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John Oliver dedicates Emmy win to his late dog — and all dogs everywhere: “You all deserve a treat”

The Primetime Emmy Awards were held last night, honoring the the best of television from this past year. While many of the night’s winners thanked the usual people in their acceptances speeches — their agents, ...

Abandoned mama dog gives birth, nurses pups with painful broken leg: “through sheer will and without hesitation”

A mother’s love is one of the most powerful thing in the world, and it’s true throughout the animal kingdom. Nearly every mother would do anything for their kids, putting their life above their own. ...

Police officer rescues scared kitten who was being tossed around by kids — then steps in to adopt him

It’s unbelievable how cruelly some people treat animals, but thankfully there are also kind people willing to step up and help. Recently, one police officer saved the day after some kids were “playing catch” using ...

Cat who went missing 2 years ago found 2,000 miles away, reunites with family after “secret” adventure

It’s always heartbreaking when a pet goes missing. You search everywhere and hope to find them, but at some point you begin to fear that they might be gone for good. But sometimes, miracles happen ...

Ultra rare, 1-in-30-million orange lobster found in supermarket tank — gets a second chance

Many people enjoy eating lobster. Go to a local seafood restaurant or supermarket and you may find a tank full of recently-caught and still-alive lobsters, ready to be picked out and cooked fresh. But one ...

“Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown takes in foster dog who was about to be euthanized

Millie Bobby Brown is one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood. The 20-year-old star is known for her role as Eleven on the hit series Stranger Things, as well as starring in the Enola Holmes ...

Stray dog who was shot in face, on the loose for months finally safe thanks to rescuers

A stray dog in the Denver area eluded capture for months, resisting human help — and the situation took a drastic turn after the dog was shot in the face. But one group of rescuers ...

Lily Allen receives backlash after revealing she gave up adopted dog: “It ate my passport, so I took her back to the home”

Singer-songwriter Lily Allen has been receiving backlash after revealing that she gave up her adopted puppy after it tore up her family’s passports. The decision hasn’t sat well with many fans and dog lovers, but ...

Dog rescued from neglect had a 7-pound tumor on his face — now his life has changed forever

Animal rescues take in many dogs from neglectful home situations, and sometimes these animals have serious medical problems that have gotten completely out of hand, causing suffering. That was the case recently, when one shelter ...

Canadian poodle pup was stolen, smuggled across US border — fate leads to reunion 10 months later

Imagine being taken from your home and transported 2,000 miles away to another country. That was the case for a miniature poodle named Teddy, who was stolen and smuggled across the border, but months later ...