Left Behind and Sick, Mafalda Kept Watch Over Her Old Home — Until a Stranger Made a 100-Kilometer Drive
Sick and left behind when her family moved away, Mafalda hid near her old home until a stranger drove over 100 kilometers to reach her.
A Thin Dog With a Bucket Over Her Head Stood Perfectly Still — Then Rescuers Moved In Slowly
A starving dog named Winnie was found by the roadside with a bucket stuck on her head. See how rescuers freed her and how patience helped her heal.
Rescuers Couldn’t Tell What Kind of Dog Sprout Was — Then More Than 32 Pounds of Fur Came Off
Rescuers couldn’t even tell Sprout was a dog under his mats. See how more than 32 pounds of fur came off and how he began to thrive in foster care.
Thamos Stayed Out of Sight With a Huge Growth on His Face — Then Strangers Decided to Look Closer
Thamos, a stray dog with a large facial growth, hid from people until rescuers stayed. Strangers funded his surgery, and a family later welcomed him home.
Rubi Could Barely Stand Under a Nearly 8-Kilogram Tumor, Until Rescuers Carried Him to a Surgeon
Rubi, a starving dog with a nearly 8-kilogram tumor, was carried on a stretcher to emergency care, survived a risky surgery and found a loving family.
A Boy Looked Twice at a Sewer Opening and Found a Tied, Trembling Dog Named Bruno
A boy noticed two eyes in a sewer opening. Below, a tied, soaked dog named Bruno was waiting. Read how rescuers freed him and how he recovered.
A Dog Hid Behind an Abandoned Door Until One Small Gesture Revealed the Snare on Her Leg
A small dog hid behind an abandoned door for a long time. When she finally offered her paw, rescuers discovered a rusted snare around her leg.
Khaleesi Stayed Chained Beside Her Puppies Until Rescuers Finally Reached Them
Rescuers found Khaleesi chained in a yard, weak but still guarding her puppies. Here is what happened to the mother dog and her surviving litter.
Nobody Could Tell If That Was a Dog Under the Matted Fur — Then Joseph’s Small Face Came Into View
Rescuers could not tell Joseph was a dog beneath his heavy mats. See how careful clinic care, a foster home and a family changed his life.
A Shivering Dog, a Rusted Leash, and a Couple Who Wouldn’t Walk Away
A thin dog named Nakiyu shivered on a short, rusted leash in the snow until a passing couple cut him free and rushed him to a vet for care.