Leaving a pet with a new sitter can be stressful, but usually, there’s nothing to worry about. Yet, every once in a while, nightmares occur when untrustworthy pet sitters get ahold of dogs. Diego Chaves thought he was doing the right thing by leaving his Goldendoodle named Mac with a “professional sitter.” But as it turns out, he should’ve done a little more research first. The sitter wasn’t who she claimed to be, and Mac got lost and later passed … Read more

A canine slaughterhouse owner and operator in Indonesia is finally facing hefty fines and jail time. Last year, more than 50 terrified dogs were rescued from the horrifying conditions in his facility after they were smuggled from almost 400 miles away. Despite the government’s declaration that “dogs are not food” back in 2018, dog meat is still smuggled and in demand across Indonesia.  When police raided the property in Sukoharjo, 50 frightened dogs were rescued just in time. The poor … Read more

On July 2nd, Chelsea Graham brought her three-year-old Italian Mastiff, Draco, to Laurel Oaks Animal Hospital in Georgia for a heartworm test and shots. That day, Draco arrived at the clinic “a perfectly healthy” dog. Graham knew her dog’s anxiety made him a little difficult at the vet. His size would also provide a bit of a challenge for vet techs trying to restrain him. She says she told vets Draco was a bit of a difficult dog, and he … Read more

Now here’s something to chew on. Holly Geraci, the wife of well-known bankruptcy lawyer Peter Francis Geraci, filed a lawsuit against the condo association where they live after dogs were permitted in the building. The lawsuit, filed in March 2015, was against the Union Square Condominium Association, according to the Chicago Tribune. It stated that her fear of dogs classified as a disability, and she wished for them to be banned from the building’s elevator, where they intruded on her personal space. Lucky for … Read more

How our loved ones treat our furry friends is no joking matter. To some people, dogs are just animals, but to any true dog lover, they’re a part of the family. So, it’s important that our partners are on the same page in this regard. In fact, many dog lovers are quick to end relationships and friendships over someone disrespecting their dogs. So, when one girl posted a lighthearted video of her boyfriend playing with her dog on TikTok, her … Read more

In December 1985, a dog named Paca came home with the most disturbing discovery. She carried a deceased newborn baby to her home to show her humans. The senior dog carried the baby gently, so the death and injuries weren’t caused by her. However, it was clear that someone had left this child alone to suffer. Now, nearly four decades later, an arrest has finally been made for this baby’s death. With modern technology, officers discovered that a woman named … Read more

Horrific security footage went viral after someone broke into a dog rescue and aggressively pulled a dog out of her crate. The suspect left the building with the dog, despite the cries of all the dogs in the room. Not long after the break-in, the stolen dog was found in critical condition on the side of the freeway. Sadly, she didn’t survive long enough to receive treatment. The suspect was nowhere to be found, but they won’t get away that … Read more