Stray pups wander lonely streets, hoping to find a shelter and some morsels of food in order to stay alive. While they struggle for existence, the strays don’t allow themselves to dream of having a home and a family who loves them. When they’re finally rescued from the streets and placed in shelters, the hope … Read more

For pet owners, reuniting with their missing dog is an incomparable experience and a feeling that can’t be described with words. Nova, the family dog, experienced a true miracle after two long months of missing in the mountains of Meyer Ranch Park, Colorado. Two giant-hearted hikers spotted the dog, but the rescue mission itself was … Read more

Something I have been thinking about recently is just how it is really not easy being an animal rescuer. More often than not, you will be left heartbroken at witnessing the sheer animal cruelty in the dogs you rescue. Sometimes, they will have minor injuries paired with hunger and thirst, while other times, they will … Read more

When a rescuer named Brenda got a call about a dog who slept on an old mattress in the woods all by himself, she knew she had to come and help. Because he looked so anxious and scared, Brenda started talking to him in a very sweet and playful tone, hoping that he wouldn’t run … Read more

Niall Harbison is an incredible human being who dedicated his life to saving animals in need. While on an unbelievable mission to save 10,000 dogs, Niall met a pup who was in need of his help.   Even though he was, by now, used to taking care of sick and/or injured dogs, this one was special. … Read more

They say that a real friend is the one who walks in when everybody else walks out, and Kelly’s case is the perfect example of that! This amazing girl didn’t have a great start in life. She was roaming the Utah salt flats, desperately trying to find a shelter and some food. She didn’t know … Read more

The harsh reality for many abandoned dogs is a desperate quest for a second chance at life.  Not all dogs looking for a place to call home actually find one, but thankfully, Reggie did. He was a lonely, sick, and emaciated stray before a kind-hearted vet fell in love with him and decided to give … Read more

It was a casual morning for Donna Lochmann, with a new rescue task on her schedule – a part of the job with a lot of dangers behind the corners – but one that she worked with her full heart and passion.  “A dog awaits and needs our help!” said this experienced Stray Rescue of … Read more

Some pups are simply born under a lucky star. The fact that this little pooch was a stray didn’t mess up his plans or his destiny. He knew in the bottom of his heart that he would land himself a nice hooman.  The law of attraction is clear: pawsitive thoughts bring pawsitive results. That day, … Read more

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 think for a moment, but immediately adopted her.  Since then, there hasn’t been a day that this girl hasn’t made every member of the family happy. She especially loved her … Read more