Dogs

Dog left abandoned at airport gets adopted by pilot

It’s always heartbreaking when someone abandons a dog, but thankfully there are also people out there willing to give these pets the love and care they need, and make sure they find a new home. ...

Pregnant dog rescued from the freezing cold right before giving birth on Christmas

It was a Christmas miracle this year for one mama dog, who was rescued from harsh, freezing weather just in time to give birth to a litter of healthy puppies. On December 22, Richmond Animal ...

Loyal dog puts himself in ‘timeout’ so his best friend doesn’t have to do it alone

Most of us were put in a “time out” at least once when we were kids. It’s the classic way for for parents to set some consequences for rambunctious behavior. But when one young boy ...

Spencer, famous Boston Marathon dog, is honored with portrait after terminal cancer diagnosis

Running the Boston Marathon is no small feat, but for years runners have had someone special on the sidelines to cheer them on and keep them going: a golden retriever named Spencer. Spencer has become ...

Heartbroken stray dog refuses to leave her best friend’s side after he was hit by car

Dogs are such loving and loyal animals. They are able to form real friendships with other animals, and are often by their side when times are hard. Recently, one poor dog showed the true meaning ...

Dog abandoned by owner outside airport will soon be up for adoption

The recent holiday season was a hectic time for many travelers, especially those flying. But no one had a worse travel ordeal than a one-year-old pup who was abandoned by her owner at the Des ...

Tiny & cold puppies left in a carton box neаr trаsh cаn

It’s hard to believe that anyone would abandon an innocent animal in the middle of nowhere, but sadly that was the case recently for these tiny puppies left in a box near a trash can. ...

Shelter lays out toys so dogs can choose their favorite Christmas present

At Christmas time, as many of us head home to spend the holidays with family, it’s important to remember those who don’t have a home at all — like the many homeless dogs who will ...

Great Dane who was rescued after weeks stranded on island finds a forever home

A dog who made headlines a few months ago after being rescued from an island has now found a very happy ending: after weeks stranded and months of recovery, she is finally safe in a ...

Michigan K9 dog recovering after being stabbed 8 times in the line of duty

K9 dogs are an invaluable part of any police department. They can use their incredible senses to do things humans can’t, like tracking down missing people or suspects. But like their human counterparts, it’s a ...