It’s true that dogs don’t live as long as humans do, but some are blessed with long and happy lives. A select few even live into their 20s, a rare…
There have been an unfortunate amount of stories lately about dogs being left at airports, leaving these heartbroken pets looking for a new home. Sadly, that is the case once again, as a…
Real friendship transcends all boundaries. Nowhere is this better evidenced than in the animal kingdom. Though it’s true that instincts compel some animals to dislike others, and in many cases actively hunt…
Not all dog owners can be with their pets 24/7, so thankfully there are “doggy daycares” that will look after your dog for the day. These places allow dogs to…
Pit bulls tend to have a reputation as being vicious and aggressive, an unfair stereotype that has made it very difficult for many of them to find homes. Pit bulls…
Earlier this month, the sad story of a dog named Allie went viral: her owner abandoned her tied up outside an airport, leaving her searching for a new home. But thankfully,…
It’s always amazing to see friendships form between animals of different species. Many pet owners have seen their pet dogs befriend local wildlife, and the results are precious and beautiful.…
A puppy who can’t walk and a pigeon who can’t fly are staying together at a shelter called The Mia Foundation. And it only took them six weeks to become…
When it’s the holiday season, it’s hard not to get in the Christmas spirit. And apparently, being festive is not lost on our furry friends! For Hugo the Golden Retriever,…
Freshpet organized a holiday feast for 30 homeless pets who needed to feel love for the holidays. For every video share, they said they’d donate a meal to a shelter pet…
Cosmo the two-year-old, 130-pound St. Bernard was surrendered to a no-kill shelter in Auburn, Nebraska, called Hearts United for Animals by a breeder for an unknown reason. But when a…
A new mailman had been assigned to the route that includes the house of Moose the Golden Retriever puppy just a few weeks ago. And to make the mailman feel…
It’s amazing how dogs have the social skills to make friends with other dogs. Many pet owners know of the special relationships they can form with the dog next door. That’s certainly the case…
It’s winter, and the temperatures are dropping. Many of us have to brave the freezing cold. Fortunately most of us have a nice warm home to return to at the…
We’re always happy to hear stories of people rescuing stray animals and giving them homes. But it’s even m ore remarkable when it’s another animal doing the saving. Dogs have a remarkable intuition for…
It’s a very common stereotype that cats and dogs are natural enemies, to the point that “fighting like cats and dogs” is a popular idiom. But countless animal lovers have…
On the Fourth of July every year, people across the United States get pumped for a day off, some hot dogs, and of course a great fireworks show. Or at…
While dogs are known for being pretty active pets who love walks and playtime, even they need to just chill sometimes and have a moment to themselves. In fact many dogs can appreciate…
Nobby the puppy was born without front legs. The poor pup was only four hours old when the vet said it would probably be for the best to euthanize him.…
A lot is considered where human grief is concerned but animals grieve too. Dogs, who are loyal animals to the end, show many signs of grief after losing their owners…
