Animal Stories

When 17-year-old Elliot Sherin set out on a cruise to Jamaica with her father, she was expecting sandy beaches, long days of sunshine, and fun activities like horseback riding. What she didn’t expect was that one chance encounter on the island would forever change her life—and save another’s. On the day they planned to ride…

On a bitterly cold evening in Ontario, Canada, the streets were nearly empty. The air was sharp, the snow heavy, and most people hurried home to warmth. But one driver noticed something so unusual that she immediately stopped her car. At the edge of the snowy road, a small stray dog lay curled up, trembling…

The sound of barking echoed through the crowded public shelter in Chicago, but one kennel held a sight that nearly stopped rescuers in their tracks. Inside was a small, trembling dog named Belle. She was pressed tightly against the corner of her cage, her body shaking as if she had lost all sense of safety….

Jessica Graaf and her husband had just finished rescuing two dogs from the crowded Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly). Both pups were tucked safely in the back of their car, and the couple was ready to drive home, grateful that they had helped save two lives that day. Then Jessica’s phone…

Two years ago, deep in the forests of Washington, a pregnant German shepherd wandered aimlessly. She was thin, weary, and very much alone. The woods can be unforgiving, but her luck changed when Jim Branson, founder of Useless Bay Sanctuary, came across her path. He gently led her into safety, giving her a warm place…

For more than a decade, a little dog named Pitufo lived inside the walls of a shelter in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He had been rescued in 2012 when he was around five years old. At that time, he was already considered “too old” by many who came searching for a pet. Puppies usually caught everyone’s…

When Eliza first entered the City of San Bernardino Animal Services, the adjustment was not easy. The walls of the shelter felt too small for her lively spirit, and the steel bars kept her away from the one thing she wanted most — human companionship. While staff worked tirelessly to care for her, Eliza longed…

Bam Bam, a service and emotional support dog to Angel Santiago, who is blind, is back home after a search that united the city.Bam Bam reunited with owner 2+ months after being stolen. Chicago police said an unidentified man and woman dropped off a white-and-yellow dachshund mix at the 16th District police station Tuesday evening….

Im not crying, you’re crying!Bam Bam, a service and emotional support dog to Angel Santiago, who is blind, is back home after a search that united the city.Bam Bam reunited with owner 2+ months after being stolen. Chicago police said an unidentified man and woman dropped off a white-and-yellow dachshund mix at the 16th District…

When Bjarni was first found residing on the Huntsville streets, it was plain to see that he had been living a hard life. The [po.or] pup was struggling to eat and breathe because of his nose. He only had half a nose and when he was picked up by a local animal control officer, he…