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.
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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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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!
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.
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! 🙂
Budweiser’s 2014 Super Bowl commercial titled “Puppy Love” showed the forming of a friendship and bond between a Labrador Retriever pup and Clydesdale who became inseparable. The puppy would always sneak over to the neighbor’s to see his horse pal, but the pup was then adopted away and forced to leave him behind.
The Clydesdales ended up getting together and chasing the dog down to reunite in the end. But then social distancing put a barrier between them once again.
That’s where their new commercial, “Reunited With Buds,” comes into play.
With places beginning to plan reopening, it shows a bar getting ready for business. “We can’t wait to see our buds. But when we do, let’s do it safely,” the commercial says at the end.
“Wherever you are and whoever you’re with, remember to drink—and reunite—responsibly. Welcome back, Buds,” Budweiser wrote on YouTube. These friends are on course to see each other again soon, and they can’t wait!
Meet Angel and this is her story. Angel was purposely starved and on the brink of death. She was rescued in the nick of time. Her organs had begun to shut down. As you can see from her face, she is in pain, weak and afraid. Every bone on her body painfully showed.
Angel’s body wasn’t just shutting down but so was she. Being unloved and mistreated for this long had really broken her down. But that was all about to change– now that she was in the care of loving people.
Angel’s body wasn’t just shutting down but so was she. Being unloved and mistreated for this long had really broken her down.
But that was all about to change– now that she was in the care of loving people.
Each day, Angel improved. As Rescue From The Hart says in their video, “We lent her our strength, until one day she found her own,” is so profound. But as you will see, they were spot on! Angel took their lead.
They saw positivity in their eyes and believed them when they told her that she is now loved and will be okay. And then… she stood up all on her own! Do you know how incredible that is?!
With a steady diet and continued medical care, Angel gained weight. Her body was no longer weak.
She looked so healthy and was beginning to understand what it meant to be a dog.
She made friends at her foster home and then Angel received the best news possible– Angel found a forever home!
While we do understand the desire to remain blissfully unaware of animal abuse is sometimes easier, it’s not the answer.
When you love animals to the core, fighting for their well-being is truly the epitome of compassion. Getting stories out there, like Angel’s, is how rescue groups survive. They operate on donations from animal lovers like us. It’s not just about giving money.
It’s also about sharing stories like Angel’s so people can see exactly what happens when rescuers do their job when they have the resources they need.
We ask that you continue to share stories of survival, like Angel’s, so rescue groups can continue to thrive. And animals like Angel get forever homes.
Be sure to watch this heartwarming story below and SHARE with a friend or family member!
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Rescuers fail to save 200 horses stranded on small land – then 7 women come up with unexpcted plan
It happened in 2006, 200 horses found themselves stranded on a small land covered with mud when a huge storm caused the water to rise in the
Great Netherlands Horse Rescue.
Media all around the globe covered the story. 19 of those horses couldn’t make due to exposure. After 3 days of being stuck in the same place, the horses couldn’t be saved. Fortunately, firemen and welfare workers were able to provide them all the basic necessities to help them survive.
Even after the water level started to fall, the authorities weren’t still able to form a plan to rescue the horses.
They were afraid of stepping in the water–making them enter it willingly was nearly impossible.
It was then that they came up with an idea.
First, a group of female riders and horses were going to ride into the shallow waters. With any luck, the horses that were stuck would soon follow them in because of their herd mentality.
Everyone hoped for them to make it to the other side without any losses.
But did they?
Fortunately, the precious seconds have been captured in the video for us to watch even a decade later!
Watch the rescue happen life!
In a heartwarming video, a young boy named Marcelo shares a touching tribute to his beloved 16-year-old dog Mini. The video showcases the deep bond between the two as the boy reminisces about their time together, expressing his love and gratitude for his furry best friend.
Marcelo wrote a letter to Mini that’ll give you all the feels! The letter begins with Marcelo admitting that when he first met Mini, he was scared of her.
However, Mini’s unwavering love and affection soon won him over. He then goes on to share some of his favorite memories with Mini, such as watching TV together, riding in the jeep, and swinging on the swings.
One particularly poignant moment in the video is when Marcelo thanks Mini for staying with him when he was sick, emphasizing the strong bond between them.
He also acknowledges that Mini can no longer see but promises to help guide her, even carrying her to ensure her safety.
This touching video, and letter to Mini, serve as a beautiful reminder of the special bond between kids and their pets.
Marcelo, who once feared dogs, now looks to Mini as if she’s a sibling. Their favorite times together will be etched in the sweet boy’s heart forever.
A days-long search for a large wolf-dog hybrid that got loose in California recently has come to a happy conclusion, as the animal is back safe with its owners. The large wolfdog had been on the run since Wednesday, prompting concern and an extensive search by the police in the North Bay region of California.
According to KTVU, there were 30-40 reported sightings. While there were no incidents of the wolfdog being aggressive, authorities did not know what threat the animal posed and didn’t know if it had an owner.
The Sebastopol Police Department put out an alert, along with a photo of the hybrid walking down the highway, urging people to contact law enforcement but not approach the animal.
But Shadow was in “flight mode,” and evaded multiple attempts to capture him. Authorities took precautions to look out for his safety: North Bay Animal Services Executive Director Mark Scott told KTVU that they closed down the highway out of fear that the wolfdog would get struck.
What a happy ending! We’re so glad Shadow is home safe and sound!
Through social media, authorities learned that the wolfdog was not a stray but belonged to an owner from Santa Rosa; the escaped wolfdog’s name is “Shadow.”
The owner joined the effort to capture Shadow and bring him home safe and sound, bringing along his two pet huskies.
After multiple failed attempts, the owner, an animal care officer and a good samaritan were finally able to corner Shadow on Monday, calming him down enough to get a leash on him.
Everyone was thrilled by the happy conclusion to the story — most of all Shadow’s owner, who in photos is seen on the ground hugging his wayward pet:
“A big shoutout and THANK YOU to the vigilant community members who reported sightings of Shadow,” North Bay Animal Services wrote on Facebook.
“Your alertness and cooperation made all the difference in bringing Shadow back to where he belongs.”
“This beautiful reunion shows the incredible impact we can achieve when we all work together for the well-being of our four-legged friends. Thank you for being a part of this incredible community that cares for its animals.”
No one knows how Riley, the emaciated dog, ended up in such a dire situation. Unable to walk and severely underweight, his rescuer, Donna, brought him to a nearby animal shelter for help. That night, the staff at the shelter snuggled him in and made sure he was warm, offering him water to quench his thirst. The look in Riley’s eyes showed just how grateful he was to be receiving help.
As Riley held his head up high, it was clear that this small act of kindness brought as much joy to the staff as it did to him. This was the second chance that Riley desperately needed.
Determined to get back on his feet, Riley slowly began to show the will to stand up and walk. With encouragement from the shelter staff, he managed to take a few steps at a time, making progress each day. It wasn’t long before Riley was able to stand and walk on his own, surprising everyone with his determination and progress.
The once-emaciated dog was now on a mission, walking all by himself and showing no signs of stopping.
The shelter staff were shocked and overjoyed that Riley had started walking so soon and was able to do as much as he could. As word of his remarkable recovery spread, a gentleman came to the shelter to adopt a dog and had been following Riley’s story. Upon meeting him, the two instantly bonded, and it was clear that they were meant to be together.
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“A shelter is not a place for dogs,” said Shira Scott Astrof, for The Dodo, after successfully completing her adoption mission of another puppy.
Although this experienced CEO of A.R.M. (Animal Rescue Mission) has dozens of similar completed tasks in her CV, she said this one was truly special and emotional. Namely, her story begins in one of many animal shelters in Los Angeles. There, a scared rescue dog named Chole waits for her rescuer in her everyday corner.
But, the puppy with a sad face doesn’t even want to look her in the eyes. Shira realized that she had a difficult task ahead of her.
Bringing Pup To The Light Of The Day
“If she had stayed any longer in that dark corner of the shelter, she would completely shut down,” Shira concluded dramatically.
She saw it in her eyes and just knew that she needed to act quickly if she wanted to save this poor dog.
Darvish was a happy and bright young man, and Shira knew that he was the right person who would bring back the sunlight over Chole.
So, the next day, she and Darvish, alongside her partners from A.R.M., came to rescue Chole from her corner of loneliness.
“Darvish and I walked her out, and she didn’t want to walk ’cause she was just so scared,” Shira recalls. She also said that Chole was even ready to go back to the shelter like she didn’t even believe that there was a whole world out of that one corner.
Fortunately, after a few attempts with the help of her partners and Darvish, she managed to get her into the car for a ride to her new home.
One Hell Of A Ride
Even though it lasted for about an hour, the ride through the streets of Los Angeles was truly a roller coaster of emotions for Chole, and for Shira as well.
After a long time in that miserable dark corner, it seemed that this was just too much for her. Darvish said that Chole was so upset in the back seat of the car that Shira needed to sit next to her to calm her down.
And, it seemed that the true magic happened then because Chole finally started to express her true love to her hooman friend.
Although still a bit shy, it was great for the first time.
“She had those moments where you could tell that they know they are safe, but they just need to fully get there,” Shira stated, meaning that dogs like her need a bit more time to regain their trust, but in the end, it is always worth it.
Once they got to the house, Chole was again very terrified to get out of the car. It was just too many changes and emotions for her in a very short period of time. Aside from that, she was in her happy place with her rescuer.
It wasn’t easy, but you always need to get out of your comfort zone in order to get to the next chapter of life. And, just like she knew it, Chole bravely took her first step, got out of the car, and stepped into the house where her new life would soon begin.
From The Corner Of Pain To The Moment Of True Love And Happiness
It was obvious that Chole hadn’t yet broken through all the pain that she had suffered in the corners of the shelter.
Because of that, one more time, she chose a corner to prepare for her next life, but this time, in her new home.
And, just like Shira said, she knew that Darvish was perfect for Chole. He was just full of compassion, and understood that the process was slow, but that they would reach the goal together. So, he just let her stay in her corner for the first day.
“On the third day or so, I just started sitting down next to her, and she slowly started eating from my hand meaning that she is slowly getting closer to me,” said Darvish.
And, just like he knew, the real change happened on the fifth day, after which Chole no longer wanted to be separated from her new best friend.
She followed him everywhere, knew when he was coming home, and looked at him with so much love and appreciation, as only a man’s best friend can do.
“They definitely are soulmates and they definitely can not live without each other,” Shira concluded with a little tear in her eye, but a happy and proud one because she managed to create something special.
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