Sometimes, best friends are made at the unlikeliest places and at the most unexpected times. Those times are sometimes our darkest ones, too. A bond of friendship we forge during the most difficult period of our life becomes unbreakable and everlasting.   A beautiful friendship between a dog and a cat melted the hearts of all … Read more

Dogs are our best friends, but when they are our work buddies, it is even harder to say goodbye. This is the story of K9 Tommy – the German Shepherd who worked for the Ohio Department for seven years.  After years of impeccable service, Tommy needed to be euthanized as he coped with aggressive cancer. … Read more

People get dogs for many reasons but mostly as family companions and pets. It’s an accepted fact that having a dog in the home is good for your mental health. Dogs are sensitive, and they know how to lift your spirits at just the right time. They keep us entertained for hours with their fun … Read more

The idea of owning a wolf is an enticing one to many people, which is why wolfdog hybrids have become very popular lately.  According to W.O.L.F Sanctuary, there are approximately 250,000 to 500,000 wolves and wolfdogs owned as pets in the United States alone. With high-rising popularity also comes a higher danger of over-breeding, backyard … Read more

An innocent little puppy with a serious health condition was sadly abandoned in an unknown location. This poor little soul was in terrible pain, all alone, and had his eyes completely shut. With no means to see and abandoned in a completely unknown location, he was absolutely terrified.  Thankfully, a local rescuer, Danu Colombo, who … Read more

Sometimes, all it takes is one good deed to make someone’s life better. And, the most amazing thing is – it makes you feel good, too!  A dog named Murphy who was just a stray back then is proof that those little parts of the machine called destiny work constantly, making sure you end up … Read more

It’s hard to completely understand the amount of fear and anxiety an owner feels after having a pet go missing unless you have owned one of your own.  Wondering where they are, are they doing fine or are they still even alive – all those are the questions the owner faces with deepest stress and … Read more

Many can argue the benefits and drawbacks of social media, but the truth is this is a very powerful tool that, when used in the right way and for the right purpose, it can do great things.  Exactly two hours and six minutes was all it took for an amazing community of animal lovers to … Read more

An incredible female Pittie, Kaya, gave birth to sixteen amazing puppies! When she was first brought to RainCoast Dog Rescue, her foster dad, Jesse, and his partner, had no idea that she was even pregnant!  Once an abandoned Pittie that was slated to be euthanized, she’s now a beautiful mom to a whole bunch of … Read more

When you believe everything is lost, your luck may still somehow change.  Not every dog is as blessed as Ginger was.  She was down, written off, and facing the eternal sleep list.  Ginger’s life was a mess and she had no bright future. You might wonder: How is that considered to be blessed? Well, turns … Read more