Sometimes, we think our dogs aren’t paying attention. Yet, they’re usually more aware of their surroundings than humans are. They can pick up on subtle sounds, which can be lifesaving in certain scenarios. A Boxer mix named Root Beer, or Rudy for short, did just that. When a car fell on top of his neighbor, he noticed it before anyone else did. When no humans reacted to the situation, he had to put matters into his own paws. Even though … Read more

Believe it or not, there was once a time when humans didn’t have dogs by their sides. It must’ve been a dark time with no fluffy animals to pet and no canines to kiss you. But a recent discovery showed that domesticated dogs might be even older than we thought. Archaeologists recently discovered the remains of a dog that could be 14,000 to 20,000 years old! The details in these bones proved that this dog was much more domesticated than … Read more

Curiosity often gets both people and dogs into difficult situations. And sometimes, we just don’t look where we’re going when we’re on an adventure. These things are what caused an increase in sinkhole rescues in Florida. Only a day after rescuing a couple from a sinkhole, a dog was found in a sinkhole in the same area. Both sinkholes were about 40 feet deep, so rescuing the victims was tricky. But the Golden Retriever mix named Sammy howled for help … Read more

WARNING: Video Footage May Be Sensitive for Some Viewers. Like many animals, moose are protective over their young. Baby moose are so tiny and delicate during their first seconds of life. Moving around and standing on their long, skinny legs is a struggle. So, that’s why moose moms carefully select a place to give birth. This particular mother has found comfort in an Alaska man’s yard for 6 years now! The Miracle of Life This moose mom first chose the … Read more

House fires are terrifying for everyone involved, but no one is more confused by them than a dog. Dogs know something is wrong when they smell smoke, and they often save family members’ lives in the process. Yet, some dogs end up sacrificing their own lives during the chaos of a fire. Bella the one-year-old Cane Corso was in a tough spot when her home caught on fire. Her humans were able to safely escape, but she was trapped. She … Read more

Some dogs are always eager to protect their humans, but others just want to have some fun. Yet, Ruby the Lab and Pit Bull mix wonders why she can’t do both at the same time. Sweet Ruby chased down a suspect in the woods outside her home, causing her to become a hero in the end. To her, it was just a fun game of tag, but she later learned that she saved her neighbors from a robbery. As heroic … Read more

Most proud dog parents would do anything to keep their furry friends happy and safe. But some definitely go above and beyond in terms of creativity. Dog dad Chris Lodge might look tough, but he has a soft spot for his beloved Boxer named Dice. The 10-year-old pup was recently diagnosed with heart murmurs, which can cause seizures if he gets too excited. This prevents Dice and his family from traveling, which isn’t fair for any of them. So, Lodge … Read more

Oftentimes, dogs can sense when we’re in danger. They’d do anything to keep us safe and stay by our side. So, just when Lood De Jager thought armed robbers were about to take his life, his dogs jumped into action. Niki, the older of his two Dobermans, ran toward the thief, whose gun was pointed at De Jager. The dog couldn’t bear the thought of losing her loving dad, so she made sure the gun was pointed away from him. … Read more

An Amazon delivery driver named John Cassabria stumbled upon a shocking sight during one of his scheduled deliveries. While walking to the front door to drop off a package as usual, he saw a commotion coming from the deep end of their pool. Once he saw what looked like a snout, his heart sank. Once John realized the splashing in the pool was coming from a dog in distress, he immediately jumped into action. Without hesitation, he jumped into the … Read more

A drug dealer, well known to local police in Calgary, was busted for doing his drug-dealing thing. What happened next was a “fleeing police fail” of epic proportions. When it comes to police dogs, this criminal learned the hard way that you can run, but you can’t hide. Calgary police received a call reporting a suspected drug deal. The encounter was going down in an alleyway near the Sheldon Chumir Health Centre. Police arrived and recognized the known criminal right away. … Read more

Radar the Labrador Retriever started his life as a part of a hockey team. The New York Islanders helped socialize him so he could become the best guide dog ever. He quickly got used to crowds after meeting with the fans during hockey games. These experiences helped him finish his training at the Guide Dog Foundation with ease. The service dog has since been paired with Anastasia Pagonis, a professional swimmer. The 16-year-old is currently training to compete in the … Read more

For the Eilback family, a life of travel is normal. Zoe and Guy Eilback, along with their children and their Dachshund named Pipsqueak, were on a four-year sailing trip around the world when COVID hit. With no warning, they had to pack up their 40-foot yacht and fly back to their home in Australia. The only problem was that Pip wasn’t allowed to come with. Australia has strict import rules for animals, so bringing Pip was impossible with so little … Read more

Dogs always seem to know what to do under pressure. They might not always listen to basic commands, but when their humans are in danger, they don’t hesitate. Most dogs will do anything to save their human’s life, which is why dogs are a man’s best friend. Caesar the Pit Bull is the perfect example of a quick-thinking pup. His mom was put in a dangerous situation, and he knew exactly what to do. If Caesar hadn’t jumped into action, … Read more

The New Guinea Singing Dog is one of the rarest dog breeds in existence. Closely related to the Dingo, these dogs used to roam the wild, serenading the island with their unique howls. But today, only about 200 of these dogs remain, and they’re all in captivity. Scientists believed that the New Guinea Singing Dog went extinct in the wild nearly 50 years ago. After all, the last sighting hadn’t been since the 1970s. In 2016, things changed though. Wild … Read more