Sarah Ashley

3 days ago | thedodo.com | Sarah Ashley

Snoop the beagle has a unique howl. It’s more a whisper than anything else. This is because Snoop used to be a lab beagle in an animal testing facility, where it’s believed his vocal cords were cut. Luckily, he ended up in a home where he’s encouraged to howl, no matter what it sounds like. Luke Toennies adopted Snoop through The Beagle Alliance, an organization that rescues and rehomes animals used in research. Early on, Toennies had noticed Snoop’s bark sounded hoarse.

1 week ago | thedodo.com | Sarah Ashley

The sun was already setting when Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) Officer Tina Hernandez responded to an after-hours call a few weeks ago. Locals spotted a bird hanging by his wing from a tree. Arriving on the scene, Officer Hernandez soon realized she would need some backup. The bird was an adult bald eagle, his wing caught in fishing wire, dangling 25 feet in the air. As it got darker, Chief Chris Brosan from LCAS arrived with a ladder, tree trimmers, a net and a blanket.

1 week ago | thedodo.com | Sarah Ashley

When a 3-month-old stray puppy covered in scabs showed up at the Kentucky Humane Society, the veterinary team feared the worst. Mange had turned his raw skin bright pink, but despite his critical condition, the puppy’s eyes were hopeful. Heartbroken, yet motivated, the team named him Wilbur, after the sweet pig in "Charlotte’s Web."It was quickly determined that Wilbur suffered from demodectic mange and giardia, an intestinal parasite which left him dehydrated and sluggish.

1 week ago | thedodo.com | Sarah Ashley

While walking on a beach in Holland just after New Year’s, a woman saw a grey seal pup in trouble. The pup, still coated in white baby fur, had been separated from her mother and was all alone. The woman had no idea that helping the tiny seal would reveal a secret hidden beneath her thick, white fur. On that day, the dog-friendly beach was crowded with people on holiday walking their dogs. A crowd accumulated around the baby seal.

2 weeks ago | thedodo.com | Sarah Ashley

Wheatie, a black cat with bright yellow eyes, is not fond of strangers. She’s not really a fan of other animals, either. But Wheatie is obsessed with Zelda, her sister, who happens to be blind. As Zelda navigates the hallway, Wheatie walks alongside her, rubbing Zelda's legs. Lounging on the couch, Wheatie curls up against Zelda, asking for pets. The two even share a pillow at night, sleeping soundly next to each other.