When Symon Spencer took his 8-year-old Rottweiler Coco to the vet, he had no idea that he was going to receive devastating news that would change both their lives. Coco was diagnosed with terminal bone cancer and vets said she had anywhere between 4 weeks to a few months to live. Determined to be brave for his beloved dog,…
Boise resident Louis Armstrong recently made a trip to Kamiah, Idaho to check on his family’s property after wildfire swept through the area. The fire has destroyed 42 homes and destroyed roughly 300 acres. Fortunately, Armstrong’s home had been spared from the flames but the property and forest surrounding the home had been razed to…
This video pulls on the heart strings in more than one way. In this beautiful story we see an elderly man and his dog share a special bond of friendship. When the man suffers a stroke and is rushed to hospital, the dog runs after the ambulance and waits loyally outside for his return. His…
Just days after an arrest was made in the case of Caitlyn, a South Carolina dog found with her muzzle taped shut, a Pit Bull puppy was found wandering around the streets of Laplace, Louisiana with his muzzle also tightly wrapped shut. Similar to Caitlyn, the puppy now named Otis, had his mouth taped shut…
Social media has an incredible power to save lives. A small puppy was trapped in a plastic bag and thrown down a ravine in Rondon, Brazil when a woman stumbled across him. Unable to reach him herself, she posted a photo and an urgent note to Arca de Noé – GAPA (Noah’s Ark) Facebook page….
Dogs always figure out original ways to have fun. For Columbus the Bulldog fun involves rain and a hammock. He loves when it rains in his backyard because then he can then slip and slide on the hammock like a seesaw! I have to say that this is the most original “slip and slide” I’ve…
An unusually marked foal is turning heads in North Yorkshire, England. The baby chestnut horse was born at Fyling Hall Riding School after Wendy Bulmer purchased a mare at a horse sale earlier in the year and was unaware the horse was pregnant. She named the foal Da Vinci (Vinny for short) because of his…
When Randy, a military veteran, returned from Iraq he didn’t know what was happening to him. He had nightmares every night and had suicidal thoughts. He was on 14 different medications that made things worse not better. Then he met Captain. The K9s For Warriors graduate writes a heartfelt letter to his service dog, a…
A tiny, unusual-looking puppy with facial scarring and inflamed eyelids has been adopted from a California animal shelter thanks to their “Clear the Shelters” campaign and the dog’s outgoing personality. Lisa, now renamed Lucky, looks a little bit like an adorable hyena, with her black-colored snout and spots on her face. She arrived at a…
Thirty-six Golden Retrievers are getting a fresh start after being rescued off the streets of Istanbul, Turkey. An American living there noticed the dogs (considered the third most popular dog breed in the United States) roaming as strays and contacted a Golden Retriever rescue in the United States. “Ten years ago, Golden Retrievers were seen…
A 65-year-old retiree is going to extraordinary lengths to help homeless and abused dogs in China. Yang Xiaoyun has not lived the typical life of a retiree. The former school teacher’s home in Tianjin has become an animal shelter for the dogs and cats she saves. She calls her shelter “Common Home for Stray Animals”…
When K9 Angels learned that 650 dogs were dying of starvation and disease in the Odai Shelter in Bucharest, Romania they partnered with other rescues to help raise much needed funds to help save the dogs. Although they made some headway in their fundraising, they were falling far short of their goal until they received…
Two dogs on the brink of death began their journey to a new life when Trio Animal Foundation received a call from the Chicago Police Department. The police had just rescued two starving dogs from an abandoned building and the dogs needed help urgently. The rescue rushed to pick up the two dogs, who they…
Thirteen-year-old Bradley North was leaving school with his friends when he noticed a French Mastiff alone in a hot car with no windows open. Concerned, the teen started to walk toward the dog to check on him. What happened next has people calling Bradley a hero! The big dog was so relieved to see Bradley…
A Shih Tzu who was abandoned at the East Valley Shelter in Los Angeles while in labor got a helping hand from a rescue after they were told the dog and her puppies were in danger. The small dog was severely malnourished and covered in matted knots. Her fur was so bad that her puppies…
Dogs overheat quickly which means they could be at serious risk in only a short time. It only takes a few minutes for a dog to suffer the effects of being left in a car. For example, at 75 °F outside it can reach 94 degrees in just 10 mins! A dog exposed to too…
Every group needs a peacemaker, and at this Korean doggie cafe, it’s an adorable Bichon Frise. After two dogs’ play fighting gets a bit too real, the Bichon comes in, breaks up the fight, and gives them a proper scolding! Share this cute video with your friends and family!
Dogs often express themselves through barking and sometimes they say the sweetest things. Like Jade. Jade the Pit Bull mix has a lot to say, especially if there are rewards offered. When her mom asks what she would want to tell each of her family members, she enthusiastically says “I love you” to her family….
“There is little that saddens us more than seeing a dog in distress,” Roswell Police Department wrote after officers responded to a call about a dog in a hot car. The temperature in the Georgia town was around 97 degrees outside, making the temperature inside the car sweltering hot. “Today, officers were called out to…
What was supposed to be a simple visit to the groomer ended in tragedy for one pet parent after their Dachshund puppy died at a PetSmart in San Mateo, California. Police arrested the PetSmart groomer on suspicion of animal cruelty after postmortem X-rays determined Henry had suffered two broken ribs and a punctured lung. The…
You know how kids sometimes whine to get their way with their parents? Well Lexi the Boxer does something like that when trying to convince her humans to play with her. It’s more like a “pleaaaaase”. And those pitiful, pleading eyes? I’d find it really hard to not give in to her wishes. Her dad…
Back in 2012, musician Fiona Apple postponed her South American tour to tend to her dying dog. She posted a letter on her Facebook page explaining why she made the decision and hoping her fans would understand. But her decision is easy to understand if you care for animals. Apple’s 14-year-old pit bull Janet suffered…
This parrot is very proud of himself after sneaking into a room and can’t help but let out a self-satisfied (and hilarious) laugh! The moment he starts laughing like a movie super villain, I couldn’t stop laughing myself! Share this funny parrot with your friends!
Wayne Best loves his dog Choco but he thought he might lose his best friend forever when the dog was attacked by a crocodile while they were on a trip in the Australian bush. Not wanting to lose him, Wayne carried his dog in his arms for two days to get him to a veterinarian….
Jäger the bulldog doesn’t want to let her brother into the water, even if he’s wearing a life jacket. The moment he steps into the pool, she runs over and pulls him out like any good lifeguard would do! Share this cute video with your friends! If you have trouble viewing the video above, check…
Everyone who arrives at the Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home in Coloma, Michigan is greeted with a smile and a wagging tail. Seger is a chocolate Labrador is there when people are going through a hard time dealing with the loss of a loved one. Seger was supposed to be a service dog for…
Lola the Pit Bull is about to experience two firsts in her life. When her mom takes her into the bathroom, she sees her own reflection in the bathroom mirror for the very first time. Second, she sings to herself in the bathroom (as we all have at least once). How cute is this? Share…
How many Old English Sheepdogs can fit in the back of a Passat hatchback? A lot! It must be time for Arie Bloemendal’s dogs to go on a walk, because six of the shaggy dogs race for the vehicle. Megan, Norton, Kyra, Jane and Jason jump straight in, but it looks like Ashley has to…
Alone in his kennel, Dozer had been waiting for almost a year at the Agoura Animal Care Center in California for someone to pick him and take him home. But no one came. The Pit Bull mix grew so depressed that he stopped eating. Volunteers took notice of Dozer’s failing health and wanted to help…
You’re never too old (or deaf) to enjoy rock n’ roll! Boy the West Highland Terrier is usually a slow walker and doesn’t usually respond when other dogs bark, but when he heard a rock band playing in a city square he surprised his human, Beril Sirmacek, with what he did! She describes: “I was…
When people go to a shelter and rescue a dog, they’re believe they’re doing something wonderful for the dog. But what if, it’s the other way around? This piece called, “I Rescued A Human Today” imagines what things would be like from the dog’s point of view! Her eyes met mine as she walked down…
Paddington the dog and Butler the cat are an inseparable pair. The Shar Pei and cat often spend their days together playing, napping together and being photographed by their mom, Annie Jacob, who lives with the best friends and three other cats in Tasmania, Australia. Please allow a few seconds for the photos to load….
A farmer was found one of his horses had accidentally fallen into a maintenance tunnel and was unable to get out. The farmer struggles with how to rescue her without harming her, but with help from firefighters and a vet she is eventually safely freed! The video below captures every moment of her dramatic rescue!…
Seven out of every 10 women in the United States say they are unable to escape abusive relationships in part because the abuser threatens to harm the family pet. Two out of five women say they don’t leave because they worry about what will happen to their dog. That’s why this story of a heroic…
A dog who saved a seriously injured teen in the wilderness was recently recognized for his heroism. Sako is a King Shepherd who grew up in the close-knit community of Kanaka Bar, British Columbia surrounded by friends and family. He is particularly close to family member, Joseph Phillips-Garcia and this love would push Sako to…
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