Dogs

Dog keeps trying to get man to play fetch — and doesn’t realize he’s a statue

Most dogs can’t get enough of playing fetch. When a dog brings you a stick or a ball, you better be ready to throw. You’d have to have a heart of stone to refuse to ...

Furless dog removed from owner

It’s hard to imagine what goes through the mind of a pet owner who doesn’t look after the health of their animal. There is a lot of responsibility that comes with caring for an animal ...

Man pulls his disabled dog around in a cozy wagon so she can have a walk in the park

Some dogs have disabilities that make it hard for them to do certain things, requiring a little extra love from their owners. Not everyone is up for these extra responsibilities—we’ve sadly seen many stories of ...

Dying dog fulfills ‘bucket list’ wish of becoming K-9 officer and has the best day ever

Many people make a “bucket list” as they get older—a list of things they want to do before they “kick the bucket.” This often includes things like travel destinations or to try new things like ...

Dog dumped at a high-kill shelter because of his looks

To dump an animal because he doesn’t conform to society’s definition of “perfect” is such a terrible thing to do to an animal. This is what happened to an 8-week-old American Staffordshire Terrier who was ...

Smart dog escapes home, then rings doorbell to get back in

Dogs are smarter than we often give them credit for. It turns out, they’re watching what we humans do pretty closely, and can pick up a few tricks. Many of our dogs are adventurous and ...

Blind woman aggressively told to get off the bus because her dog is black

A 22-year-old blind woman was traveling with her guide dog when she was subjected to the foulest of treatments by a passenger on a bus. Megan Taylor was swore at after boarding a bus in ...

Dog’s reaction to being surrendered is caught on camera and it’s heartbreaking

It can be a heart-wrenching time for those pet owners who are forced to surrender their animals as they can no longer look after them. But what about for the animals? Surely every dog knows ...

‘Weird looking’ husky is looking for a home with someone who can see her inner beauty

All dogs are beautiful in their own special way, but some aren’t as conventionally cute as others are… and sadly, that can keep them from finding good homes. The unfortunate reality is that many people ...

Blind old golden retriever is dumped by her family — now she’s looking for a loving home

There are many pets in shelters waiting for their forever homes. But some have a more difficult time than others, because they have disabilities or special needs and most people don’t want to take on ...