More than 20,000 dogs from some 200 breeds have descended upon the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England, for the 2022 Crufts Dog Show. The show runs March 10 – 13, promising a long weekend of canine fun and showmanship. And with last year’s Crufts canceled due to COVID-19, this year’s competitors are ready to strut their stuff! Show dogs will compete for Group titles from among seven categories: Toys, Gundogs, Utility, Hounds, Working, Pastoral, and Terriers. And from those … Read more

Seven dogs strutted their way to the Best in Show round at the 2022 Crufts Dog Show, but only one dog could take home the trophy. And Flat-Coated Retriever Baxter was that dog! Competing in the Gun Dog group, Baxter easily won his group category, solidifying his position in the Best in Show round among the other group winners. When selected for the top prize, Baxter pranced his way to the podium with a smile on his face. In true … Read more

Starting in late February 2022, Queensland and New South Wales in Australia have faced severe flooding. Tens of thousands of homes flooded, and many humans and animals were harmed in the process. One dog, in particular, is lucky to be alive after the trauma she endured. A Bull Mastiff mix named Winnie got caught in the floodwaters and ended up in a tree high above the ground. She was so tangled that she couldn’t even move. Her life will never … Read more

The cruelty of the Russian invasion of Ukraine rages on, with horrific news coming out of the stricken yet strong country hourly. Among the stories, the tale of two young lions has found its way into print and onto our screens. Twin lion cub brothers, Tsar and Jamil, are barely older than a year, but they’ve only known hardship. Now, the big cats are safe in a Belgian wildlife center and decompressing from their tense journey across a war-ravaged area. … Read more

Originally from Sutton, Surrey, Gavin Guest worked for years as a teacher at the British International School in Ukraine. While abroad, he rescued Eli, a two-year-old West Siberian Laika mix. On February 12, 2022, the Foreign Office advised all Brits to get out of Ukraine. For Guest, leaving the country wouldn’t be so simple. He would need special permission to bring Eli with him, and there was no chance he was leaving without Eli. Prior to the Russian invasion later … Read more

Update 3/9/2022 – Melanie Polanco’s Cockapoo named Ella has returned home, but the investigation isn’t over yet. A bizarre series of events occurred before the pup was found, and the suspect is still on the loose. A few days after the incident, Polanco received a call from the Uber Eats driver known as “Michael.” He said he didn’t mean to steal the dog, but his story kept changing. Once, he claimed he picked up the dog and gave her to … Read more

When most people think of a working dog, they often picture a large, strong pooch that isn’t afraid of conflict. A round, wiggly puppy is the opposite of what you’d expect. Yet, Ukrainian soldiers have added some unique members to their team amid the Russian invasion. The soldiers publicly introduced two tiny puppies, each with a unique backstory. Even though the puppies can’t walk far or put up a fight, they’ve been helpful in other ways. According to the Ukrainian … Read more

Amid the horrific Russian invasion, many Ukrainians have been able to leave with their furry friends by their sides. But some people are still having trouble getting to safety. Rishab Kaushik, an Indian student in Ukraine, has been struggling to get his rescue dog named Malibu approved to fly. Kaushik was trying to evacuate to India amid the war, but he refused to leave without Malibu. The government kept denying his flight without the dog’s paperwork. So, he posted a … Read more

For Ukrainian residents, the Russian invasion has uprooted their entire lives. Many have been forced to flee their homes, which adds another concern: what will happen to their family pets? Polish animal rescuer Konrad Kuzminski has been making regular runs into war-torn Ukraine to safely transport dogs, cats, and other animals out of the country. Since the invasion began in late February 2022, Kuzminski and his colleagues at animal charity Dioz have rescued over 100 dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, and … Read more

Last Hope K9 Rescue recently entered into a heated legal battle with a foster that had objections to the rescue’s treatment plan. The conflict arose when a foster dog named Kirklin developed complications after leg surgery, leading both sides to argue about a possible amputation. Kirklin is a lovable Pit Bull that came into the care of Last Hope K9 Rescue in 2020. He was originally adopted by a family soon after his arrival, only to be returned due to … Read more

Just two months after a family lost their patriarch to terminal cancer, they’re experiencing another, different kind of loss. On February 17, 2022, their 9-year-old German Shepherd Dog Ruby went missing. Ruby, a rescue, helped this family get through the most challenging experience of their lives. To lose her this way, just after saying goodbye to their husband and father forever, is utterly heartbreaking. Still, Ruby’s family is not giving up hope. They’ve reached out to volunteer groups and the … Read more

Many people told Anastasiia Yalanskaya to evacuate Ukraine when Russian troops invaded. But the 26-year-old Ukrainian refused because she wanted to help others. Yalanskaya was big on volunteer work, especially when it involved dogs in need. She stayed behind because she knew people and animals needed her help. But in the end, that selfless decision cost her her life. Yalanskaya was shot and killed by Russian troops as she was bringing donations to an animal shelter. She died a hero, … Read more