A helpless puppy was found tied to a bench, unable to move. He had no food and no water, but he was too terrified to let anyone approach him. The only explanation of his heartbreaking past was a note, which seemed to be written by a child. This poor puppy thought his life was coming to an end that day, …

We all know that dogs are capable of some amazing things, but sometimes they get the opportunity to prove it in a great way, writes blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood That was the case with Kabang, who saved two girls from being hit by a motorcycle. It took place back in 2012 in the Philippines, and we are sad to report that Kabang has …

When Daniel Hove was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, family and friends rallied to help the Air Force veteran-turned-assistant fire chief navigate this difficult time. But nobody was more supportive than Daniel’s loyal dog, Gunner, an 11-year-old lab who rarely left his owner’s side. Photos of Daniel’s final years show the loyal pooch snuggling beside his human bed in bed and curling up …

*Warning: An image below may disturb some readers, especially tiny humans.** Meet Manny, a four-year-old mutt who’s thrilled to call Buffalo home. He was flown in from Cartagena, Colombia on March 21st to meet his new pet parent, writes post.bark.co But before that, the poor pooch was tortured and almost died beneath the sweltering sun on a beach thousands of …

Growing up is hard, especially if you don’t have a responsible parent or guardian to show you the ropes. Unfortunately, many people don’t fully grasp — or live up to — their responsibility to help defenseless babies of all species find their way in this world. Two unlucky Ohio puppies found themselves in the care of one such irresponsible keeper, …

There are not many dogs in the world like Cooper. The American foxhound was born on a puppy farm “without a neck,” and was never expected to thrive. Several of his vertebrae were compressed and fused together while he was in the womb. Now two years old, Cooper’s rare condition isn’t holding him back, even if it means he has …

Bubby the Pit Bull was just a puppy when he was being used as a bait dog by a dog fighting ring. By the time he was rescued, he was physically and emotionally traumatized. He was terrified as his emaciated body was punctured and infected all over, writes ilovemydogsomuch His wounds emanated a rotten stench and he was extremely shut …

Dog Fighting is a sport which is wrong on so many levels. Today, we introduce you to a dog who was rescued from it. Meet Finn the Pit Bull, a.k.a, Mighty Finn. Pit Bulls who have been trained to fight are usually considered dangerous. But Finn was anything but that. He was so starved for love and some good food …

The Oscars were on Sunday, and while there were many memorable moments with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, one surprise guest really made the night for animal lovers: a rescue dog named Mac-n-Cheese, who took the stage as part of a special tribute to the late Betty White. The sweet dog who was held by Jamie Lee Curtis certainly made a …

Below at SmallJoys we constantly wish to say thanks to the generous volunteers, whether they’re working to functioning to help a lonesome next-door neighbor, conserving a beached Orca whale, or other fantastic charity job we constantly enjoy them for their work. Volunteers are remarkable for their work and also they make the world much better for every person. Fulfill the …

This beautiful good-girl recently celebrated a milestone birthday. The senior golden retriever turned 20 years old and marked the occasion by enjoying a pup-friendly carrot cake and by spending some family time with her pet parents and golden retriever siblings. But the birthday wasn’t just a big event for August and her family; no, by turning 20 she also made …

Workers at a dog shelter named “Dog Rescue Coolronan” come across an emaciated and helpless 5-week-old puppy named Bobby. Bobby was wrapped in a plastic bag, covered in worms and left to die behind the bushes. He was suffocating, starving and crying for his mother. Bobby was initially taken to the vet, but they were unsure about his survival. Bobby …

South Africa, unfortunately, has a large homeless dog population. A group of dog lovers wanted to help as many homeless pups as they could so they started the “Dogbox Project.” They assist organizations throughout the area by setting up kennels and distributing food and blankets. Sadly, homeless dogs in South Africa are used to sleeping in the cold but things …

It’s always heartbreaking when dogs are surrendered to shelters by their owners, but it’s infuriating when they’re abandoned for such senseless reasons. Recently, one poor dog got ditched by his owners for a truly bizarre reason: they thought he was gay. But thankfully, this dog’s story now has a happy and fitting ending. According to WCCB Charlotte, a dog named Fezco was …

How this fierce little warrior, named Si Bao, became a stray with two missing hind legs will break your heart. She was someone’s pet but when her owner decided to move, he didn’t take her with him. Instead, he dumped her on the street. Si Bao fought to survive. She was living near the railway in China. As she fought …

This is about Yezhu, one little sweet pig. Sometime earlier in the day, they left her in front of Dora Wei’s house. She had just come into this world, she had a couple of hours of life behind her, and she was already separated from her mom. Being in Sri Lanka, Dora met many wild animals in her surroundings, but …