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For 17 days Old Lady was alone in the wintry Minnesota wilderness. Azure Davis, the founder of Ruff Start Rescue, helped rescue the 10-year-old Saint Bernard from a puppy mill, along with around 400 other animals, in early January. At Ruff Start, Old Lady received the care and comfort she so desperately needed. Soon after,…
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PENDLETON COUNTY, Ky. (WKRC) – A good-hearted veterinarian has saved a local abandoned puppy with a rare medical condition. Someone dropped off a 9-month-old beagle at the Pendleton County Animal Shelter. She was malnourished and declining fast. Heather Fischer with Frankie’s Furry Friends got a call last Wednesday from the animal shelter telling her about…
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When Sadie was first saved by RockySpot Rescue, she was a scared, skinny new mother who had given birth in a crowded shelter. The little family had also been put on the euthanasia list. When they were then taken in by RockySpot, it looked like their luck had finally changed. Unfortunately, that wasn’t quite the…
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In a stunning display of bravery, Timothy Snipe of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, recently faced a harrowing ordeal. His quick actions saved his beloved dog, Roxie, from a potentially deadly coyote attack. This extraordinary incident, captured on a home security camera, showcases the profound bond between humans and their pets and the lengths to which…
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A group of dogs rescued from puppy mills had the chance to experience freedom and walk on the ground for the first time after being rescued by the National Mill Dog Rescue. The 30 dogs that were saved from puppy mills were transported to the Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA for recovery and adoption placement. Going from…
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I’d been visiting the hospital with my therapy dog, Riley, for a while now. Most patients lit up the moment they saw him—stroking his golden fur, laughing at his happy tail wags. But today was different. The nurses led us into a quiet room where an elderly man lay still, eyes fixed on the ceiling….
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It was supposed to be a normal coffee run. I was standing in line at the cafe, half-awake, scrolling through my phone, and my dog Nino was laying beside me like he always does—quiet, well-trained, never bothers anyone. That’s when I noticed his ears perk up. He stood, tail stiff, and stared dead ahead at…
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The little pup trotted right into the station like he owned the place, ears flopping, tail wagging. No collar, no leash—just big, curious eyes and a playful energy that had the whole room smiling. Officer Daniels leaned down, chuckling. “Well, hey there, buddy. You lost?” The puppy responded by jumping onto the table and smacking…
Nubby’s journey is a beautiful example of resilience. Despite a long stay in intensive care due to health issues, he never lost his will to live. He faced each challenge head-on, proving that one can adapt and thrive even in adversity. Nubby’s story reminds us of the strength within us all, especially during difficult times….
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It was a scene no one could forget. When rescuers arrived, they found what was left of a family—just a dying mother dog and her only surviving puppy. The others hadn’t made it. Starved and chained, the mother was too weak to move, but her puppy stayed close, trying to lift her and shield her…