googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTAT_ATF’); }); In Spanish, libre means free. But when little Libre was surrendered to the Lancaster SPCA on Independence Day earlier this month, freedom was not something that he’d ever experienced. His horrific condition spoke volumes about the life he was forced to lead, and it was not a good one. Up to […]
Some rescue crews have equipment that helps save the lives of animals, but this unit in Vancouver did not. When this dog needed desperate help after being pulled from a house fire, the firefighters had to act quickly to save his life. After a candle sparked the fire, the dog passed out from smoke inhalation. […]
Dehydrated and in critical condition, one stray puppy decided to seek shelter from the elements in the depths on an ancient Indian temple. In desperate need of help, the dog’s prayers were answered when a visitor to the temple called Animal Aid Unlimited for help. When they arrived, they found the motionless, unresponsive puppy in […]
Dogs are man’s best friend. They love us unconditionally, and they only ask for our attention and care in return. That’s why the responsibility to protect them is so great; by entrusting us with their very lives, their well-being is completely in our hands. As the saying goes, “With great power, comes great responsibility.” But […]
Sometimes medicine can only do so much, and what a pup really needs to get better is some tender loving care. That’s what one technician at the Baltimore Animal Rescue Care Shelter realized when a beautiful girl named Sokka came out of surgery. Nobody thought she would even survive. After her family had ignored a […]
This is Pikelet Butterwiggle Stoll and he is, in fact, the cutest. IMP Features / Life of Pikelet This is not up for debate. Although it seems like being adorable is his full-time job, Pikelet has far more pressing responsibilities to deal with than wooing the masses. That’s because this do-gooder is an ambassador for […]
One of the responsibilities of being a pet owner is making sure that all their medical records and registrations are up to date. This could be the difference between life and death if your pet were to get lost. For a small fee, you can microchip your pets so that rescuers and veterinarians can scan […]
When actor Justin Long lent his voice to a dog that was trapped in a tiny yard, we took notice. Although people don’t often bat an eyelash when someone says, “I have an outdoor dog,” most dogs that live outside lead painful lives. While there are plenty of people out there who provide their outdoor […]
It’s always sad to see homeless animals suffering, but it’s especially heartbreaking when no one will help them. Such was the case for one dog in Mexico City. In 2015, he was living on the streets, starving and covered in open cancerous tumors. The worst part, though, was that passersby didn’t even give him a […]
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, […]