Dogs

Rescue called to help 150 dogs living with homeless family in desert

Animal rescues often step in to take in pets when their owners are no longer capable of caring for them, but one recent rescue was an especially extreme, and surprising, case. A homeless family was ...

Senior dog surrendered by owners after 10 years gets adopted by new family

When you adopt a dog, you commit to loving them for the rest of their life. That includes giving them the best care when they get older and start having health issues. Sadly, some owners ...

Hero dog saves family by alerting them of house fire in the middle of the night

Dogs are such incredible, smart animals. They have an amazing ability for detecting danger, even before humans do — a skill that can save lives. That was the case recently, after one smart dog saved ...

16-year-old shelter dog with cancer ‘totally reborn’ after foster gives him new lease on life

All dogs deserve to spend their twilight years in a loving, comfortable home, but sadly that isn’t always the case. Many senior dogs are left waiting in shelters because many people don’t want to take ...

Hero K9 uses scent from blanket to track down missing child

Dogs are such incredible animals. They have an amazing sense of smell that can be used for important jobs, like tracking down missing people. When one boy went missing recently, time was of the essence ...

Paralyzed pet dog teaches baby a unique way to crawl in viral video

Is there anything more adorable than the bond between a dog and a baby? Dogs are such sweet and protective animals, especially to the youngest members of the family. And sometimes, dogs and babies rub ...

Dog severely burned in house fire becomes therapy dog for burn unit, inspiring others like him

Three years ago, a dog’s life changed forever when he was caught in a house fire and left with severe burns. But he hasn’t let his injuries hold him back — on the contrary, he’s ...

Missing dog returns home — after unexpectedly winning a prize in a local dog show

It’s always great when a missing pet returns home. Depending on how long they’ve been gone and where they’ve been, sometimes they look a little different, like losing weight or looking a little worn out. ...

Beagles rescued from breeding facility delight seniors during nursing home visit

Many animal lovers have been following the story of the “Envigo beagles,” the 4,000 beagles who were bred for medical testing and lived in an inhumane facility until a judge ordered for their release in ...

Woman wakes up to find stray dog sitting on her porch, helps him find a new home

Sometimes animals come into our lives in surprising ways. Many people have discovered stray cats or dogs, looking for love and a home of their own, asking them for help. That was the case for ...