When employees at Southern Pines Animal Shelter arrived at the shelter on a Wednesday morning, they were hoping for a typical day. Instead, they were greeted by chaos. A stack of broken crates had ...

Of the many patrons who pass through Sunnyhouse, a Korean cafe owned by Sunny Song, one of the most cherished was Zoro: a street cat who loved to hang out on their roof. Song and her family fed him ...

During their downtime, firefighters at Arizona’s Northwest Fire District Station 338 might normally unwind by shooting hoops in the station house’s rec area. But the sound of bouncing basketballs and ...

For the past two years, Wiggly the goldfish has been thriving under the love and care of his mom, Stephanie Ware. Last week, however, the treat-loving fish suddenly appeared to be struggling. “He ...

This year, a family of bunnies has taken up residence in Michelle Owens’ backyard in Kansas. They mostly emerge from their hiding spot in the early mornings and late evenings — much to the delight of ...

In February, Katie Boada received a surprising voicemail while she was at work: Sparkles, her dog who went missing in 2014, had been located. Understandably, she was skeptical. “I thought it was fraud ...

Fieldworkers with PETA were out helping dogs in under-resourced communities in North Carolina when they came across a beagle puppy being kept in a cage. The puppy’s owner had wanted the beagle, Parker ...

For the past year, Kate and her fiancé have admired a stray cat in their Los Angeles neighborhood from afar. Kate, who fosters kittens, puppies and nursing moms with litters, is always looking out for ...

The Huron River in Flat Rock, Michigan, is a gorgeous place to spend a summer day. During the busy season, park visitors can float down the river in kayaks and inner tubes, taking in the sights, ...

A couple was starting their day and getting ready to let their five cats into their catio when they realized someone was already in there. A tiny gray kitten was waiting inside, scared and confused.

It was a sweltering June day in Los Angeles County when Suzette Hall received a worrisome call from two of her fellow dog rescuers, Dora and Arturo Flores. As founder of Logan’s Legacy 29, Hall’s ...

When Edward arrived at a Maryland shelter as a stray, the staff could immediately see he needed extra help. He was wobbly, dragged his hind legs and had limited mobility. He was soon pulled by a ...