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Trucker couple find cactus covered Pit Bull abandoned rest stop and immediately adopt her after being rejected local shelters, new dog mom says: ‘She was alone looked injured neglected so I called out to her’ | thumbnail includes one image which shows a white pit bull sitting in a truck cabin ‘“She wags her tail when she sees us after not seeing us for a bit”’

Trucker couple find cactus covered Pit Bull abandoned at rest stop and immediately adopt her after being rejected by local shelters, new dog mom says: ‘She was alone and looked injured and neglected so I called out to her’

25 text pictures, 3 cat pictures | thumbnail includes two pictures of a cat, and ‘It seems selfish to me to adopt an animal you know you can't keep.’

Neighbor left his feline family member behind when he moved, next-door couple decides their own moving plans just got a lot more crowded: 'Now I just have to drive her across half the country to our new home.'

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Husky who was dumped, adopted abandoned again indoor potty mistake after recently giving birth Georgia finally accepted rescue program: ‘Where she'll find a permanent home and receive the kind of training and stimulation that she needs.’ | thumbnail includes one image which shows a black and white husky lying on floor ‘“I’ll miss her horribly, but I’m so glad that I was able to get her to a rescue”

Husky who was dumped, adopted and abandoned again for indoor potty mistake after recently giving birth in Georgia finally accepted by rescue program: ‘Where she'll find a permanent home and receive the kind of training and stimulation that she needs.’

Skinny #scared pit bull who narrowly escaped road collision rescued dog lover who brought abandoned doggo into her 2 rescue dog foster family, mom says: ‘I keep telling him I don’t know what’s going happen to him, but dark days are over.’ | thumbnail includes one image which shows a gray and white dog lying in cat bed in backseat car ‘“He keeps asking permission to come in and seems so worried about it even when we encourage him and my dogs come running.”’

Skinny & scared pit bull who narrowly escaped a road collision rescued by dog lover who brought the abandoned doggo into her 2 rescue dog foster family, mom says: ‘I keep telling him I don’t know what’s going to happen to him, but his dark days are over.’

21 text pictures, 3 kitten pictures | thumbnail includes two pictures of kittens, and 'It was heartless, they were so scared.'

Person discovers a heartbreaking scene behind a dumpster that proves a litter of kittens wasn't just lost, but intentionally abandoned: ‘They were left in a box outside, behind a fast-food place next to a cage.’

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Puppies saved air vent after dog mom alerted rescuers abandoned trailer fur family had been dumped, rescuers say: ‘ puppies are true survivors! strength will live through first 2 months so amazing!’ | thumbnail includes one image which shows a mom dog lying on a couch with two puppies nursing from her teats ‘“They’re gaining weight and becoming more playful every day.”’

Puppies saved from air vent after dog mom alerted rescuers to abandoned trailer the fur family had been dumped in, rescuers say: ‘These puppies are true survivors! Their strength and will to live through their first 2 months is so amazing!’

Stray cat abandoned botanical gardens found cat lover who built her house winter until his home would be ready her furever home, cat dad says: ‘I really hope she doesn't mind me catnapping her!’ | thumbnail includes one image which shows a tabby cat walking on a pebble path with forest around ‘“UPDATE: I went back this morning and brought her home.”’

Stray cat abandoned in botanical gardens found by cat lover who built her a house for winter until his home would be ready to be her furever home, cat dad says: ‘I really hope she doesn't mind me catnapping her!’

Abandoned pet turtle rescued animal loving family after lengthy time alone gets luxury outdoor terrarium complete flowers, food canine sibling: ‘It looked like he had been out there for awhile so we decided adopt him’ | thumbnail includes one image which shows a box turtle standing on lettuce ‘“Turtle has already been released into the enclosure, he has been very active and inquisitive”’

Abandoned pet turtle rescued by animal loving family after lengthy time alone gets luxury outdoor terrarium complete with flowers, food and a canine sibling: ‘It looked like he had been out there for awhile so we decided to adopt him’

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Abandoned puppy found behind strip mall slowly learns trust dog lover who’d end up fostering her finding loving furever home within 2 hours, foster mom says: ‘She wanted touching me all times’ | thumbnail includes one image which shows a light brown puppy next to a tree trunk ‘“She was super skittish and was terrified of walking on a leash and would just sit on my feet until i picked her up”’

Abandoned puppy found behind strip mall slowly learns to trust dog lover who’d end up fostering her and finding a loving furever home within 2 hours, foster mom says: ‘She wanted to be touching me at all times’

Video of a deer getting saved and adopted | Thumbnail includes one picture of a baby deer including 'We decided to take the fawn with us and raise it.', one picture of a man comforting a baby deer including 'This little guy is very strong.', and one picture of a baby deer outside including 'I always take him to the lawn to play.'

Man witnesses baby deer getting abandoned after birth, then becomes the parent it never had: 'Sometimes love shows up stronger than nature itself and that’s what makes this so powerful'

Abandoned bearded dragon found freezing roach-infested tank rescued reptile loving family and given forever home full crickets mustard greens, dragon dad says: ‘I came home from work today found boy happily basking his perch.’ | thumbnail includes one image which shows a bearded dragon lying on a towel ‘“He seems very well adjusted now, and even seems to recognize me when I come by. I hope we can be pals.”’

Abandoned bearded dragon found freezing in roach-infested tank rescued by reptile loving family and given forever home full of crickets and mustard greens, dragon dad says: ‘I came home from work today and found the boy happily basking on his perch.’

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Injured abandoned husky found near dog park starved affection finds furever home thanks dog lover who wouldn’t dump her shelter, says: ‘I’ve never my life had husky… but that girl stole my heart one night.’ | thumbnail includes one image which shows a husky being petted on side of face ‘“I think her previous owners got her as a puppy and weren’t prepared to deal with the teenager years.”’

Injured abandoned husky found near dog park starved of affection finds furever home thanks to dog lover who wouldn’t dump her at shelter, says: ‘I’ve never in my life had a husky… but that girl stole my heart in one night.’

Pictures, comments, and video of an orange cat grooming a white bunny | Thumbnail includes one picture of an orange cat grooming a white bunny and one picture of text including '‘You're a strange cat, but I love you.’'

Orange cat adopts bunny that was abandoned by its mother as a baby; now treats the kitty as her pawrent in adorable grooming video

Story of rescuing four kittens from the side of the road | Thumbnail includes one picture of kittens in a shoebox, and one picture of kittens during feeding time

'They all demand second breakfast': Cat lover finds a fluffy fellowship of 4 abandoned kittens named Frodo, Bilbo, Merry, and Pippin; bringing the little ring-bearers home at last

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Abandoned Louisiana gas station parking lot puppy rescued Pennsylvania resident who drove 28 hours give dog child the pawfect furever home, dog mom says: ‘Even though she had terrible first few months life, she happiest baby ever!’ | thumbnail includes one image which shows a gray and brown dog lying on its back on grass getting belly rub ‘“I think she is very grateful for everything we’ve done to help her”’

Abandoned Louisiana gas station parking lot puppy rescued by Pennsylvania resident who drove 28 hours to give dog child the pawfect furever home, dog mom says: ‘Even though she had a terrible first few months of life, she is the happiest baby ever!’

Dog who was abandoned pawrent dumped blanket pile food, rescued Nashville local who found him loving forever home their family, rescuer says: ‘This dog so sweet cannot imagine dumping him.’ | thumbnail includes one image which shows a brown and white pit bull biting a pull toy ‘“If you dumped your sweet boy in the Nations today he’s safe, dry, warm and fed”’

Dog who was abandoned by pawrent and dumped with blanket and pile of food, rescued by Texan who found him loving forever home with their family, rescuer says: ‘This dog is so sweet and I cannot imagine dumping him.’

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