When Alva first found a home, her shelter friends at Austin Pets Alive! were thrilled because they thought she found her happily-ever-after.  Alva has a neurological condition called cerebellar hypoplasia. This condition affects the part of the brain responsible for movement, causing mobility issues.  Once she was at her forever home, Alva didn’t go outside … Read more

Despite the fact that there are countless canines out there waiting for their better tomorrow, there are some stories that make you believe humanity isn’t dead. This is one of those stories… When Angelo, a Great Dane puppy, was found on the streets, he was practically a lost cause. This poor boy was severely malnourished … Read more

I’ve heard of many unusual things dogs do, but this is definitely a first.  At first glance, Katie looks like any other dog – an average indoor pet, some might say – but she’s actually a superhero in disguise.  She’s both smart and hilarious, and she has learned a skill that’s actually pretty impressive for … Read more

There are many instances where you see a rescuer or a kind person save a stray puppy from living on the horrible streets. However, what is difficult to realize about that is just how hard those rescues are, and not every stray dog will get rescued. Much of the time, they won’t get saved. For … Read more

All dogs deserve to be loved no matter what color their coat is. Sadly, many of these four-legged creatures are getting constantly overlooked at shelters just because their fur isn’t “fashionable” enough. The same happened to Rick, the dog that spent two months in a rescue center in Austin, Texas, hoping that someone would give … Read more

It’s truly heart-wrenching to hear stories about adorable canines being abandoned. Their cruel owners let these beautiful creatures down and leave them to fend for themselves. They don’t even feel remorse when they dump the little puppies and separate them from their mama. Today’s story is about a little, defenseless puppy who was abandoned and … Read more

There is perhaps nothing worse than when rescuers save a sweet and lovable dog only for him to get rejected so many times and set to be euthanized. No matter how you think about it, there is no valid reason as to why any healthy and sweet pup would have to go through something like … Read more

While stray dogs roam the dangerous and lonely streets, they dream of finding safety and immense affection in the loving arms of their human parents. The hope that they will find love lives on in their hearts. It is this hope that helps them survive and move forward. Today’s story is about a sad, stray … Read more

There are so many dogs in this world who live a life without any sort of meaning or pleasure. Their owners are content with just keeping them on a leash, and they never get to do anything. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. It’s important to realize that we have the power to … Read more

The story of a young, 9-month-old puppy named Baton proves that love, affection, and understanding can work miracles in helping our furry companions overcome past hardships.  Oftentimes, shelter staff members are unaware of what dogs have endured before their arrival there, so they have to work extra hard to establish trust with the animals.  This … Read more