Starving in a Deep Concrete Pit, a Mother Dog Kept Checking on Her Newborn Puppies Until Rescuers Arrived
A starving mother dog spent days in a deep concrete pit with her newborn puppies. See how patient rescuers lifted her out and got the family care.
A Neapolitan Mastiff Rested Her Swollen Face On The Ground Like A Pillow — Then A Stranger Brought Her To BARCS
A Neapolitan Mastiff found alone with a huge facial growth is rescued by BARCS, undergoes surgery and treatment, and finds a home in North Carolina.
Every Climb Ended in the Mud for a Small Black Dog in Bogotá — Until Firefighters Came Down on Ropes
A small black dog was stuck at the bottom of a deep Bogotá canal until Bomberos de Bogotá firefighters went down on ropes, and a couple adopted him.
Rupert’s Family Weighed a Painful Surgery for the Puppy Born With Severe Deformities
Born with severe spine, pelvis and hind-leg deformities, Rupert’s family chose specialist care, surgery, a custom wheelchair and swimming. Here is his story.
They Came to Plan Renovations — Then a Faint Sound Led Them to a Closed Door and a Dog Named Valentine
A couple touring an old house heard a faint sound behind a closed door and found Valentine, a starving greyhound-type dog. Here is his rescue and recovery so far.
Strangers Stop to Stare at Bethany’s Lopsided Grin, Until They Spend a Few Minutes With Her
Bethany, an eight-month-old Labrador cross born with a lopsided snout, is healthy, playful and waiting in Norwich for a family who sees past her face.
A 14-Year-Old Shih Tzu Stood Alone at a Tampa Airport Counter — Then a Rescuer Arrived
A 14-year-old Shih Tzu named Bama was left at a Tampa airport counter with his leash on. See how a VIP Rescue volunteer took him in and adopted him.
A Small Black Dog Kept Walking on an Injured Front Leg While Traffic Rolled Past
A thin black dog with a badly damaged front leg keeps walking along a busy road as traffic passes. Here is what the account shows, and what remains unknown.
Vanilla Pulled Herself Along the Street on Legs That Failed Her — Then a Stranger Made One Call
Born with underdeveloped front legs, Vanilla dragged herself along the street until a woman called for help. See how rehab, a second opinion and wheels changed her life.
Thunder and Bernardo Needed Very Different Kinds of Help — Then Both Dogs Took Their First Steady Steps Forward
Thunder needed surgery for a large growth, while Bernardo, left behind by his family, needed time to trust again. See how both dogs slowly recovered.