These rescue stories highlight the struggles and triumphs of animals finding new homes. Common themes include animals facing adversity, showing resilience, and moving forward with help from humans.

SEATTLE — Bloodworks Northwest recently launched their new campaign "Give Blood. Rescue a Human." aimed at helping people and the animals they care about most. It’s no secret that animals have a ...

When humans go hungry, so do the animals they care for. And as food pantry shelves grow bare, animal shelters get filled to ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - The Humane Evacuation Animal Rescue Team is a dedicated, all-volunteer nonprofit committed to animal ...

Over 4,000 animal shelters exist throughout the U.S. While many shelters have facilities to house and care for animals, they function independently from large rescue organizations. In many cases, ...

Photos by Holly Allen From left, Cindy, Eeyore, and Marshmallow pose in their pasture with Green Acres Farm Animal Foundation ...

PHOENIX, Arizona (KNXV) — Liberty Wildlife is wrapping up its busy season after helping thousands of native birds, reptiles, and mammals affected by human activity and extreme heat across Arizona. The ...

Spain has one of the highest rates of abandoned animals in Europe. Hundreds of thousands dogs, cats, and other animals are ...

A new book looks at the health links between animals and humans. June 12, 2012— -- intro: Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz is a sort of modern day Dr. Dolittle. For the past six years, the UCLA ...