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 … Read more

A TikTok video depicting a railway worker rescuing a puppy from the tracks of an oncoming train has gone viral with 6.5 million views. Onlookers suspected the beautiful blue Staffordshire Terrier pup had been abandoned at the station, though it was later revealed that she had escaped her home through an open garage door. An Everyday Hero Emerges 56-year-old Paul Hawthorn was working in the booking hall of England’s Leagrave Station at approximately 7 a.m. on October 17 when he … Read more

As dogs age, a lot can change in their personalities and abilities. They might slow down and prefer a good nap over a game of fetch, which is okay! But just because a dog is a senior doesn’t mean they want to miss out on adventures. Cocoa the Chesapeake Bay Retriever was once full of energy, but at age 16, she found walking difficult. Yet, she loved going on adventures in Virginia Beach. So, her family found a way to … Read more

Children bond with their childhood pets in such a strong way. We never forget our first puppy love and will always hold them close in our hearts. For Nicole Grimes of Pennsylvania, the pup that first made that kind of mark was a small black and gray girl named Chloe.   Image Nicole Grimes Facebook A Gift from Nana Nicole’s grandmother gifted her the puppy when Nicole was 10 years old. Dressed in a pink bow, Nicole was immediately infatuated … Read more

Even when we tell our dogs that everything will be okay, they don’t always understand. Being away from their loved ones is stressful, and it sometimes feels like the worst situation in the world. So, when Cemal Senturk was taken to a hospital in Turkey, he wanted to tell his dog that he would be back. But she didn’t understand why he was leaving her. The loyal dog waited outside the hospital for 6 days, hoping her human would come … Read more

A couple went out for a hike in Pennington County, South Dakota with their 11-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, Bear. They encountered a rattlesnake along the trail. Bear did not hesitate to come between his humans and the venomous snake. The little dog was bitten while saving his people.   Dog Alerted to a Silent Rattlesnake on the Trail Bear may be small in stature, but he is big on courage! Devin Diede and his wife, Alex were trekking along when suddenly … Read more

Even if you’re a small person, you can still be a person who makes a difference. Some kind-hearted children from Detroit proved that in 2016. Four brothers, Kenny (13), Kevin (7), Andrew (7), and Kenneth (11), were helping a neighbor move when they made a heartbreaking discovery. They noticed a dog in desperate need of help. She had been tied to an abandoned house with a bungee cord. The poor thing looked starving and completely despondent. The boys fed her some … Read more

Peter Koska was on his way to work in Dedham, Massachusetts when he suddenly became a hero. As he was leaving, he spotted a burning car in the parking lot. The vehicle was up in flames, but there were three dogs still trapped inside. No one else was coming to the rescue, so Koska rushed to save them without hesitation. By saving the dogs, Koska put his life at risk. He knew the car would likely explode at any moment, … Read more

When a dog is in danger, we have to think fast. Most dog parents would do anything to save their best friend, even if it means putting themselves at risk. That’s exactly what Trent Tweddale did for his rescue dog, Loki. Tweddale and Loki were just going for a regular walk in Wesley Chapel, Florida. But when Loki got too close to the water, he came face-to-face with a massive alligator. Tweddale didn’t have any time to process the situation. … Read more

R&B musician Randy Etter knew something was wrong with his dog, Gemini when the pup began vomiting. Also concerning was the rapid weight loss—from 95 to 70lbs—Gemini had experienced over a very short period of time.     The culprit? An intestinal blockage caused by swallowing a plastic bottle top three weeks earlier while playing. The verdict? Dire. Gemini is going to die today if he doesn’t have surgery, the vet told Etter as they sat in the exam room. … Read more

Even the little things in life can have a huge impact on others. After all, one kind gesture can go a long way. When a security guard extended his kindness to a dog he just met, he never expected he would become a hero. He just wanted to do the right thing. Ethan Dearman is a security guard at Morrisons. On a particularly rainy day, he saw a dog sitting alone in the rain, and he didn’t have to think … Read more