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Snuggle Desk lives to celebrate the uplifting world of animals. From inspiring rescue tales, adorable pet stories and and wildlife conservation efforts, we find stories that will brighten your day. We’re dedicated to spreading joy, hope, and wonder. Whether it’s a heroic dog saving lives, or a duck making friends with a cat, we believe every living being has a story worth sharing.
This dog refused to let his sibling go to school. What happened hours later proved animals have a sixth sense
Forget a mystical "sixth sense" for predicting the future, what many pet owners and animal experts agree on is a dog's truly profound intuition.
5 hours ago
Family dog went missing for 529 days. It was a worn T-shirt of her owner that finally brought her home
Valerie was just three years old when her owners left her briefly in a playpen while they went fishing. When they returned, she had disappeared.
19 hours ago
Elderly woman with Alzheimer’s forgets almost everything — except that her cat loves her
Her mother, stricken with Alzheimer’s, was reconnected with her pet cat, Elvis.
1 day ago
Man revisits family dog who once used to 'terrorize' him — and finds a gentle old friend instead
His face is white with age, and his movements more measured, but the tail still wags.
1 day ago
Trainer took in an 'unadoptable' dog after 2,000 days in shelter — then watched him become the sweetest pet
The dog also found a home five years later.
3 days ago
A foster dog learning to roll in the grass like a free spirit by watching the other dogs is just priceless
'The way they got more comfortable with every try, and then it clicked.'
4 days ago
Brave German Shepherd takes three rattlesnake bites while protecting 7-year-old from deadly encounter
Haus, a two-year-old German Shepherd, was in the backyard when he positioned himself between a rattlesnake and 7-year-old Molly DeLuca.
4 days ago
110-year-old lobster released by Long Island restaurant after years in captivity
Lorenzo had become a local attraction over the years. On National Lobster Day, he was sent home.
6 days ago
Peruvian boy brought his dog to school — teachers were stunned when they heard why
'Salute to his parents who have raised him so well.'
6 days ago
Japanese monk adopts dog rejected for being 'too loud' — it ends up saving him from a bear attack
Tougen Yoshihara, a Buddhist monk in Niigata, Japan, was walking his one-year-old dog Chico when a wild bear appeared in front of them.
6 days ago
Dog ends up in kill shelter with 6 days left — owner finds her with a microchip 1 year later
The woman reunited with her dog Cinderella after breed restrictions forced a painful separation.
Jun 22, 2025
Resident cat clings to foster kittens’ carrier as they’re taken to new home — the video is a sobfest
Martini, a resident cat in New York City, jumped onto the carrier and tried to pull the kittens back
Jun 22, 2025
13-year-old deaf and blind dog just knows when her owner is around — her face softens
'I hope I have many, many more years with you, my sweet girl,' the owner said.
Jun 21, 2025
Person finds a swan close to death and adopts it — but they weren't ready for its magical transformation
Rhonda had dragged herself near the corner of a building after being attacked by a dog.
Jun 19, 2025
Man stopped by a sewer cause he could hear a deer. He jumped in and pulled out something incredible
'The world needs more people like him.'
Jun 18, 2025
He warned her not to get 'attached' to their foster puppy — then he broke his own rule
'He told you not to get too attached, but he’s fallen hook, line, and sinker.'
Jun 18, 2025
Senior dog had just one week to live — so her owners decided to make it the best week of her life
Kaya's final week taught her family profound lessons on living fully.
Jun 18, 2025
Woman found a dog tied to a tree, dehydrated and terrified. Five years later, he’s unrecognizable
When she found him, he was barely responsive.
Jun 17, 2025
Blind dog takes first trip to a lake and his infectious joy leaves the internet smiling
'Blind dogs just need the right home and to be given a chance,' his owner said.
Jun 16, 2025
Mom gets emotional as her boy with autism pets dog for the first time: 'The day has finally arrived'
For four years, Stella stood by without expectation, until her patience was finally rewarded with a single, gentle touch.
Jun 16, 2025