When humans smell any type of feces, they feel disgusted. But when Eba the mixed-breed dog smells whale poop, she’s overjoyed. That’s because Eba has learned to associate whale scat with toys. Eba was on the brink of death as a puppy until killer whale researcher Deborah Giles adopted her. Giles never planned for Eba to help save the whale population, but now the rescue pup is a star. Eba uses her poop-sniffing skills to save endangered whales. From Rescue … Read more

Dogs bring out the best in us in more ways than we think. Often, they’re capable of thinking fast in dangerous situations. So, when Jax the Golden Retriever saw his intoxicated mom struggling to stand, he knew he had to help. Hannah Quintus almost fell over after having a few too many drinks. She’s embarrassed by her behavior, but it’s now a night she’ll never forget. That’s because Jax knew precisely how to react when she was in trouble. A … Read more

We all know dogs are incredible, but diabetic alert dogs are really in a special category all their own. These amazingly skilled dogs can detect blood sugar levels with their super noses. With training, these dogs help ensure the safety of their handlers, providing comfort, peace of mind and security. Dominique Trappio, an Atlanta resident, was unexpectedly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 25, despite being the picture of health prior. Her organs started to fail, and she nearly … Read more

Faces are a crucial part of human interaction. We recognize others by only looking at their facial features, and we use facial expressions to communicate. So, it has long been assumed that dogs process faces similarly to how humans do. After all, they get excited whenever they see our faces. Yet, that’s not exactly true. A new study revealed that while dogs love us, they might not love our faces. They don’t mean to be rude, but they prefer focusing … Read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone, but some families have struggled much more than others. Many have been forced to make decisions they never would’ve made before due to financial situations. For one family, that meant saying goodbye to a furry friend. Roadie the German Shepherd mix was found tied to a tree in Indiana at the end of August. She had a heartbreaking note that explained COVID was to blame. Many tears were shed for poor Roadie, … Read more

Like most dogs, there’s much more than meets the eye for Justice the Pit Bull. He might not look like your average dog, but he’s beautiful in his own way. He just had a rough start to life, which wasn’t his own fault in any way. Poor Justice was abused and left for dead, but somehow he survived and found his way to the Shelbyville/Shelby County Animal Shelter. At the shelter, he finally learned what it was like to be … Read more

Tragically, our dogs are not permanent fixtures in our lives. However, the impression they leave on us is. Some people decide to commemorate this important relationship with something pretty permanent: tattoos. Of course, everyone loves a dog paw… Maybe even enough to put one on their skin. With that said, here’s a collection of very cool paw-print inspired tattoos from all around the world. 1. Skunky’s Rainbow Foot The artist, Jackie Adams, wrote about this first tattoo on her Instagram: … Read more

Patrick “PJ” Otis wasn’t home when his house in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin burst into flames. Yet, his first thought wasn’t about his belongings or even the home itself. Instead, he was worried about his 14-year-old rescue dog Darma, who was still inside. Luckily, Otis didn’t have to worry for long because help was on the way. Joe Loduha, a former emergency medical technician, stopped to help. He fearlessly ran into the house to save Darma. Yet, he claims that he’s not … Read more

For a while, dogs have been said to be able to sniff out the coronavirus. Yet, these dogs weren’t put on the job as quickly as hoped. It took months of research and training to teach these dogs how to behave, and finally, there’s some promising news amid these uncertain times. COVID-sniffing dogs are now on the schedule at the Helsinki Airport in Finland. They’re the first dogs to sniff out the virus at airports in Europe, and the second … Read more

The Sinkhole Trail in North Carolina lives up to its bizarre name. Sure enough, there are random sinkholes along the trail. For regular visitors, it might not seem like a huge deal, but for a confused dog, it could seem like the end of the world. A dog who was later given the name “Sinker” fell into one of these sinkholes. It was 30 feet deep, so there was no way for him to escape. He was starving and scared, … Read more