Alone on the streets for so long, this dog didn’t know what it felt like to be loved or to be touched by a human. Fending for himself out here certainly wasn’t easy or glamorous, but he had no idea his life was about to change in a big way. These were the first moments […]
Dogs Given Away For Free When Their Owners Moved Weren’t Cared For
Skye and Zena were given away to some very kind people when their owners moved. The problem was, they couldn’t afford to properly care for the dogs. So Sidewalk Specials was called upon to help, and it was the beginning of their brand new lives!
Skeletal Dog Found Under A Bridge By Two Girls Couldn’t Stand Up
A couple of girls came across a motionless dog under a bridge who was just skin and bones, and they couldn’t believe their eyes. They knew they had to help and got a cart with some blankets to help transport him. They got the poor boy over to the Animal Haven shelter in New York […]
Unconscious Dog Pulled From Smoky Building Is Saved Thanks To New Firefighter Procedure
Firefighters are true heroes, and they put their lives on the line to save anyone or anything. So I’m all for anything that will make their jobs easier. Thanks to some specially-designed pet oxygen masks, firefighters have a much greater chance of saving an animal’s life after pulling one from a smoke-filled building. It makes […]
Blind Dog At The Dump Is Surrendered By His Owner
Sidewalk Specials met Chuckie on Outreach in De Doorns. His owner said the dog had gone blind and it was getting harder and harder to keep him safe here on the dump, so he wanted to hand him over. He would miss his dog, but he knew it’d be better for him to be safe…
Mom Catches The Dog Trying To Sneak Friends Into The House In Her Mouth
Mya the six-year-old Great Pyrenees has a new habit and hobby, and it includes sneaking some friends in the house behind Mom’s back! Recently, Rachel has caught her dog nabbing turtles to bring inside to collect and befriend… 😀
Hunter No Longer Wanted His Dog Because She Couldn’t Move Her Legs
A hunter didn’t want their dog anymore because she was paralyzed and no longer served a purpose out in the fields. She was taken in by Galgos del Sol Animal Rescue where they found she had inflammation in all of her nervous system, and they could tell she’d been this way for a while. After […]
Elephants Sound The Trumpet To Welcome The Newest Member Of The Family
Khanyisa, an orphaned albino calf, was rescued from a poacher’s snare and had to undergo months of rehabilitation. But when she was fully healthy and ready, she’d be introduced to her new family, and they would welcome her with open arms! What looks like a stampede is actually a welcoming party, and the elephant family […]
Puppy Found At A Construction Site Wouldn’t Eat Until She Got A Giraffe Toy
A little orphaned puppy was found at a construction site by a worker. She had been through so much in her short life to this point, but she was taken to a place where she’d be in great hands! But the little pup would barely move and wouldn’t eat around her foster, until one day […]
Little Puppy Sat Waiting By His Mama On The Side Of The Road
A mama dog had been hit by a car while crossing the road to try and find food for her young pup. The little one could only sit by her side and wait not knowing what was going on. But she was gone, and he was left to fend for himself.