Mila Kirsten

Why exactly are dogs so loyal to humans? It’s one of the oldest and most common questions regarding canines.  The simple answer would be that …

Being a volunteer at a dog shelter and not falling in love with a dog is simply impossible. If you ever had an opportunity to …

It’s heartwrenching to imagine how sad and desperate Hoji must have felt after his owners moved out without him. The canine trusted them with his …

For all rescuers, their top priority is to find a forever home for all the dogs in a shelter as soon as possible. However, that …

While reading through many rescue stories, there is one element that is common about all of them, and that is the fact that so many …

Staff at rescue shelters have unfortunately seen a lot of sad scenes regarding the animals that come into their care. Pups that are surrendered to …

The story of black shelter Pitties having it hard to find a forever home is an ongoing issue in shelters all over the country. For …

It is a sad fact that some dog owners do not know how to properly take care of their dogs. They tend to forget that …

A sad dog, later named Angel, will never forget the night when his family abandoned him at a gas station and turned his world upside …

It’s been an exceptionally difficult time in Los Angeles over the past few weeks. The wildfires have wreaked havoc throughout the Pacific Palisades and destroyed …

Some heroes do not wear capes, but T-shirts, sweatpants, and boots… like Chris MacRitchie, a Vermont man who recently risked his life to save a …

Anyone who has ever had a dog in their life knows how heartbreaking it is to lose them. One day, they are there with you, …

When we take a closer look at the surroundings while walking down the street, we can see numerous heartbreaking sights — from homeless people to …

Canines are one of the loveliest creatures who are deserving of our infinite love and affection. We couldn’t imagine our lives without them, and we …

When Kosandra Ramirez, a rescuer at ThisIsHouston, a rescue group in Houston, Texas, learned that there was a dog in Cleveland who needed urgent help, …

Every shelter dog longs to find humans who will hug them tightly and promise to never give up on them. Norman, a sorrowful shelter canine, …

Are you a proud English Bulldog owner? Then you must know how quirky these loose-faced bundles of joy can be! Lizzy Lambertson, from California, recently …

When a kind soul driving by saw a little puppy-like animal hanging out on the side of the road all by himself, he knew that …

Corgis are not just famous for their adorable stumpy legs and fluffy hindquarters; their diverse coat colors and unique markings add significantly to their delightful …

Leia came from a puppy mill and she was rescued during a raid. When one family spotted her in a Maryland shelter, they did not …

A mom’s instinct is probably one of the most amazing phenomena that we come across in all beings, and doggos are no exception!  When she …

Andi never thought that her owner with whom she lived her whole life would betray her and break her heart. Sadly, that is exactly what …

Depending on where you live, you might have come across a few stray dogs in your life. It’s not too uncommon in any part of …

Honey’s story is really a sad one. In her lifetime, she lost her home, not once, but twice. All she wanted was a little cozy …

Abandonment of dogs is probably one of the worst things that can happen to them. It can break their heart into many pieces, and some …

Suzette Hall has seen it all in her years of rescuing dogs in need. This Californian rescuer witnessed many heartbreaking stories in her missions, each …

For dogs, the most important thing in the world is their hooman family.  Most of them spend their entire life being surrounded by human presence …

Rescuing animals in need is not a new occurrence for the rescue team of Saving Hope Rescue (SHR), an animal rescue based in Fort Worth, …

These are challenging times, and lots of people are having to make tough decisions. Sadly, some of those decisions are negatively affecting our beloved pets: …

Living your childhood beside a furry companion is one of the greatest blessings. You share both happy and sad moments together and those are the …

Adopting a puppy is always a very noble thing to do in life. In fact, it’s not something that only changes them, but it also …

Nowadays, it’s not easy for any dog to find a forever home, even if they don’t have any health or behavioral issues. You can only …

Two little dogs couldn’t hide how lost and confused they felt after they were dumped in a California park. Curled up under a bench, the …

Our beloved canines always need our love and care to flourish. When they are puppies, that’s when they are in need of even more affection …

One morning, the officers of DeKalb County Animal Services in Georgia encountered a heartbreaking sight right in front of their shelter.  Someone had abandoned their …

Eight innocent, three-week-old Husky puppies faced certain euthanasia after being dumped at the shelter’s doorstep in Central California.  Due to an overpopulation crisis at the …

As much as our adorable doggos love spending time with their furry friends, sometimes it can be too much. I mean, sure, a little playdate …

Every dog owner knows that having a puppy is like having a toddler.  Not only do they need constant love and attention, but you also …

Dogs are very well-known for their ability to amuse themselves even in the most boring situations. It’s one of their superpowers. However, have you ever …

For some dogs, it takes a long time to find the perfect home. Some might say that everything happens at the right time, but I …

Even though it is true that dogs are happy and energetic animals, some of them are also quite shy and quiet.  This can be because …

As the flames were striking the Pacific Palisades in California, they caused a lot of chaos and destruction. Amid all of the disarray, many people …

You never know when your life is going to change, and that day, Lena was definitely taken by surprise! She was packing up her car …

There are few people who don’t like surprises. Whether they are something as simple as chocolate or something more expensive like a mobile phone, that …

They say that tough times shed light on real-life heroes, and this could not be truer than in the case of Annie Harvilicz.  This Californian …

From the moment our pups enter our life, we strive to give them the best possible life. The love that we shower them with makes …

Working at a doggy daycare can be considered one of the best jobs on the planet.  I mean, think about it, you are surrounded by …

Sometimes, I can’t help but think about all the animals tucked away in the kennels of shelters. This pup right here is somebody’s dream dog. …

All Sweet Potato ever wanted was someone to love her – and someone to love! Yet, what she received instead was truly heartless abandonment in …

Among many abandonment stories I’ve come across over the years, Nova’s is definitely one of the hardest. This good boi ended up being thrown away …