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03 • 24 • 2020
“It takes a village to raise a child” is an African proverb meaning an entire community of people must interact with children for those children to experience and grow in a safe an...
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02 • 14 • 2020
There is no doubt everyone loves a puppy. They are bubbly, with an abundance of energy and love to give and like most puppies, they require a great deal of attention and love in re...
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11 • 29 • 2019
Animal rescuers around the globe come from different backgrounds and cultures, but they all possess the same quality, a big heart. Sadly, it is this big heart which shatters over a...
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09 • 07 • 2019
She was the answer to a family’s prayers; when they needed her the most. A mere 16 weeks old, this precious pup named Cookie Dough would bring love to a family and receive the sam...
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04 • 08 • 2019
Can you imagine a human being cruel enough to shoot his dog and leave him for dead on the roadway? Sometimes the unbearable happens and unfortunately, Sarge experienced this terrib...
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03 • 18 • 2019
Incredible, loving, even-tempered, easy to handle and trusting are only a few of the words used to describe Mouse, by her rescuer Meow Parlour Cats.
Mouse’s story is so compelling...
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03 • 05 • 2019
Skippy was found on the streets of East Los Angeles, dragging his injured legs through traffic. Rescued by a Good Samaritan, taken in by Live Love Animal Rescue and given an ISF gr...
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01 • 25 • 2019
In today’s world, many of us use social media on a daily basis. It is not uncommon for people to post pictures on Community Pages of lost or found animals, in the hopes of reunitin...
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01 • 10 • 2019
Grace was born to a stray mother. As a puppy, she learned to scavenge for food on the streets, mostly in neighborhood trash cans. On day, tragedy struck Grace's world. Thankfully,...
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12 • 20 • 2018
Akira was only two years old when she was left, injured and abandoned, in the middle of the road. The Siberian Husky was found by two girls passing by, after an apparent hit and r...
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12 • 19 • 2018
“Never Give Up” is a motto familiar to most of us. Mottos encapsulate beliefs and ideals which guide us through our lives. A couple of good Samaritans in Louisville, Kentucky and a...
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11 • 19 • 2018
No one knows if Dena had a family or the circumstances behind this little pup’s traumatic injuries. Dena, a Shepard mix puppy, was found by a Good Samaritan and taken to the Gallup...
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10 • 22 • 2018
Christmas came just one day late for little Pipito, a male Chihuahua mix, who was found by a Good Samaritan in Southern California on December 26, 2017. Pipito, as he was later na...
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09 • 14 • 2018
Small in stature, but mighty in spirit resonates throughout Milis’ incredible journey of survival. Milis suffered horrific injuries resulting in a severely broken body, yet his spi...
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06 • 19 • 2018
It was a lucky day for Otter, a male Dalmatian puppy, when For Otis Sake Dog Rescue in Maryland was contacted on his behalf. Due to a congenital defect, he was not thriving in his...
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06 • 12 • 2018
Precious, a four-year-old Doberman Pinscher, was found lifeless on an interstate median in California. CA Transportation services were sent out to remove her body and it was then t...
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06 • 05 • 2018
When Camp Cocker Rescue, a cocker spaniel-oriented rescue, received an email from the animal shelter regarding a puppy hit by a car they didn’t expect to meet such a sweet little H...
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05 • 05 • 2018
When you inherit the name of Perseus you have some pretty big boots to fill. The greatest hero in Greek mythology, Perseus slayed the monsters and saved everyone from Medusa. While...
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04 • 09 • 2018
There are times in our lives when we think we can only be happy with everything we have, until we discover we really needed to let a piece of ourselves go to find true happiness.
T...
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03 • 29 • 2018
It was a typical Saturday. I arrived at the weekly adoption event held by the Hudson Valley Animal Rescue and Sanctuary (HVARS) in Poughkeepsie, New York. Along with the other vo...
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02 • 24 • 2018
It's hard to believe that anyone could be cruel enough to abandon an animal, yet it happens all too often. It happened to sweet Amelie, an American Foxhound who was found alone, sc...
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02 • 07 • 2018
Many humans and animals live with limitations. Whether physically or emotionally, these limitations affect not only their own lives, but also the lives of those around them. Sher...
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02 • 07 • 2018
Compassionate hearts can be found, even within the walls of high-kill shelters. In March 2017 a small, eight year old stray Shih Tzu named Luke was in deplorable condition and tak...
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12 • 16 • 2017
Greyhounds. A name associated with speed and agility. They are known to reach impressive speeds of 40-45 miles per hour, making them the Ferrari’s of the dog world. Yet, beyond...
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11 • 01 • 2017
“Of all the paths you take in life make sure some of them are dirt” – John Muir
Life can be hectic. Every day we make important decisions at work and at home. Sometimes we need to...
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10 • 05 • 2017
Animal cruelty is something which is so hard to fathom, yet the headlines just never stop. We long for a time when such stories are rare rather than a daily reminder of why we con...
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09 • 19 • 2017
“The very center of your heart is where life begins”- Rumi
The heart. It represents our knowledge of emotions rather than reason. It is a symbol of love, compassion, and understand...
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08 • 22 • 2017
If you've never seen a Weimaraner dog, you're missing out. They're large, beautiful, regal looking creatures who will just make your heart melt. Tickled Pink Weimaraner Rescue (TPW...
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08 • 08 • 2017
Truffle, a 5 year old female border collie mix, was hit by a car and left to die on February 1, 2016. She was picked up by a Good Samaritan and taken to Philadelphia Animal Contro...
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08 • 02 • 2017
Spirit is a beautiful one year old male Golden Retriever dog. In his short life he has experienced a major traumatic incident and a rough start to life. A very friendly dog, Spirit...
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03 • 02 • 2017
Treeing Walker Coonhounds are absolutely adorable and very sweet. They're also highly coveted hunting dogs and unfortunately, some people bring them home only to forget them, if th...
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10 • 11 • 2016
The story of Hope and her tiny puppies is a story of Life. A story of how life is reborn in the midst of abandonment. It is a story of the will to survive in the most desperate con...
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08 • 03 • 2016
Sometimes, there’s a rare occasion which creates a pairing simply meant to be like best friends who live in completely different countries, separated by land and sea, yet they coul...
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01 • 27 • 2016
With the help of the Bedford County Humane Society and an ISF grant, we were able to rewrite Athena’s story with a happy ending after hearing how she got started. This beautiful gi...
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09 • 21 • 2015
The Rescued Dog (TRD), located in San Diego, CA, received word of a Chihuahua mix and her two week old puppies who were to be euthanized in a local kill shelter the following day....
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08 • 22 • 2015
On May 13, 2015 Randy Grim, founder of Stray Rescue of St. Louis received a call from a police officer who had been contacted regarding a stray dog. The dog was reported as lying...
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08 • 21 • 2015
When a message was received regarding an injured stray dog who had wandered onto someone’s porch, Pitiful Paws Rescue of Huntington, Virginia acted quickly to rescue this baby, bef...
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08 • 14 • 2015
Apollo Support & Rescue (ASR) in Fort Worth, TX saw an urgent Facebook post about a Shepherd mix dog in need of immediate rescue. The dog, named Sadie, had suffered extreme inj...
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07 • 31 • 2015
Demetrius is a 2 year-old male Boxer who found himself caught in a home of domestic abuse. When family members stepped in to break up the situation, they also took Demetrius who wa...
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07 • 31 • 2015
Evie and Tessa spent the first five years of their lives in an Arkansas puppy mill. Thankfully, the mill was raided and shut down. The rescue which took in several of the tiny Pome...