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Chihuahua rescued from puppy mill after 9 years is overjoyed to finally have his own bed

While all dogs deserve and long for a loving home, that isn’t the reality for many dogs. Some spend their whole lives in terrible conditions… like those bred by puppy mills. These breeding operations prioritize ...

Old dog is chained up and abandoned by her owners — fends for herself until help finally comes

There’s nothing worse than abandoning your pet. Not only do you put their lives at risk by leaving them to fend for themselves, but they’ll be heartbroken, always wondering when you’ll return. And yet people ...

Blind, stray dog fended for himself for 10 years before his rescuers came along

Life can be so tough for stray dogs, fending for themselves without knowing any love or kindness. It’s even harder when they have a disability, trying to survive on the streets despite everything. That was ...

After 4 years of living on the streets, pit bull Gucci is reunited with her family

When dog lover Jodi Chamlee rescued pit bull Gucci she promised her that she would not have to go through any more pain. But during a house move from Georgia to Tennessee Jodi and her ...

Dog reunited with owner 4 months after he was stolen outside of a grocery store

In December 2019, Emilie Talermo’s five-year-old dog was stolen from outside of a grocery store in San Francisco. She spared no expense and offered a $7,000 reward to find her beloved Jackson, but days turned ...

Newest K-9 recruit puppy snoozes through his whole swearing-in ceremony

Normally it’s a very bad idea for a police officer to fall asleep on the job… but we’ll make an exception for this little guy. The Bristol Police Department, in Rhode Island, recently got a ...

Man spends 10 days in shelter living like a dog to help pets get adopted

It’s important to support animal shelters and “adopt, don’t shop.” Many shelters are overcrowded and underfunded, and it can affect the quality of life for pets as they wait for their forever homes. It helps ...

Therapy dog finds alternative way to cheer up residents at rehab center during quarantine

One unexpected thing that has been affected by the coronavirus outbreak is visits by therapy dog. Hospitals have tightened their visitor policies and nursing home facilities have restricted visitors for the time being. That means ...

Old, deaf dog overjoyed to see owner return from military service after months apart

Dogs are the most loyal pets you can have. Once they’re part of your life, they’ll love you forever—no matter how far or how long you’re apart. It’s always beautiful watching people reunite with their ...

Corgi has the time of her life shopping at Target, goes viral with funny pics

For some people nothing brightens a day like a little retail therapy. Sometimes a shopping trip is all you need to put a big smile on your face. But it turns out, it’s not just ...