Dogs

Police respond to call about ‘giant dog’ who won’t leave store, return him to owner

It’s always hard when a pet goes missing. But when one big dog wandered off from home, it turned out he just wanted to do a little shopping! That’s the funny scene captured in one ...

Woman ‘overjoyed’ after reuniting with dog stolen 11 years ago

It’s always very hard when a beloved pet dog disappears from your life, especially when they are stolen. You’re left worrying and wondering if you’ll ever see them again. But sometimes miracles happen, and our ...

Woman forced to surrender dog over $10,000 vet bill and can’t get him back: ‘Pay or surrender’

A trip to the vet turned into a nightmare for one woman, who was saddled with a whopping $10,000 bill and told she wouldn’t get her puppy back until it was paid — and now ...

Eva, the brave dog who saved her owner from mountain lion attack, has died — rest in peace

A heartbreaking update to a recent story of a heroic pet: Eva, the dog who saved her owner’s life by defending her from a mountain lion, has died. Last month, Eva Wilson, of Trinity County, ...

Overjoyed pittie can’t stop hugging and kissing her new dad after getting adopted

It’s always great news when a shelter dog finds their forever home. Dogs have a way of knowing that they’ve finally been adopted, and their reactions can be the sweetest thing. That was the case ...

Labrador evacuated from Ukraine finds a new life in the US as a police K9

The ongoing war in Ukraine has upended millions of lives, including those of animals. Many animals have been separated from their homes and left stranded in dangerous areas, as many people work to get them ...

Hilary Swank picks up missing dog and reunites him with his owner

It’s always scary when a dog goes missing, even if it’s only for a short while. But one woman’s search for her loose pup unexpectedly led to an encounter with an Oscar-winning actress who had ...

Dog who waited in shelter for nearly five years finally finds a home: ‘I could not have asked for a better dog’

There are so many dogs in shelters, and they are all dreaming of the same thing: the day they will find their forever home. But sadly, it can take some longer than others. Some dogs ...

New York passes statewide ban on pet stores selling cats and dogs, aimed at ending puppy mills

Buying animals from pet stores has fallen out of fashion over the years, as more and more people have become aware of the unethical ways these stores get their cats and dogs. Pets sold in ...

Dog who fell off shrimp boat found alive days later after swimming six miles to shore

When a dog named Monster fell off a shrimp boat, his owner thought she was gone for good — but days later got an unexpected miracle as the resilient dog made his way home by ...