Dogs

Never ignore a cat with painted paws, the reason is heartbreaking

Cats (and very docile dogs) are used as bait in these rituals and also added to the ring along with other cats so onlookers can bet on which one gets killed first. Painting their paws ...

Animal lover Simon Cowell donates over $30,000 – to stop the trafficking of dog meat

The money was donated to the Humane Society International (HSI) and his donation will mean that more than 200 dogs and puppies will now be safe from being killed and harvested for food. “Simon Cowell has ...

Idiot throws stones at two innocent dogs – then Karma comes in with full force

The whole scene is being filmed by someone on a balcony above who captures the whole shocking episode. Another man even starts to join in throwing whatever debris they can get their hands on at ...

Pregnant rescue dog gives birth to a litter of “baby cows”

When Rosie the golden retriever arrived at Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue, she was pregnant and had a big tummy. The volunteers there were relieved that this lovely golden retriever mix was rescued in time ...

Helpless dog dies slow, painful death after being buried alive by construction workers in India

Workers were resurfacing a street near UNESCO World Heritage site the Taj Mahal when they came across a dog sleeping. Instead of moving him out the way, they covered his hind paws and parts ...

Man throws dog out of his car window and speeds away – what the dog does next is heartbreaking

Michigan, USA. Dion Cole found himself late for work one day, driving on a rain-soaked road and probably muttering curses under his breath. In hindsight, he’s probably thankful he was behind schedule. Had he not ...

Warning to dog owners after healthy dog dies while out walking in excessive heat

“This morning we were informed a local dog died of heat stroke after being taken on a walk at 9 a.m. when the temperature was 21 degrees (Celsius or 69.8 degrees Fahrenheit),” the RSPCA said ...

Dog lover’s sudden death leaves her huge four-legged family in desperate need of homes

Marline was much-loved in her community and had many friends who, after her death, started gathering the animals (some pictured below) and work to figure out a solution. In many cases the 25 senior dogs ...

Image of street dog forces animal heroes to note much bigger problem in Houston

Volunteers at Forgotten Dogs have dedicated themselves to helping vulnerable animals for several years. A photograph is now spreading like wildfire online and helping shed light on a serious situation the organization is fighting. A ...

Despite authorities’ request South Korean restaurants continue to serve dog meat during the Winter Olympics

Dog meat is considered a delicacy in South Korea and is believed to provide energy. But animal rights activists claim that dogs, as well as cats, in the meat trade are subjected to horrific conditions. ...