“See this moment?” writes Shanna Niehaus. “I’ve never experienced a moment like this.” Shanna is describing the moment that her son met his new service dog, Tornado. In a touching photo that has gone viral, Shanna is overwhelmed with happiness as Kai, who has autism, immediately bonds with his canine companion. The dog, who was…
A stray kitten accidentally became a television star after he wandered into a live broadcast in a studio in Turkey. The cat first adorably appears on screen when he peeks up over the desk before jumping up onto the desk. TV presenter, Kudret Çelebioğlu, completely kept his cool as his surprise guest interrupted his show,…
Pit Bulls continue to face prejudices and breed discrimination throughout the United States. But a few organizations in Texas are working to break down these barriers with a unique program that sees rescued Pit Bulls become invaluable K9 officers. Facing increasing budgetary pressures, some police departments are turning to non profit organizations like Animal Farm…
Elizabeth Spence has what you would call a full house, with three children and rescue animals – two dogs and three cats. She’s always chronicled her family by taking photographs, but as soon as she took photos of her third child, Archie, napping with Nora, the Internet fell in love. Note: images below may take…
Firefighter Mike Thawley rescued a Pit Bull puppy and went to check on her at the local animal shelter and their reunion couldn’t be any sweeter. Mike is with Fire Station 14 in Sacramento, California. He found the sick puppy tied up in the rain and saved her. After getting her cleaned up, he brought…
Every dog has their favorite toy, but a Golden Retriever named Mojito Rose has many, she’s just particular about which one she brings with her to go to sleep. For a year and a half now, the 3-year-old therapy dog picks a different toy to bring with her to bed every night. She’ll search the…
Is there anything more beautiful than the friendships that form between children and dogs? A dog gives children unconditional love. They are a trusted confidante, protector, best friend and play partner. Children give their canine companions the same in return. Photographer Andy Seliverstoff wanted to capture this heartwarming bond and decided to do a series…
This dog and a duck have formed a lasting friendship filled with fun and games. Just watch as they play a game of ‘tag’ with each other in their backyard. At first, I thought the Border Collie was simply herding the duck around the large rock, but when the dog changes directions and the duck…
While watching Disney’s latest animated film, Zootopia, with his human, this cute German shepherd joins in with the howling timberwolves who fall for Judy Hopps’ diversion tactic. Troy Emery’s German Shepherd, Randell, loves to sing the song of his ancestors. In this funny clip, Randell and Troy are watching Disney’s film Zootopia. When a scene…
When Hope For Paws was alerted to a young Pit Bull living on the streets of Los Angeles, they were told he had been looked after by a group of mechanics working at an auto repair shop. The men fed and cared for him, but knew the dog needed a home. Hope For Paws arrived…
“Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported prowler at a residence. They arrived and quickly caught the culprit as he tried to escape the residence through an unsecured skylight,” the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office wrote on Facebook regarding a recent incident that deputies responded to. As dramatic as the event sounds, it actually ended with the deputies dying with laughter…
Lucy the Golden Retriever is excited to see her mom when she gets home, but not excited enough to want a kiss. Watch as mom asks Lucy if she wants a kiss only to be hilariously rebuffed. Share this cute video with your family and friends!
Cowboy is a Blue Heeler who was abandoned in Compton, California. For 11 months he lived under a dumpster. During that time a Good Samaritan left him food and water every day until she could find help. One day she stumbled across a video from Hope For Paws and reached out to the rescue group….
Aiden Heath has been collecting pennies since he was 4-years-old in the hopes to save enough to get a service alert dog. That’s because the boy, now 8, has type 1 diabetes. After years of penny pinching his allowance and money he got for birthdays and holidays and the community, Aiden and his family hoped…
Oscar is one the talented Golden Retriever. In this clip, he beautifully sings along as his grandmum, Pam, plays “The Prayer” by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli on the piano. It seems that Oscar’s passion for howling is only awakened by this particular song. Michael Baker, Oscar’s dad, explains, “My dog Oscar always howls when my…
Hope For Paws was called in to rescue a homeless dog living in a nursery in Los Angeles. When they arrived, the matted dog wasn’t interested in the food her rescuers offered her and she seemed very reluctant to be saved. Eldad Hagar grabbed hold of her paw and that’s when he realized why the…
Mike Jivanjee rescued a gosling drowning in Lake Oswego in Oregon, he didn’t know he would be getting a lifelong friend. The baby Canada Goose had been abandoned by her mother, so Mike took the gosling home and planned to release her back into the wild when she was ready. But, as what happens with…
This mischievous cat was caught in act doing something naughty when his human comes into the living room! In the short, soundless clip, the cat appears to move a bottle towards the edge of the table only to push it back to its original place when his human catches. Naughty! Share this cute clip with…
When Pedro arrived at the Ebony Horse Club, he became the newest and smallest pony there. But Pedro had a problem. He couldn’t look out over his stable door like the other horses could. That’s when the kids that come to the charity to learn life skills through the horses decided to do something to…
How and when did wild wolves turn into the dogs we know and love today? Science is discovering new and fascinating details about the origin of dogs. This video explains the surprising new theories and timelines about the first domesticated species and man’s best friend. Share this video with your friends and family!
A controversial ban on Pit Bulls in Montreal, Canada has been temporarily suspended thanks to a legal challenge by the Montreal SPCA. Montreal introduced breed specific legislation targeting Pit Bulls in September 2016 in response to an incident in which a woman was attacked and killed by a dog that was supposedly a Pit Bull,…
Two dogs dumped at a California shelter have touched the hearts of dog lovers when it was revealed that they couldn’t live without each other. Chiquillin (aka ‘Chicky’) is a 6-year old Chow and Goofy is a Terrier, also 6. The two were separated from one another when they were dropped off at Carson Animal…
Rufio is not about to let his human take him away from his favorite place on earth – the pet store. The Golden Retriever lays down in protest when his mom tells him it’s time to leave Bentley’s Pet Stuff in Glenview, Illinois. She attempts to drag him along the floor, but Rufio really puts…
A kind-hearted stranger took in an elderly stray dog after he found her with a massive porcupine quill piercing her eye lid. He called Animal Aid Unlimited, India who came to the rescue! Watch her rescue and recovery in the heartwarming video below!
Archie the Boxer is one kindhearted and concerned friend. When he catches his buddy, Jack, lying on the floor with his paws in the air and not moving, Archie freaks out and starts barking, thinking something might be wrong. Archie’s human, Sam, comes over to give him him a few reassuring pats and tells him…
A kitten that was spotted helplessly stuck on the outside ledge of an apartment is lucky to be alive thanks to the quick action of an officer with The Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Singapore. The humane society received a call from a concerned member of the public, notifying them of the…
A shelter in Ohio has created a special room to help their homeless dogs relax and prepare them for a real home. “The Real Life Room” at the Toledo Area Humane Society is decorated to look and feel like a living room. The space is quite a contrast to the usual kennel space for shelter dogs. The shelter…
Belgian Malinois have long been considered to be one of the smartest, and bravest athletic dog breeds there are. So it’s no wonder they are often the dogs you will see working in law enforcement and in the military. In this video, Milo shows off his crowd control training as well as tactical firearm training…
When Wolfie came home as a puppy, Joe’s mom (aka Wolfie’s human grandma) looked after him through good and bad. Joe had to work, so it was mom who took care of the little puppy and when he began suffering seizures, she took great care of him. When Wolfie was around 1 year old, she…
An Arlington Police officer won the hearts of dog lovers on the Internet for going “the extra mile” to rescue a Pit Bull on the loose. Sgt. Gary Carter responded to an alarm call from North Arlington, Texas, and while on the call was told by a few concerned citizens that they were being followed…
Kimberley Slown has devoted her life to saving dogs through her rescue organization, Arrow Dog Rescue. As a dog rescuer, she’s saved the lives of hundreds of dogs. One dog she recently rescued showed her appreciation in a way that touched Kimberley to the core. Niya was rescued from the Gibson County Animal Shelter in…
Dilly the cat spots a deer in his yard and wants to get a closer look. Although the curious cat pounces playfully towards the deer, startling the young animal at first, the deer remains calm and keeps on munching grass. It seems that Dilly has made a friend! Filmed in Gibsons, BC, Canada, Dilly’s human…
There are musicians who have played jazz for cows or piano with an elephant but this is the first time I’ve seen someone play a violin for a donkey. Not content to just listen, this donkey channels his inner musician and sings along to the music! Just listen to him bray! Share this cute video…
After their owner died, Fred, Ricky and Ethel were thrown out on the streets. No arrangements had been made for their care, so they became homeless. They hung around their deceased owner’s home, hoping for her return. The trio of dogs spent over a year fending for themselves. Hope For Paws were called and this…
A German Shepherd Dog named Tucker didn’t know how he should be treated in life. His experiences with humans were written on his body when he arrived at the animal shelter. Although he was quiet, alert and responsive, he was so emaciated that every bone in his body could be seen. Warning: a few of…
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