreaking post, announcing that the golden retriever’s health is “getting worse and worse” and asked fans for their prayers. Herbstreit, a well-known sportscaster and college football…

No matter who you are, saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the most painful things in the world. Today fans are sending prayers and condolences to Mandy Moore, after the actress announced the death of her dog of over 14 years 😢 Read her heartwarming tribute to her late dog: The A Walk to…

A dog was found in horrible condition, as a lifetime of neglect left her with severely matted fur and dead skin. But with a little love, she has made an incredible transformation… ❤️ On October 21, Gulf Coast Humane Society, in Corpus Christi, Texas, announced they had taken in a dog named Trixie who was…

A controversial topic among dog owners is whether or not to allow your pet to sleep in your bed. Some people love to cuddle up with their furry friends at night, others think it’s disruptful and unhygienic. It’s a subject that has brought one man on the verge of ending things with his girlfriend, who…

It’s always heartbreaking when someone abandons their dog, but some people are especially cruel — like one person who hurled their dog over the fence of a Cincinnati animal shelter. But now, this sweet dumped dog has a happy ending… On October 16, an individual drove up to Cincinnati Animal CARE with their dog. They…

Molly has lived a rough life. Her owner not only neglected her but tried to kill her three different times. Thankfully she survived and managed to escape her life of hell with just a skin condition. Left untreated, she began to lose her hair, but it was nothing that some medicine couldn’t fix. Sidewalk Specials/Youtube…

Every dog has its own unique personality, but Stanley, a Golden Retriever, stood out right from the beginning. Adopted by a loving family from the Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida, Stanley’s quirks were apparent from day one, and while they were endearing, they were also a bit concerning. Image Credit from IMRGUR When Stanley’s mom…