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Dog spent 4 years locked in small backyard pen — now he’s finally free

Dogs are very active and playful animals; they require regular walks and ideally plenty of space to run around. But sadly, some dogs are contained by their owners, kept in cramped spaces. That was the ...

Trooper saves scared kitten from highway — then comes back to adopt her

We love hearing stories of police officers saving animals in need, but some really go above and beyond. Like one highway patrol officer who rescued a scared kitten from the highway — and later returned ...

Update: Pepper, “foul-mouthed” parrot with talent for cursing, has been adopted

Parrots are amazing animals with a unique ability to repeat words, but be careful what you say around them — you might end up with a bird like Pepper, who picked up the habit of ...

Dog was thrown away in dumpster, in danger of being euthanized — now she’s getting a second chance

A heartbreaking photo showed a poor dog who had been abandoned in a dumpster by her owner. After being in danger of being euthanized, the dog was rescued and is now getting an inspiring second ...

Peggy was named “Britain’s ugliest dog” — now she’s starring in movie with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman

Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine is set to be one of the biggest movies of the summer, the long-awaited team-up of the iconic superheroes played by Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. But even with those two ...

Trooper goes out of his way to get loose German shepherd out of the pouring rain: video

There’s nothing more inspiring than seeing someone go out of their way to help an animal in need. That was the case recently, when one officer stopped to help a lost dog get out of ...

Kate Beckinsale suffers Fourth of July scare after pet dog ran away from fireworks

Last week millions of Americans celebrated the Fourth of July, but while the holiday is a happy and festive occasion for many it can also be a nightmare for dogs and their owners. Dogs have ...

Danny Trejo announces beloved dog Dixie has died: “Hold your babies tight for me please”

Danny Trejo is one of Hollywood’s most iconic tough guys, playing imposing characters in films like Con Air, Machete and Heat. But while he may seem tough, in real life the actor has a big ...

Tearjerking update on Obie, the abandoned dog who was found tied up to tree

In 2024, we reported on the story of Obie, a sweet dog who was found abandoned and tied up to a tree before being taken in by the Tyler Regional Animal Care Shelter. In the ...

Unique-looking Pekingese named Wild Thang triumphs in 2024 “World’s Ugliest Dog” contest

Being called the “World’s Ugliest Dog” might sound like a big insult, but at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California, it’s one of the most cherished honors. And this year, the title went to a ...