When His Puppy Pal Got Injured, This Hero Dog Refused To Leave Her Side

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For one stray dog living in Durban, South Africa, saving the life of his friend led to his own rescue. When the golden retriever mix Hero and his doggy pal were both hit by a train, the heroic pup bravely stood by his friend’s side. He comforted her and brought her food until the SPCA […]

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An Animal Shelter In Akron, OH, Is Facing One Of The Best “Problems” Ever: An Empty Kennel.

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Most animal shelters are filled to the brim with dogs and cats in need of homes. There are many cases where the facilities are consistently at capacity, forcing the shelters to turn away homeless animals. The Summit County Animal Control in Akron, Ohio, didn’t have to worry about capacity issues this month, though. In fact, […]

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No One Wanted This Cat Because Of How He Looked…Until A Kind Man Gave Him A Forever Home

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Looking different can be difficult, even for cats. In 2013, a man in Denmark was looking for a shelter cat to adopt when he stumbled across one that nobody seemed to want. The cat, known as Monty, has a chromosomal abnormality and was born without a nasal bridge. In addition to his flat-faced appearance, he […]

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She Loved Her Forever Home, But What Happened Will Break Your Heart In Two

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Mighty Mutts in Toronto, Canada, provides training for dogs looking to join the canine work force or rehabilitate bad behavior. They also board rescue pups, most saved from death row at other shelters, but the facility has limited space. This sweet girl named Lana was brought in about a year ago when she was just […]

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This Is Why You Should Adopt A Dog From A Shelter: It’s A Great Thing To Do.

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Thinking of adopting a pet? Before you ask “how much is that puppy in the window?” might I suggest you head down to an animal shelter? There are a lot of reasons you should rescue a pet from a shelter. So, before you shell out the big bucks to get an animal for friendship, explore […]

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