Avery the Yorkie has lived with Raquel Witherspoon for three years. Witherspoon said the dog is like a son to her 12-year-old daughter, so she’s a proud canine grandmother. However, she never expected her family to be the next victim of the rising dog thefts. Witherspoon said that Avery doesn’t normally go outside alone, but one mistake caused him to get stolen. Now, the family is desperate to get him back, but even after hearing from the thief, they’re just … Read more

It was in September of 2019 when Lynn Stoker was convicted and sentenced to 21 weeks. She was found guilty of eleven charges of “causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal” and four counts of “failing to ensure an animal’s welfare needs.”  “There were a number of different breeds at the property – including chihuahuas, shih-tzu crosses, cockapoos, King Charles Spaniels, terrier crosses, poodles and bulldogs. There were so many of them that only a handful of them had names,” … Read more

33-year-old Tanner Stichka died after he was shot during an altercation at a Walmart. It’s unclear what led to this violent action, but amid it all, someone was forgotten. Stichka’s dog, Zeke the Husky, was left alone in a hot car for over an hour. He had no idea that his human wouldn’t be returning. So, he kept waiting patiently until someone spotted him and called the police. Thanks to kind officers and generous strangers, Zeke is now in good … Read more

Animal lovers across the nation were outraged when the surveillance video of two dogs being shot by a police officer in Minneapolis made its way across the internet back in 2017. But now, the city has finally approved a settlement to the family who filed a lawsuit. Officer Michael Mays was responding to a burglary alarm when he entered the backyard and confronted the canines. Both surveillance cameras and Officer Mays’ bodycam were able to capture videos of the canines … Read more

It’s back, and it’s better than ever! I’m talking about The 146th annual Westminster Dog Show, of course! The iconic dog show had been postponed from its usual winter date due to the pandemic. Not only will there be tons more dogs competing this year than last, but there are two brand new breeds that will be making their canine competition debut.  The Westminster Kennel Club is America’s oldest non-profit organization dedicated to the sport of dogs. They aim to … Read more

Aaron Jackson has made a huge difference in the world thanks to his organization called Planting Peace. Some of the incredible work they do involves protecting rainforests, planting trees, and encouraging equality. Ever since Russia first invaded Ukraine, the organization has expanded to help there as well. So, Jackson traveled from Florida to Poland to help find housing for refugees, especially those struggling to find pet-friendly accommodations. However, he recently learned that dogs from Ukraine cannot stay at shelters with … Read more

Doug Thron travels around the world to save abandoned pets during natural disasters. Amid events like hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires, he uses his drone to locate life in destroyed buildings. He recently moved his rescue work to Kyiv, Ukraine, to save all the innocent pets that are trapped in the rubble. The infrared camera on the drone allows Thron to see pets in the building that would’ve been missed otherwise. So, the Florida resident is now rescuing and finding homes … Read more

A newly-graduated working dog named Hidu teamed up with Mexican prosecutors and a group of Dutch activists to form an unusual international alliance. Together, they helped bring down a dangerous child predator. Jason Maatman, a known Dutch pedophile, fled to Mexico City in order to escape prosecution in the Netherlands. Authorities captured him at a bus stop, but without a home address, they feared his cache of digital evidence would go unfound. Authorities were able to trace Maatman’s movements back … Read more