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They laugh as animals suffer — help end it
Kittens like this are being filmed and tortured for profit — help stop it A CNN investigation has uncovered videos of cats being burned, mutilated, drowned, and electrocuted for money. The victims are usually kittens — small, trusting, and helpless. Some are forced into blenders, while others are set on fire or beaten until they stop moving. Their suffering is recorded, sold, and watched for entertainment. Behind every cruel video is a suffering animal. The BBC found more

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Nov 5, 20252 min read


4 Powerful Ways to Honor Cats on National Cat Day
Safe, warm, and loved — what every cat deserves. Today is National Cat Day — a day to honor not just the cats who capture hearts online, but also the quiet survivors who fight for life against impossible odds. Like a tiny kitten named Miso, who was rescued just before she was nearly hit by a car. She was hurt and needed surgery, but her rescuer refused to give up. With care and love, Miso began to heal, and soon her playful spirit started to return. Today, she is growing st

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Oct 24, 20252 min read


Imagine growing old…and being left behind: Adopt a Senior Pet Month
After years of waiting, warmth finally feels like home. November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month , a time to honor the dogs and cats who have already given years of love, yet are now the ones most likely to be forgotten. Take Fiona’s story, a 13-year-old dog who spent 11 long years in an Alabama shelter before finally being adopted by a loving family in Wisconsin. After a lifetime of concrete floors and metal bars, she now has her own bed, warm meals, and people who greet her ev

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Oct 23, 20253 min read


Bianca was too scared to come closer...
Team 600 found in an abandoned lot surrounded by trash. We found Bianca standing alone near a pool of filthy, stagnant water at an abandoned site. She was thin, her head hung low, and every sound made her flinch. She barked when we first approached. Her fear was evident. But we waited quietly, letting her see she did not have to run anymore. Hunger finally pulled her closer. Bianca was still unsure if we would harm her. She approached us step by step, watching carefully t

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Oct 17, 20252 min read


Good News: Over 100 dogs are finally safe
They are finally safe from a life of neglect. More than one hundred dogs and puppies have been freed from misery. They were trapped in...

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Oct 2, 20252 min read


On this World Animal Day, will you choose kindness?
World Animal Day reminds us that all animals matter. Today is World Animal Day — a day to honor the dogs, cats, and countless other...

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Oct 1, 20252 min read


Why are children still dying this World Rabies Day?
Dogs can carry rabies long before anyone sees it. Today is World Rabies Day — a day that reminds us that one of the most terrifying and...

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Sep 25, 20252 min read


Betsy was hiding in the trash… until kindness found her
This is where I was hiding before team 600 rescued me. My name is Betsy. I hid in the piles of discarded items. I curled up between old...

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Sep 24, 20252 min read


Good news: A dog with nothing gives woman everything
Homeless dogs often step up to protect people. A runner in India recently shared a video that touched thousands of hearts. As she...

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Sep 9, 20252 min read


8 months alone, then love found him — Happy Cat Month
Every cat deserves safety, comfort, and love. This month, we celebrate Happy Cat Month, a time to honor the incredible felines who bring...

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Sep 4, 20252 min read


Alexia was waiting for someone who might never come…
Alexia stood alone on a heap of sand before we rescued her. Alexia was standing on a mound of sand at the far end of a narrow street — a...

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Aug 28, 20252 min read


5 ways to change your cat’s life this International Cat Day
Today is a day to shine a light on cats around the world. Mira fell 380 feet alongside her guardians — but she was the only one who...

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Aug 8, 20252 min read


Mojo, the "Father of Stray Dogs" story still breaks me
Mojo, the "Father of Stray Dogs", with Brett who rescued him. WARNING: Graphic real life images below. While some people call me the...

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Aug 5, 20253 min read


He vanished in minutes and was never seen alive…
Fireworks can scare even the most confident dogs. Imagine your dog goes missing during the 4th of July fireworks and never comes home....

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Jul 1, 20253 min read


She waited in the same corner every day - but no one came for her
This grassy spot marked the start of Lila's rescue. We found Lila in the corner of a brick alley, not because she was trapped, but...

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Jun 30, 20252 min read


6 Tips to Save Your Dog's Life
Fireworks turn fun nights into fear for many dogs. July 4th is a party for us. But for dogs and cats, it is one of the most dangerous...

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Jun 27, 20254 min read


Good news: U.S. Navy ends cruel tests on dogs and cats
Dogs like these ones are finally safe from Navy laboratory tests. For the first time in 40 years, the U.S. Navy has made history by...

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Jun 13, 20251 min read


Happy Father’s Day… from a dog who never had one
I was so tired of surviving. I never met my dad. And I don’t remember my mom, either. When I was just a few weeks old, I was left to...

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Jun 10, 20252 min read


She was dumped like garbage and left to die...
We found Jane starving beside a garbage site. When we found Jane, she could barely lift her head. Her paws were sore and scraped from...

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Jun 9, 20252 min read


Good News: Jail Time for Animal Abusers Who …
They will never be hurt again. Now the law is on their side. For the first time in U.S. history, a new law in Suffolk County, NY, makes...

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Jun 8, 20252 min read
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