Dog Stories

Rescued from NFL quarterback Michael Vick's dogfighting ring, Vicktory dog Mel passed away on August 13, 2019, after a sudden and short illness.

Elderly dog, with a long list of health challenges and special needs, may be geriatric, but he brings joy to his adopter and is the life of the party.

A puppy sick with parvo disease, a contagious viral infection, is brought to the Harris County Animal Shelter, where she receives the help she needs.

Tripod pit bull, who had an injured front leg that had to be amputated, enjoys going for stroller rides and for Puppuccinos at Starbucks.

Neonatal orphaned puppies are cared for alongside kittens at the kitten nursery, where they receive nutritious food, checks by veterinarians and more.

University of North Florida students in a criminology and criminal justice class, "The Role of Canines in Inmate Rehabilitation," visit the Sanctuary.

Pit bull with cancer, a fast-growing sarcoma that doesn't respond well to surgery or chemo, is enjoying a happy life in his foster hospice home.

Hearing-impaired puppy is fostered by a woman who teaches her sign language for things like sit and shake. Now adopted, the deaf pup is thriving.

With help from Second Chance Rescue and Best Friends, a senior pit bull, who loves naps and is really mellow, is adopted.

Empathetic shelter dog receives training to become a service dog and is now helping a teen girl with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.

Ruffwear pays shelter dogs' adoption fee, cost of transport to their new home, and supplies them with a Ruffwear leash, collar and other goodies.

Divorced mom and dad adopt two rescued poodles for their children. The two families share custody of the dogs.

Heckin' good pupperinos and pretty kitties werk the runway at Best Friends during epic photo shoot that inspires derps, mlems and borks.

Little shelter dog, with nubby tail and underbite, is treated for heartworm and mange and is now feeling better and being fostered.

Teens in Florida correctional facilities train rescued dogs with behavioral issues, a program that started in prisons for adults and has expanded.