Dogs are great observers when it comes to watching what their humans are doing. In fact, scientific studies have shown that dogs pay close attention to almost everything their humans are doing because they are trying to figure out what you are thinking. They do this in order to get you to pay attention to…
If you are going to bring a young Labrador Retriever to the beach, expect a day filled with fun and play. What you shouldn’t expect is to be able to lie down and sunbathe at the beach. That’s what Moogie discovered when she tried to get “her tan on” at the beach only to have…
When Eric Jason Pena visited his local Starbucks to grab a drink, he didn’t know he was going to have an encounter with a homeless man, which would make a lasting impression not only on him, but hundreds of thousands of strangers. Eric met a homeless man named David and his dog named Legacy on…
I love independent-thinking dogs! This pup was put in a playpen to stay put but he had other ideas! Not only is the playpen, which appears to be at a restaurant, a bit too small, it’s also made of light plastic. Something the dog immediately recognized. You just can’t cage the “fluff” and expect him…
When I sneeze, it’s more annoying than adorable. When these animals sneeze, it’s adorable times two! Lions, goats, giraffes, dogs and cats all sneeze like we do. I especially love the chicken sneezing at the end! Share this cute video with your friends!
Benji the dog was found alone and wandering the streets. Obviously neglected for a long time, he didn’t have much hope left and cowered in fear when touched. Luckily, through the care of Dr. Karri at Vet Ranch, he made an astounding recovery. Benji was covered in thousands of fleas, literally sucking the blood out…
Hope For Paws received a call about a homeless dog who had just given birth under a house. They didn’t have to look far for the mother, because she came out after smelling the food they were offering. But the next thing for them to do was to crawl under the home to rescue all…
They say a picture is worth a thousand words and that’s what the Humane Society of Utah is putting into action to help get their dogs adopted. Staff photographer, Guinnever Shuster, has hit on a winning way to make the shelter dogs get noticed by bringing out their unique and playful personalities by photographing them…
The dog’s owner might have thought they were doing the right thing leaving their car window wide open while they went to shop. But that choice turned out to be almost fatal for their small dog. Police in Kansas came to the rescue of a dog hanging from his leash from the side of a…
Denver the Guilty Dog always has an expression that makes me laugh when she’s caught doing something naughty. It turns out she has the same reaction when it’s time to clean her ears. Her dad writes, “Denver hates getting her ears cleaned and medicated from all the creek play time. Here’s what we get….” Aww….
Jumpy the dog has to be one of the smartest dogs around, but dog trainer Omar Von Muller recently had a challenge up his sleeve. Could Jumpy pull a rope like his rat pal Hazel? Watch and see if this super smart border collie mix is up to the challenge and share it with your…
A short while ago, dogs Harlow and Indiana welcomed a new family member into their home – an adorable miniature Dachshund named Reese Lighting. She was quickly accepted into the “pack” and now the trio of dogs love to spend all their time together. Now that Reese Lightning is a little bit bigger, they can…
While fishing on the beach of Criccieth in Wales, Rich Wilcock’s dog, Leia, barked at him and wanted him to come to her. Rich writes, “I was taking photos of the fantastic scenery when I heard my dog barking at me from further down the beach….clearly she had found something!” At first he thought it…
At first, Carl Allen didn’t believe what he was seeing. There was a dog in the middle of the street with his muzzle and legs bound. Carl turned to his friend and asked if they were really seeing a dog “with its mouth taped shut”. He and his friend pulled over and another passer-by stopped…
It’s dinner time which means these 16 Golden Retriever puppies have to storm the castle, go down a slide and jump over a plushy wall! It may seem like a lot to do, but the obstacle course is part of their socialization program to help them with recall and I bet it’s a confidence builder…
It wasn’t a safe situation for Lexi the German Shepherd to be in. She was running loose on Interstate 495 in Massachusetts when state troopers received the call that the dog was in danger. “The pup was walking in and out of traffic in all three lanes,” described the Massachusetts State Police. “Troopers Malachy Higgins and…
This dog has been nicknamed Ginger Rogers and you’re about to see why. A shelter volunteer at Orange County Animal Services approaches they tiny dog and asks what’s she’s doing. That’s when the adorable dog gets up on her feet and dances up a storm! Her adorable dance definitely helped her stand out. The cutie…
It’s hard to believe someone would abandon a dog, let alone one who can’t see. Kanga is a blind Golden Retriever who was found with his brother in a field near Long Beach. Rescuers immediately noticed that not only was Kanga blind, but he also had congenital defects to his paws that make it difficult…
A police officer in Pennsylvania helped an injured German Shepherd Dog get back home after the dog was involved in a car accident and ran away. South Londonderry Township Patrolman Nick Ague was called to the scene of the crash and learned that a dog had run away terrified by the experience. He decided to…
A sweet dog named Bobby surrendered to the Miami Dade Animal Services last year won the hearts of shelter workers and volunteers, but after two months of waiting, the dog moved onto the “code red” list. Things did not look good for the young Pit Bull mix until a photo of him looking dejectedly downwards…
It was as unlikely a friendship as you’ll ever see. A rat and cat as best friends. When Peanut the rat met Ranj the orange tabby cat, he was just a baby and immediately fell in love with the cat. Peanut and Ranj’s owner, Maggie Szpot of Cedarburg, Wisconsin said that Peanut always wanted to…
Sometimes, all it takes to save a dog is a little bit of goodwill and a whole lot of optimism and word-of-mouth. That’s how a senior dog named Oso, who was discarded by his family at a shelter, managed to get a happy ending in less than a week! Oso arrived at the Downey Animal…
The person who posted this video to YouTube wrote that the dog owners “who captured this video claim they would frequently smell wet dog around the house after their dog had passed away!” They indicated that the family kept smelling wet dog and “getting orbs on photos in the dining room.” Although the video is…
It’s so very sad to see another dog left in a hot car, this time in Sacramento, California. Thankfully, the Sacramento Fire Department received a call from a concerned citizen and arrived to rescue the dog. While filming, they noted the outside temperature was 95.5°F, making the temperature inside the car much higher. To put…
Firefighters do everything in their power to save lives, and that includes tiny critters too. When a mobile home went up in flames in Lacey, Washington, firefighters rescued a family of pet hamsters suffering from smoke inhalation. Fortunately, the firefighters knew what to do. “Yes. Our crews are trained and specially equipped to care for…
A man was driving down the road when he came upon a lost dog. What he chose to do next is something we should all think about. “Of course going up to a stray dog is not recommended but the location and size of the dog meant it was only a matter of time before…
Photographer Anne Geier’s love of dogs shines brightly through in her portraits of our best friends. Anne, who lives in the small Austrian town of Tauplitz, prefers to photograph her subjects outdoors. Surrounded by nature, the essence of the dog is captured through her lens. Photographed against the picturesque backdrop of the seasons, the dogs’…
Jimmy Stewart was one of Hollywood’s biggest and most beloved movie stars. He was also a loving dog owner after his “willful but beloved” dog Beau passed away, he wrote a moving poem about him, which he recited on on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” in 1981. Stewart recounts that it was while he…
If anyone needs another reason as to why leaving a dog tied up outside can be inhumane, this story of animal neglect is both shocking and heart-wrenching. A woman will be serving 6 months in jail after her dog, Golden, perished from being “sucked dry” by thousands of fleas. Golden had been crying for nearly…
Officer Larry Taylor is new to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and just got his very own police car. While out on a call the other day, he got a completely unexpected passenger… a Pit Bull ran over and jumped into his squad car! The Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook, “A dog ran and jumped right…
Microdave’s owner jokes that she has to check people’s pockets when they visit the small miniature horse to make sure they haven’t stolen him. That’s because the foal is one of the smallest in the world. Much like Einstein the horse, Microdave was only 14 inches at birth. Since then he has grown to 18…
Remember when you chased your friends and family with the garden hose? It’s a childhood rite of passage and it looks like it’s not just for kids anymore. Watch as this smart black Labrador Retriever grabs hold of the hose and chases after his dad to spray him with it. I love it! He even…
If you ever had the joy of opening up your Christmas presents and finding the precious pet you’ve been begging your family to get you for months and months (or even years), then you know the joy that these kids are experiencing. If you haven’t, then you can live vicariously through this video compilation of…
For the past five years, Roofus has been living in a kennel at the Bishop Animal Shelter in Bradenton, Florida. Now 10-years-old, the Weimaraner-mix had been adopted a few times, only to be brought back. Recently, the staff at the shelter unearthed a letter written by Roofus’ original owners back in 2010. They published it…
Clarabelle was a scared Golden Retriever living as a homeless dog for many weeks before Hope for Paws was called to help her. Kind strangers had been feeding her, but no one could get close to her. Hope for Paws went out five times to find her until they were able to find her hiding…
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