Stephen Messenger

The other day, while enjoying some fresh air out on his family’s rooftop terrace at home in Quito, Ecuador, this dog evidently noticed a colorful little stranger flutter into view.

Every dog has a story — some of hardship and some of love. In the case of this pup named Rhoudy, there’s more than a little of both.

This is Mailo — a sweet dog who loves nothing more than bringing joy and laughter to his family.

She wasn't expecting that.

Charlie is unstoppable.

She never expected to hear that.

In recent days, heavy rains have caused widespread flooding across much of Brazil’s southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul, displacing thousands of people from their homes and livelihoods. But while shelters have filled to the brim with people seeking refuge, they’re not the only ones in need of help.

Last year, Elaine Buckner and her fiancé first observed the engineering efforts of an ambitious, albeit misguided, bird in their backyard.

About eight years ago, when this dog named Tiger was 6 years old, her happy life at home changed forever.

He couldn't just leave him there.