Woman intends to foster a puppy, doesn't go to plan—"escalated quickly"
Gabrielle Swanson only intended to take on one of the puppies, but she said it "didn't feel right" to leave the others behind.
Internet sobs at how 10-year-old stray reacts to their first time on a bed
"She waited 10 years to meet you," one moved TikTok user wrote.
Abandoned dog's heartbroken face as she's dumped with puppies—"cruel"
"She's been systematically starved," rescue volunteer Tory Joyce told Newsweek.
Rescue Chihuahua "hunted" by alligator in most Florida story ever
"I immediately scooped Jonathan up off the ground, and ran around the side of the house to get inside," his owner Amanda Klecker told Newsweek.
Tears as 88lb dog too anxious to let anyone near—"real face of rescue"
"She's got really bad separation anxiety and she's absolutely traumatized," a chairperson at the shelter told Newsweek.
Dog finally rescued after spending year with a rope embedded in his neck
"He needs lots of medical care, attention, and his favorite snack, cheese," the shelter said.
Shelter shares furious post as dog given up after 7 years—"sick and tired"
Rooney, a once-loved pet, at first found himself in an atmosphere heavy with the scent of fear until a rescue center stepped in.
Goat's joy at first walk with prosthetics after losing legs to frostbite
Ellie Laks, founder of The Gentle Barn, says the new prosthetics have shown "the real potential for freedom" that Lolli the goat can achieve.
Dog abandoned in a park now living "best life" pampered by senior citizens
Paulie has undoubtedly got his revenge on whoever abandoned him because now he's thriving, and he loves going to work with his new owner.
Dog rescued from sledding industry feels safe "for the first time"
Carer Maliah Wilson told Newsweek Zen had been ""neglected, abused, and exploited" for the first nine years of his life.
Dog's battle with bed sheet goes exactly as expected: "Escalated quickly"
Thankfully, Dolly wasn't perturbed by the dramatic fall, and all she really cared about was rescuing her bone.
Dog rescue pleas for unexpected besties to be adopted as one, and it worked
The pair are utterly inseparable, and keeping them together was always a "dream scenario" for the shelter.
Dog mom and litter of 8 rescued after puppies' dad killed in a housefire
Tammi Miller told Newsweek that she wants to "give these rescue dogs a bigger voice so they might find the wonderful forever homes they so deserve."
17-year-old cat adopted and returned within months finally has forever home
Grace Antonczak hopes other people will be encouraged to adopt an older cat from a rescue facility after seeing Gramma Kitty thrive.
"Saddest rescue" as puppy with birth defect dumped in trashcan by breeder
"The breeder had quite literally thrown him away because he had 'no value and couldn't be sold,'" a rescue founder said.
Shelter in tears over 16-year-old dog alone in kennel—then her luck changed
Baby Girl's luck turned when the 16-year-old dog's story caught the attention of the right person.
"Extremely dangerous" Pittsburgh flood sparks urgent warning for pet owners
Rainfall rates were upwards of 4 inches an hour on Thursday night, prompting evacuations as flash floods submerged the city.
"Beautiful moment" herd of sheep welcomes newest rescue saved from death
A carer told Newsweek it was "a beautiful moment" when Nicole met her new friends, and she has settled in perfectly.
How woman gave rescue dog "best 28 days" of his life has internet sobbing
Rooster's owner wasn't sure how much time she'd have with him, so she made every moment full of love, joy, and happiness.
Dog dumped and left tied to shelter's "do not abandon" sign overnight
"We know there is a lot of reasons people can't keep their pets. But please, do not tie your pet overnight at a shelter," the shelter said.
Texas floods leave shelter begging for help as dogs submerged in kennels
"If I could ask for anything, it would be the ability to build a new facility," the shelter founder told Newsweek.
Shelter's heartfelt plea to adopt "sweet" dog who's their longest resident
"With Lily by your side, you'll never have to worry about feeling lonely," Michele Frennier of the rescue told Newsweek.
Rescue dog discovers genius way to put robot vacuum to good use
JJ's antics have amused many social media users, as one person joked: "Work smarter, not harder."
Dog adopted as a puppy finds himself back in shelter: "Patiently waiting"
King was returned to the shelter where he was born in June 2023. Now he is searching for a forever home.
Rescue dog that was abandoned has saddest reaction to new owners packing
Izzy was taken to a shelter when her previous owners moved, and it seems she remembered.
School bus flips over on the highway, trapping woman underneath
Ten people were reportedly injured when a bus in North Carolina rolled over after going into a ditch.
Owner in shock as dog runs away, returns with 2 kittens in a TJ Maxx bag
The pup came home one day holding a TJ Maxx bag, but his owner wasn't ready for what she found inside.
Pidoodles? Doodlepits? Shelter has no idea what to call rare mix-breed pups
"They are active, gangly little pups with sweet temperaments," the rescue told Newsweek.
Tears as woman rescues "emaciated" pregnant dog found roaming the streets
Susannah may have never had a home of her own before, but she's settled in well since being rescued.
Single parent of 3 finds dumped filthy tank, gains new family member
The poster found the tank abandoned in an alley, and once they saw a fish still moving they didn't hesitate to rescue it.