In 2010, a mixed pit bull, Netty arrived at a Pennsylvania SPCA shelter and was adopted after three days. However, this summer, she was brought back to the same shelter after 12 years. Her owners dropped her there and asked for the 15-year-old dog to be put down. “She was returned with a requested euthanasia,” …
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If you’ve never seen a male dog lounge inside a pink princess-themed tent, you have to meet the adorable Starsky. The 2-year-old pit bull has lived in I Heart Dogs Rescue and Animal Haven in Warren, Michigan, since November 2020. He entered the animal shelter with his brother Hutch, also a stray. After a few …
A pit bull who was forced to gnaw off her own leg to escape after being left tied up without shelter, food, and water is finally adopted by new loving owners. Late last year, then one-year-old Bella was found starving by a concerned passerby in Saginaw, Michigan. The poor pup had been abandoned and tethered …
Ashley the pit bull didn’t have an easy life. Her previous owners hardly fed her, rarely took her outside, and abandoned her in the middle of a storm. Luckily, No More Pain Rescue cofounder Erica Mahnken and her fiancé, Michael Favor, found the one-year-old dog in January 2017. “We got a phone call from somebody …
This article originally published on July 22, 2019. Recently, a Russian man named Dmitriy Timchenko encountered a touching scene that would melt the hearts of dog lovers everywhere. Dmitriy and his friend were visiting a shop in the town of Novorossiysk, Russia when they noticed a spotted pit bull tethered out front. The owner of …
Have you ever seen a “smiling” dog? If not, we’d like you to meet Lady Shortcake—the happiest pup you will ever see! The 6-year-old pit bull has been stealing hearts online with her lovely smile ever since she found her forever home five years ago. Her face just curls into a natural grin, and she …
While some have the heart to abandon their pets, there are more people willing to save the lives of animals and even adopt them. One of these is Joey Wagner, a marine from Nova Scatia, who is also an animal lover. He didn’t just rescue a helpless puppy but also gave him a new home. …
Whether it’s between friends, family, or pets and their owners, reunion stories are always worth reading about. These special moments often elicit feelings of excitement, joy, and shock all at the same time, and that makes these events even more remarkable. When Pat lost his dog Blue about six months ago, he had given up …
They say home is where the heart is, and it’s no different for dogs like Bowie, a 6-year-old pit bull. The pup has been in foster care for the last two-and-a-half years, and although his carers have done nothing but make him feel safe and loved, they also wanted the adorable pup to find the …
Sometimes, the most beautiful friendships are the ones you least expected to blossom. Many of us have experienced this – we meet one person who is our total opposite, only to find out that we vibe with them despite our differences. This situation proves that we don’t necessarily develop great relationships only with those who …
Aside from playing and goofing around, this dog has one other thing that she loves doing at doggy day care: snuggling with fluffy dogs during nap time! Edna the pit bull has been going to the facility ever since she was a puppy, and just like other the other pups, her routine is quite predictable. …
Though it is against his will, this 12-year-old boy felt compelled to surrender his puppy to an animal shelter in Mexico. It is never easy, but sometimes the best decision is to let go of your dog so they can experience a better life. The factors that compel owners to surrender their pets vary, but …