Senior citizens draw portraits of old shelter dogs to help them get adopted
Older animals often struggle to find homes. Senior dogs and cats are often passed over by adopters in favor of younger pets. But one group of senior citizens is stepping up to advocate for these ...
Pitbull rescued from dogfighting ring was shelter’s longest resident ever — but now she has a happy ending
Every shelter dog dreams of the day they’ll find a home of their own, but sadly it takes some longer than others to get adopted. For some dogs it takes months or even years to ...
Adorable Lab puppy starts duty as police department’s first-ever comfort dog
Dogs play an important part in many police departments: specially trained K9s do crucial tasks like tracking down suspects or missing persons. But one adorable little pup is playing a different role in his police ...
Soldier reunites with Army dog who saved his life after two years apart — watch their beautiful reunion
Military dogs provide an invaluable service, both to their country and to the human soldiers they work alongside. These dogs and their handlers always have each other’s backs, and often form close bonds that can ...
FDNY firefighters rescue kitten trapped in wheel well of car — thank you
It’s stereotypically said that firefighters save kittens from trees, but one group of FDNY firefighters had to go low to the ground to save one trapped kitten — and employed a surprising household product to get ...
Vets take in animal hit by car — later discover she’s the first known dog-fox hybrid
After an animal was hit by a car in Brazil, vets took him in for treatment… and ended up making a groundbreaking discovery. According to The Telegraph, the animal was struck by a car in ...
Inbred puppy looks like a “gremlin” and struggles to survive — animal rescue saves her life
When you get a dog, it’s important to do your research and know you’re getting them from an ethical place. There are many “backyard breeders” who unethically try to “design” dogs in ways that leave ...
Dog thrown in the trash rescued by sanitation workers — now he has a happy ending
It’s truly unbelievable how some people treat their dogs. Some pets are literally treated like garbage, thrown away with the trash. That was the sad story for a dog named Moe-Moe, but after being rescued ...
Zeus, the world’s tallest dog, has died following leg amputation surgery — rest in peace
All dogs are special in their own way, but one dog literally stood above all the rest: at 3 feet and 5.18 inches, Zeus the Great Dane held the record for the tallest dog in ...
Dog who went missing 10 years ago a “happy, wiggling mess” after finally reuniting with family
It’s always heartbreaking when a pet goes missing, but it’s important to not lose hope. Sometimes pets return to us when we least expect them, even years after they first disappeared. Recently, a lost dog ...