In a crowded animal shelter, a dog named Chewy sat alone, looking like he wished he could disappear. He seemed so desperate, his fur a bit matted, but it was his eyes that spoke louder than words – big, soulful, and filled with fear. While other dogs raced to the front for attention, Chewy just …

When Erica moved into her new house in Louisiana, she heard a very interesting story about one of her neighbors. Apparently, one family raised a bunch of ducks before setting them free to roam around the neighborhood. Today, these semi-domesticated ducks are thriving, with plenty of food every day and a warm place to sleep …

Katherine Van Beek’s heart was always open to animals. Every day on her walk home, she kept an open eye for any creature that needed help. Yet, nothing prepared her for the moment she found a tiny, fragile life struggling on the roadside. At first glance, it looked like a small mouse, but a closer …

A resident of a small town was baffled after he heard a smashing sound coming from the roof of his home.  He rushed outside only to see a beautiful swan who flew into his townhouse and fell to the street. The poor thing was afraid to move and the man instantly called their wildlife organization …

Have you ever felt that awful worry when your pet gets sick? One family faced this fear when their dog, Chaps, suddenly couldn’t move while playing fetch.  Chaps was a happy-go-lucky dog, always up for a game of fetch. But one day, his carefree playtime took a tragic turn.  He rolled over, yelped, and then …

While fishing on a calm river, Renato Borella and his guide, Neco, were enjoying the tranquility of the moment when something unexpected caught their attention. Up ahead, they saw a black tail splashing wildly near the riverbank, flailing as though the creature was in distress. It was a dog, in desperate need of help! Renato …

One day, a local pet shop owner was taking out the trash, never expecting to make a heartbreaking discovery.  As he approached the trash bin, he heard desperate cries for help, and what he found next truly broke his heart. The shop owner realized that someone was in urgent need of help. Determined to assist, …

Have you ever heard a story that makes you want to give someone a hug (and maybe the person who neglected them a not-so-friendly hug)? Well, this is one of those.  It’s about 51 chickens who went from a terrible situation to a happy life, all thanks to the incredible efforts of Viva Rescue and …

“She was being eaten alive by fleas!” Stray Rescue of St. Louis, Missouri, is, unfortunately, all too familiar with the plight of mistreated and abandoned animals throughout the year. Sadly, the number of neglected animals has risen this year, leaving the staff at SRSL utterly heartbroken. Despite the overwhelming situation, they continue to rescue and …

Many animals across the United States are raised for food and rarely see the light of the day. What’s heartbreaking the most is that some don’t even survive the journey to factory farms, due to long distances, as well as extreme heat or cold.  According to research, more than 20 million animals raised for food …