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In 2019, the Washington Capitals added a furry team member: a puppy named Captain! Captain stayed with the team as he trained to become a service dog for a veteran. Saying goodbye to Captain was bittersweet, but the team was so happy to be a part of his journey. So, they decided to go on a similar adventure all over again. The hockey team recently introduced fans to 9-week-old Biscuit, who is a Chocolate Labrador puppy. Biscuit will hang out … Read more

Guinness is a good boy. He loves his family, both the humans and his dog siblings. And judging by the frost on his handsome face, he’s been taking care of his fam for many, many years. So when his family recently grew by four little paws and a set of kitty whiskers, Guinness proved to be quite excited by the addition, thinking his family adopted a kitten just for him. Because he’s the best dog, it was no surprise Guinness … Read more

Last year, Lamb Chop, the puppy mill survivor, won People Magazine’s World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest. But who will win this year? People Magazine announced the top ten rescued cuties of 2021 at the beginning of September, and they recently narrowed it down to the top three finalists. All the finalists are adorable and worthy of the top spot, but only one can be crowned the winner. So, let’s take a look at all the dogs that made it into … Read more

When you think of dog shows, maybe you imagine the purebred-focused events you see on TV on Thanksgiving. The Animal Foundation’s annual “Best in Show” actually features adoptable rescue dogs of all shapes and sizes. “Best in Show” is the Animal Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and it’s been going on for 18 years now. The money raised goes to several important causes, like their foster program and their kitten nursery. The 2021 Event For the first time in … Read more

Folks, Mazel Tovs are in order. Just as his dad did 39 years ago, a boy named Rambo officially became a man. Well, a 13-year-old dog named Rambo celebrated his “Bark Mitzvah,” at least. In the Jewish tradition, the Bar or Bat Mitzvah is a coming-of-age ritual and celebration that occurs when a child turns 13.  Rambo’s mom and dad, Ruth and Craig Ellenberg from New Jersey, decided to share the tradition with their dog too. A Pup Becomes A … Read more

Martha may be a young kitten, but when she makes up her little mind, oh, it’s made! But don’t think this tabby kitten is a diva. Martha, also known by her nickname Marty, is actually one sweet girl. She loves snuggling with her foster family and her adoptive mom, who happens to be a dog. And Martha was the one to insist Mama Nood the dog be hers! So, how did this tiny tabby fluff come to claim a dog … Read more

When Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen found a baby magpie alone at a park in Australia, they never expected her to become such a big part of their lives. They spent a long time trying to reunite the bird with her family, but they had no luck. They feared that the poor bird would die in the park alone, so they brought her home and nursed her back to health. Soon, they named the magpie Molly. Before long, Molly the … Read more

Cats and dogs don’t always get along, but it’s pretty adorable when they do. Supersize that cuteness, literally, with this story about a special interspecies relationship between a German Shepherd Dog and baby lions. White Lion Park in Russia shared the sweetest photos and videos from their Instagram account of this oddly adorable family. If the pictures don’t melt your heart, you might want to visit a cardiologist and find out if it’s made of titanium alloy. Sandra Becomes A … Read more

Most dogs are spoiled, but these three Dachshunds have the most glamorous life imaginable. Peaches, Challah, and Mitzi, run the house, and they even have their own living room. Their dad used a spare room in his home to create a relaxing area for his beloved dogs. The best part is that everything is to scale for the small Dachshunds. So, many people can’t get over how cute the room is! The Dachshunds’ dad continuously posts updates on TikTok about … Read more

For many dogs, being away from their humans is the hardest thing ever. They don’t understand that we need to work and run errands to support them. So, many dogs, especially those adopted during the pandemic, suffer from separation anxiety. But one dog parent named Scott has a clever way of interacting with his puppy while he’s gone. He has a Ring camera, which allows him to see into his house and talk to his Mini Goldendoodle named Bella when … Read more

Alfalfa is a Golden Retriever named after the famous character from The Little Rascals. No one is more deserving of that name than this three-year-old pup. Like the film character, Alfie has a signature cowlick on the top of his head. He’s had it ever since he was a pup. No matter how much you brush it, it always sticks back up. It’s the cutest characteristic, and it has helped make Alfie a social media star! Now, this Golden Retriever … Read more

The love and loyalty of a pet is incredible to experience. Once a dog chooses you, that’s it, you’ve been claimed. You become their everything. But, why does this happen?  Well, dogs are naturally pack animals who favor the company of others. Many experts believe that this pack mentality, coupled with a survival instinct, is why dogs remain so loyal to their human companions. They bond deeply with their caretakers, and view you as their pack. Dogs are even well … Read more

Remember your first childhood dog? Does just the thought bring a smile to your face? Then it might also make you grin to think about how young animal lovers react to their first pets. You know, that giddy, gleeful expression on the face of a child who’s ready to be both a caretaker and a best friend. Now, to turn that mental picture into something real: A delightful video on YouTube encompasses this youthful glee, featuring an excited toddler and … Read more

Hanging a bell by an outside door is a common training tool pet parents use to enable their pup to let them know when they want to go outside. When your dog needs to do their business, they sit or stand by the door and ring the bell. This skirts the nudging, scratching, barking, or any other sign your pup may use to alert you of their wishes. Commonly, a small bell or even a set of sleigh bells is … Read more

Tiffany Kress trained her rescue puppy to ring a bell when she wanted to go outside. The dog, whose name is Daisy, quickly took advantage of the system. But one day, she rang the bell like crazy to go outside. Before opening the door, Kress realized that there was a bear with two cubs in the yard. They were playing in the pool, and Daisy looked like she wanted to join them. This was the one time that Kress couldn’t … Read more

Teddy the Golden Retriever is one spoiled pup, but he certainly deserves it. He’s a smart, lovable canine who recently became TikTok famous for his silly skits. But one of the things he’s most well-known for is his luxurious doghouse. His human, Johnathan Lower, built an indoor home for the canine by renovating a closet. The doghouse has everything you can imagine, including an elevated dog bed, a digital fireplace, and a TV. Does Teddy really need that much luxury? … Read more

When you’re the youngest kid in a pack of four, you want to be just like your older siblings. But what if you’re a cat and your big brothers and sisters are dogs? Then your name might be Marlin, and you might love a good swim in the salty sea with the doggos! Marlin is the cutest white and orange tabby cat, but ever since coming home as a kitten, he’s studied everything dogs Buxton, Hattie, Shady, and Buoy have … Read more

Even though it’s one of their best traits, sometimes our dogs wanting to be wherever we are and do whatever we’re doing can prove challenging. Most times, it’s harmless, like the pup sitting directly on your laptop while you’re trying to work. For one dog in Edmonton named Moose, the risks of loyalty are a little higher. The 1-year-old Yellow Lab’s parents have an urban bee colony in their backyard that lets them produce honey. A person who knows what … Read more

In Marshall County, Kentucky, the community is celebrating a good dog. Fox has been protecting and serving his community first with the Paducah Police Department since 2011. In January of 2018, he joined the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, continuing his hard work, but now it’s time for Fox to put his paws up in retirement. With the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office patrolling roughly 300 square miles and over 900 miles of roadways, Fox kept full days protecting the citizens of … Read more

The whole house was in shambles. But how could you be mad at such a sweet face? After Saba the pit bull was left home alone, her mom came home to find quite the mess. Saba upturned the garbage can and tossed garbage everywhere around the kitchen and dining room.  Scraps of paper and food items were strewn across the house — and Saba did indeed look guilty as she peered out from behind a chair. Her mom started filming … Read more

Cruella, Disney’s latest live-action film, seems like it would be all about the Dalmatians. After all, the movie is an origin story for Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians. Plus, one of the starring Dalmatians in the modern adaptation is a rescue dog! However, the Dalmatians weren’t the only fan-favorites in this new film. Instead, a Chihuahua character named Wink stole the spotlight. Wink wears a tiny eyepatch and helps his humans with elaborate plans, so filming wasn’t easy. Behind-the-scenes staff … Read more

You’ve surely heard a dog howl — but nothing quite like this.  On the June 22 episode of America’s Got Talent, Casper the Chihuahua made his television debut singing his own version of “All By Myself” by Celine Dion with his mom, Pam. The judges were starstruck by the adorable performance, giving the dog raving reviews and passing him onto the next round of the hit TV show.  Dressed in a red harness and yellow bow tie, Casper entered the … Read more

You’ll often see advertisements aimed toward children, making them thrilled to buy new toys, but what if your dog could be influenced by ads too? With a new billboard campaign, they might be! Tiny billboards are appearing at busy parks, catered specifically toward furry friends. Not only are they dog-sized, but they have unique features to attract your dog toward them. Finally, after all these years, your dog will be able to do their own window shopping and show you … Read more

With each new year it seems comes at least one new live-action Disney remake. As animals often star in these films, that means work opportunities for talented animal actors. Parker the Dalmatian is one of those lucky stars. Parker appears in the latest Disney movie, a live-action telling of the story of Cruella de Vil from the 1961 animated classic 101 Dalmatians. He plays one of three Dalmatians owned by Emma Thompson’s character the Baroness von Hellman.  According to his … Read more

Wally the Golden Retriever befriends everyone he meets. Yet, he recently proved that his kindness goes beyond humans and dogs. During a swim one day, Wally met a woodchuck, who he graciously offered a ride. Even though the woodchuck only rode on Wally’s back for a short amount of time, they instantly became best friends. They even shared a heartwarming moment at the end. Wally’s humans captured the adorable event on video, and now the pup’s kindness is going viral. … Read more

Tye the baby horse had a rough go of it from the very start. At only 9 days old, Tye became an orphan. His mother, a 22-year-old mare named Sandy, experienced sudden detrimental health issues. Sadly, she eventually needed to be euthanized. Zip, a 5-year-old rescue dog, lives among these horses in Fayette, Alabama. The Australian Cattle Dog has known many horses, young and old, but he especially connected with the orphaned Tye. Karla Swindle, who cares for both of … Read more

Benny the Lamb, also known as Bennedict CurlyPatch, thinks he’s a puppy. That’s because his birth mother rejected him, so a Golden Retriever named Lily stepped up to adopt him. They might look like an unusual pair, but they are incredibly happy together. Videos of Benny and Lily’s relationship have gone viral. She helped the little sheep get over the rejection from his own kind, which is a heartwarming and beautiful thing. Followers hope that this mother and son duo … Read more

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, charcuterie boards were trending. With so much extra time at home, what better way to spend the day than creating an aesthetically pleasing plate of food? But now, “barkuterie” boards are the new trend. Barkuterie boards are adorable treat arrangements for dogs, making the perfect gifts for birthdays. Of course, the appearance is more for the humans, but your dog won’t complain about having extra treats. And one thing’s for sure: they make the cutest photo … Read more