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

On June 24th, 2021, a tragic accident left many families heartbroken and confused. A condominium complex in the Miami area collapsed, with nearly 150 people still missing. Families are grieving as the chances of hope dwindle, so they need all the love and comfort they can get. Officials brought the best kind of comfort they could think of: two adorable dogs. A therapy dog duo is working hard to bring comfort to the families of those who are missing. While … Read more

Dog lovers across the political spectrum are fuming this week after Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a new anti-animal cruelty bill that had received bipartisan support. Under the proposed law, dogs kept outside would be required to have proper shade and water. The law also would have banned the use of heavy chains as a restraint and made it easier for law enforcement to intervene, among other provisions. Dog people, to put it mildly, are furious. Some of that frustration … Read more

The way that pets are seen in the eye of the law is changing in the United States when it comes to divorce. According to the Associated Press (AP), new ways of working out the custody of one’s dog, cat, or parrot have sprung up with special mediators and “petnups” to avoid courtroom disputes. States such as California, Illinois, and Alaska have enacted laws that give judges leeway to consider the best interests of pets, much like they do for … Read more