Imagine coming home to the enthusiastic wagging tail of your dog every day. Now, picture the heartbreak if that joy was taken away for three long years. This is the incredible story of a man who lost his dog and spent over 1,000 days hoping for a reunion. When I come home from a day … Read more
In a surprising turn at a local animal rescue centre in China, a volunteer stumbled upon a room that wasn’t just any ordinary shelter space. It was filled with Beagles, but these weren’t just any Beagles. They were all around 10 years old, sharing not only their breed but also a troubling condition – they … Read more
Puppies have buckets full of energy, curiosity, and endless love for exploration and play. Sometimes, this combination can lead them into the most unexpected and precarious situations. In this particular story, two adventurous puppies managed to get themselves into quite a pickle in their own backyard. Their yard, a bit of a mess with lots … Read more
I think we have all come across a three legged dog, known as a tripod, at some point in our lives. I remember living nearby to a 3 legged Jack Russell when I was growing up. It was strange at first but when I learnt that it was ok for some dogs to have three … Read more
The last few weeks have been challenging but we are hopeful that one day there will be a happy ending to this story. Last year I rescued a Pekingese dog off the streets. He was alone and I had no way to carry or lead him to safety so I used some cat treats I … Read more
Where we live in China can get very wet during the June and July rainy season. The nearby Yangtze River often floods over its banks into the park next to it. Many cats and dogs used to live here so it was always worrying making sure they had somewhere to go. What amazed me was … Read more
In my experience having fed stray dogs for a few years, I’ve come across puppies many times. The mother will do her best to give birth somewhere hidden away to stop people or other animals harming her babies. I came across one mother dog last year who gave birth to puppies in a local park. … Read more
I was walking home from my job as a primary school teacher, on a hot summers afternoon, when I spotted a White Male Pekingese dog that appeared to be wandering the streets alone. Pekingese Dogs are one of the world’s oldest breeds of dog and here in China they are a symbol of good fortune. … Read more
Harley was a stray dog who lived in overgrown bushes with his brother Quinn. When I came to feed them they would jump out of the bushes barking and wagging their tails to greet me. Harley was the most confident of the brothers and would sometimes be brave enough to come close to me when … Read more
Quinns story Quinn lived with his brother Harley in some woodland next to a restaurant close to the Yangtze river. Their mother and father played with them in the dirty restaurant car park when they were very young puppies and they were a very peaceful dog family. As the puppies got bigger they spent their … Read more