Authorities in Houston rescued a dog Monday from a second-story apartment balcony after witnesses observed the canine in severe heat distress. According to a Facebook post from Harris County Constable Precinct 1, authorities…
MY DAD TOOK ME TO PROM IN A WHEELCHAIR — THE NEXT DAY, HE FOUND A $10,000 CHECK IN OUR MAILBOX.
After my parents split and my mom passed away, I had no choice but to move in with my dad—the same man she always called a “hopeless loser.” Living with him was… different. I’d…
Chained and Forgotten for Four Years, This Dog Stood Motionless Until Help Arrived
For four painful years, the dog had been trapped in the same place, tethered to a rusted chain that defined his entire world. His fur was matted, his body weak from neglect,…
Polar bear attacks woman who jumped into enclosure at Berlin Zoo
Going to the zoo is supposed to be a joyful experience. But one spring day in 2009, Berlin Zoo became the scene of a life-and-death drama as cries of panic erupted by…
Veteran Rescues Injured Stray Dog He Befriended in Bosnia: ‘I Trusted This Dog Completely’
Love at first sight can’t take hold of you in unexpected places. For firefighter and retired U.S. Army Sergeant Kyle Walker, the feeling overcame him on a winding road in Bosnia. In August,…
MARRIED FOR 62 YEARS, BUT MONEY TORE THEM APART—NOW HE CALLS FOR HIS ‘LITTLE MOUSE’ EVERY NIGHT
My grandparents have been together for 62 years. Sixty-two. Longer than I’ve even been alive three times over. And yet, for the past eight months, they’ve been living apart. Grandpa needs specialized…
Rescued Puppy’s Heartwarming Transformation as the Firefighter Who Saved Her Returns to Adopt
I don’t think I’ll ever be able to understand how or why a person can let a dog out to die, no matter how many times I read the tales or how…
The Family Secret Unveiled Through My Care for a Sick Neighbor
I still remember the day my life changed forever—the day my husband, Jeremy, was taken from me in a tragic car accident. His laughter had once filled our home with warmth, and…
Stray Dog Trapped in Plastic Jar Refuses Help, Near Death from Starvation
A frail stray dog roamed aimlessly, its head trapped inside a plastic jar, unable to eat or drink. Starvation had taken its toll, leaving the dog weak, its ribs protruding beneath its…
Louisiana Boy Writes Heartfelt Letters About Foster Dog for Future Family: ‘The Best Dog’
Roman Duncan wants everyone to know that Maggie is “the best dog.” Maggie is a pit bull mix pup from North Shore Animal League America (NSALA). The nonprofit rescued the dog as a young…