Some stories hit so hard that they sit in the chest for the rest of the day. The kind that makes the brain go quiet for a second. This is one of those. I first heard about a small dog later named Cobalt when his story started circulating in rescue circles online. People kept describing … Read more
I used to think cleaning a dog bowl was one of those blink and it’s done chores. Rinse, wipe, and back on the floor Then one day I picked up my dog’s water bowl and got hit with that weird and swampy smell. Not strong but just enough to make me pause. And that’s when … Read more
Some dogs walk into a place and immediately act like they’ve paid rent there for years. My dog does this as soon as he sees a rug in someone’s house, but in this case, we’re not talking about a house. Bolo was a three-year-old pit bull mix from the Christian County Animal Shelter in Kentucky, … Read more
I used to swear I would never let a dog sleep on my bed. Fast forward a few years, and here I am, waking up half-folded because a (thankfully small) dog decided that the exact center of the mattress was his favorite spot. Funny how things change. If a dog always ends up on the … Read more
We all love our dogs and want what’s best for them, but sometimes we can do things that can annoy them or that they don’t like at all. Dogs usually don’t let us know because they love us, and it can be difficult to understand their emotions, but it’s still important to recognize that they … Read more
I absolutely love any kind of dog: big ones, little ones, you name it. So it feels a bit weird to say there are any breeds that might not be great with kids. But as a dog enthusiast who’s spent years around both kiddos and pups, I have to admit that it’s impossible to deny … Read more
Hello fellow dog lover! If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably gotten a big slobbery kiss from a pup and thought, “Aww, they love me!” I mean, who doesn’t enjoy coming home to a happy dog who licks your face in greeting? Like many people, I used to proudly call these moments doggy kisses, but … Read more
Today I want to share a story of rescue that shows how important volunteers are and how far compassion can go when someone refuses to give up. Just a few days ago, a little dog named Renlo arrived at Stray Rescue of St. Louis inside a cardboard box. He was ice cold, barely moving, and … Read more
Winter can be a very tough time for the small wild birds that live around us, especially if you live in a part of the world that gets particularly cold in winter. I always say that it’s important to remember even the smallest animals, and not just focus on dogs and cats. Little birds may … Read more
We are used to reading horrific stories about dogs, which are often denied entry even to places where they should always be allowed by law. However, today I want to tell you a completely different story, one made of compassion and genuine love for others. Every Sunday in Gravatá, a small city in Pernambuco state … Read more