dog rescue stories

Photo credit: Rocky Kanaka|YouTube – Terrified dog transforms after human sits with him.

Nature, Pets

Terrified, emaciated dog comes to life as volunteer sits with him for human connection

Jacalyn Wetzel

4/23/2026
An Operation Smile volunteer reverses an oxygen mask so a child with a cleft condition can blow a bubble for the first time in Guadalajara, Mexico. (Operation Smile Photos)

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Family, Science

How Bubbles Help Kids with Cleft Conditions

Sarah Watts

5/11/2026
Photo credit: via Noah’s Ark Dog Rescue/TikTok – Mischa goes through an amazing transformation after being fostered.

Joy, Pets, Popular

Dog rescued from Romanian forest goes from terrified and lonely to joyous in triumph of love

Tod Perry

10/10/2023
Photo credit: Photo by Cynthia Smith on Unsplash – Neighborhood gives dog a final walk full of joy after cancer diagnosis.

Joy, Pets, Popular

Dog gets a neighborhood send off for his last walk after terminal cancer diagnosis

Jacalyn Wetzel

6/8/2023
Photo credit: Photo by Dillon Kydd on Unsplash – 10-year-old rescues dogs and gets Disney show.

Joy, Pets, Popular

‘Roman to the Rescue’: 10-year-old’s sweet effort to rescue dogs lands him a Disney show

Jacalyn Wetzel

6/16/2022
Photo credit: Images used from Tahoe PAWS & TLC 4 Furry Friends’ Facebook, with permission – Pitbull found four months after being given up for lost.

Culture, Family, Heroes, Nature, Popular

Lucky pup survives fire and snow before being rescued by brave volunteers

Heather Wake

1/14/2022