Category: DOGS

There are some friendships that are just a little more special than others. That’s definitely the case when you see the friendship between jaguar Jag and Jack Russel Bullet. It might seem strange, but these two found each other – and became best friends. Jaguars are meat eaters, and like lions and tigers they hunt…

In this heartwarming story, we meet a dog named Kano, who had been affectionately called Skillet by his shelter caretakers. Kano’s journey started when he found himself at DeKalb County Animal Services in Georgia. Despite being a friendly and lovable dog, he spent five long months waiting for a new home. As time passed and…

K9 dogs are true heroes who are an invaluable part of any police department. They perform essential tasks from taking down criminals to locating missing people. And even after they retire from the force, those heroic instincts never quite go away. Recently, one 12-year-old former K9 went out for a walk and ended up saving a…

Firefighters are always there to rescue an animal in need, even if those animals don’t make it easy for them. Recently, one fire crew set out to rescue a small dog from the water, even as the scared little dog resisted their help. On Friday, staff at the Houston Botanic Garden were alerted of a…

It’s heartbreaking that some dogs spend their lives in bad housing situations, neglected and denied the love they deserve. But it’s never too late to get a second chance. That was the case recently, as one senior dog who spent a decade chained up in a backyard got a new home, and will spend the…

It’s truly shocking how cruel some people can be towards innocent animals. It’s even more surprising how resilient these animals are, never losing their spirit or will to live even after experiencing horrors at the hands of humans. That’s the case for one sweet dog, who miraculously survived being shot in the head at close…

When a dog gets adopted, you hope that it’s for good, that they’ll have a very happy life and never have to return to the shelter. But for some dogs, adoption is not the happy ending they dreamed of. Recently, one dog ended up back in the shelter for the third time after being abandoned…

When Zach came across an old dog named Henry in the shelter, his heart sank. At 16 years old, Henry had been surrendered by his previous owners because he had cancer, and it seemed that his days were numbered. The idea of Henry spending his final moments alone, surrounded by the cold, unfamiliar walls of…

No matter who you are, saying goodbye to a pet is one of the hardest things in the world. It’s even worse when they pass away during the holidays. Last week, actress Jennifer Garner announced that her pet retriever Birdie died just before Thanksgiving. She paid tribute to her late pet in a sweet social…