For two long years, Bosco the beagle mix, scrounged for food on the streets of Rhode Island after he got lost and couldn’t find his way home. “He was leashed in the back yard and somehow he just slipped off the leash,” said Sheilah Graham, volunteer with Missing Dogs of Massachusetts. Bosco reverted to instinct…
When Wes McGuirk called firefighters in Louisville to ask them to come help get his dog out of a tree, the dispatchers thought someone was messing with them. That’s because Wes’ dog, Kora, is a 120-pound Great Dane. Wes came home to find Kora stuck 20 feet up in a large tree in the backyard….
Age may take its toll on our bodies, but it doesn’t affect the bonds we have with our loved ones and certainly not the faithfulness of a dog. This sweet video shows an elderly man, hunched over and walking with a cane, taking his Dachshund for a walk. Although the old man walks very slowly,…
An American mom and her daughters were volunteering at a shelter with 4,000 dogs in Ankara, Turkey when they decided to bring home a litter of sick and dying pups to let them pass in peace. But a miracle happened – Faith, the smallest pup, survived! To see Faith go from barely being able to…
Some dogs take their nightly routine very seriously. For Luke the Poodle, it’s bed time. As soon as he hears the TV turn off he sprints from his dog bed to the human one for sleepy time. Madison Blakey says Luke does this every night! “My moms dog sprints to bed every night as soon…
People walking around the Cultural Center in Araras, Brazil couldn’t understand where the meowing was coming from. For around a week, pedestrians heard the sound of crying kittens that appeared to be coming from underneath the sidewalk. Although authorities were alerted, it wasn’t until a group of people decided to try and rescue the cats,…
Every pet parent has THE story of how their dog got into something they shouldn’t have and made a huge mess. They relate the tale of woe to their friends with a mixture of annoyance and understanding. After all dogs will be dogs. But these dog owners shared a story that’s just epic when it…
Eight months ago, Fat Vincent showed up at a county shelter in Texas after his owner died. The Dachshund was morbidly obese, tipping the scales at 38 pounds, which is a heck of a lot of extra weight for a small dog like him. He was unhealthy and depressed and could barely walk. His cholesterol…
It’s Coconut’s first day outside! The foal is only 2 days old and already prancing around and happy to meet the other horses. But what’s striking about the filly is her color. Coconut has a color pattern is called tovero, with a medicine hat. The Medicine Hat horse is very rare and considered to have…
One of my favorite characters in Peter Pan is Nana, the beloved Newfoundland guardian dog of the Darling children. Who wouldn’t want a big dog who take care of you and tuck you into bed at night? That must be why I envy the Mitchell family. The three little boys – Lenox, Cruz, and Tegan…
There’s no need for a guard dog when you have a cat like this! Watch the hilarious thing she and her awesome mailman friend do every day. She takes her job guarding her territory very seriously and it’s so great to see the mailman with a great sense of humor about it! If you have…
When it comes to playtime, this Siberian Husky and little girl love to share the love. The little girl is playing with a stuffed toy and decides to share it with her best friend and he gives her a loving kiss in return! If you have trouble viewing the video above, try the one below….
Lucy is a mixed Portuguese Water Dog who her human calls “very special. And Whiskey Brown, a Quarter Horse stallion, is “one of a kind”. Together, the pair of animals share a very special relationship. The two love each other’s company and will chase and play with each other all day long in the pasture….
There’s a refuge in Costa Rica called one of the best places on the planet for a stray dog to live. Territorio de Zaguates (or “Land of Stray Dogs”), is a no-kill refuge that cares for hundreds of homeless dogs, who can run free on the sprawling property in the hills outside of San Jose….
After escaping their foster home with Victoria Humane Society, two Border Collies fended for themselves for 61 days in the wild before they were finally found! Searchers used bloodhounds, thermal cameras, hidden cameras and spent hundreds of hours tracking the dogs…and they finally managed to catch the elusive pair! The two dogs named Laverne and…
It was a does of instant karma for a young man who was looking for mischief on an unnamed beach. In the video, he appears to charge at a stray dog and lunge at it. But the dog catches on and jumps out of the way, only to be joined by a few of his…
Does naming a dog’s breed affect a homeless dog’s chances of being adopted? The answer is “yes” if the dog is a Pit Bull, says a recent study at Arizona State University. As result of the study’s findings, the Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA is removing breed labels in an effort to find their…
For many years, Tia Torres has worked hard to save Pit Bulls and break the stereotypes that surround the breed. As the founder of Villalobos Rescue Center and star of TV’s Pit Bull & Parolees, she’s done a lot to highlight the cruel treatment these dogs endure at the hands of people, and the emotional…
Teaching a dog to sit and wait before meal is an essential part of dog training. Not only does it teach dogs polite behavior, it also teaches hyper dogs to be calm and manages potential food aggression issues. Kahlua is an 11-week-old yellow Labrador Retriever with very good table manners for his young age. He…
Yvette Holzbach regularly visits the streets of Houston, Texas to leave out food for stray dogs through her rescue Forgotten Dogs of the 5th Ward Project. That’s where she came across a street dog curled up with an old toy and took a picture. “When I first saw this dog lying on this tattered and…
Have you ever labored hard on something and are proudly admiring your handiwork only to have your efforts deflated right before your eyes? This responsible dog owner decided to build a fence to keep his dog, Stella from running off. He writes, “I literally had JUST built this fence to keep Stella in the yard…
A German Shepherd named Luna was lost at sea and given up for dead, but she shocked everyone when she was found over a month later on a small island off the coast of San Diego, California. Fisherman Nick Haworth had been out with Luna when she fell off a fishing boat and disappeared. Haworth…
Although some people have found a way to enjoy working out on a treadmill, I find the exercise machine a bit monotonous, as do some dogs. But maybe I should follow this adorable English bulldog’s example instead. His reaction when he gets onto the treadmill is ridiculously cute! As soon as he steps on the…
Jason had been away for 2 months on work and expected that his dog Sarah would be excited to see him upon arrival, but he definitely didn’t expect her to react like this! Check out Sarah’s touching and emotional response as soon as Jason walks in the door. Share their happy reunion with your friends…
Expectant mothers often celebrate their journey to motherhood with a special maternity photo shoot. Recently, Brazilian photographer Ana Paula Grillo, who regularly takes portraits of families, was asked by her friend to take photos of her pregnant dog, Lilica, and the results are so sweet! Lilica seems to be “aglow” like many expectant mothers, smiling…
Chance follows his dad, vietnam veteran Billy Collins, wherever he goes. It’s been that way for 10 years, ever since Billy brought home the Boxer Pit Bull mix as a puppy. It was when they were alone and Billy had a terrible accident that Chance showed what a loyal dog he really is. Billy slipped…
It’s a common belief that the majority of house cats hate baths, but take a look at this cat. Not only does she love the water, she gets a full-on spa treatment and looks as relaxed as can be. I love the towel ear muffs she has to cover her ears to keep them dry!…
Pet parent Erica Borrowdale left Maddie the Chihuahua safely inside her play pen, figuring the small dog would stay put. But of late, the Chihuahua, who is usually timid and well-behaved, was escaping her pen. Erica soon discovered how. Rudy, an 11-month-old kitten, has become very attached to Maddie and the two are the best…
This is a wonderful story of a man who came to the rescue of a tiny creature in need. Not everyone would make the effort to take care of a baby squirrel, but this made did and shared his experience. This article is reprinted with permission from DogHeirs.com. A man rescued a baby southern flying…
Willow the Neopolitan Mastiff was born with a congenital condition that left her unable to walk. The 4-month old puppy was in such a severe state, her breeder posted online that he was going to throw her out in the trash. That’s when 2nd Chances Rescue got word and raced to save her. They recognized…
Watching these two sibling parrots interacting made me smile so much! Indian Ringneck parrots Fabio and Gabriel are blood brothers from the same parents born one year apart. The two share an amazing bond and love to share kisses with each other by actually making a kissing sound. And the way they thank each other…
Once a dog gets a taste of the good life, it can be nearly impossible for him to go back to his old lifestyle. Take Max for example. He discovered how wonderfully soft and plush his mom’s bed is and refuses to budge once on it. Mom tries to coax him with gentle words and…
While many pet owners are aware of the dangers some foods like chocolate or grapes pose to dogs, not everyone is aware of the other harmful food products that you want to keep your dogs away from. Jeni Hargrove Connor and her family learned this the hard way when they almost lost their one-year-old dog…
When firefighter Nick Newcomb was dispatched to a home following a report of an unresponsive person, he didn’t know he would be unexpectedly be getting a new family member in the wake of a tragic loss. Michigan’s Farmington Hills Fire Fighters and Police Officers arrived at the home on February 27, 2017 and soon discovered…
Everyone should have a goal to nap like this baby boy. He’s sleeping soundly with two puppies snuggling him. At one point it looks like he’s about to wake up, but he simply stretches before settling back in with his two tiny friends peacefully snoozing. How cute is this? Share this adorable video with your…
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