Found as a stray and brought to a southern shelter, not much is known about Quasimodo’s past life. What is known is that the German Shepherd Dog has Short Spine Syndrome. Apparently, he is one of only 13 known dogs in the world with this rare genetic condition. Quasi is thought to be around 5…
When Nik Nak’s owners brought him to a local vet, you would think it was because they wanted to make the sick dog feel better. But instead they demanded that they put him to sleep because he was “yucky” and left him to die! The vet technicians were appalled. They agreed to take the little…
Mr. Scamper de fox is so happy when he sees his human, he greets them with a really happy laugh. Scamp is a domestic silver fox. He was not a wild fox, but his human took him in when he lost his home. His laugh is really unusual. His human explains that foxes have several…
This beautiful stallion is enjoying a beautiful winter day. At first, he sniffs around in the snow, before breaking into a gallop, no doubt happy to be stretching his legs. He looks quite beautiful, running around with his black body contrasting against the white snow! He is most certainly enjoying his snow day! Share this…
When Hooved Animal Rescue & Protection Society (HARPS) of Barrington, Illinois discovered 75 Quarter Horses living in inadequate conditions, lacking vet care and many in various stages of malnutrition and starvation. Some of the horses had been national champions, but when HARPS found them, the horses were in imminent danger of being sent away for…
There’s a special horse retreat known as Equinsity Retreats, where people can visit and interact with horses to heal body and spirit. People from all over the world travel to the 325-acre ranch in British Columbia to relax with the horses, who are all incredibly comfortable and calm around humans, but also live in family…
Dogs have interacted with humans for thousands of years and in that time, people have learned that dogs have a special way of communicating with them that are unique to dogs. In recent years, there are an increasing number of studies examining the way dogs think and how they communicate and interact with humans. These…
Thailand always seems to make commercials that leave me in tears. Sometimes they are sad ones, and other times, happy like the one where a stray dog repays a man’s kindness. In this ad for Krungthai Bank, we see a young woman who is a veterinarian. Flashing back, we see that when she was younger…
A mother dog gave birth to puppies on an Israeli army base under one of the buildings but when rains began to flood the ground her puppies were in danger. Soldiers had been feeding the stray dog food and water for some months and when they noticed she had given birth, they came to help…
When Humane CNY Shelter Director Christine McNeely received a call from a Good Samaritan telling her they saw an emaciated dog in a cage in the basement of a home, little did she know that the dog would bring an entire community together. The tipster said the female dog and her son were both emaciated…
Imagine waking up to a strange furry creature sleeping on your chest! That’s what happened to a 99-year old Miami woman when she woke to find an unknown animal sleeping with her in bed. The woman and the animal awoke at the same time and “both screamed” at which point the creature fled to her…
This tiny newborn horse was only a few hours old when he let out the first sneeze of his life, literally blows himself over! Everyone is a little bit startled, but the baby horse takes it in stride and is soon back on his feet. Bless you, little fella! Share this cute video with your…
There’s a reason Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. They’re just so sweet and well-mannered! These four dogs have just had some fun outside playing, but before they go inside they need to get their paws cleaned. That’s why they’ve learned to politely line up at the door…
A blind dog had fallen into a 28-foot well in Bosnia and had been stuck there for over a month when Fahrudin Caki Bravo and his friend Ratko Koblar heard about the dog’s plight. The animal rescuers immediately rushed to his aid! Local children had been throwing food down the hole to the dog to…
Morris the cat loves to sit on Champy the horse. He jumps up by himself, finds a comfy spot on his rump and likes to relax and take a nap. In this video, Ruby and Champy are having a grooming session while Morris tags along. Ruby had recently suffered a tragedy, having lost her foal….
Boss the Doberman Pinscher has a large, hoofed friend who he loves to be with. Known as the “Horse Whisperer”, Boss has no complaints when it comes to taking care of Contino the horse over the past couple years! Check out some of their memorable moments in this compilation from Leslie Stark, filmed in Lima,…
Ludivine the Bloodhound has made quite the splash in the small town of Elkmont, Alabama, recently when she decided to forgo her morning potty break and instead decided join the Elkmont Trackless Train Trek Half Marathon. Ludivine’s mom April Hamlin had let her outside to do her business when she escaped the yard and went…
Milo the long-haired Chihuahua meets his baby sister for the very first time and it turns out to be a precious moment his family will remember forever. His reaction? From the moment he sees mom and the baby walk through the door his tail is wagging excitedly. But when it comes time to say “hello”…
Thirty-three years ago, Val Patsiga rescued her then starving Arabian horse. This past week, the horse Aww-Gee faced another rescue after slipping and falling in an icy pasture. “I let him out and he slipped on some ice. I saw him go down. His hind feet fell underneath him and that was it,” Val told…
If you visit Central Park in New York City you may come across a bronze statue of a dog labeled “Balto”. But you may not know the story of this heroic dog and what he did to save the lives of children. The statue was erected in 1925, the year in which Balto, a sled…
Plato the Airedale Terrier interaction with a talking toy is hilarious! The dog is introduced to the Chattermunk, a toy that records what you say and repeats it back to you. So when Plato barks, the Chattermunk barks right back at him. What makes it even funnier is that Plato is essentially talking with himself!…
This mom was in the middle of filming her toddler playing with an inner tube in the snow when they are hilariously interrupted. The little girl is moving it into a new lane when the family’s dog decides to video bomb the family moment and wait until you see what he does. What the heck?…
A rescue dog gave his new dad a very enthusiastic welcome home after their first week-long separation. Mark O’Neill and his Staffordshire Bull Terrier Patch, have a special bond and the two are rarely separated since Mark and his partner Kerrigan adopted the dog last year from the Scottish SPCA. Patch came in to the…
Dachshunds love to burrow, whether it’s tunneling under bed covers and pillows or in fresh snow! Even though the snow blizzard filled the backyard with snow deeper than his head, Ammo the dachshund acts like he hasn’t got a care in the world, tunneling away in the snow. He really is a “snow bunny”. It…
Three blind cats recently got a warm shoulder to cry on, but not from who you might expect. Sherry Stewart fosters animals from Faithful Friends Animal Society in Delaware. She’s brought home several blind foster cats to be looked after by her two rescue pit bulls, Frankie and Alfie. The two dogs have a sweet…
Horses have a lot of personality and each has their own likes and dislikes. Take this horse, Cheeky, for instance. I think he really likes music because the moment Emma Jones puts on Meghan Trainor’s “All About That Bass” and begins dancing, the horse immediately begins bopping along to the beat too! Share this adorable…
Liz Mitten Ryan runs a special horse retreat called Equinisity Retreats, 320 acres of forests, hills, lakes, rivers where the horses are free to roam. This family of horses are a family group that participate in helping people learn about horses and heal what ails them. “They are unique in that they are all one…
If you visit Duchess Sanctuary you’ll be counting the horses as they trot by. The 1120-acre ranch for rescued horses is located outside of Oakland, Oregon and takes in many formerly abused, abandoned, neglected, and homeless horses. Many of the horses at the sanctuary come from the Pregnant Mare Urine (PMU) industry. Although the horses…
Of the hundreds of stray cats roaming the streets of Istanbul, Turkey, several of the homeless pets have found refuges from the winter cold and a home in a mosque thanks to a kind Imam. Imam Mustafa Efe began welcoming stray cats indoors as his “guests” so they could keep warm during the cold winter…
It was hard for me not to get teary-eyed when I learned what Sissy the miniature Schnauzer did for her mom. The little dog was recently caught on the security cameras at Mercy Medical Center in Iowa walking through the front sliding doors and into the front lobby. Security guards didn’t know what to make…
After two Chihuahua-mix puppies were born prematurely and rejected by their birth mother, a Siamese cat took on the role of caregiver and protector. Nessy had recently given birth to her own kittens, so it didn’t take much prompting for her to take to nursing the two orphans. “We took the puppies, put them on…
A man was with his Golden Retriever in the park, when the dog decided she wasn’t ready to leave and plunks down onto the ground and refuses to budge. The dog’s dad tries everything. He coaxes, cajoles and cuddles her until finally, success! LOL! There are a lot of dogs that hate leaving the park….
Wicket the puppy and baby Sophie seem to know exactly what the other is saying even if the adults watching don’t have a clue. But that doesn’t matter one bit, as the two cuties completely enchant their family with their adorable conversation. Share this precious exchange with your friends!
If you have ever had a pet go missing then you know how devastating it can be. And if you are lucky enough to be reunited, you know the overwhelming joy you feel when you see him/her again for the first time! That’s what happened when this little boy’s mother calls him over and tells…
Mishka the Talking Husky is never shy about voicing her opinion on all kinds of subjects, especially when it comes to food. Mom and Dad are trying to convince their son to help dad make potatoes. “I’m gonna make potatoes, you wanna help me?” Dad asks the little boy. But the boy “says” no and…
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