Rescued Dog’s Saga Includes Broken Pelvis and Fractured Leg
Cute Yorkie mix Bella is available for adoption
Rescued Dog’s Saga Includes Broken Pelvis and Fractured Leg

An abusive home couldn’t suck the life out of this spunky little Yorkie mix.

‘Garbage Pail Kid’ Goes From Trash to Treasure
Two photos of small dog, one where she's tied to a trash can and one where she's being held by a rescuer
‘Garbage Pail Kid’ Goes From Trash to Treasure

A tiny dog’s situation goes from bad to worse when she’s put out with the trash.

They Found These Million-Dollar Babies at the Dollar Store
Two cute pot-bellied pigs
They Found These Million-Dollar Babies at the Dollar Store

After being rescued from the doorstep of a dollar store, these two adorable piglets are seeking their fairy-tale ending.

PETA Steps In When Cat’s Guardian Can Care for Him Nevermore
poe the black cat stands over a toy with his tongue out
PETA Steps In When Cat’s Guardian Can Care for Him Nevermore

He’s named after Edgar Allan Poe, but there’s nothing dreary about this rescued cat’s future.

PETA Fieldworker’s Keen Eyes Save Dog’s Life
Rescued pug mix Ping Pong smiles for the camera
PETA Fieldworker’s Keen Eyes Save Dog’s Life

A little pug mix tied up in subfreezing temperatures is all smiles after his amazing rescue.

Rescued Dog Discovers Laps and Wonders Where They’ve Been All Her Life
Crystal, an American Eskimo mix rescued by PETA, chewing on a toy
Rescued Dog Discovers Laps and Wonders Where They’ve Been All Her Life

Crystal just realized what a lap is—and it has changed her life forever.

Injured Dog Chooses Right House to Seek Shelter From the Storm
PETA staffer gives rescued mixed breed dog a kiss
Injured Dog Chooses Right House to Seek Shelter From the Storm

You don’t need a weatherman to know Dylan’s future is sunny after his rescue.

Guinea Pig Finds That ‘Heaven Is Under [His] Feet’ After PETA Rescue
Cute brown-and-white guinea pig wrapped in purple towel
Guinea Pig Finds That ‘Heaven Is Under [His] Feet’ After PETA Rescue

Thoreau the guinea pig leaves behind a life of “quiet desperation” to advance “confidently in the direction of his dreams.”

It Took a Village to Save This Cat
Pumpkin, a senior cat rescued by PETA
It Took a Village to Save This Cat

Thanks to several “fairy godparents,” this cat won’t spend any more winters shivering outside.

World’s Cutest Ghost Adventure Has a PURRfect Ending
These PETA-rescued kittens are available for adoption
World’s Cutest Ghost Adventure Has a PURRfect Ending

Sometimes, things that go bump in the night need to be rescued, too! Fortunately, a woman acted on her instincts and called PETA.

Snatched From the Jaws of Death, This Dog Is Ready for a Safe Haven
Theodore on a blue leash
Snatched From the Jaws of Death, This Dog Is Ready for a Safe Haven

Trapped on a tether, Theodore could only watch helplessly as other animals were attacked and killed by another dog. Would he be next?

Stranded Cat Spotted on Last Pass Through Flooded NC Town (Video)
Pretty tortoiseshell cat at PETA headquarters
Stranded Cat Spotted on Last Pass Through Flooded NC Town (Video)

After surviving Hurricane Florence flooding by finding refuge on a swamped porch, this cat is seeking a sunny future in a loving home.

PETA Rescued James From Hurricane Florence—Now He Needs a Loving Home
Cute black dog sitting in grass with toy
PETA Rescued James From Hurricane Florence—Now He Needs a Loving Home

After being chained outside 24/7 and abandoned by his evacuating owners, James is now safe in a foster home and available for adoption.

Dog Who Looks Like Yoda: Steal Your Heart She Will
Dog Who Looks Like Yoda: Steal Your Heart She Will

Have you been sensing the Force growing stronger? It might be because this little Yoda look-alike is ready for “a new hope.”

Kitten PETA Rescued From Car Engine Now Needs a Home
Tabby kitten with blue toy looking out window
Kitten PETA Rescued From Car Engine Now Needs a Home

Dodge was trapped in a car engine for days before someone heard his desperate cries for help.

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