We have all seen rescue stories and dogs that are close to visiting the Rainbow Bridge. They always touch our hearts and this one is no different. Please meet Sophiane and Hippo, this is their story.
Even though this homeless dog was beyond help, Sophiane Nacer still wanted to give him the finest ‘end of days’ possible. She promised Hippo, an old stray with tumors all over his body, that after he left this world, he would only feel love.
“Even if it was just for a day,” Sophiane, the 19-year-old founder of Cayleb’s Kindred Senior Dog Rescue, told TODAY, Hippo was going to have the best last day ever.
Hippo was staying at the shelter for five days before being adopted by Sohphiane.
The dog’s skin was sensitive to the touch because he was in so much discomfort. Because Hippo was in so much agony, Sophiane wasn’t sure if he could feel anything at all.
She was convinced when she saw his tail wag. The sick dog still possessed hope. Before he departed this world, he fought to experience love and pleasure.
Sophiane took Hippo to Starbucks and purchased him a Puppuccino, the chain’s secret menu item that dogs go crazy for, which is simply a cup filled with delectable whipped cream.
On the following day, Hippo was still in high spirits, so Sophiane took him to a dog park where he could have some fun. He loved every minute of it! But then he had something to tell Sophiane.
The old dog, while weary and hopeful, had some news to share with his new favorite companion. He was prepared to depart. He was overjoyed he got the chance to spend time with Sophiane, but he was fatigued and in agony, and it was time to say goodbye.
After the dog park, Sophiane had a Veterinary Euthanasia Specialist come to her home. The vet specialist gave him a roasted chicken filled with sedatives during his last meal. He ate his final dinner while sitting next to Sophiane as comfortably as possible, then drifted into an easygoing permanent sleep.
The video below is going to touch your heart and be sure to watch it to the very end!
Life sure would be boring if we didn’t have friends who were by our side every step of the way.
Some friends have two legs, and some have four as well as a whole lot of fur on their bodies. But, regardless of their extra feet, these friends can make our lives so much better.
Delvia González is a witness to this fact, as a pup became her most treasured best friend.
Best Friends Forever
Greka is a very sweet Pit Bull who happily lives with her mom, Delvia Gonzalez.
She, just like all other dogs, loves spending time having fun playdates, especially when they involve her favorite hoomans.
Even though she loves all the hoomans she meets in her life, there is one specific person who occupies a special place in her heart.
Since Gonzalez had to go to work every day, somebody had to take care of Greka, and luckily, she had the perfect person for the job.
González’s mom, a 70-year-old woman also named Delvia, decided to be Greka’s babysitter and it was the best decision she ever made.
“They kept each other company and always spent time together, spending their time playing fetch with the ball, and when they got tired, they’d start watching TV together,” González told The Dodo.
The two loved having fun together, and whenever Gonzalez wouldn’t feel too well, Greka would stay by her side until she felt better.
“My mother had diabetes, and because of that, her vision was affected. She could hardly see, so Greka was a support for her. When my mother felt bad or when she had a change in her glucose levels, Greka always told me, and she stayed by her side. She always laid at her feet wherever she was,” González said.
Unfortunate News
The pup remained by her babysitter’s side to the very end since, after being admitted to the hospital, Gonzalez passed away.
“Greka was the first to enter the emergency room. She was very desperate and worried about her grandmother. We wanted Greka to know that her grandmother would not return, and for that reason, the day we buried her, we took Greka to say goodbye. We brought her close to her coffin. She cried a lot. She trembled with sadness, but she understood that her grandmother was resting in peace,” she added.
True friends may be apart in distance, but they will always carry each other in their hearts. This can clearly be seen in a video Gonzalez shared on TikTok.
@grekaug 🤍.
♬ fantasmas - Humbe
But, their mother and grandmother are still with them, and that was proven to them on their recent trip to the beach.
Love is incredible. It doesn’t matter if it’s between two humans or between a pet and its owner, love has the power to immortalize.
Gonzalez will always be by their side, looking over them and making sure they always have a smile on their face.
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A heartwarming story unfolded when a Detroit Police Department officer rescued a helpless Pit Bull left stranded on a porch in the freezing cold.
Officer Eric McCombs became a hero with his heartwarming act of compassion after he, without hesitation, saved this poor soul from her icy predicament.
It’s genuinely heartbreaking to think that someone could leave such a sweet creature to suffer in the freezing cold, which is sadly a common occurrence in the Detroit area. Fortunately, passionate individuals like officer McCombs ensure that tales of rescue and warmth persist, even in the midst of such challenging circumstances.
Stranded Pit Bull In -20° Windchill
Officer McCombs was on patrol in the middle of the night when he spotted a poor dog out in the freezing cold stuck on a chain which had become entangled on a porch.
As a huge dog lover, this officer didn’t even think twice about saving this poor girl.
“When I went up to her, I was like, ‘This can’t be.’ I didn’t even think, I was just like, ‘I need to rescue this dog’,” officer McCombs told The Dodo.
On that particular night in Detroit, the windchill dropped to -20 degrees – an extremely harsh and cold environment for a dog to be exposed to outdoors continuously.
“I was angry because it was intentional. Who could do this? Somebody had the thought of, ‘I’m gonna chain this dog to a porch and leave her there while she’s completely malnourished,” officer McCombs said.
The poor dog was not just freezing, but she was also very hungry. She eagerly ate the treats they offered her, highlighting the desperate need for nourishment and warmth.
Just by looking at her, it was evident that she hadn’t had anything to eat in a considerable amount of time.
As they released her from the porch, she was both petrified and happy to be finally free. She quickly jumped in the police vehicle.
“She had frostbite on the tips of her ears. My partner and I got her in the car, and then we were just like, ‘What do we do from here?’ We ended up having to take her to an animal shelter,” McCombs said.
They ended up bringing the dog to Detroit Animal Care and Control.
Yet, one of the officers couldn’t shake the thoughts of her from his mind.
Happy Beginnings
Throughout her stay at the shelter, Officer McCombs couldn’t help but ponder how she deserved more than just a confined kennel crate.
She deserved to have a good life. But, who was going to provide her that?
It didn’t take long for officer McCombs to figure out that he had fallen in love with this sweet little girl – later named Sweet Pea – and he decided to officially adopt her.
He reached out to Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue for help, and this was what they shared in their Facebook post:
“One of the officers couldn’t stop thinking about her, so he reached out to us, and today we went and pulled her. We are going to be taking care of all of her medical needs, and then she will be adopted by her hero… DPD Officer McCombs!”
Eric already had one dog [Homer], but deep down, he knew he had to save this little girl. “It was a special moment. Double the food, double the vet, double whatever. I had to,” McCombs said.
When she first arrived at her new home, Sweet Pea didn’t know how to be an indoor dog. She wouldn’t jump on the couch or the bed, or even eat peanut butter.
She just needed some time, and that’s exactly what she got.
Soon, Sweet Pea learned to embrace the joys of her newfound life, reveling in the love and care that surrounded her.
Now, she’s loving her new dream life, with her past life on the streets of Detroit fading into a distant memory.
Truly A Hero
Sweet Pea is not the only dog officer McCombs has rescued from the streets of Detroit.
He actually rescues dogs everywhere he goes, serving as a true beacon of hope for many neglected and abandoned dogs.
“Why not rescue Pit Bulls and serve as a police officer simultaneously?” he questioned, and I echo the sentiment – why not, indeed?
Thank you, Officer Eric McCombs, for all that you’ve done for these innocent furry beings.
Your compassion and dedication make a significant difference in their lives.
“We are so proud to have Officer McCombs as a part of our team and thankful that he is an officer that goes above and beyond to help the voiceless animals that need a hero,” Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue said.
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She didn’t choose the street life. Someone had abandoned her earlier.
But, when she realized she was in labor, it was too late to hide from the streets. There was no time to find a shelter. Babies were coming, and she needed all her strength to bring them into this world. Heartbroken, exhausted, on the verge of collapse…
This abandoned dog mommy showed all the fragility and all the strength that a mother carries inside her.
Will her story have a happy ending? Will all this suffering lead to something nice for a change?
Good Job, Momma, The Puppies Are Here
The image of a fresh dog mommy lying helplessly next to her little ones that were born a few hours ago simply broke me.
The image was yelling, shouting, and screaming for help!
This poor dog mommy had zero strength left in her.
How could she be strong when she was broken in so many ways?
According to her collar, her previous owners ditched her earlier. It must have been because she was carrying her babies. With no proper food, water, or shelter, this sweet girl was cruising the streets, trying to find a place to give birth peacefully.
But, plans sometimes stay just plans. Labor surprised her, and she had to give birth right where she was: out on the street, on a piece of cardboard.
Six puppies came into this world. Sadly, two of them were already angels when their mommy pushed them out.
Although she was exhausted beyond every borderline, as soon as she saw people approaching her, the mommy took the last atom of her strength and got up. She had to defend her little ones.
She didn’t realize those people were trying to help her.
She was in full defensive mode, acting aggressively and doing her best to protect her babies. It appeared as if she didn’t know that sometimes, people can be good, and that not everyone’s there to hurt her.
The rescue team was attacked three times by the mommy before they managed to capture her and take her, along with her little ones, somewhere safe.
Back at the shelter, the rescuers were relieved that mommy had enough milk to feed her pups. Now, it was time to feed mommy, too.
She was starving, beyond exhausted, and desperate to taste a nice meal.
That day, the mommy ate three times, and we all know that dogs normally have one to two meals a day. She devoured about 5 pounds of liver for the first two meals! That’s how hungry she was.
After the first 48 hours, which were critical, the puppies turned out to be just fine.
They started growing, opening their eyes, and enjoying the beauty of puppyhood.
The mommy was doing fine, too, although she was still a bit traumatized and nervous around people. But, that’s okay. Sooner or later, the dog mommy will find it in her heart to trust humans again.
If it wasn’t for these good people, dog lovers, and rescuers, the poor mommy would have starved to death and so would her puppies.
After all that trouble in her young life, the mommy was finally blessed with the life she always deserved.
I know we can’t save all stray dogs.
We can’t adopt them all or cure world hunger. But, at least we can spare a couple of bucks and feed dogs on our streets. If everyone wanted to chip in, the number of stray dogs in need would be drastically minimized.
Want to see that change? Become that change!
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He begging stranger people who stop to pet him on the street “Please don’t leave me alone there”
The pitiful street dog’s reaction to being stroked by strangers! His apparent message was, “Dog, I’m a kind one!” Wait a moment before you leave.
Absolutely nothing!
For six days, Fahrudin Caki Bravo did everything in his power to help a big, nice guy to locate his house and forget about his experience on the street.
In five days, he will get his first round of vaccinations against dangerous illnesses!
Thank you to everyone who can contribute to covering the cost of this group’s vaccinations, wholesome meals, and housing! stated Fahrudin Caki Bravo
Now content in his forever home in the EU, the big sweet boy.
His new family has transformed him from a street child into a contented boy who receives a lot of love and attention. He deserves to be content all the time!
Ken started shouting at his pals to pick up pace as soon as the animal emerged on the route.
A moose is seen following skier Ken Rynearson and several other skiers down a hill at Jackson Hole Mountain Ski Resort in Wyoming in a video that he shared on Facebook.
Additionally, on social media, his friend Alex Momot shared videos of the raging beast. The moose can be seen pursuing the skiers in the footage before switching to a different path. The incident resulted in no injuries.
In the description of the video, Rynearson stated, “The moose chasing us down the mountain was not a scenario I thought I would experience.” For two minutes, the untamed creature pursued the skiers.
In a rescue video, a dog expresses gratitude to Howl Of A Dog for saving him from starvation and the cold.
The adorable dog was found to be underweight, suffering from an intestinal ailment, and having red, swollen feet from the cold, wet concrete floor of the pound from whence she had been rescued.
She is medium in size, immunized, microchipped, and around two years old. Harper is now under our care at Howl Of A Dog.
Just when the Villalobos team thought this sweet dog would never get a forever home, one family stepped up in the biggest way. The pit bull had to wait 14 years, but her new family is determined to make her new life feel like it was worth the wait.
The team was upfront and honest with the potential adopters that the dog’s legs may not allow her even another year. But the family felt strongly that Summer needed them and that they needed Summer.
What an amazing and wonderful thing for this family to adopt Summer when no one else would. Now she gets to live out her life the way every dog deserves.
The puppy was adopted by the cafe's owner, Camila, who gave him the name Corchito. He is now in charge of guiding clients who are distressed or alone. In the presence of others, some persons don't always feel understood. So even the loneliest of consumers can get Corchito.
Corchito is aware that sometimes all you need to feel better is a little love and support. When someone is having a terrible day, this dog can tell. She also gives people the impression that their day has been planned out just by her presence. They feel better when they experience an animal's affection over a lengthy period of time.
Dickens is a café-focused Argentine restobar owned by Camila Gallando. She runs the reputable family business in the neighborhood. Before Corchito arrived and made significant adjustments, every day was the same with few exceptions.
A dog keeps lonely people company in a café.
On a stormy day, Corchito is compelled to take shelter in Camila's cafe, and she soon develops feelings for him. Camila decided that Dickens would become her new home going forward and that this gorgeous property would become Corchito's paradise on earth because she enjoyed how nice the dog was.
Corchito would draw a lot of attention, but Camila had no idea.
Despite being particularly cordial with everyone, he quickly integrated. The most amazing thing is that Corchito walked right up to the person who had entered Dickens and was sitting by alone at a table and sat down on the chair next to him without a second thought.
The dog simply sits and walks alongside people, contrary to what some people might infer because of the dog's seeming plight. He seems to listen carefully to what people say when speaking to him.
Since one of the patrons' spouse, who she used to visit the café with and sit with, recently passed away, she now visits by herself, making Corchito even more of a presence for her.
Corchito loves everyone who comes into the cafe, but he has a special soft spot for the elderly, particularly when they're down.
The dog approaches those who are most affected by loss because it seems to have a sixth sense for grief.
In addition to caring after Corchito, Camila has made the decision to shelter the other stray dogs who visit the cafe at night in search of a place to sleep. Corchito acknowledges the situation and offers his assistance.
He may be the café dog, but he's always happy to assist other animals or people. Without a certain, Corchito is a great example, and it is because of him that the people in the area enjoy coffee even more.
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In Australia, a kangaroo found himself in the water where he froze up with fear. He didn’t know how to get out on his own and needed some help. And that’s exactly what would happen. Some good Samaritans saw the scared-stiff animal and went out for rescue…
Kangaroos are very strong animals, so they had to be careful not to spook him.
They ended up getting him to solid ground without much resistance, and that’s where it set in for the ‘roo; He realized these people just saved him and shook each of their hands! How sweet. 🙂
Martin the dog lost his best friend and Labrador sister, Alma, and he was never quite the same afterward. He was lonely and sad and seemed a bit disconnected as the only pet in the house. So Mom and Dad decided to bring another animal into the fold. And it went over so well they couldn’t believe it!
Upon bringing a rescue kitten into their home, Martin immediately took to and cuddled the feline.
Just look at Mom’s face in the background—that says it all! The hugs and kisses set the tone for the two going forward, and the void was filled in the dog’s life. Amazing! 🙂