Dog helps save cat who was abandoned by owner in a plastic bag
“The cat’s out of the bag,” so the saying goes. But was literally true recently, after one poor kitty was abandoned in a plastic bag by her owner, left to suffer — until a smart ...
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Dalmatian mom gives birth to near-record litter of 16 puppies
It’s always exciting when an animal gives birth — there’s few things cuter than a newborn baby animal. But one Dalmatian mom’s huge new litter really has people stunned… and making references to a certain ...
Teen jumps into lake to save stranger’s dog from drowning
Summer is here and many people are traveling to new places. Like one teenage boy, who was on vacation in Wales recently — and unexpectedly ended up doing one thing that wasn’t on his to-do ...
K9 bloodhound finds abducted 6-year-old girl by tracking scent
K9s are an invaluable part of any police department. Because of dogs’ incredible sense of smell, they can do many things human officers can’t, like finding a person by tracking their scent. That skill plays ...
Woman checks shelter adoption site, and finds her dog who disappeared two years ago
It’s always heartbreaking when a dog goes missing. You search everywhere, hoping they’ll be found, but at a certain point you start to lose hope. But sometimes miracles happen, and lost pets have been found ...
Buddhist monk dedicates his life to saving thousands of stray dogs
There are so many stray dogs in the world that just need a little human kindness. But while many people just pass these dogs by, others dedicate their whole lives to helping them. Like one ...
Therapy dogs comfort families of victims following Florida building collapse
The world continues to be in shock following the tragic building collapse in Miami-Dade County, Florida last week. The partial collapse of a residential condo building in Surfside on June 24 has left at least ...
Activists save lives of 68 dogs on the way to be slaughtered for dog meat festival
It’s unthinkable that anyone would want to eat a dog, but the dog meat trade continues in many parts of the world. It’s an industry long decried as inhumane: these dogs, often strays or stolen ...
Rescued pit bull excitedly runs around after getting her own backyard for the first time
When you rescue a pet, you completely change their life. Going from a shelter to a new home can be night-and-day for an animal, and they often seem to find the most joy in the ...
Missing dog reunites with family after being found swimming in Jersey Shore bay
It’s always a heartbreaking situation when a dog goes missing. You search everywhere, wondering where they could be. But sometimes they suddenly turn up in the most unexpected places. Like one dog, who is now ...