Mila Kirsten

Only stray dogs know how much they struggle day after day, wandering in search of food and a peaceful place to rest their heads. Sometimes, …

For a South Bend woman, an ordinary dog walk around the city’s southeast side turned into a big surprise when she came across a mysterious …

Archie Bean’s shocking ordeal left everyone speechless. At just 12 weeks old, this 5-pound Pekingese accidentally slipped through an uncovered vent in his Douglas County, …

Taking care of dogs is no small task. They rely on us to keep them healthy, well-fed, and properly groomed so they can enjoy the …

How can anyone turn away a dog asking for love? One glance into those hopeful eyes makes you want to scoop up every abandoned pup. …

When seven-year-old Peanut was transferred to the Humane Society of Broward County in Florida, staff and volunteers quickly realized she was a bit of a …

Aries is a clever three-year-old Pitbull mix who proved just how smart she is after a frightening crash with her owner. When the accident left …

Nova’s story is one of the hardest to hear among animal abandonment cases.  This sweet dog ended up discarded in a dumpster through no fault …

Sometimes, a single act of kindness can completely change a life. And what makes it even more special is that it leaves you feeling good, …

So many dogs endure hardships through no fault of their own. Life on the streets, paired with cold weather, lack of food, and little to …

A woman scrolling through a Facebook group for re-homing pets came across a puppy in need of a new family. What began as a happy …

If shelter dogs could talk, I imagine the first thing they’d say to every visitor walking past would be something like – “Hey, I’m just …

Logan had always been a devoted family dog, first to his furry pack, and later to the forever family who welcomed him into their lives. …

It’s almost impossible to describe the anguish two dogs went through after being cruelly abandoned in the barren Utah desert, with no food, no water, …

Stray dogs struggle every day to survive on the streets, dreaming of safety, food, and a warm place to call home. When they’re finally rescued …

Scorching summer days can be unbearable—especially for stray animals with no food, water, or shade to protect them. One sweltering afternoon in California, a woman …

Donna Lochmann, chief life-saving officer with Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL), is a passionate animal advocate with hundreds of rescues behind her. She often …

While driving through Kettle Creek State Park in Pennsylvania, Sarah Lindgren noticed something unusual that made her stop immediately. There on the roadside was a …

If there’s one thing people often underestimate about their dogs, it’s just how clever they really are. I’ll admit I’ve been guilty of this myself, …

When it comes to dogs, a little mischief is part of the package. Sometimes it’s adorable, sometimes it’s a bit chaotic—and every so often, it …

While driving through Blue Springs, Missouri, a compassionate volunteer from Farm To Able noticed a heartbreaking sight—a tiny, helpless puppy tied to a crate and …

A couple of years ago, Lieschen O’Neill stopped by the Lawrence Humane Society in Kansas, planning only to look around. But as Lieschen herself later …

While strolling through the Bronx, New York, a compassionate passerby stumbled upon a heartbreaking sight—tucked between two cars, a small black dog trembled in the …

Sometimes people forget that dogs don’t just see us as their caretakers. To them, we’re their entire world, their closest friend, and the one they …

All Sweet Potato wanted was someone to care for her and someone she could care for in return. Instead, what she received was cruel abandonment …

For stray dogs wandering the streets, each day is filled with hope that they’ll find someone who smiles back at them.  They yearn to discover …

When a dog spends its entire life mistreated, it eventually learns to expect the worst from people. Pups like this do everything they can to …

Even though many shelters work hard to give animals the most comfortable stay possible, sometimes it still isn’t enough. Every dog needs a person of …

Failed by his owner and discarded without care. That just about sums up this little one’s beginning. In a world already uncertain, he was forced …

You might expect to come across all sorts of things in a dumpster, but definitely not a living soul inside. That’s exactly what one passerby …

After meeting Skipper, you’ll probably say: Now, I’ve seen it all. I’ve come across plenty of unusual dogs before; pups with tails in unexpected places, …

As soon as a team of rescuers at Carolina Wildlife Conservation Center in North Carolina heard about baby skunks whose mom was hit by a …

For many dogs, living in a safe home surrounded by people who love them is really all they ask for in life. It’s simple that …

Welcoming a dog into your life, especially an adorable puppy, is truly one of life’s most cherished gifts. Those who haven’t felt it firsthand may …

There are only a few things in this world that can compare to the unconditional love a mother feels for her babies. Seeing her newborns …

Finding a home for a shelter pup is never easy. Many families often focus on young dogs and overlook the older ones. This makes the …

Watching a dog suffer due to trauma is absolutely devastating. It’s not just the fear etched on their face—it’s knowing the pain and neglect that …

Isolation can dim even the brightest of spirits. No matter how lively or outgoing a soul may be, being constantly overlooked can slowly wear them …

Have you ever planned a big surprise, only to have someone unintentionally ruin it at the very last moment? It’s frustrating—and hilarious—especially when the “culprit” …

Every day, we hear warnings from animal groups about the dangers animals face and the overcrowded conditions in shelters. Still, many heartless people continue to …

A heartbreaking tale comes from Southern California, where a small gray-and-white pup was found lying beside some shrubs in a school parking lot. She was …

When a kind-hearted woman stumbled upon a dog on the street in Las Vegas, she lent him a helping hand and took him home. She …

It’s not unusual to see stray dogs who have suffered so much that they lose their sense of direction and self-preservation. Often, hunger and fear …

I cannot even begin to imagine what was running through Imelda’s mind that day. Placed in a cramped kennel at an overcrowded shelter in Kansas, …

Unfortunately, finding abandoned dogs or puppies on the streets has become a common scene for rescuers, animal lovers, and officers. But a recent case in …

When Paris was first taken in at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter (TOHAS) in Wantagh, New York, she seemed downhearted. The staff didn’t know …

If you are a compassionate and big-hearted person, nothing compares to the joy of saving an innocent life. It’s a feeling so powerful that words …

Although they often bring joy to our lives, dogs can sometimes leave us feeling deeply saddened. More often than not, the blame lies not with …

Nothing could have prepared Gin Walker for the painful sight she was about to face as she approached a dumpster near her home. The Michigan …

We all love unexpected surprises, especially the kind that instantly brighten our day.  That’s exactly what happened at The Animal Rescue Center of California, based …