Dogs

My mom says I’m not ugly, is that true?
Dogs

My mom says I’m not ugly, is that true?

October 24, 2024
  I often wonder. As I sit in front of the mirror, I see what others might see—a crooked nose and a jaw that doesn't...
The dog couldn’t bring itself to look into the adopter’s eyes, fearing it would be rejected once again
Dogs

The dog couldn’t bring itself to look into the adopter’s eyes, fearing it would be rejected once again

October 24, 2024
For over 1,000 days, the dog had called the shelter its home. Day after day, it watched as other animals were taken in, loved, and...
The dog remained fiercely loyal to its owner but was abandoned during the final days of its life
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The dog remained fiercely loyal to its owner but was abandoned during the final days of its life

October 24, 2024
The sun was setting, casting a warm glow over the empty backyard where the dog lay, its eyes gazing at the horizon, as if waiting...
I don’t remember when I became a stray dog, I just know it’s been a long time
Dogs

I don’t remember when I became a stray dog, I just know it’s been a long time

October 23, 2024
  I don't remember when I became a stray dog, I just know it's been a long time. The streets have been my home for...
Your words of comfort are the motivation for me to keep going
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Your words of comfort are the motivation for me to keep going

October 23, 2024
  I wasn’t born like the others. From the day I opened my eyes, I knew something was different about me. My face wasn’t like...
The dog risked its life to save its owner from an oncoming car, leaving a hand-length scar on its face
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The dog risked its life to save its owner from an oncoming car, leaving a hand-length scar on its face

October 23, 2024
It was a quiet afternoon, one of those peaceful days where nothing much seemed to be happening. The sun was warm, casting a soft glow...
The adopter heartlessly rejected the paralyzed dog without a hint of pity, leaving a deep emotional wound
Dogs

The adopter heartlessly rejected the paralyzed dog without a hint of pity, leaving a deep emotional wound

October 22, 2024
The dog lay on the cold concrete floor of the shelter, his hind legs motionless and dragging slightly behind him whenever he tried to move....
The dog’s eyes were filled with hopelessness upon realizing that it would spend its entire life in the shelter, with no family to love or welcome it
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The dog’s eyes were filled with hopelessness upon realizing that it would spend its entire life in the shelter, with no family to love or welcome it

October 22, 2024
In the cold, gray walls of the shelter, a dog sat alone, watching as one family after another came and went, taking other dogs home...
Because I have mange and smell bad, no one comes near me. I feel insecure about myself
Dogs

Because I have mange and smell bad, no one comes near me. I feel insecure about myself

October 22, 2024
  I remember the days when I used to run in the open fields, my fur soft and clean, and my tail wagging with joy....
A stray dog seeks refuge in a Christmas display, where she gives birth to seven precious puppies, filling the holiday season with warmth and joy
Dogs

A stray dog seeks refuge in a Christmas display, where she gives birth to seven precious puppies, filling the holiday season with warmth and joy

October 21, 2024
It was a cold December night when a weary stray dog wandered the empty streets, searching for warmth and safety. Her fur was matted, her...
The dog with a brain tumor is trying to enjoy the last days of his life, hoping that good things will come his way
Dogs

The dog with a brain tumor is trying to enjoy the last days of his life, hoping that good things will come his way

October 21, 2024
The dog with a brain tumor had always been full of life. His days were once filled with chasing after sticks, barking at the mailman,...
The dog, pierced by porcupine quills, was whimpering and pleading for help from the rescue team
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The dog, pierced by porcupine quills, was whimpering and pleading for help from the rescue team

October 21, 2024
It was a sunny afternoon, and the playful dog had been running around in the fields, chasing butterflies and barking at the wind. His boundless...