When Treya’s owner was killed, no one rescued her, so she spent the next five years chained up under the deck of the abandoned home. Neighbors fed her, but no one bothered to call animal control. The chain got itself wrapped around her paw so tightly that she gnawed her foot off to free herself, but she has since been rescued and is receiving lots of love … [Read more...] about Dog Who Chewed Her Paw Off to Free Herself from a Chain Has Been Rescued
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This “Goofy” Dog Has Been Through Absolute Hell, But Now He Can’t Stop Smiling
Dwayne has had a wretched life so far – a wired bound around his muzzle, beaten, scalded with hot water, and attacked by other dogs. But now he is in a safe and loving foster home, and will hopefully only know happiness from here on out. The two-year-old pointer mix was saved from misery in Tijuana. His owner bound wire around his snout so tightly that it swelled … [Read more...] about This “Goofy” Dog Has Been Through Absolute Hell, But Now He Can’t Stop Smiling
Miracle Dog Survives Being Run Over by THREE Trains
A dog in Australia has earned himself a bit of a reputation as a legend. Charlie Houdini-ed his way out of his yard during a storm and found himself on a set of railroad tracks. Three trains passed over him, one knocking him unconscious. Veterinarians told the family to say their goodbyes, but he surprised everyone by surviving. Two weeks ago a big … [Read more...] about Miracle Dog Survives Being Run Over by THREE Trains
Paraplegic Dog Drags Herself for Miles to Get Help from Elephant Researchers
Team members at a remote elephant research camp in Botswana are used to seeing their share of injured animals, but were shocked to see a small dog dragging herself towards them one day. Poppy must have sensed that these people could help, because now she is loved and getting the medical treatment she’s needed. The Okavango Delta is home to nearly a thousand … [Read more...] about Paraplegic Dog Drags Herself for Miles to Get Help from Elephant Researchers
Injured Hiker Has Tearful Reunion With The Dog He Was Forced to Leave Behind
When Warren Muldoon made the decision to leave his late son’s beloved dog, Dakota, stranded on a snowy ledge above a 40-foot waterfall, his heart was broken, but it was a dreadfully cold day in February and the severely injured hiker had no choice. He and the German shepherd had spent the morning climbing 10,064-foot Mount San Antonio, also known as Mount … [Read more...] about Injured Hiker Has Tearful Reunion With The Dog He Was Forced to Leave Behind