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Dog saves a stranger’s life during catastrophic flooding

Dogs are such great, loyal animals. We’ve seen so many stories of pets stepping up to help their owners when they were in danger and saving their lives. A dog’s protective instincts are so powerful ...

New bill providing service dogs to veterans with PTSD signed into law

Specially-trained service dogs can be a life-changer for people in need. From providing assistance to people with disabilities or providing comfort and companionship to people with anxiety, these dogs make a huge difference. Military veterans ...

Man buys billboard to help dog find a home after two years in shelter

For animal shelters, one of the most important and challenging tasks is finding perfect forever homes for all the pets. Part of the job is just getting the word out, telling the animals’ stories to ...

Buddy was cruelly set on fire and strangled with an extension cord – but look at him today

It’s truly shocking how cruel some people can be to dogs. These innocent animals too often endure senseless pain and suffering. That was the case for one dog, who was the victim of a horrible ...

Funeral home hires Labrador Retriever as ‘Bereavement Care Dog,’ providing comfort to grieving families

Dogs are such great animals who can provide comfort and support to those who need it most. Emergency services like police and firefighters often employ trained comfort dogs to help people who might be traumatized ...

Three lifeguard dogs save 14 beachgoers from drowning, including children

Dogs are incredible animals that can be trained to do extraordinary things. From police K9s to service dogs, we’ve seen many stories of special dogs whose jobs it is to people’s lives. And one recent ...

Military family reunites with dog after having to give her up three years ago

It’s always heartbreaking to have to say goodbye to a dog, but sometimes life situations change so you can no longer care for your pet — as hard as it can be, you can only ...

Giant panda gives birth to ‘bright, pink and plump’ twin cubs

It’s always an exciting day at a zoo when an animal gives birth. Nothing beats the excitement of having a new, adorable baby animal. But one zoo in France has double the reason to celebrate ...

Dog steps up to save his owner from venomous snake: ‘He risked his life to save me’

Dogs have incredible senses and instincts. They can detect danger even when humans can’t — and can save lives. That was the case recently, after one man was saved from a potentially deadly snake attack ...

Critically endangered bird thought to be dead found alive in Hawaii volcano

There are many animals that the world is in danger of losing for good. Critically endangered species with declining populations are in serious risk of going extinct, and it’s up to human researchers and conservationists ...