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Dog was found tied to a rock and left to drown by her owner

It’s shocking how cruel some people can be to their dogs. We’ve seen too many stories of people leaving their pets for dead, or worse, actively trying to kill them. Like one shocking case from ...

Dog finally got adopted after 420 days in shelter, only to be returned one day later for being ‘too much work’

There are so many dogs in shelters just waiting to be adopted, and it can take some months or even years to find their forever homes. And the longer they have to wait, the less ...

Rescue dog saves his owner’s life by waking her up, alerting her to home fire

It’s always a great idea to adopt a rescue dog — because sometimes, they’ll rescue you right back. Rescue dogs are often the most loyal pets, perhaps because they’re grateful to their owners for saving ...

Husband goes to court after organization took back his late wife’s service dog

When a service dog’s handler dies what happens to the service dog? Before Brittani Marinsky of Overland Park, Kansas died in August 2020 of gastric cancer, she made her husband, Paul Marinsky, promise he would ...

President Biden’s dog Major involved in another biting incident that required medical treatment

The Bidens’ dog Major has been involved in another biting incident just a few weeks after he was sent back home following a similar incident in the grounds of the White House. This latest incident left a ...

Dog saves family by alerting them of break-in, fighting off knife-wielding intruder: ‘She’s our hero’

There are so many reasons to want a dog around the house. Dogs are so loyal and protective that they’ll step up and protect their families when they’re in danger. That’s one one heroic dog ...

Fire crew comes to the rescue of dog trapped inside couch

Firefighters don’t just help people in need, they help animals, too, whenever they’re in danger. Far from the stereotypical “saving a cat stuck in a tree,” firefighters can be relied on to get our pets ...

Stray dog keeps sneaking in to store to steal stuffed unicorn, so officer buys it for him

Many dogs have that one favorite toy, the special plaything they become attached to over everything else. These toys can bring a lot of joy and comfort to our pets. But stray dogs, alone and ...

10-year-old boy cries with joy after surprise reunion with his missing dog

There’s nothing stronger than the bond between a boy and his dog, which makes it all the more heartbreaking when they are separated. It’s always hard when a dog goes missing, and it’s especially hard ...

Golden retriever puppy becomes seniors’ resident comfort dog at nursing home

Dogs are such great companions, always there to assist people in need. And sometimes, they do it professionally: we’ve seen police departments, hospitals and even funeral homes hire comfort dogs to their staff. Now, one ...