Dogs

Zeus, the world’s tallest dog, has died following leg amputation surgery — rest in peace

All dogs are special in their own way, but one dog literally stood above all the rest: at 3 feet and 5.18 inches, Zeus the Great Dane held the record for the tallest dog in ...

Dog who went missing 10 years ago a “happy, wiggling mess” after finally reuniting with family

It’s always heartbreaking when a pet goes missing, but it’s important to not lose hope. Sometimes pets return to us when we least expect them, even years after they first disappeared. Recently, a lost dog ...

Kind-hearted man carries injured baby elephant on his back to get treatment

Small gestures of kindness can go a long way. Think about it. You might be having a hard day, when suddenly someone gives you a warm smile. Or someone sees you struggling with shopping bags ...

Update: Dog missing in world’s busiest airport for 3 weeks finally found safe

Last month, a dog owner was “living a nightmare” after an airline lost her dog in world’s busiest airport, with no sign of hope in sight. But after three weeks of heartbreak, she finally got ...

Woman caught stealing dog who was about to be adopted from shelter — charged with animal cruelty

An animal shelter was the victim of a strange and shocking crime after one of their shelter dogs — who was set to be adopted — was stolen by someone pretending to be a volunteer. ...

Shelter finds dog abandoned with heartbreaking note — they write a reply to the owner

It’s always heartbreaking when a dog is abandoned. But while some people discard their pets for arbitrary and selfish reasons — like the dog becoming too old or sick — others have more sympathetic reasons ...

Metal-loving German shepherd sneaks out of house to go to Metallica concert

You never know what kinds of adventures your dog will get up to once they get out of the house. Sometimes dogs escape from home and their owners are very surprised where they turn up. ...

“Reunion of a lifetime”: Senior dog reunites with family after being missing for 12 years

It’s always heartbreaking when a pet goes missing, but it’s important to not lose hope even when all seems lost: sometimes pets return to us when we least expect them, months or even years after ...

93-year-old woman spends her time crafting dog beds for shelter animals — thank you

Shelter animals need all the love they can get, and it’s always inspiring to see the creative and unique ways people use their talents to help these animals. Like one senior woman, who spends her ...

Dog runs up to police officers and jumps in car — note on her collar reveals heartbreaking story

When police responded to a call about a loose dog, they found a heartbreaking note on her collar that told her story. Officers from the Platteville Police Department, in Wisconsin, were contacted about a loose ...