Dogs

Two fire departments join forces to save dog who fell down 40-foot well

Firefighters are always looking out for their communities, helping those in need — whether they be human or animal. Sometimes pets get themselves stuck in some dangerous places and need emergency services to come to ...

Overland Park, Kansas finally repeals 30-year ban on pit bulls

A dog’s behavior has much more to do with how it’s raised than its breed. but that hasn’t stopped people from discriminating against certain types of dogs — especially pit bulls, who have an unfair reputation ...

74-year-old woman fights off alligator to save her golden retriever

Many people will do anything for their beloved pets — even if it means putting themselves in harm’s way. Time and again we’ve seen stories of everyday pet owners putting themselves in danger if it ...

Shelter staff give their longest-residing dog a standing ovation after he finally gets adopted

Every shelter dog just wants to get adopted, but sadly it can take some longer than others to find their forever home. Some pets wait months or even years to get adopted. Some dogs even ...

‘Help Me’: Rescue fighting to save malnourished puppy after he was left outside in box

Earlier this year, animal lovers across the country followed the story of Ethan, a dog who was abandoned in terrible condition at the Kentucky Humane Society. While the odds were against him, Ethan eventually pulled ...

Labrador retriever fights off an alligator to save her duck best friends

Labrador retrievers are dogs that have long been prized by duck hunters — the “retriever” in their breed name comes from their ability to fetch the game shot by their owners. But while Labrador retrievers ...

Foster dog doesn’t know what to do after seeing a cushion for the first time

Sometimes we all take the little things for granted, forgetting that there are many people who don’t have as much as we do. Even the simplest comforts can be completely foreign to somebody else. The ...

Lou the coonhound sets world record for longest ears on a dog

All dogs are beautiful and special in their own way, but some have features that are truly extraordinary. Like one Coonhound, whose uniquely long ears have landed her a place in the Guinness Book of ...

Dog walker finds box of tennis balls in park, donated by dog who is too old to play with them

For so many dogs, the best thing in the world is a tennis ball. This simple classic is a favorite toy of pets everywhere, perfect for playing catch with their owners or just chewing. Dogs ...

Loyal little dog travels every day to visit his late owner’s grave

It’s amazing how emotionally intelligent pets can be. When their owners pass away, they seem to understand the sad situation — and they can even grieve for their lost loved ones. Sometimes pets even mourn ...