After a life spent as a pet without water to swim in or shade to bask in, Hannah the hippo is now at a Ramona, California sanctuary living the life she's so deserved.

Humane Society International-Canada and the SPCA near Montreal rescued 100 sled dogs from deplorable conditions. Nearly a third of the dogs are pregnant. But authorities got there just in time for the arrival of the puppies and the start of winter.

The Humane Society of the United States was called in by the Grainger County Sheriffs Department and the Grainger County Humane Society to rescue 17 dogs from a hoarding situation.

The Humane Society of the United States rescues more than 70 animals living in unsafe and inhumane conditions.

In Blount County, Alabama, a man who started with the best of intentions rescuing animals in need realized his love was turning into neglect. He was no longer able to care for the dogs and cats, and surrendered them to local authorities.

Found roaming in the streets of Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina hit, these two lucky dogs were adopted. Their new family moved to Port-au-Prince, but yet again, they found themselves alone after the earthquake hit.

Dachshunds Bella and Deiter survived Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Now they've survived another disaster - the earthquake in Haiti. They're both safe now, back in the US with their family.

The HSUS Animal Rescue Team rescues more than 100 cats from a hoarding situation in Rutledge, Tennessee Cats found in unsanitary conditions, many suffering from serious ailments.

Humane Society International is working with Haitians to overcome the challenges now faced in the wake of the earthquake. One major issue - there's not enough food to go around for all the people, cattle, pigs, horses, other farm animals, and pets.

The Humane Society of the United States was called in by the White County Sheriff's Department to lead the rescue of 221 dogs and two cats from Gayla's Poodle Palace of Sparta, Tennessee.