This is not just another story about how dogs impact our lives in a positive way. It’s a story that will grip and pull on your heart strings. Please be sure to watch the video below all the way to the end, we promise an amazing happy ending!   Caleb was traveling with his parents and siblings when a negligent driver swerved into their lane, colliding with their car. The young driver, who was just a kid himself, unintentionally took … Read more

This story demonstrates that dogs never forget. Even after their favorite person has passed away in their minds, they continue to wait anxiously for our arrival. But what happens when their humans don’t return? How long do they have to eventually walk away from the front door, sit down, and accept what no dog wants to accept? Do they finally let go and move on or keep the anguish forever?   Well, we have great news! This story is none … Read more

Jim Brakewood Jr. might look like kind of a scary dude. At 6’2”, loaded with muscles, long, wild hair and a beard a to match, he cuts a pretty imposing figure. It’s as if a Viking decided he wasn’t ready for Valhalla just yet and decided to pay Instagram a visit instead. He has a soft spot for dogs, though. In particular, his Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Amora. Jim has seen war. In two tours in Iraq he has been in battle, … Read more

When a cat gets stuck high up in a tree, everyone’s first instinct is to call the fire department. But who do you call when your 250-pound dog gets stuck in your basement? We can’t say the same is true for everyone, but when you’re from the small town of Mingo Junction, Ohio, the fire department doesn’t pick and choose which animal to save. So, when Puff the Saint Bernard had a seizure and fell down the basement stairs, these … Read more

When you think of a service dog, it’s most likely a Lab or Golden Retriever that wags its tail across your mind. They’re the breeds you see most often assisting others because their temperaments lend well to helping people. High energy breeds like Huskies don’t often make the cut. But as we dog-lovers know, every individual pup is different.  That’s why Luna, the three-and-a-half-year-old purebred Husky, can be such a successful PTSD service dog! This isn’t something that requires a … Read more

Rescue stories can always be heart wrenching but most of the time, they end with a happy ending. And, you guessed it – this is one of them. You’re going to love watching these beautiful pups at the end of the video below.   Image/Story Source Credit: AnimalStep – via YouTube Video     When a woman and her companion were taking an hour stroll, they heard cries in the distance. They followed the noises and were amazed at what … Read more

Warning: This post contains photos and details that may disturb some readers. In April 2021, a sweet, gentle dog named Buddy returned home with severe burns on his face after being intentionally set ablaze by a 12-year-old boy. There was also an extension cord around the dog’s neck. His abuser presumably used it to hold Buddy down during the attack. The injuries to his face were so extreme that Buddy’s eyes swelled shut, rendering him temporarily blind. The care required … Read more

Animal adoption and rescue is so important with millions of pets looking for a forever home. This story is going to warm your heart and be sure to watch the video all the way to the end!     Image/Story Source Credit: Northwest Boxed Rescue / Sean Somerville via YouTube Video       Taking on the task of fostering is a truly unique experience. It’s an opportunity for individuals to be temporary dog owners (pet parents), give them love … Read more

There is nothing like a reunion to warm the heart and this story is no different. Meet Giorgi, this is his story!   Giorgi Bereziani, a resident of Tbilisi, Georgia, was brokenhearted when his beloved dog Jorge went missing. Following the loss of Jorge, Giorgi spent many days putting up missing posters on the streets but remained unfriendly. After 3-years of looking for his dog, Giorvi Giorgi got a phone call from employees at an opera house who claimed to … Read more

Dogs are known to have an uncanny ability to sense when a new baby has arrived. Recent studies show that dogs can smell when a newborn is related to their human pack leader. This may be because dogs preferentially form bonds with people in charge of looking after them. Dogs naturally form attachments to the new baby, who they see as in higher position.   Image/Story Source Credit: YouTube Video     The video in this article shows the HILARIOUS … Read more

Sioux City, like other United States cities, had a strict ban on Pit Bulls. When Pits were discovered in city shelters, they were put in the back because they weren’t available for adoption. Angel was a Pit Bull with a bad reputation who had a nasty habit of displaying her teeth. She would also growl if people got too close to her.   Image/Story Source Credit: The Dodo via YouTube     Then a Karma rescue volunteer came to the … Read more

A nine-year-old boy in Pike County, Pennsylvania, is making a pawsitive difference in his community by putting his bark-worthy baking skills to the test. Young dog lover Owyn Bills has decided, with the help of his family, friends, and neighbors, to sell homemade dog treats in an effort to raise money to support children in Ukraine who have been gravely affected by recent global events. “Dog biscuits are being used as more than just a reward for man’s best friend … Read more

A dog was lying in a ditch, and a caller reported that they had to go come right away to rescue them. The dog was sluggish and frightened, according to the caller. A blanket was taken by one of the rescuers and wrapped it around her. When he pulled her out of the hole, they realized how bad she had been injured and knew that he needed to get her help immediately.   Image/Story Source Credit: Animal Shelter via YouTube … Read more

Afflicted with Lou Gehrig’s Disease (also known as ALS,) John Weston found great comfort and joy in his rescue dog Pawpaw. As his illness progressed, he faced the reality that he would need to rehome his best friend. Weston’s neighbor Sherri Franklin is the founder and CEO of Muttville Senior Dog Rescue. Three years earlier, she had placed Pawpaw with him and promised to help if Weston’s health issues made caring for the dog difficult. Now that time had come. … Read more

When animal control officers brought a sombre-looking “abandoned” Pit Bull home, they knew there was little hope for this elderly puppy. Hank, a Pit Bull, was adopted and given a name. However, despite behavioral and socialization training, Hank didn’t “act” the way his new owners wanted. Hank was labeled a “failure” and put on the kill list because he didn’t act as expected.     Image/Story Source Credit: WPBF 25 News via YouTube Video     But, when one of … Read more