Woman forced to surrender dog over $10,000 vet bill and can’t get him back: ‘Pay or surrender’
A trip to the vet turned into a nightmare for one woman, who was saddled with a whopping $10,000 bill and told she wouldn’t get her puppy back until it was paid — and now ...
Eva, the brave dog who saved her owner from mountain lion attack, has died — rest in peace
A heartbreaking update to a recent story of a heroic pet: Eva, the dog who saved her owner’s life by defending her from a mountain lion, has died. Last month, Eva Wilson, of Trinity County, ...
Overjoyed pittie can’t stop hugging and kissing her new dad after getting adopted
It’s always great news when a shelter dog finds their forever home. Dogs have a way of knowing that they’ve finally been adopted, and their reactions can be the sweetest thing. That was the case ...
Labrador evacuated from Ukraine finds a new life in the US as a police K9
The ongoing war in Ukraine has upended millions of lives, including those of animals. Many animals have been separated from their homes and left stranded in dangerous areas, as many people work to get them ...
Hilary Swank picks up missing dog and reunites him with his owner
It’s always scary when a dog goes missing, even if it’s only for a short while. But one woman’s search for her loose pup unexpectedly led to an encounter with an Oscar-winning actress who had ...
Dog who waited in shelter for nearly five years finally finds a home: ‘I could not have asked for a better dog’
There are so many dogs in shelters, and they are all dreaming of the same thing: the day they will find their forever home. But sadly, it can take some longer than others. Some dogs ...
New York passes statewide ban on pet stores selling cats and dogs, aimed at ending puppy mills
Buying animals from pet stores has fallen out of fashion over the years, as more and more people have become aware of the unethical ways these stores get their cats and dogs. Pets sold in ...
Dog who fell off shrimp boat found alive days later after swimming six miles to shore
When a dog named Monster fell off a shrimp boat, his owner thought she was gone for good — but days later got an unexpected miracle as the resilient dog made his way home by ...
Blind rescue pittie forms an instant bond with cat grieving for his best friend
When you rescue a dog, they rescue you right back. Dogs can have an incredible impact on our lives, bringing some joy and light to us when we need it most. That was the case ...
Dog left at railroad tracks waits for days for his owner to return
Dogs are incredibly loyal to their owners, but sadly that love isn’t always reciprocated. Too many dogs get abandoned by their owners, and heartbreakingly, dogs don’t seem to understand that they’ve been left behind — ...