Rescue Stories

Rescue Stories

Every dog that Crossing Paths Animal Rescue saves has his/her own unique story. We would like to share the following narratives that highlight the extraordinary circumstances of the rescue, exceptional actions taken by our volunteers, and/or the resilience of the dogs who we rescue.

Norse gods Disguised as Three Stooges?

Larry, Curly, and Moe each find royalty in their new forever homes!

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Three Adult Dogs and 9 Puppies Rescued from a Ditch

Sadly, someone dumped into a ditch 3 adult female dogs (Aries, Aquarius, and Gemini) and 9 puppies of various ages includingPisces, Goat, and littermates Sagittarius, Leo, Capricorn, and Taurus.

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A Badly Injured Tyler Makes a Stunning Recovery!

Tyler was surrendered with a deep gash in his back and the inability to use his hind leg.

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The Bridge Dogs

While making their rounds, Animal Control discovered a litter of 10 Schnauzer puppies and their dad under a bridge.

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Hoarded Dogs Rollo and Trina - A Bonded Pair

Rollo and Trina, 2 of 26 rescued dogs living in a hoarding house, are now socialized and ready for adoption!!!

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Blondie and Her Litter

Crossing Paths rescued and rehabilitated a starving mom and her large litter. Blondie and her Summer Litter Aurora, Julian, Lake, Reef, Sailor, Flower, and Nikko are now available for adoption!

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Graham

Starved and Hoarded Dog Has Been Rehabilitated and is Ready for Adoption!

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Zoe

Upon visiting the high-kill shelter, we observed a 1-year-old pup curled up in the back of her crate who refused to move. She had a huge abscess on her side.

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Mr. Fluffy

On May 28, 2022, Mary Ellen Tidwell, the President and Founder of Crossing Paths Animal Rescue, received a phone call from the local high-kill City Animal Shelter.

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Clara

A man approached 2 of our volunteers (Heather and Merit) at a vet’s office. He told them about a dog whose owners abandoned 2 months ago.

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