Warning: This article contains disturbing descriptions of violence. The man accused of torturing and decapitating 5 dogs he bought off of Craigslist has been sentenced to up to 28 years in jail. Jason Brown, 25, was arrested last year after a maid at a Reno, Nevada motel discovered a dog’s head in the bath and…
Journalist and self-proclaimed dog lover Anderson Cooper reported a sad and personal piece of news recently, announcing that his beloved dog, Molly, had passed away. On Tuesday he took to Instagram to post a photo of him and Molly. Molly is nestled next to him and napping on his chest. “An old picture of my…
Many Pit bull owners trying to find a place to rent are faced with plenty of obstacles. They are turned away from prospective properties because of outright Pit bull bans, to landlords requiring special insurances, to negative stereotypes about the breed. It’s hard for people to try and find a place to rent if they…
It doesn’t get any cuter than this! Jabby the standardbred has a new friend in Herbie the Pit bull puppy. Herbie’s tail won’t stop wagging when he is with Jabby and the horse nuzzles the puppy affectionately in return. He even lets the pup play with his harness and rope. Share these adorable pals with…
Poncho the opossum was orphaned as a baby when he was found clinging to the side of his mother after she had been hit by a car. Poncho survived, but needed a caregiver. He was brought to Myrtle Beach Safari and was introduced to Hantu, a white German Shepherd, who has no babies of her…
Animal rescuers in Detroit received an emergency call about a newborn puppy who had fallen down a narrow and deep pipe. The terrified puppy had been crying out for his mother through the night. Michigan Humane Society Officer Chris Oewerkerk was dispatched to rescue the poor puppy but it wasn’t an easy job. Plumbers, excavating…
This dog’s owner came into the kitchen and found his Pit Bull on the counter having helped herself to some popcorn, seasoning and a loaf of bread for a snack! Caught red-handed, the Pittie makes the sweetest, guilty face while being scolded. I think she’ll be forgiven in no time! Saban is a naughty dog…
Nathan, everyone’s favorite Chinese Crested-Hairless dog, is back and dancing up a storm. This time, he’s grooving to grandma’s polka music. As she plays “Beer Barrel Polka” on her accordion, Nathan adorably dances along on his green chair. Nathan’s human, Tina Millen of Bald is beautiful Hairless & Small Dog Rescue has explained that Nathan…
With her mother’s dog, Abby, missing for several weeks, Stacey Perriman decided to use social media to help track her down and she did! “Using social media, someone notified us they had found her, so we surprised Mom the day before Mother’s Day,” Stacey wrote in the video’s caption. Needless to say Stacey’s mom was…
Joey, a sweet Pointer mix, was tied to a pole and abandoned in a park in San Pedro, California. No one would approach him because he was barking in fear. That was until Lisa Snyder, who was homeless, stepped up to do whatever it took to save Joey’s life, including walking three miles in the…
This video is both sad and beautiful at the same time! In it, a man has passed out in the middle of the street but he has a few guardian angels looking out for him. Concerned bystanders approach to help him, but are driven away by a protective dog. Soon after, two other dogs huddle…
Lil is the sweetest oldest sister a puppy could have. When the Golden Retriever and Golden puppy go to the park with their mom, the new puppy isn’t so sure about going down the slide. But Lil not only demonstrates what to do, she lends a helping hand! Watch this sweet video and share it…
I would not have pegged a cow as a couch surfer, but Baby Goliath snuck into his family’s living room and commandeered the couch. Why, you might ask? Well, it turns out this particular cow thinks he’s a dog. Maybe it’s because he’s friends with a Great Dane? The family better watch out, they might…
Kirk Fetter awoke to a loud noise outside his home and discovered his 8-year-old dog, Tiki, being dragged off the porch by a huge mountain lion! With no time to spare, Kirk ran outside in only in his underwear to rescue Tiki from the jaws of the mountain lion. Feder charged at the cat while…
Jules and Matisse are back at it again, performing a new and awesome routine on the stage of Britain’s Got Talent. This time she’s a police constable out to catch a notorious sausage thief. But Matisse is a clever robber and outsmarts her at every turn, from walking a tightrope to hiding in a rubbish…
If you’ve ever taken your dog to a dog park or to an off-leash walk you’ve probably seen two dogs get into a fight at some point or other. It can be a terrifying sight. Many pet parents panic and don’t know what to do. Oftentimes, people will do exactly what they shouldn’t do and…
Many cats simply love cardboard boxes. It doesn’t matter if you buy them an expensive cat scratch post, if there’s a box, they’re in it. That’s why what this pet parent did for his nine cat is so awesome. Laying a dozen or so boxes on the floor, he creates the ultimate cardboard maze for…
Siberian Huskies Tashi and Polar were a little too enthusiastic at snack time and “nearly took my fingers going after a treat” says mom. So she decided it was time for them to learn some good manners. Mom taught them the “gentle” command and here’s her putting it into practice. I am so impressed! Not…
This baby horse is so adorable! Watch what the foal does as he runs to keep up with mom! His little legs are trotting as fast as they can! Be sure to share this sweet video with the animal-lovers you know! This video reminds me of the 3-day-old baby miniature horse chasing after her human!…
Watching a stranger become a hero right in front of your eyes is an experience you will never forget. For Sara Melnicoff, Bobby L’Heureux became her hero when he saved her senior dog from being swept away in a river. Sara was so grateful to her Good Samaritan that she shared how he saved the…
A homeless, elderly Pit Bull named Stella would normally have been a statistic at an animal shelter. Yet another older dog – a Pit Bull at that – overlooked, ignored, and destined to die. Instead, she was noticed by Hany and given a second chance. Hany writes, “As soon as we met, life became better…
At a recent dog show in Moscow and woman and her dog took center stage and performed this wonderful freestyle dance. Freestyle dog dancing involves intricate movements between the dog and their handler that includes jumping, spinning and fancy footwork! This is the first time I’ve seen a Newfoundland dog perform and it’s great seeing…
This story of a couple on vacation who took the time to help the stray animals they encountered touched our hearts! A few years ago, on a trip to La Paz, Mexico, Jeff and Diana Hall discovered a large pack of stray dogs and cats living on the beach together. Most of them were very thin…
Devon Meadows wondered how much his dog was barking when he was “home alone”. Well, not exactly alone. The couple’s cat is also there. What the surveillance camera revealed was a cat teaching the young pup home alone etiquette. Devon wrote, “We’ve been monitoring our pup at home to get a sense of how much…
Grab the tissues, because you will need them for this incredibly touching story. A few years ago, this husband’s wife was in hospital and her prognosis was not good. She asked her husband to sneak their dog, Bella, in to see her so that she could say goodbye; what the dog has done since the…
Java the Boxer dog was left behind by her family when they moved away from their Florida home. Stuck in the backyard, she was starving and pregnant and might not have made it if it wasn’t for the efforts of a group of woman and a vet clinic that graciously opened its doors after hours…
While celebrating his fourth birthday, J.D. the horse (aka “Southside”) surprises his humans when they bring out a cake with candles and sing him “Happy Birthday”. And his smile afterwards? Just awesome! Share this cute moment with your friends and family!
Ziggy the pig’s favorite place in the world is the beach! The moment his hooves touch the sand and he sees the sea, he makes a beeline for the water and does his “happy dance”, his tail wagging away. Watch Ziggy’s adventure in the sand and surf and share it with your friends!
This Pit Bull has an unusual obsession. She’s quite fond of baby fowl. Her human family raises chickens and turkeys so she’s got a lot of birds to meet and greet. In the video below, the gentle Pittie named Jules is let into the pen with baby turkeys. It’s pretty obvious she’s done it before,…
Sury the Shih Tzu was abandoned out front of Jasper County Animal Rescue League in Newton, Iowa. When her rescuers looked inside the crate all they could see was a little matted ball of fur. But they discovered it was much worse. She was covered in cockroach eggs and fleas and had terrible ear and…
Ticks are a major problem for both pets and humans because of the dangerous diseases they carry and transmit. Even when you take precautions (such as using tick preventative products), you may still find a tick on your dog or cat (or other household pet). A tick bite is typically seen as a bump or…
Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund and his friend have become minions! With their adorable costumes and their wagging tails, these minion doxies are the cutest!
When the South African rescue group Sidewalk Specials rescued a senior street dog named “Kettle” from Hout Bay Harbour in Cape Town he was in rough shape, but they managed to find him a home. Then they found out Kettle had a sister, and decided they needed to find her and bring her home to…
There are close to a million homeless people in North America and of those living without a roof over their heads, up to 10% have pets. The dog and cat companions of the homeless provide them with comfort and unconditional love, and in return, they have someone they can love and care for. As the…
It’s the age old struggle between dog and cat. Dog wants to play, cat does not. Despite his best efforts, this dog can’t convince his feline friend to play with him. He pulls out all the stops, he bounces, he tries gently petting her, he even gets down to her level. But no matter what…
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