Some might argue that wolf puppies are just as cute as dog puppies. The two have very similar appearances, making us want to cuddle both of them. But just because they look alike doesn’t mean they’ll act the same. New research shows that wolf puppies will never “get” humans as dogs can. No matter how closely they’re raised to humans, they’ll always have a different understandings of people. Dogs and wolves are both incredibly smart, but dogs have evolved to … Read more

The Animal Legal Defense Fund, a national anti-animal cruelty organization, recently released a report that examines how strong (or weak) each state’s animal cruelty laws are. It’s a good way for animal lovers to see which states are protecting our precious critters, and which seem to be turning a blind eye to big problems in the way animals are treated under their laws. It’s a long, thorough report, and we could spend all day diving into details. Instead, we’re going … Read more

Animal shelters and rescues do so many incredible things for dogs in need. Yet, anyone can make a heartbreaking mistake. Jim Lamonte from the K9 PTSD Center strongly believes that the Rhode Island Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RISPCA) made a mistake that cost an innocent dog’s life. They euthanized a German Shepherd in their care due to aggressive behaviors, but Lamonte had offered space for the dog to get a second chance. Now, Lamonte plans to sue … Read more

It’s amazing how one tiny detail can change the outcome of an entire situation. For a Husky named Coconut, it was the fact that she wore a collar. Coconut and her Husky siblings often get into trouble, but this one mischievous plan led to her getting shot. If she hadn’t been wearing a sturdy GPS dog collar, the shots would’ve been fatal. Of course, the collar isn’t designed to be bulletproof, but it was an incredible coincidence. Now, Coconut is … Read more

Leaving a dog alone when you’re out of town is hard. Dog kennels and daycares are expensive, and it’s difficult to tell if your dog will get the love they deserve. So, Christine Gallagher searched long and hard for a kennel that seemed more homey than the rest. She settled on Perseus Poconos Pet Sitting. It’s a five-acre property that describes itself as a “homestyle dog boarding facility.” Plus, it has the most reasonable prices out there, so it seemed … Read more

Brayden Morton was working from home in British Columbia when someone stole his dog from his yard. Darla the 3-year-old Shar-Pei was outside when he heard a commotion outside his window. When he rushed to look in the yard, Darla was gone, the gate was open, and a truck was speeding away. Morton immediately turned to social media to search for his stolen dog. He offered a $5,000 reward, and he received hundreds of potential sightings. Yet, once he found … Read more

It was in September of 2019 when Lynn Stoker was convicted and sentenced to 21 weeks. She was found guilty of eleven charges of “causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal” and four counts of “failing to ensure an animal’s welfare needs.”  “There were a number of different breeds at the property – including chihuahuas, shih-tzu crosses, cockapoos, King Charles Spaniels, terrier crosses, poodles and bulldogs. There were so many of them that only a handful of them had names,” … Read more

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