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From fear to safety: Kali’s first night with us
It seemed that Kali had learned nothing in her world was safe. We found Kali in a quiet open area behind a row of old buildings. By the time we reached her, her body looked thinner than it should have, and her eyes showed the exhaustion of trying to survive on her own. When she saw us, she stayed low to the ground, watching carefully. She did not growl or run, but simply waited, unsure of our intentions. It was clear she needed help, and she needed it soon. We spoke softly

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My loud bark was my only hope for survival — Rio
The ground was the only thing I had before Team 600MillionDogs rescued me. My name is Rio. I was lying on the ground under the scorching sun . There was no shade to step into, and my body stayed hot for hours . When night came, the heat disappeared fast, and the cold settled in because there was nothing around me to block it. I stayed in that same spot because moving did not bring food, water, or safety. The ground was all I had. I had no water. My mouth felt thick and

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Jan 162 min read


She froze in fear… until kindness found her
Pilot Pup Chanel moments after we found her — trembling and scared. When we found Chanel, she was sitting low to the ground, her thin body trembling. Her eyes were wide and unsure — the look of a dog who had learned to expect pain instead of kindness. She did not bark or growl. She just froze. The world had not been kind to her, and she did not yet know that this moment would change everything. We spoke softly and moved slowly, letting her see that no one was going to hurt h

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Nov 4, 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


Pennsylvania’s city just said NO to pet store cruelty
Freedom is what every animal deserves. For the first time in Pennsylvania, a city has taken a bold step to protect animals sold in pet...

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Oct 3, 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


Good News: UK's Scotland Just Banned Greyhound Racing
A gentle soul finally safe from harm. Good news from Europe : Scotland has taken a historic step to protect dogs. The government has...

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Sep 25, 20251 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


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


4 Loving Ways to Brighten a Dog’s Day on National Dog Day
Some dogs know when someone needs help. Today is National Dog Day - a day to celebrate not just the dogs who make headlines, but also...

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Aug 20, 20252 min read


Dogs and cats are pampered in North China, but slaughtered in South China
Dogs and cats await slaughter inside metal crates. Every summer, the killing starts again. Right now , in the city of Yulin, China,...

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Jul 1, 20252 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


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


Florida Pet Owners Could Go to Jail for 5 Years for Abandoning Dogs
Dogs are finally getting the protection they deserve. Good News! Florida just passed one of the strongest animal protection laws in its...

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Jun 5, 20251 min read


Beagles Bred For Experimentation: Take Action Now
The reality behind closed laboratory doors ... Right now, over 3,000 beagles never see the light of day. They are trapped in barren metal...

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May 6, 20251 min read


Survivors of Dog Fighting: Oogy & Sam’s Stories
Two stories of dogs rescued from the horrors of dogfighting. Dogs forced into the brutal world of dogfighting face unimaginable cruelty....

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Apr 18, 20251 min read
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