While many people are fleeing Ukraine amid the Russian invasion, one hero is standing his ground. Andrea Cisternino runs an animal shelter in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital. He has over 400 animals in his care including dogs, cats, sheep, goats, and pigs. He currently has no way to transport all the animals to safety, so he has vowed to stay with them during these dark times. Cisternino knows that staying in Kyiv puts his life at risk, but he says he’d … Read more

Those who have lost a dog know how deeply you grieve after they’re gone. What you might not know is that your other dogs may also be grieving their lost canine family members. At least, that’s what recently collected data suggests. A new study from Italy surveyed 426 parents of multiple dogs and found some evidence indicating that the death of a family dog affects the others as well. Signs Of Grief According to the study, nearly 90 percent of … Read more

Gary Majors, a beloved dog trainer in Detroit, recently died a hero. His home unexpectedly caught on fire, but he didn’t put his own safety first. Eleven dogs were in the house during the fire, so he faced the flames to save their lives. Even though people tried to save him, he refused to escape without all his furry friends. Thanks to the dog trainer’s determination, most of the dogs were saved. But sadly, he didn’t make it out alive. … Read more

As much as we wish we could take our furry family members with us everywhere, occasionally it is necessary to leave them behind. Maybe you’re traveling for business or flying overseas. Maybe you’re going on vacation or a cruise. Sometimes your dog just can’t come on the trip. Still, whether it’s with a trusted friend or family member, at a “pet hotel,” or with a highly-recommended (or at least well-researched) pet sitter, there are several things you can do to … Read more

Who will watch the pets while we’re away?  When pet parents want to plan a trip, that’s one of the most important questions that they have. Pets are family, after all — but sometimes, it’s more convenient and comfortable for the four-legged friends to stay at home while their parents travel. TrustedHouse Sitters Reviewed That’s where TrustedHousesitters comes in. The reliable system allows the homeowner to have a traveler stay at their house to watch their pets while they, in … Read more

Eric Adeson from Clearwater, Florida, is facing a tragedy that he never would’ve anticipated in a million years. Three years ago, when his Puggle named Sandy was going through cancer treatment, he brought home a Pug puppy named Bucky. He thought Bucky could be a friend and playmate to Sandy in the dog’s senior years. But he never thought that Sandy would outlive Bucky. Bucky’s life came to a sudden end when Adeson’s intoxicated ex-girlfriend got her hands on him. … Read more

Bakersfield resident Rina Graciliano has a Vivint camera trained on her home’s driveway. This motion-detecting security camera is meant to identify intruders or signal to the homeowners that a guest has arrived. On February 18, 2022, it alerted Graciliano to something else: a woman walking a dog by her house. The Vivint camera captured that woman yelling at and kicking her dog. Horrified by what she saw, Graciliano later uploaded the now-viral surveillance footage to Facebook, sparking a conversation about … Read more

Hundreds of thousands of people are fleeing Ukraine after Russian troops invaded. No one should have to experience a heartbreaking situation like this, but even in the toughest of times, the victims refuse to leave any loved ones behind. That includes their beloved pets. Many photos have appeared on social media showing Ukrainians holding their pets close as they evacuate. This includes dogs, cats, and even fish! Luckily, many people are supporting the Ukrainians’ dedication to their furry friends. Countries … Read more

Pham Minh Hung and his wife Nguyen Thi Chi Em live in Vietnam with a pack of rescue dogs. Before the couple went to the hospital after catching COVID, they had 15 dogs that they saved from a variety of awful situations. They were so close to the dogs that they even referred to them as their kids. During a recent COVID lockdown in Vietnam, the couple and some family members fled to find work. One dog passed away, and … Read more

When you go on vacation, how sure are you that your best friend is safe and sound while you are gone? One couple in Arizona thought they had found a good pet-sitter to watch their dogs when they went to Mexico. When they returned, they found two of their dogs had been killed by a bobcat because the sitter had left them outside all night. They also found out she was a convicted felon on probation for theft. Andrew Zander and … Read more

26-year-old Daniel Gingerich got away with running a horrific puppy mill for years. He ran “Maple Hill Puppies” in Iowa, selling hundreds of dogs to 10 different states. A few months ago, Gingerich’s USDA license was revoked, and over 500 dogs were rescued from the premises. However, he didn’t face any criminal charges until now. Gingerich, who now resides in Ohio, turned himself in. He could face a maximum jail time of eight years, but no amount of punishment will … Read more

Three years ago, Janessa Baar became inspired to save animals on the island of Roatan, Honduras. So, she formed Roatan Rescue, an organization that saves and rehabilitates animals in need on the island. Thanks to the kind hearts of staff members and volunteers, the stray dog problem on the island has dramatically decreased. Sadly, despite saving the lives of thousands of animals, not everyone is happy with their efforts. A group of people is attempting to shut the rescue down, … Read more

In the dog-loving community, there will always be a debate over the ethics of breeding and the significance of “breed standards.” Norway’s new law banning the breeding of two popular types of dogs recently brought that debate to the forefront. The official court ruling, which bans the breeding of English Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, has been met with controversy. Proponents cite known health issues in these breeds, while opponents note many other breeds suffer from genetic conditions as … Read more

Monica Monarrez from El Paso, Texas, is determined to shut down a local dog grooming business. She has spent several days peacefully protesting outside the shop because her beloved English Bulldog recently died during a grooming appointment. While accidents can happen, the groomer’s inconsiderate behaviors suggest that this was something that could’ve been prevented. So, Monarrez wants to ensure that no one else loses their dog out of the blue. She has tried to get the employees to own up … Read more

On February 17th, The Ottawa By-law and Regulatory Services announced that anyone involved in the current anti vaccine mandate protests within the city risks the loss of their pets. One of the two tweets that were sent from their Twitter account read: “Attention animal owners at demonstration: If you are unable to care for your animal as a result of enforcement actions, your animal will placed into protective care for 8 days, at your cost. After 8 days, if arrangements … Read more

A disabled veteran who uses a wheelchair relies on his service dog to help him with tasks made difficult by his injury. When he booked a reservation at a hotel in Killeen, Texas, he didn’t think he’d be turned away because his dog was accompanying him. Sadly, the clerk refused to honor his reservation because the hotel doesn’t allow pets. When the man rightfully asserted that he needs his service dog, he was asked to leave. According to a statement … Read more