WARNING: Content may be sensitive to some readers. The devastation from the collapsed building in Surfside near Miami Beach never seems to end. After searching through the rubble for over a week, over 100 people and many pets were still left unaccounted for. Many families feared their pets were still inside what remained of the building, causing a panic. So, they rallied for officials to let them inside to search for their furry friends. Yet, officials claim they searched the … Read more

Service dogs greatly improve the lives of the humans they assist. But sadly, there will always be some people who don’t understand service dog laws. While official service dogs can go anywhere that their humans can, there have been a lot of reports of businesses turning these life-saving canines away. A situation at a North Carolina restaurant only added to this growing list. A woman tried to bring her service dog in, but was denied for not showing paperwork. By … Read more

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 South Carolina K-9 officer named Loki is recovering from a car crash that nearly took his life.  During a pursuit, Deputy Sardarius Henderson of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department was met with a car that blew through a traffic light, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled over and hit a utility pole, and in doing so, flung Loki from the back seat.  He was found about 20-30 feet away from the wreckage unable to … Read more

In addition to the medical ones, the coronavirus pandemic had many other unforeseen consequences. Some of those changes include our pets’ behavior, according to a recent survey cataloging thousands of pet parents. Just like their human family members, companion animals had to adjust to a new way of life during Covid. For some, that shifted the way they interact with their families or with others outside the household. Researchers from the Universities of York and Lincoln in the UK surveyed … Read more

When most dogs go missing, their humans usually drive around day and night to find them, but Jason Umbriaco didn’t have that option. He survived a bear attack, but was rushed to the hospital shortly after. During the horrific situation, his Border Collie puppy named Buckley ran off in fear. Since Umbriaco was unable to leave the hospital to look for Buckley himself, other dog lovers reached out to help. In the end, a kind hospital employee was able to … Read more

Several days after the Champlain Towers South Condo collapsed near Miami Beach, only 11 have been found dead, with 150 still missing. Yet, that isn’t the only heartbreaking part of the situation. Now, many survivors are coming forward to ask about their pets, who have been missing since the collapse. With people being the priority, officials haven’t been searching for the furry family members, so residents fear the worst. Pets Are Family Too It’s unclear what the pet restrictions were … Read more

A 12-story condominium building in the Miami, Florida area recently collapsed, leaving many families shocked and heartbroken. At least ten individuals were found dead, but over 150 are still missing. Firefighters have been searching the rubble for days, but they can’t do it alone. So, several search and rescue dogs have stepped up to sniff out life amid the destruction. These dogs and their handlers often work 12-hour shifts, determined to save lives during this tragedy. It’s clear that these … Read more

Now that so many “pandemic restrictions” have been lifted, and long-awaited activities are resuming, it’s become obvious that so many of us put on a few extra pounds during the roller-coaster ride of the last year. It’s not very surprising. We often use food as a main source of comfort to combat stress, plus we were being told to remain inside as often as possible. What is surprising is the effect our weight gain has had on our furry best … Read more