Dogs

Man dies in house fire after going back in to save his dog

People love their dogs and will do anything they can to protect them from danger, even that means putting themselves in harm’s way. And while we can commend them for their selfless bravery, sometimes things ...

61 dogs rescued from ‘unsanitary and inhumane living conditions’ in kennel

It’s terrible to think of how many poor dogs spend their lives living in inhumane conditions at the hands of cruel breeders. Thankfully, one rescue operation recently saved 60 dogs from “unsanitary and inhumane living ...

Heroic boys rush to save their neighbors’ three dogs from house fire

When a house fire threatened the lives of three dogs, two unlikely heroes didn’t hesitate to step up and save the day. On New Year’s Day, Anthony Lombardi and Mario Comella, 12- and 13-year-old boys ...

Dog comforts an orphaned, 9-day-old foal after his mother’s death, takes the horse under his wing

Dogs are such caring, compassionate animals. They have great protective instincts, and will often take an animal under their wing if they sense they need a helping hand. That was the case for one rescue ...

Grieving dog recognizes his late best friend in photo, and won’t look away

Dogs are such caring, emotionally intelligent animals. They have a remarkable ability to understand when someone has died, and can even grieve for their late loved ones. Just like people, dogs can get emotional at ...

Ozzie, the world’s oldest male gorilla, dies at 61: ‘A devastating loss’

It’s always a hard day at a zoo when an animal passes away, but it’s even harder when it’s an animal who was so famous and beloved. Animals who live long lives can mean so ...

Shelter dog breaks out of kennel, spends all night partying with squeak toys

Life can sometimes be sad and lonely for shelter dogs, who spend their days in kennels just waiting to get adopted. But these dogs often find real moments of joy: even the simplest things can ...

Woman rescues scared, emaciated animal — and no one can tell if it’s a dog or a coyote

All animals are worthy of love and care, whether they’re a common pet like a dog or a wild animal. All creatures deserve a little human help when they’re in trouble. Like one canine, who ...

Man fights off a wild bear to protect his pet dachshunds: ‘I did it for my dog’

Dogs have such great protective instincts and are so loyal to their human owners that they will gladly step up and protect them from danger, even if it means putting themselves in danger. We’ve seen ...

Sweet husky dog gently rocks baby to sleep in viral video

Sometimes parents wonder how their pets will react to the arrival of a new baby, but so often a pet dog is a baby’s most loyal and loving guardian. There are many sweet moments of ...