Shelter dogs often have sad histories. But sometimes a story like Jake’s comes along and really punches us in the gut. It’s heartbreaking, yes, but there is also the possibility…
She was too frightened to come out at first.. This is the story of Amelia, a sweet-natured and gentle Senior German Shepherd who had somehow ended up getting abandoned by…
The Internet is awash with stories of people who neglect their pets. Most of those irresponsible dog owners will ditch their dogs in a public location and place a sign…
This Husky puppy is just learning to howl, and the sound that comes out is adorably unique. And it’s a good thing his siblings can sleep through it, because he…
Whenever I think about people who would hurt animals, and even leave them to die, I get sad. But fortunately, there are heroes out there, too. And two that I’d…
Globe’s 2017 Christmas ad features a dog named Chobo. Chobo is lost and is walking the streets alone. An old man standing by sees the hungry pooch and decided to…
Are dogs smarter than cats? Well, the debate over whether dogs or cats are the smartest pet has raged for decades, if not centuries. Well, let’s see… Dogs have served…
Casper is a bomb, SWAT, and patrol K-9 deputy for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. He is so good at his job, he even protected the president…
The poor dog waited even in the thick snow. Dogs have an unwavering sense of loyalty and would endure anything for their family, even harsh weather conditions. Unfortunately for a…
Our dogs are like our family members and if something ever happened to them we’d be devastated. That’s why the Food and Drug Administration is warning dog owners not to…
Hilde the German Shepherd and her dad love to goof off together. But it looks like when it comes to “booping” each other, dad can “dish it” out but he…
When a stray dog goes up for adoption, a shelter tries to do everything it can to help find it a loving home. They provide information about the animal’s breed, background, and personality, but most importantly: they display…
Tashi the 14-year-old Labrador Retriever had been struggling to get around due to his old age, and his Mom, Karen, would carry him up and down the front steps every…
A 14-year-old miniature Poodle was dropped off at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa when his family decided to move away and not take their pet with them. For the next four…
Great Danes are wonderful dogs, and their size only adds to the mystique and popularity of the breed. They are the true gentle giants of the world, and the 21…
Every once in a while we come across animals who show us that love for life is possible despite facing incredible odds and hardships. Today, that hero is Smiley, a…
Homeless dogs do things that absolutely break our hearts and make us want to work harder to get them the forever homes they deserve. Rain the German Shepherd was lonely,…
Kai the Shar-Pei captured hearts around the world. He was tied to a rail and abandoned at a train station in Scotland. Next to the dog was a pillow, suitcase,…
Every dog-parent knows that dogs miss us even if we’re gone for just 5 minutes or stepped out to get the mail. So imagine how this dog must have felt…
Greta the German Shepherd was crying and whining at 3 a.m. Her owner, Ken Walsh, had no idea why his dog wasn’t sleeping. The man went to quiet his dog…
