Dogs

Dog who swam 3,300 feet across Ohio River adopted by rescuer

It’s incredible the difference just one year can make in a dog’s life. This time last December, one lost pup was fending for her life in the cold Ohio River — and today, she’s safe ...

Superman actor Henry Cavill says his pet dog ‘saved’ him from mental health struggles

Dogs really are the perfect pets: they’re such loyal companions, always there to lift our spirits with their unconditional love. Dogs have been known to improve people’s wellbeing and mental health. And people of all ...

Neglected senior dog ditched at airport by owner gets a second chance

It’s unbelievable that anyone could just abandon their pet, but sadly that’s the fate of many animals who get left behind by careless owners. Recently, one senior dog was shockingly left behind by his owner ...

Missing dog saves kind family from house fire, leading to reunion with owners

It’s always heartbreaking when a pet goes missing, but it’s important not to give up hope: sometimes pets return to our lives in the most unexpected ways, after being found in the most unexpected places. ...

Emaciated dog found ditched on side of road last Christmas now has a loving forever home

It’s sad to think about all the dogs who are in shelters, just wishing someone would give them a loving home. It’s especially sad around this time of year to think of all the pets ...

Amputee rescue dog gets a second chance after being given prosthetic paws

All animals are beautiful and worthy of love, even if they are a little different. Some animals have disabilities, which unfortunately can lead them to being euthanized — but sometimes kind humans go out of ...

Woman saves her Chihuahua puppy from being swooped up by a hawk

Anyone who has watched a nature documentary knows that the animal kingdom isn’t always pretty. The fact of life is that smaller animals often fall prey to hungry predators. Thankfully, our pet cats and dogs ...

Family reunite with lost dog who was rescued from storm drain, call it a ‘Christmas miracle’

It’s always heartbreaking when a pet goes missing. It’s a difficult experience for an owner to have to go searching for their lost friend, worried sick about whether they’ll ever find them. But it helps ...

Family reunites with dog who was missing for 7 weeks, thanks to help from community

It’s always a heartbreaking experience when a pet goes missing, especially around this time of year. Not only can the worry put a damper on your holidays, but it’s also hard for a pet to ...

Heroic beagle honored after rescuing trapped elderly neighbor

We’re all familiar with the show Lassie: every week the heroic collie would save the day, like rescuing Timmy from the well. But it turns out, that’s not far off from reality: we’ve seen many ...