Christian Cotroneo

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This is what love looks like when it seems like no one is watching.

Camera Catches Shelter Dog Breaking Out Of Her Kennel To Comfort Crying Puppies

A big snowfall is doggy paradise — all that bounding, leaping and rolling in the fresh new white stuff.

Salt Can Be Horrible On Your Dogs' Paws This Winter

When Muslihudin Sharbinie finally arrived at the clinic - after a nearly three-hour scooter ride along the winding, mountainous roads near Bogor, Indonesia - the veterinarian had some discouraging words for him.

People All Over The World Are Helping This Guy Save Cats

Birdie's tender soles weren't made for walking.

Senior Shelter Dogs Are Finally Getting The Love They Deserve

How much did the people who found Collin love him?

Blind Dog’s Family Abandoned Him On Street — Because He Had Ticks

No one knew what was eating Vida and Vail when they showed up at an animal shelter in Houston, Texas.

Puppies Dumped At Shelter Couldn’t Even Stand On Their Own

Valentine was hardly more than a kitten when he was dropped off at a Los Angeles shelter missing his claws.

Cat Almost Died Because Someone Didn't Like His Claws

You'd forgive Roman for shutting down almost as soon as he arrived at the shelter.

Deaf Shelter Dog With Skin Condition Finally Meets Someone Who Believes In Him

In a land as parched as Kenya's Tsavo West National Park, no visitor arrives with more fanfare than the water man.

Man Drives Hours Every Day In Drought To Bring Water To Wild Animals

Since the day Sinead Ellis was born, the pain has always been in her right side.

This Dog Saves His Mom's Life Every Single Day

Woman Brings Home Dying Shelter Dog So 'She'll Feel Loved For 24 Hours'

No one's quite sure how the tiny dog with the crooked smile found himself on the streets of Los Angeles.

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Camera Catches Shelter Dog Breaking Out Of Her Kennel To Comfort Crying Puppies

She knew what she had to do.

Salt Can Be Horrible On Your Dogs' Paws This Winter

There's an easy way to reverse the damage.

People All Over The World Are Helping This Guy Save Cats

"There is no one else here in my area to help them. Their lives depend on us."

Senior Shelter Dogs Are Finally Getting The Love They Deserve

"No dog is more grateful or loving than a senior."

Blind Dog’s Family Abandoned Him On Street — Because He Had Ticks

A woman saw his picture on Facebook and knew she had to save him.

Puppies Dumped At Shelter Couldn’t Even Stand On Their Own

Their vet saved their lives — and they're finally learning to walk.

Cat Almost Died Because Someone Didn't Like His Claws

"All that he needed was a friend. Not to be declawed."

Deaf Shelter Dog With Skin Condition Finally Meets Someone Who Believes In Him

"He was the most grateful, thankful dog you can imagine. He was like, 'Thank you, I don't want to be here.'"

Man Drives Hours Every Day In Drought To Bring Water To Wild Animals

"They started drinking water while I was standing there. They get so excited."

This Dog Saves His Mom's Life Every Single Day

He healed a wound — literally.

Woman Brings Home Dying Shelter Dog So 'She'll Feel Loved For 24 Hours'

She had no idea she'd be so happy and healthy four years later.

Dog Who's A Little Different Just Wants People To See Past His 'Flaws'

His new family loves him just as he is ❤