Ruby and her brother Miles love spending time at The Den Doggy Daycare in Burlington, Ontario. The two German Shorthaired Pointers are regulars at the establishment, and they really made a name for themselves. After all, Ruby has made a big impression on the staff because of her peculiar habit. Ruby loves petting other dogs. Every time she comes to the daycare, she insists on petting as many dogs as possible. No one knows exactly why she does this, but … Read more

Every dog parent knows that quality time with your dog is the best medicine. Whether you’re sick, sad, or exhausted, petting and cuddling your pup can instantly lift your spirits. It’s not just the opinion of a bunch of dog lovers either, many doctors have even observed this themselves. This theory became especially clear when cancer patient Flavio Santos was missing his beloved dog, Agadir. So, the staff arranged for Agadir to visit his dad, and the response was even … Read more

Has a friend ever confided in you that the loss of their dog caused more grief than the death of a close relative? Have you ever felt this way yourself? Society has conditioned us to feel ashamed of such emotions, but research suggests we are more than justified when we deeply mourn the loss of a furry friend.     When our first family dog, Spike passed away, my father suffered terribly. He would come home from work and just … Read more

John Vincent is a Vietnam Marine Veteran in New Mexico. When Vincent was admitted into the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center last week, he was not able to bring his 5-year-old Yorkie, Patch along with him. Sadly, Patch had to be put up for adoption because Vincent does not have any friends or family nearby that can take care of him. Vincent might not have much time left, so his one request was to see Patch one last time. … Read more

There is a large body of scientific evidence to support that dogs do indeed love their people. Every dog owner knows this to be true. Puppy love is the real deal, and our dogs prove it to us every day with these 8 fur ball ways of saying, “I love you.” #1 – Puppy Kisses One of the most obvious ways that our pups show they care is by licking our face, hands, and feet. The American Kennel Club says that dogs … Read more

Dogs are very protective over their loved ones, but those loved ones are typically just humans and other dogs. However, Molly the Beagle loves a baby possum! Molly recently had a litter of puppies that died at birth, which was heartbreaking for her. While she was looking for her puppies, she came across a baby possum that had been abandoned by her own mother. Without hesitation, Molly took her in. Molly lives on a farm in Australia, so she’s used … Read more

Anyone who adopts a senior dog has a big heart. But adopting two bonded senior dogs is an even bigger act of kindness and commitment. When two 14-year-old dogs, Jack and Maisie, were surrendered to a shelter together, they kept getting overlooked because of their age. They’re both small, fluffy dogs, but people weren’t willing to give them a chance. Many dog lovers fear that they won’t get much time with a senior dog, but a dog’s final years are … Read more

Sgt. Joe Stasio and K-9 Enzo served together in the Marines for over a year. For seven months, they were side by side in Kuwait, training back in the United States. The two of them last saw each other in January 2017, but now that Enzo is eight years old and retiring, Stasio was able to adopt him thanks to Mission K9 Rescue.   Image/Story Source Credit: WKBW TV | Buffalo, NY via YouTube Video     Although they were … Read more

Microchips have helped reunite many dogs and humans, but sadly, they’re not always checked right away. A Pit Bull named Harley went missing for eight years even though he had an up-to-date microchip. His family was devastated, but they never gave up hope that their loving dog would one day return. When someone finally found Harley, the poor pup was severely malnourished with overgrown nails. But despite everything the pup endured, he was still as optimistic and loving as can … Read more

Many Southern states are overcrowded with dogs due to not enough spaying and neutering. And sadly, that causes many shelters to euthanize dogs, thinking it’s the only solution. But it isn’t these poor dogs’ fault that humans aren’t responsible! So, they don’t deserve to keep dying in this cruel way. A dog named Robin was only five minutes away from euthanasia when he was rescued. And when he realized he was safe, he had the most adorable reaction! He hugged … Read more

While picking up her son from the bus stop, Jessica noticed a tiny pink blob on the ground. She had no idea where the little creature came from, but she assumed he had fallen from a limb of a nearby tree. The tiny pink globular thing was virtually unidentifiable. At first, Jessica didn’t realize what he was. However, despite this fact, she brought him home with her. Jessica’s husband was hesitant at first, but we can totally relate to Jessica … Read more

For a dog named Boomer, life looked quite bleak. He was badly injured and living on the streets. His days were numbered but thankfully he was found in time wandering on a highway. But once Boomer was rescued, there were still many challenges ahead of him. Challenges he’d no longer face on his own. The rescue organization, Hopalong Animal Rescue, reached out to Thom hoping he could foster Boomer. Boomer would need a lot of TLC and Thom was thankfully … Read more

It’s saddening to see a large number of veterans dealing with excruciating PTSD post returning from service. With dwindling self-worth and nagging combat stress, they often develop self-sabotaging tendencies that cannot be healed with traditional therapy. Many such struggling veterans have now found solace at California’s “Lockwood Animal Rescue Center”, amidst the company of rescued wolves!   Image/Story Source Credit: Great Big Story via YouTube Video     Founded in 2011, this sanctuary rescues wolves and wolf-dog hybrids from different … Read more