Dogs
When Balto first arrived at Austin Animal Center, his left eye had suffered a serious wound, causing him great pain. He urgently needed special care, so Austin Pets Alive! quickly... 
When Laura Blount took on a pet-sitting job to watch a dog while his mom was out of town for 10 days, she thought it would be just like any... 
In the winter of 2018, Donna Lochmann and her team of rescuers witnessed a scene they would never forget. As Chief Life Saving Officer with Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL),... 
When Sandy Williams, director of the Tunica Humane Society, received a call about an abandoned dog, she didn’t know what to expect. A local man had noticed the dog, Wilbur,... 
Last week, as temperatures plummeted below freezing, a pit bull mix named Emmy was left outside alone. Abandoned in Ecorse, Michigan, during a blizzard, this scared senior dog had no... 
Dogs are incredibly resilient animals, but they, too, have their limits. A sweet pup can only endure so much before sadness and depression begin to take hold. Many of their... 
If there’s one thing that dogs cherish above all, it’s friendship. Whether with humans or fellow pups, it’s what makes their lives complete and full of joy. To us, dogs... 
Even though being a rescuer may be one of the most rewarding roles you can have, it’s not without its moments of heartbreak. Kate is one of those special people... 
Snuggling up with their parents and feeling loved is the dream for every dog. It’s the kind of happiness they long for, the warmth they crave. Sadly, many pups are... 
A shelter is not the right place for dogs, and we all know it. Yet, far too many dogs still find themselves in these cold, dark places. It’s especially hard...