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Cat saves owners’ lives by catching rabid bat: ‘She’s our hero’

There are so many benefits to having a pet around the house — sometimes they even save your life. Pets have been known to be unexpected life-savers in emergency situations, from deterring home intruders to ...

Deaf, abandoned dog unable to stand learns to walk again thanks to rescuers

It’s incredible the difference a little love can make in the life of a dog. Just a few months ago, all seemed hopeless for a dog named Razz: the deaf dog was abandoned by his ...

Dog snatched from 75-year-old man returns home after being found

It’s always heartbreaking when a dog is stolen, and one recent case was especially heinous: a dog was stolen right from the arms of a senior man, a shocking theft caught on camera. But now, ...

Rescue dog always cuddles with foster kittens to make them feel safe

Dogs are such caring animals and have such strong maternal instincts. Mama dogs have a lot of love to give, even to young ones that aren’t their own children — or even the same species. ...

Dog named Trumpet becomes first bloodhound to win best in show at Westminster

All dog types are special in their own ways, but we have a special fondness for the bloodhound: their long ears are hard not to love, and their amazing sense of smell has been used ...

Woman wakes up to 90-pound dog snuggling with her in bed, only it’s not her pup

Snuggling with your pup as you sleep sounds like an absolute dream, right? But what if that pup wasn’t actually yours, and you had no clue how it got in your house? Say what?! One ...

Missing 5-year-old boy with Down syndrome found with his loyal dog keeping him safe

Dogs are such loyal and protective pets, especially when it comes to young kids. There have been many cases of kids going missing from home, only to be found with their loyal dog right by ...

Second-grade students write stories on behalf of shelter dogs to help them get adopted

It’s always inspiring to see young people inspired to help animals. Sometimes children have the most adorable and creative ways of helping cats and dogs in need, including those in shelters looking for homes. That ...

Zoo celebrates birth of endangered Amur tiger triplets

It’s always an exciting day for a zoo when a new baby animal is born, especially when they’re part of an endangered species. Each new birth is a big step towards keeping the species alive ...

Rescue kitten breaks out of his cage to spend night cuddling with scared puppy

Animals can be so caring and compassionate — they have a surprising and wonderful ability to sense when someone is in need of a friend, and won’t hesitate to provide some comfort. This compassion is ...