Dogs

Terrified old dog always stood in the corner of shelter — but smiles when he meets his new mom

Life can be hard for a dog in a shelter, and some have more difficulty adjusting than others. It was especially hard for one old dog, who hid in his corner terrified of the shelter. ...

Stray dog tracks down the man who was kind to her— now he’s trying to help his new friend get adopted

Sometimes a little kindness goes a long way: when you are kind to a dog in need, they’ll always remember it and love you forever. Like one stray dog, who tracked down a stranger who ...

Dog punched in Florida park finds forever home with former foster dad

There’s a happy update to share just days after a man was captured on video punching a sweet 2-year-old pit bull-Lab mix named Addison. Addison found her forever home! The Palm Beach County Animal Care ...

Officer says final goodbye to K9 dog Axel, his partner and pet

K9 dogs are an invaluable part of the police force and do an incredible job saving people and keeping their communities safe, putting their lives on the line just like their human partners. These dogs ...

Dog whose owner died of COVID finds new home thanks to heartbreaking note around his neck

The number of pets left without a home has gone up even more due to the number of deaths from this horrific virus. For many elderly people their pets were the only loved one they ...

Dog has adorable interaction with the gopher popping up to see her

It’s always adorable to see dogs interact with other animals. They can be so gentle and kind even to creatures much smaller than they are. Like one dog, who made a new friend with a ...

Animal shelter celebrates completely clearing shelter of over 70 animals

The job of an animal shelter is never really done. While these volunteers work hard to get all of their pets adopted or back to their homes, there are also new animals arriving all the ...

Shelter praised for not charging poor woman to get her dog back

Animal shelters need money to keep up their important work caring for rescues, and as such most charge fees for adoption or other services. However, sometimes these fees can prevent in-shelter pets from going home ...

Neighbors put up step stool for dog so he can see his Great Dane friends

Just like people, dogs are able to make friends with their neighbors. Sometimes the best relationships form over a backyard fence—some dogs even give their pals next door massages. But for these doggie neighbors, a ...

Woman’s obituary for her golden retriever best friend goes viral

Dogs really are man’s best friend. They’re more than just pets, they can be our best friends and most loyal companions… and when they pass away, it can be devastating. We all grieve for our ...