Dog Who Lost Half Her Muzzle to Gun Shot Injury Gets Adopted with Help from Kentucky Shelter

Photo: Kentucky Humane Society A Kentucky dog with a violent past has found a forever home. On July 20, the Kentucky Humane Society posted toFacebookin search of a new family for Nona, a 5-year-old Jack Russell terrier/retriever mix. Nona, who weighs 35 pounds, is noticeably missing part of her muzzle, which the shelter said resulted from a gunshot injury. “Back in 2018, Nona was shot with a gun and the bird shot was spread throughout her small body, leaving her with half of her muzzle missing,” the Kentucky Humane Society wrote on social media about the dog.

Dog Who Lost Her 'Limbs, Ears, Tail, and Toes' to Animal Cruelty Cares for Foster Puppies as She Heals

Sudi the dog (left) enjoying the company of one of her foster puppies (right).Photo:Courtesy Karen Amos Courtesy Karen Amos Sudi the dog’s life had a “sad and disgusting start,” but it has made a “180 turn for the better,” according to her caretakers. This immense change to Sudi’s fate is due to all the loving friends she has made since coming under the care ofHomeward Trails Animal Rescuein Virginia in August 2022.

Dog Who Waited for Dead Owner Outside a 7-Eleven for Months Was Just Adopted by a Princess

Moo Daeng (pictured).Photo:siribhaofficial/Facebook siribhaofficial/Facebook A dog who waited outside a convenience store for months afterhis owner diedfinally got his happy ending — and royal status!The dog, named Moo Daeng, reportedly waited in his usual spot outside a 7-Eleven in the Nakhon Ratchasima province of Thailand every day after his owner — who was homeless — died in November 2024, according toThe Independent.The pup quickly became a local fixture, with neighborhood residents banding together to help provide him with basic necessities like food andveterinary care, per the outlet.

Dog Whose Leg 'Literally Fell Off' Due to Untreated Injury Is Ready for a 'Joyful' Life on 3 Paws (Exclusive)

Mia the dog after her leg operation.Photo:Courtesy Danny & Ron’s Rescue Courtesy Danny & Ron’s Rescue Mia is preparing for the next chapter. Mia became one of the 140 dogs living with Danta and Robertshaw through a whirlwind of unfortunate circumstances. In December 2024, Mia’s former owner made the difficult decision to surrender the pup to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Control in Charlotte, North Carolina, because they could no longer care for the dog.

Dog Will Only Eat After Getting a Kiss on the Forehead — Watch!

Badger the dog has developed an affectionate mealtime ritual. In each clip, the pooch patiently waits for a peck from Jha, before consuming his food. “Pov: The dog you’re dog sitting only eats once he gets a forehead kiss,” reads the text on the video. Jha, who lives with Badger’s owners and was watching him while they were away, toldStoryful,“When they got Badger he was sometimes having a hard time with people and strangers getting in his personal space and close to his face, so in order to make that go away his owners trained him to sit, wait, and get a kiss on his forehead before he ate dinner.