Amazing

People are calling a 10-year-old girl’s survival a miracle, and it’s all thanks to one special dog. The girl, who’s known as Vika Z, loved spending time around the stray dogs in Sakhalin, Russia. So, when she got lost during an intense blizzard, she turned to her furry friends for help. Vika disappeared for 18 hours as temperatures dipped to -11 degrees Celsius. Her family feared the frigid night would be too much for her, but then a miracle happened … Read more

An English Bulldog known as Azzurra Diamante went missing at the worst possible time. In 2016, when her human was going through cancer treatment, the pup disappeared. Jen Costa made an amazing recovery, but it wasn’t the same without her furry friend to support her. Five years passed, and Costa had given up hope that Azzurra would return. Her other dog named Bruno passed away from cancer last summer, so she brought home a French Bulldog named Pancake not long … Read more

Ordinarily, when someone thinks of the word “fail,” they associate it with a negative result. But when it comes to a doggie “foster fail,” there’s nothing negative about it. You gain something incredible! This is especially true of “foster fail Gracie.” Not only has she turned out to be a fantastic addition to her new family, but she’s proven to be a hero dog as well. It was in the early hours of a chilly December morning when Emily, the … Read more

The Fritts family lost their Seattle home after it broke off its foundation amid a dangerous landslide. Didi Fritts escaped the wreckage on her own, but her husband James was trapped and needed firefighters to save him. Their dog named Lilli died instantly during the tragedy, so the couple assumed that Sammy, their other dog, had passed away as well. But then a miracle happened. Neighbors heard whining coming from the collapsed house, so rescuers rushed to investigate. The landslide … Read more

At the Alyeska Resort near Anchorage, Alaska, an employee is training to save lives in the event of an avalanche. When they’re finished, they’ll be able to smell bodies trapped beneath a foot of snow. Oh yeah, that employee is a dog. Stormy the 16-week-old Golden Retriever puppy is small and immature now, but she’ll grow up to be a skilled avalanche search and rescue dog. Starting her training early, she’ll be able to ensure people’s safety at a young … Read more

The Skelton family from Texas refers to their dog Daisy as their “first baby.” She was with them before either of their two kids were born, so she holds a special place in their hearts. But she went missing in 2019, and her humans became distraught. Katrina and Mark Skelton never gave up hope, but their search became less intense over time. They believed that Daisy was out there somewhere, living a good life with someone new. But when she … Read more

Michelle Baker’s Boxer named Jasper is her whole world. He’s a loyal family companion and an award-winning show dog. The two Iowa residents traveled to Minnesota for a weekend to attend the Land O’ Lakes Kennel Club Dog Show. Jasper was eager to start the day as he sat patiently in his crate in the car. But Baker wanted to run inside the hotel to refill her coffee cup before driving off. She briefly left the car running outside the … Read more

A Shiloh Shepherd is being called a “Real-Life Lassie” after saving her human’s life. After a tragic car crash, the dog named Tinsley saw that her human and the other passengers were injured, unconscious, and unable to save themselves. So, as if reacting to instinct, she ran off to find help. Tinsley went on an incredible journey that ended up saving the humans in the accident. If she hadn’t acted fast, help might not have arrived in time. Lassie might … Read more

In August 2021, a Pit Bull mix named Russ traveled to Lake Tahoe with his human. Russ ran off during their trip, but the man couldn’t search for him because of the Caldor Fire. People were ordered to evacuate, so Russ’ dad fled Lake Tahoe, wondering if he would ever see the pup again. After the fire, the man thought that Russ hadn’t survived. Months went by with no sightings, so he gave up hope. But little did he know, … Read more

Even a strong young dog is no match for an avalanche. Skier Scott Shepherd learned that in the hardest way on December 26th, 2021, when his 2-year-old Chesapeake Bay Retriever Apollo got separated from him in the Berthoud Pass area in Colorado. Shepherd’s group had veered off course, and Apollo ran towards a steep, rocky slope. The bewildered dog triggered an avalanche, and before Shepherd could do anything, Apollo was swept over the cliff by the powerful rush of snow. … Read more

Still in his puppy days at eight months old, Alaskan Malamute, North is already a hero. Thanks to this brave pup, dog dad Grga Brkić, is still here to tell the tale of love and rescue that came at the paws of his best buddy. Today, the pair are home and safe, but without North, Grga may have been a soul lost to the elements after a hiking trip went afoul. The pair had gone hiking along the Velebit mountain … Read more

Sadly, many dog parents find themselves in impossible situations and must make difficult decisions to re-home their dogs. That’s what happened to Scottsdale, Arizona resident Simone Brown, who thought she found the right new home for her pup two years ago. When Brown moved from New York to California to live with family, she was forced to re-home her Yorkie “Prada Chanel.” Dutifully, Brown made proper arrangements for her dog, finding just the right place. As she explained to Fox 10: … Read more

Shaun Singer and Dr. Stephanie Culler are a husband-and-wife team who have been finding unique ways to research cancer. Culler is the founder of Persephone Biosciences, and Singer is the director of the “Poop for the Cure” project. For years, the duo has collected fecal samples to study cancer in humans. However, they recently learned that human cancer isn’t very different from cancer in dogs. After some investigation, they realized that dog poop could further their research too. So, they’re … Read more

A new speedy dog has been crowned “America’s Fastest” as of December 2021! 3-year-old Reas (pronounced REES,) a white and blonde Whippet from Michigan City, Indiana, became the AKC champion after breaking the 100-yard dash record in the Fast CAT Invitational. Reas completed the race in 5.769 seconds, indicating a speed of 35.45 miles per hour. This time is 0.5777 seconds faster than last year’s winner Phelan’s time of 6.346 seconds, or 32.3 miles per hour. For comparison, the fastest … Read more

Danny Thomason was on his way to a Christmas dinner when his worst fear happened. The Texas resident stopped at a gas station on Christmas Day with his Boston Terrier named Yogi. When Thomason stepped inside to pay for gas, he briefly left Yogi in the car with the windows cracked. But within a few minutes, Yogi was stolen. The magical holiday quickly turned into a nightmare for Thomason. He never made it to his Christmas dinner, and instead, he … Read more

A 7-year-old Border Collie named River is known for mastering agility courses and winning competitions. But all that excitement came to a halt when River’s back legs suddenly became paralyzed. He collapsed under his own weight, leaving his family panicked. River was unable to stand or walk on his own for weeks, but a team of dedicated veterinarians worked hard to rehabilitate him. Now, River can walk again, but he still has a long road to recovery ahead of him. … Read more

When it comes to finding missing people, we mere humans sometimes have to hand it over to highly trained, super-smeller search dogs. Depending on the breed, a dog’s sense of smell typically ranges from 10,000 to 100,000 times stronger than ours. This superior nose allows them to locate objects and people from far distances and pick up on even subtle scents. It’s also why so many dogs work with police departments and security teams. On Sunday, December 12th, 2021, Connecticut … Read more

A senior dog from Kentucky got herself into a bit of a sticky situation on December 16th, 2021 when she crawled into an open vent without an exit strategy. Prestonburg Dispatch received a call asking for help freeing 16-year-old Tinker Bell from the air vent. The Prestonburg Fire Department posted about the rescue on their Facebook page, sharing photos of little Tinker Bell prior to her extraction. All you can see is the Chihuahua’s tiny head poking out. Members of … Read more

For dogs who love water, winter can be a tricky time. Bodies of water freeze over, but not all of them are thick enough to support an animal’s weight. Even if your dog is well-behaved, it’s important to be extra cautious when walking near ice. One dog got stuck in a dangerous situation. She fell through the ice on a frozen pond several times as she struggled to get to shore. If rescuers hadn’t rushed to the scene, the dog … Read more

Record-setting tornadoes recently ripped through multiple states. The unprecedented storm left a wake of destruction more than 200 miles long. While the death count is still climbing, thousands of families continue their struggle to access even the most essential items. The tornado – which is estimated to have reached 30,000 feet in altitude – has scattered personal items hundreds of miles. Kentucky, which was the hardest hit, has been littered with pictures and heirlooms all across the state. In any … Read more