Martha, a senior Boxer dog, has an unusual pastime — making friends with squirrels. Erin adopted Martha back in in 2015 from Boxer Rescue LA (BRLA). Martha has an 18-inch scar along her back and a strong aversion to dogs, but Erin notes, “She likes squirrels. It’s very strange.” It took a couple of years…
When Sidewalk Specials came for Spencer, the dog had all but given up. He lived outside his family’s home, tucked away in a corner by the stairs, curled up in the dirt. His owners hadn’t given him the medicine they’d been provided, prompting Rachael, the founder of the dog rescue, to confront them and tell…
A dog in Ayacucho, Peru, spent a whole month perfecting a show-stealing trick that he put into play during a festive parade. As musicians from the Legendarios Morochucos comparsa paraded through the main square, the clever pup lay on his back, pretending to be fast asleep. Amused by his antics, the musicians encircled him, playing…
When a “neighborhood dog” didn’t show up for his daily breakfast on a freezing cold day in St. Louis, the neighbors who had been looking after him grew concerned and began to worry and went out looking for him. “They found him, beat the hell up by another dog, and hiding in an abandoned house,”…
Recently, after storms devastated areas of De Doorns in South Africa, Sidewalk Specials drove through the region to check for injured dogs. Among the stray dogs living in a local trash dump was Penny. The rescue organization wrote that Penny’s “owner [ha]s been taken away to jail, local kids said she recently gave birth but…
Tyler, a 14-year-old Chihuahua, was at the RSPCA animal shelter after being rescued from a life of neglect and mistreatment. The senior dog was being overlooked by adopters until his new mom, TikTokker @bessfurryface, decided to adopt him and give him a loving home. In just a few short months, Tyler has transformed from a…
An elderly, disabled dog who spent most of her life chained up is finally getting the new beginning she deserves. Kate, who runs Pips Paws, a rescue in Thailand, has dedicated herself to helping street dogs through grooming, care, and charity. Last May, she learned about Annabelle. The dog has a “neurological condition that causes…
Crufts, the UK’s largest dog show, is back, which means hundreds of dogs are showcasing their best in numerous competitions, including one of our favorites—Heelwork to Music. Lucy Heath and her 11-year-old dog, Foxy (Stillmoor Star Turn), performed a sweet routine with a simple prop—a red rose. Set to music from Beauty and the Beast,…
When Amber, a vet tech in Arizona, learned about Pierogi, she knew she had to help. The obese senior dog weighed 110 pounds and struggled to walk. Amber also knew that a shelter was not the ideal place for her to lose weight. When she arrived to pick Pierogi up, she realized the dog was…
Chihuahuas Cedric and Maya may not be the first dogs that come to mind when you think of rugged and tough, but they can handle a harsh Canadian winter like champs. Decked out in their winter attire – including parkas and booties – the pair venture into the snowy backyard on an “Arctic expedition.” View…
A stray dog that people were throwing things at and calling a “monster” has been rescued and is now looking for a home. Jacksonville Animal Care & Protective Services came to the aid of a Pit Bull they’ve named Spiderman this past week. They shared Spiderman’s story on Instagram, writing: “People called him the ‘Monster…
A stray Pit Bull spent 12 hours in a precarious spot—perched on the shoulder of a bridge in Florida. How she got there remains a mystery, but one thing was clear: she needed to be rescued, and quickly. Because the dog was on the far side of a concrete barrier, she wasn’t immediately visible. But…
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