Dogs

Puppy left in 122-degree car gets adopted by firefighters who saved him

A hot car is the worst place to leave a dog: dogs are susceptible to heat stroke and many pets have died from being left in vehicles. That was nearly the fate for one sweet ...

New university program allows students to live on campus with their pets

It’s the end of summer and colleges are reopening for a new semester — sadly, for many college students, that means parting with their beloved pets, who are usually not allowed in dorms. But now, ...

Update: French bulldog abandoned at airport “doing well,” owner charged with animal cruelty

Earlier this month we shared a sad viral story about a French bulldog who was abandoned at an airport by its owner so she could get on a plane. Now, there has been an update ...

Woman abandons sweet senior dog outside on hottest day of the year

It’s always heartbreaking when dogs are abandoned, but it was an especially shocking situation for a dog named Buddy: the old dog was left outside a shelter after hours on the hottest day of the ...

Airline loses woman’s dog at world’s busiest airport: “I’ve been living a nightmare”

Flying with animals can be a stressful situation for any pet owner, but it’s turning into a true nightmare for one woman after an airline lost her dog at the world’s busiest airport. On August ...

Family adopt abused dog – his aggression toward toddler leaves mom screaming for help

It’s easy to forget sometimes that dogs are animals, prone to instinctual behavior and indifferent attitudes. As a result, it can be even more heartbreaking when an owner realizes their pet might not be the right fit ...

Chris Evans visits animal shelter, gives cuddles and treats to adoptable dogs

Few Hollywood celebrities love dogs like Chris Evans. The Captain America star is the proud dad of a rescue dog named Dodger, and he’s often said adopting his furry pal was the “best decision” of ...

21-year-old dumped at shelter for being ‘too old’ — now she’s looking for a new home

It’s always heartbreaking when families surrender their dogs to shelters, but it’s even more cruel when it’s a senior dog — these dogs are upended from the only home they’ve ever known, and it’s difficult ...

Loyal stray dog never leaves his best friend’s side after she was hit by a car — their moving story

Dogs are such caring and emotionally intelligent animals. They are able to form real friendships with other dogs, and look after their friends when they’re in need. That’s what one viral video shows: after a ...

Shelter dog saves his foster family from fire, then finds his forever home

It’s always nice when shelter dogs have foster families — it’s a way for them to get out of the shelter and used to living in a home while they wait for a “forever home.” ...