Chicken Soup for the Soul's Animal Tales

A unique refuge for forgotten and abandoned dogs. A veterinarian who saves animals after a natural disaster. Physical therapy on horseback. A therapy dog reunites with a 9-year-old girl.

A Labrador Retriever looking after a boy with diabetes. A school at the zoo connecting children with wildlife. Pilots who transport rescue animals to new homes.

A community rallies to get a service dog for a boy in need. An after-school mentor program for kids at a Chicago zoo. An animal shelter where kids read to cats. A woman who uses mini horses to encourage kids.

A woman dedicated to helping dogs with special needs. A program to save and rehabilitate African penguins. The many reasons we love our furry friends. Finding forever homes for dogs.

An aspiring dog trainer learns to bond with her dog. A Seattle zoo teaching scientists how to protect the habitat. A dog-loving collegiate helps train service dogs for people with disabilities. A man saves animals in the aftermath of a hurricane.

Saving injured and sick seals and sea lions. A Long Island animal shelter hosts an event to find all animals a loving home. Shelter dogs become companion canines.

Finding homes for rescued greyhounds. More stories of amazing and inspiring people who go above and beyond to care for, love and help animals. 

A rescue for wild horses. More stories of amazing and inspiring people who go above and beyond to care for, love and help animals.

Rebuilding a pet rescue demolished by a hurricane. Reuniting military K9s with their handlers. Finding abandoned dogs and cats forever homes.

An ambitious young man dedicated to getting food to animals in need. Stimulating the environment of zoo animals to keep them happy and healthy.

Dedicated pet rescue volunteers help find dogs and cats forever homes. Kids build confidence through horseback riding. A not-for-profit pet store helping pets find loving homes. A tiny therapy dogs has lots of love to give.

An animal sanctuary built for conservation and education. An incredible dog who helps cope with PTSD. How diabetic alert dogs can change lives. A volunteer pet groomer helps dogs get adopted.

A big school for aspiring animal professionals. A woman's giant bond with a little dog. Rescue K9s in training prepare for crisis. A prosthetic leg gets a happy dog running again.

Rescue dogs in training. A refuge for cats inside a coffee shop. Diabetic alert dogs provide safety and support. 

Heartwarming stories of people who go above and beyond to help animals and amazing animals who are changing people's lives.