Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas With These 25 Funny Posts About Cats & Dogs

The holly jolly holidays are here, and social media has decked the halls with posts of joy and laughter! Because these Christmas posts have filled us with the spirit of the season, we’re here to light up your life too. And the best gift we know to give you is cats and dogs captured on camera being adorable and silly. Whether kitties are the furry elves that help you trim the tree or doggos got you walking in a winter … Read more

Woman’s Missing Dog Is Found After 5 Years But Shelter Gives Her To Someone Else

Katie McCoy thought it was a Christmas miracle when her dog that went missing five years ago finally ended up at an animal shelter. But that miracle quickly turned into a nightmare. Before McCoy had a chance to pick up her pup, someone else came to the shelter and took her. That person claimed that she was their dog, and they even had pictures of her. McCoy has no idea how this confusion occurred, but the shelter is refusing to … Read more

UPDATE: Corgi Sealed In A Box Inside A Porta Potty Finds Home For Christmas

Update 12/22/2021: The Corgi mix rescued from a sealed box in a Porta Potty is doing better than ever! MSPCA-Angell has named her Princess Loo, and since no one claimed her after a week, she went up for adoption. It’s no surprise that this adorable pup found her forever home almost immediately. The shelter said that hundreds of people applied to adopt her, so they were able to carefully assess each applicant to find the perfect fit. “We are so … Read more

Anonymous Man Saves Battered Puppy & Finally Comes Forward To Collect His ‘Reward’

We live in a world full of people. Some are good and some people have no empathy or compassion. The article starts off with a story about a callous employee that fired a person that needed the job to care for the patient who shared their heart problem with them over coffee.

Crossing a bridge on an ordinary evening, Bob Hoelter heard whimpering sounds. Listening more closely, he realized the cries sounded desperate and decided to go under the bridge to try and find the source of these cries.

A distressed pup was found. The worst part, his mouth was taped shut.

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Bob found an innocent, duct-taped puppy thrown from a bridge. After seeking emergency help at Griffith Animal Hospital, the pup received treatment for damaged skin and tissue caused by duct tape, pain medication, and antibiotics.

They then treated him for a broken leg. He would need surgery for that.

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They set him up in a nice kennel with a cozy bed. The story of the puppy went viral. When Bob dropped the pup off, he never gave the vet staff his name. He was just focused on getting the little guy help and the staff was focused on saving his life. The puppy found a forever home but everyone was wondering if Bob would ever come forward.

Bob is a hero, who knows this because a family member was browsing social media when he saw a story about his actions.

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Bob decided to go visit Louie, his best buddy’s puppy that he rescued. Louie was scared at first but then showed that he’s got an enormous heart when Bob saved his life.

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When Louie saw Bob, the pup could not stop thanking him by giving hugs and kisses!

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Abandoned Dog With 46-Lb Tumor Finally Had Heavy Burden Lifted Off His Shoulders

As if homeless dogs don’t already have it bad enough, one was abandoned at a beach in Newport, California with an extra 46 pounds of weight due to a tumor on his side.

Stray dogs that find their way onto the beach can often end up lost. However, this dog, Henry, needed to be rescued earlier than expected. AsValerie Schomburg of Newport Beach Animal Control points out, “The rescuers from NBAC are used to picking up stray dogs in poor condition, but nothing could have prepared them for what Henry looked like” She continues on to say that he needed medical attention as soon as possible.

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Not only did he struggle to find food, but he had difficulty getting around. His right front leg was so big and hindering on him so bad because of the tumor in there that it pushed him down and gave him a hard time walking.

Henry, a rescue dog, had barely started his new life when he fell victim to poisoning. The only puppy born of the litter, Henry arrived at his adoptive foster after having contracted Parvo Chicken Pox Virus. A few months later, young Henry was diagnosed with Leukemia. Despite all of the hardships that Henry has faced in such a short period of time, he still had a zest for life. He was always smiling and wagging his tail and little Henry loved every person he met.

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In a sad twist of irony, Tina’s son Henry needed a crowdfunding campaign started by Jamie Schomburg. Oddly enough, the tumor that caused the fundraiser wound up being cancerous. fortunately though, it did not spread to any other parts of his body.

Henry had a huge weight lifted off his shoulders-literally. After undergoing surgery for a brain tumor, Henry’s weight dropped from 200lbs to 78lbs, and he could walk almost completely normally. The tumor was removed not long ago, and luckily Henry found a loving foster family through the Newport Beach Animal shelter after going through a lot of pain.

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After Henry relieved his story, he became a celebrity as the media picked up his story. People from all over the world sent him gifts and treats to thank him for touching their heart with his story.

The late Henry found love near the end. His time on Earth was mainly defined by pure enthusiasm for life, which he had carried with him in his tail and smile, and when Henry died peacefully in his sleep, he left his loving family to press onwards.

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After the passing of Henry, investigators were able to find his previous owner, who was subsequently charged by the OC District Attorney’s Office and is still facing trial.

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Survey Reveals The Best Holiday Songs, According To Dogs

The holidays aren’t just for humans. Your four-legged family members want to get in on the fun! While you’re rocking out to your favorite tunes, your dog might have their own requests, according to a recent survey. Guide Dogs UK recently created a poll to help determine the best Christmas songs based on dog reactions. As it turns out, dogs’ holiday music choices aren’t all that different from what humans might pick. Maybe your dog will get excited if they … Read more

Bloodhound Picks Up Missing Child’s Scent From Over 1.5 Miles Away

When it comes to finding missing people, we mere humans sometimes have to hand it over to highly trained, super-smeller search dogs. Depending on the breed, a dog’s sense of smell typically ranges from 10,000 to 100,000 times stronger than ours. This superior nose allows them to locate objects and people from far distances and pick up on even subtle scents. It’s also why so many dogs work with police departments and security teams. On Sunday, December 12th, 2021, Connecticut … Read more

Rescuers Help 16-Year-Old Chihuahua Out Of A “Sticky Situation”

A senior dog from Kentucky got herself into a bit of a sticky situation on December 16th, 2021 when she crawled into an open vent without an exit strategy. Prestonburg Dispatch received a call asking for help freeing 16-year-old Tinker Bell from the air vent. The Prestonburg Fire Department posted about the rescue on their Facebook page, sharing photos of little Tinker Bell prior to her extraction. All you can see is the Chihuahua’s tiny head poking out. Members of … Read more

Happy Dog Trots Onto Frozen Lake Then Plunges Below The Surface

For dogs who love water, winter can be a tricky time. Bodies of water freeze over, but not all of them are thick enough to support an animal’s weight. Even if your dog is well-behaved, it’s important to be extra cautious when walking near ice. One dog got stuck in a dangerous situation. She fell through the ice on a frozen pond several times as she struggled to get to shore. If rescuers hadn’t rushed to the scene, the dog … Read more

“New Leash On Life” Program Rehabilitates Anxious Rescue Dogs And Utah Inmates

In October of 2020, the Utah County Jail started a program called “New Leash on Life.” As the dog pun indicates, it gives rescue dogs important opportunities to gain confidence and find permanent homes. The way these dogs train and learn to trust is what makes the program so valuable. The New Leash on Life program pairs hard-to-adopt dogs from the South Utah Valley Animal Shelter with inmates at the Utah County Jail. Training and socializing the frightened dogs gives … Read more

Facebook Group Reunites Dogs With Their Families After Deadly Tornadoes

Record-setting tornadoes recently ripped through multiple states. The unprecedented storm left a wake of destruction more than 200 miles long. While the death count is still climbing, thousands of families continue their struggle to access even the most essential items. The tornado – which is estimated to have reached 30,000 feet in altitude – has scattered personal items hundreds of miles. Kentucky, which was the hardest hit, has been littered with pictures and heirlooms all across the state. In any … Read more

Neglected Deaf Dog And Best Friend Get Adopted Together After 2 Long Years

Just before Christmas in 2019, the RSPCA rescued four dogs from a small shed. Rescuers believe the dogs were used for hunting, but received minimal human contact other than that. Two of the dogs, Eve and Dasher, were Salukis. The other two dogs were named Angel and Tinsel. Angel and Tinsel found their forever homes right away while Eve and Dasher were left behind. The two are a bonded pair, and Eve is deaf. So, not everyone was willing to … Read more

UPS Driver Makes Time Amid Holiday Deliveries To Find A Lost Dog

As you can imagine, the holiday season is a very busy time for delivery drivers. One UPS employee in Tennessee still had his priorities in order though, tacking a search and rescue mission onto his already busy schedule. When driver Darrell Slack drove up to Paula Odom’s home in Turtletown, he found her distraught over her Jack Russell Terrier Pete’s disappearance. Because their home is surrounded by the 500-plus acre Cherokee National Forest, Odom began to fret the worst. She told … Read more

“Aggressive” Dog Melted Into Rescuer’s Hands When He Knows He’s Finally Safe

The police received a call from some good Samaritans regarding a dog who they believed was being mistreated in Greece.

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When cops arrived, they found a dog who seemed to be aggressive, but learned that he had spent his entire life on a chain and had a very a violent owner.

Theoklitos Proestakis, who runs Takis Shelter on the island of Crete, agreed to take in the aggressive dog. He is known for having a special knack of getting aggressive and scared dogs to become calm and trusting.

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At first, this ‘aggressive’ dog, named Phoenix, did not want anyone to touch him. He flashed his teeth and would snap anytime anyone came near. But Takis refused to give up on him.

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Phoenix was terrified, and all he was used to was getting abused his whole life, so he thought that every human would do the same things his mean owner did. Violence was all he knew and he was just trying to defend himself, like he’s had to do so many times.

Takis used a glove to pet Phoenix with, and wanted to show him what gentle human touch was and that he wasn’t going to get hurt ever again. Phoenix was still nervous and continued to snap at Takis.

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“We will try later again and we will be very good friends soon,” Takis said to Phoenix.

Phoenix seemed like he was a far cry from being friendly and accepting of human touch, but Takis was right. He was able to gain Phoenix’s trust!

Once Phoenix got a taste of gentle affection, he loved it. He finally gave in and rested his face in Takis’ glove. Now he couldn’t get enough attention.

This just goes to show that Phoenix was never the “aggressive” dog that he appeared to be. He was just a dog who was trying to protect himself from his abusive owner.

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Disabled Dog Is Falsely Labeled “Aggressive” And Scheduled For Euthanasia

Timber, the German Shepherd/Chow Chow puppy, was scheduled to be put down for reasons that made her “less adoptable.” She has Cerebellar Hypoplasia, which makes her wobble when she moves. In addition to her special needs, shelters also labeled her as “aggressive.” No one was willing to put in the time and effort for a disabled, aggressive puppy, so she was almost euthanized. But then, a local rescue found out about Timber’s situation. Diane Ewert, a rescue employee, showed up … Read more

Family Fulfills Fallen Soldier’s Final Wish Of Bringing Dog Home From Afghanistan

Private Conrad Lewis served in the 4th Battalion of the British Parachute Regiment. His duty brought him to Afghanistan, where, amidst the war and strife, he found a companion in a dog named Pegasus (Peg for short.) On February 9th, 2011, 20-year-old Private Lewis was killed by a Taliban sniper while on foot patrol. As his family grieved this devastating loss, they thought about Peg and how Conrad would have felt about her being left behind. The story of Peg, … Read more

Man Screamed For Wife When He Saw A ‘Bag Of Bones’ Walking Through His Yard

In this story, a dog named Billy is a true warrior. Homeless animals have many struggles. While homeless dogs don’t usually live past 3 years old, Billy was still fighting to live. He was spotted by a couple while he was walking passed their house. A man named Bill saw him outside the window and yelled for his wife to come over and look.

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The couple acted fast. They called for help and a rescue team arrived to search the nearby woods for the emaciated white dog. Finally, his little head popped up! Billy was immediately rushed to the vet. The poor dog was starved and dehydrated. He was so frail, merely skin and bones.

Krista and Bill waited at the vet. As Krista explains in the video below, she fell in love with Billy instantly. The look in his eyes, the pain he was feeling, everything that made him continue to fight connected her to him for life.

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Billy was so hungry. He wanted to eat everything in sight. The medical staff knew that eating would have to be gradual if he wanted to keep things down. No one was sure he’d survive but he surely had a lot of cheerleaders rooting him on.

However, by the next day things were looking up. Billy was fighting hard and IV fluids and nutrition were helping. He was able to move about easier. His lethargy was certainly improving. The only downside was that his medical bills were piling up. The couple was overwhelmed. That is when the “Saving Billy” fundraiser was established.

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Billy soon got better and was able to leave the vet. Krista, who had been fostering Billy, knew she wanted to be his foster mom. Bill, her husband, didn’t want her to, but it was too late. Krista and Billy had that instant connection, and no one could stop them now.

Billy was thrilled to leave the vet, but he needed a lot of help adjusting to life as a pet. He had special needs and his physiotherapy costs were high. But Krista never stopped caring for him.

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As days came and went, Billy put on weight and started feeling right at home. He had new doggy siblings too! One doggy brother, Remington, and Billy became inseparable.

Seeing Billy on this journey only reaffirmed what Krista felt in her heart, this dog belonged with them forever. It was then Billy officially became a “foster fail.”

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Billy now has a wonderful life. You can learn more about his new family and his journey in the wonderful video below provided by The Dodo. We are so grateful that this special dog got a second chance. Thank you, Krista and Bill!

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5 Powerful Reasons Why Your Dog Needs Colostrum – ASAP!

No dog wants to itch day and night, and seasonal allergies can often be too much to bear. You might feel like you’ve tried everything to soothe your dog’s irritation but to no avail. But what about colostrum? Many families turn to colostrum for dogs due to its benefits related to allergies, digestive problems, and other health concerns. The iHeartDogs Happy, Healthy™ Allergy & Itch Relief for Dogs uses colostrum to help with your dog’s discomfort. So, let’s take a … Read more

When They Found His Cold Lifeless Body, They Needed A Christmas Miracle

When “Hero,” the seven-month-old puppy, was found and brought to Colonial Heights Animal Services, he was so cold and close to death that there was little hope he would survive the afternoon. But thanks to the combination of a skilled veterinarian, incredible love, and the fighting spirit of this sweet pup, rescuers are calling his come-back story a “Christmas miracle.” When Hero’s tiny, freezing body was first laid on Dr. Riddle’s examination table, he appeared to be lifeless. In fact, … Read more

Deceased Man’s Beloved Beagle Is Found 500 Miles Away After 538 Days

A Beagle named Chipper has had quite the adventure. He came from a neglectful home, got adopted by the perfect human, but then tragically lost his owner. Then, when he found a new place to call home, he got lost shortly after. Chipper’s family searched for a year and a half to find him, but they were unsuccessful. Then, as if it were a miracle, Chipper finally turned up hundreds of miles away. Now, he’s hoping his life will be … Read more

8 Ways To Help Your Akita Stop Scratching

More and more akita owners are watching their pups suffer from itchiness caused by allergies. If your akita is constantly scratching, adding these natural ingredients to their diet may help. Always check first with your vet to rule out other skin or flea and tick issues. 1. Give Your Akita a High Quality Fish Oil Daily First and foremost, make sure you’re giving your akita a high quality fish oil. Fish oil contains omega-3, which is lacking in most commercial … Read more

Bella Thinks It’s “Just Another Walk”, Gets Reunited With Her Dad

Losing a dog is one of the worst things that could happen to you. It is like losing a family member, as your dog becomes part of your life. You feel helpless when they run off or get lost, and you do everything in your power to bring them back home safely. Reunions are the best part of this experience, and the one in the

Little Bella thinks she’s just out for a walk, but she’s about to be reunited with her dad.

“Losing Bella was the worst nightmare, it felt like someone punched me in the stomach a million times. She ran away from my dog sitting friends house, while I was in Florida. Me, my family and friends looked for her for 3 long days! We put flyers, called every shelter in the area, activated an amber alert, and I did not got to work 2 days looking for her. She was lost very far away in queens and we live in Manhattan! I had to travel almost 2 hours just to get to where she was lost! But We did not give up till we found her! In the video you can see Bella’s and I reaction of happiness, joy and tears! Enjoy!”

This reunion video is simply heartwarming! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend or family member!

All The Animals Were Adopted One By One ‘Til He Was The Only One Who Remained

Capone is a senior Pit Bull. He has been waiting for a forever home. His shelter mates have all found homes, but Capone was either ignored or put back in his kennel after a brief meeting with staff and volunteers. They knew he deserved to find his forever home and make it out of the shelter alive.’