Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for humility and outreach efforts to people of disparate backgrounds and faiths, has died at 88, the Vatican has confirmed. Francis’ death on Monday comes after a series of worsening…

It was meant to be a quick solo hike before the rain—just some fresh air and quiet. About 15 minutes in, I heard faint whining off-trail. At first, I thought it was a raccoon, but then I saw them: four…

Deuce, a one-and-a-half-year-old pup, was taken in by the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast in Florida after being abandoned. Though loved by the staff, he longed for a forever home. Two months later, he was adopted, but his happiness…

In the middle of the neighborhood, a heartbreaking scene waited to be discovered. A dog, abandoned and badly injured, sat silently as if she’d given up on being noticed. But a closer look revealed something even more disturbing: her body…

A simple stop at Walmart turned into a life-changing moment when a stray dog named Russel appeared, bringing unexpected love and purpose. After spending a year working on an oil pipeline in Alaska, I was eager to return home. At…

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Bonnie, a curious pup from Mareeba, Queensland, got her head stuck in the small center bore of a wheel rim while exploring. Panicking and unable to free herself, she whimpered in distress. Her owner tried everything, from pulling gently to…

A UPS driver forms a mysterious bond with a stray dog and uncovers a long-hidden family secret—an emotional journey filled with unexpected love and long-awaited answers. I’d been working the same UPS route for over a year—same streets, same houses….

When it comes to leaving a dog tied up with no food and water, you’re doing more than abandoning it. You’re leaving it alone knowing that it has no chance of finding any food or water; it’s one of the cruelest acts…

Breeders have a moral responsibility to care for the animals in their care, but that responsibility is often ignored. William, a male toy poodle, and Poppy, a female chocolate labrador, were used for breeding for years until they were no…