Dogs

Rescued pitbull-mix will have a home for Christmas after spending 500 days in animal shelter

There are few things that make me happier than stories of neglected or abused animals getting a second chance in life. For example, I only need to think of a dog’s life being changed for ...

Cosmo, the dog star of ‘Fuller House,’ has died at age 4 — cast pays emotional tribute

Families everywhere have enjoyed Netflix’s Fuller House, the revival of Full House that reunited the cast and follows the families of the now-grown-up Tanner girl from the original series. But as the show starts to ...

Family asks vets to euthanize dog because they didn’t want her anymore—then a rescue steps in to save her life

It’s always heartbreaking to have to put a dog to sleep. For most pet owners, it’s a day you dread with all your heart. Euthanasia is something that should only be done when an animal ...

Little dog has the biggest smile on his face after he’s freed from freezing cold jail

I’m continuously astounded at what passes for looking after an animal in some households. The number of cruel animal owners who dump their pets and don’t even give them a chance to survive is shocking. ...

When a runaway puppy got stuck in a tunnel, a police officer went in barefoot to rescue her

Dogs sometimes get themselves into trouble, and it takes some caring people to step up and save them. That was the case for one frightened puppy who’s life was saved by a police officer not ...