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.