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NHL Coach Skips All Star Game To Be With His Deployed Son’s Sick Dog

Fans of the Columbus Blue Jackets know that Coach John Tortorella is a devoted family man. His son Nick is a US Army Ranger stationed abroad, so there was much concern and speculation when Tortorella announced that he would miss Thursday’s NHL All Star game and all of All Star weekend in order to attend to a “personal matter”. Many feared that the family had received bad news regarding Nick. Congratulations to John and Christine Tortorella on receiving one of … Read more

Watch What This Service Dog Does When His Young Human Has A “Pass Out Spell”

Service dogs can perform so many different tasks to help their owners, and their caring companionship completely changes their lives for the better. Colt, the dog in the video below, lets his young human know before she’s about to pass out so she can find a safe spot to lie down….but his job doesn’t end there. Afterward, Colt applies Deep Pressure Therapy and licks the girl’s face to help her regain consciousness. The pup even checks his human’s heartbeat. Watch the incredible … Read more

From The Vet: 3 Things Every Boxer Owner Should Know About

Boxers are beautiful, expressive and friendly. Their nubby tails seem to always be wagging. Unfortunately, they do seem to be predisposed to certain issues, of which all owners should be aware. Certain diseases seem to crop up more often in certain types of dogs. These are known as breed associated disorders. Each type of dog has its own list, but many of the issues are shared by multiple breeds, and very few of these types of issues are exclusive to … Read more

From The Vet: 3 Things Every Great Dane Owner Should Know About

Great Danes are gorgeous and remarkable. They are stoic and kind. However, they do seem to be predisposed to certain issues, of which owners should be aware. Certain diseases seem to crop up more often in certain types of dogs. These are known as breed associated disorders. Each type of dog has its own list, but many of the issues are shared by multiple breeds and very few of these types of issues are exclusive to a single breed. Great … Read more

Ask A Vet: Does My Dog Know When A Storm Is Coming?

We know that many creatures are certainly attuned to their surroundings and other subtle cues that humans might miss. It’s been suggested that dogs can detect a lot of things, like hidden cancers and impending seizures in patients with epilepsy. People also report that they notice changes in their dogs when a storm rolls in, but can dogs tell when there’s going to be a storm? We would love to have our dogs help us anticipate and plan for severe … Read more

Man Tries To Help “Lost” Dog… Then He Reads His ID Tags

Tyler Wilson was stopping to fill up his gas tank at a local Kentucky gas station when a friendly Labrador Retriever came wandering over to greet him. Fearing for the dog’s safety, he was happy to see the pooch had ID tags on his collar. When he checked them, however, it wasn’t the typical name and phone number he was expecting to find. Instead there was a funny little note that read, “My name is Dew. I am not lost. … Read more

Dog Wouldn’t Stop Following Animal Control Officers, So They Gave Her A Home And A Job!

In the wake of Hurricane Matthew earlier this year, Animal Control officers from Charlotte, North Carolina responded to the town of Tarboro to assist with rescue efforts in the continued flooding and devastation. Officer Scott Kisch was part of a caravan of rescue vehicles heading back out of the area when he noticed a little brown dog running alongside his truck. She refused to stop following him. The dog was not in any immediate danger, but she was clearly alone … Read more

The 7 Best Hotel Chains For Traveling With Your Dog

Your dog is part of the family, so why wouldn’t you want to include them in your family vacation? Finding a hotel that accepts dogs can be difficult, so we’ve found the 7 best hotel chains that will welcome your canine companion. Not every location of these chains accepts pets, and each hotel might have its own fees or size/breed restrictions, so it’s best to call the location you want to visit ahead of time. Keep in mind that most … Read more

Is Your Pit Bull Suffering In Silence from Joint Pain?

The best time for you to read this article is 5 years ago. The second best time is right now. That’s because the sooner you recognize and react to signs of joint pain in your Pit Bull, the better the quality of life your dog will have. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing … Read more

Is Your St. Bernard Suffering In Silence from Joint Pain?

The best time for you to read this article is 5 years ago. The second best time is right now. That’s because the sooner you recognize and react to signs of joint pain in your St. Bernard, the better the quality of life your dog will have. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing … Read more

Is Your Newfoundland Suffering In Silence from Joint Pain?

The best time for you to read this article is 5 years ago. The second best time is right now. That’s because the sooner you recognize and react to signs of joint pain in your Newfoundland, the better the quality of life your dog will have. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing his … Read more

Is Your Dachshund Suffering In Silence from Joint Pain?

The best time for you to read this article is 5 years ago. The second best time is right now. That’s because the sooner you recognize and react to signs of joint pain in your Dachshund, the better the quality of life your dog will have. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing his … Read more

Is Your Golden Retriever Suffering In Silence from Joint Pain?

The best time for you to read this article is 5 years ago. The second best time is right now. That’s because the sooner you recognize and react to signs of joint pain in your Golden Retriever, the better the quality of life your dog will have. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing … Read more

25 Incredible Dog Tattoos That Prove Puppy Love Is Forever

Is there any truer expression of devotion than having your loved one’s likeness permanently etched into your flesh? A tattoo is an artistic expression of the wearer’s soul and a brilliant way to show your pup just how much you care. Whether it’s a simple black outline or a full color portrait, these masterpieces in ink all have one thing in common – they were created out of love! Do you wear your puppy love on your sleeve – or … Read more

This Man’s Dog Has Been Delivering The Paper To The Neighborhood For 11 Years

In Boulder, Colorado, Golden Retriever Quincy and his human go out every morning to help bring newspapers to everyone in the neighborhood! Although the deliveries have already been made, the energetic senior pup brings the papers right to his neighbors’ doorsteps so that they don’t have to walk too far. Watch a story on the world’s cutest paper delivery boy in the news clip below: What a good boy! It’s obvious that Quincy loves his job, prancing around the neighborhood and … Read more

This Excruciating Condition Wreaks Havoc on Dogs In The Winter – Know The Signs!

Doctors don’t exactly know the reason why, but there is one condition that both humans and our beloved pets suffer from more persistently in the winter: joint pain. And while we humans have the ability to reach for pain meds and talk to our doctor about our symptoms, are precious pups do not. In fact, dogs are quite good at keeping their joint pain a secret. Why do dogs hide their pain? As pack animals, not showing their pain has survival benefits. The ancestors … Read more

Rescue Dog Proudly Presents 11 Puppies To Foster Mom

Stevoni Doyle has been fostering dogs for over a decade, and has seen her fair share of triumphs and tragedies. But when Grayce gave birth to 11 puppies three weeks after coming into her care, the pup did something she’d never seen before! Grayce Pit Bull was fostered through Rescue Rovers Dog Adoptions in Utah. Formerly neglected, she was saved just weeks before giving birth. From the video below, it’s clear that the new mama feels safe in the loving care of Doyle. … Read more

UPDATE: Second Graders Raise $450 In One Day For A Rescue Dog’s Surgery

Update: The generous, dog-loving students in Miss Sharp’s second grade class got a major surprise this week when their favorite pooch, Ryker appeared in their classroom unannounced. The kids donated $450 of their own money in order to fund a much-needed surgery for the rescue pup back in January. Everyone had a chance to pet Ryker and get a picture with him. Posted by Helping Hands Humane Society on Friday, February 3, 2017   People Pets caught their adorable reactions on … Read more

Funny Dog Has A Very Interesting Way Of Going Through Doorways

When you have four good legs, your mobility options are virtually endless. You can walk on all fours, pick your two favorite paws and balance on them, trot, bunny-hop, even prance to your destination. The Pit Bull Mix in this video has taken things to a whole new level. She has decided to channel Michael Jackson and moonwalk around the house! As cute and silly as this video is, the dog is likely behaving strangely because she is fearful of … Read more

New State Amendment Will Treat Pets As Children In Divorce Court

When people get divorced, there’s a division of assets, and if applicable, a custody agreement made for the children. But where do pets fit in? As of January 17, 2017, courts in Alaska will begin granting custody of pets when their humans divorce. In terms of divorce court, four-legged family members are traditionally classified as “property.” Unlike kids, pets don’t need an education, a wardrobe of clothes, or lessons on growing up. However, they do need good nutrition, a clean, safe environment, exercise, … Read more

Update: Adorable Texas Pup Asks Facebook Users For Help Finding Long Lost Siblings

In October 2015, a little puppy named Frito was adopted from Texas Humane Heroes, a rescue. He was there with his six siblings: Domino, Snow, Raven, Cali, Buddy and Aspen. All of the puppies were adopted into loving forever homes, each separately, so they have been separated since. Frito is in desperate need of playdates, so his owners thought they’d reach out to Facebook on his behalf. They’re hoping to find the rest of his puppy family to reunite them for … Read more

PETA Attacks “A Dog’s Purpose”, Actors & Writers Defend

Last week, TMZ aired a video of a German Shepherd allegedly being dunked into water against its will during the filming for the upcoming movie, A Dog’s Purpose. PETA immediately denounced the film, causing such a backlash that Universal decided to cancel the premier. Although the video is questionable, many on the scene for the length of the filming have spoken up in defense of the treatment of the animals on set. PETA’s attack claims that the dog was horrified … Read more

Couple Refuses To Accept Defeat After Dog Is Diagnosed With A Rare & Fatal Condition

When the time was finally right for Emily Steelman and her fiancé to adopt a dog, they discussed exactly what they were looking for in a pooch: medium-sized, either a young puppy (which they could easily housebreak) or an adult (who was already housebroken), and one that they could manageably train. After scrolling through hundreds of adoption profiles online, Emily was smitten by Wilson’s photo, even though he had none of the characteristics that she and her fiancé had discussed! A photo posted by … Read more

After Tragedy Took The Love Of His Life, Their Puppy Helped Heal His Broken Heart

Keith Jones and Cara McCollum were the perfect young All-American couple. The two up-and-coming Philadelphia newscasters had been dating for 2 years when they adopted a puppy named Charlie together. Jones adored the Mini American Shepherd from the start, but when McCollum tragically passed away in a car accident last February, Charlie became his lifeline and reason to go on. Bliss. Please pray. Posted by Keith Jones on Thursday, February 18, 2016   Not only did the adorable pup remind him … Read more

Puppy Steps In To Save The Day When His Human Fears For Her Life

Hercules may only be 10 months old, but the 110-pound Rottweiler certainly knows how to protect his human! When Catalina Humphrey was walking her pup down a popular jogging trail, in daylight, she was approached by a man from behind. The suspect only had time to grab her by the shoulder when Hercules sprang into action and turned on him, biting him again and again. Watch a clip on this amazing story below: Thanks to the heroic Hercules, Humphrey was saved from … Read more

‘Pets For Life’ Programs Strive To Keep Dogs & Cats Out Of Shelters

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) does far more than operate shelters nationwide, they also do their best to keep pets from entering the shelter system at all. Their Pets For Life program targets high-risk, low-income communities and provides education, supplies and veterinary services to keep pets safe, healthy, and at home where they belong. Community Outreach is a fundamental principle of the Pets for Life program. Amanda and this wonderful family are a beautiful example of “peak … Read more

Puppy Owner’s Playdate Invites Evolved Into A Doggy Social Club With 40+ Members

Dog lover Scott Milne of Aberdeen in the UK came up with a genius way to socialize his new puppy named Bella. Milne and his wife adopted the German Shepherd pup after the passing of their former dog, who died after becoming ill in his old age. When the couple couldn’t find any local classes to socialize Bella, they decided to post an invitation on Facebook for anyone wanted to join them on a group walk. About six dogs and their … Read more

UPDATE: After Being Chained Outside For 15 Years, This Dog FINALLY Gets A Home!

While some dog breeds love spending all day outside, no dog should be out in the elements, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week… especially for years and years. This is the story of Bear, a senior dog in Suffolk County, New York who was chained for fifteen years enduring the blistering heat of summer and the frigid storms of winter with no shelter. According to a story by Good News Network, local group Guardians of Rescue (GOR) was called to … Read more

UPDATE: Resilient Puppy Whose Face Was Burned Finds His Forever Home!

Update: Last week, sweet Dudley found his forever home! Despite enduring so much pain and trauma in his young life, this pup’s spirit remained unbroken, and his resilience is absolutely inspiring! We have no doubt that this pooch will be spoiled with his new forever family. Original Story: In Lenoir County, North Carolina, a puppy who’d suffered horrible burns on his face wandered into someone’s yard. Luckily, this is when his life changed – for the better. The property owners immediately … Read more

5 Ingredients That You Need To Watch For In Your Dog’s Food

When it comes to choosing the right food for our dogs, the amount of options available to us can quickly become overwhelming. There are a wide range of opinions, by dog owners and veterinarians alike, about what is best for our dogs. As a rule of thumb, we suggest talking to your veterinarian and doing your own research about what works for your individual dogs. No one dog is the same, so two dogs might do best on two different … Read more

This Young Vet Runs A Clinic Providing Free Care To Homeless People’s Dogs

Ruby Shorrock is only 24-years-old, but she has already managed to graduate veterinary school, open a revolutionary new clinic, and selflessly serve the pets – and humans – of her community. The young vet is an inspiration to the homeless men and women she helps, as well as the entire veterinary community who have taken notice of her service and begun to spread the goodwill. A photo posted by The Trusty Paws Clinic (@trusty_paws) on Sep 4, 2015 at 12:05pm … Read more

Shelter Dog Learns To Smile And Wins The Heart Of A Wonderful Adopter

If you are a fan of Instagram celebri-dogs, then you are quite familiar with Brinks the Smiling Pit Bull. His silly grin not only earned him more than 81,000 followers, it helped him land his perfect forever human. A kennel technician at the Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento, CA knew that a pup named Riley had the potential to give Brinks’ signature smirk a run for its money – and she was right! Britney Ridge bonded with the sweet, outgoing … Read more

8 Big Dog Breeds Who Your Actually Big Lap Dogs

When it comes to lap dogs, most people think of a dog that fits comfortably in the shape of your lap. Not too heavy, not taking up too much space, just fitting snugly right in. If you ask dogs, however, you’re going to get some different answers. Size doesn’t matter, these gentle giants say–because they want nothing more than to be big lap dogs. They’re ready to snuggle into your lap, or onto your entire couch, at the drop of … Read more

These Bonded Dogs Were Adopted Separately… Then Fate Stepped In To Reunite Them

Imgur user stephunni posted an amazing story about two American Staffordshire Terriers that came into their lives. Mindy and Mork were around 2-years-old when they were surrendered to a local humane society. The two were clearly bonded, and the shelter thought they may have been siblings. But when Mindy was adopted before Mork, he was left in a foster home without his best friend.   Meanwhile, user stephunni and their significant other were looking for the perfect canine companion to add to their family, which already … Read more

3 Tips To Teach Your Dachshund To Play Fetch

Dachshunds are energetic hunters that love a good chase, whether it’s vermin or a ball. Fetch can be a great game to keep your Doxie trim, and if played correctly, is fairly easy on their back and joints. The secret is to throw easy tosses on a level surface that is not too slick or hard. Also, be sure you don’t toss it such a way that your Doxie has to change direction quickly, as that can cause the spine to … Read more

3 Tips To Teach Your Pug To Play Fetch

Fetch is the quintessential game to play with your dog. It seems as if it’s been around for as long as dogs and people have cohabited… and with good reason! Fetch strengthens your bond, gives your dog exercise, and teaches him to bring things to you (instead of running away). Pugs have lots of energy and fetch is a great way to expend some of that. While they may not be natural retrievers, they can definitely learn the game. The … Read more

3 Tips To Teach Your Boxer To Play Fetch

There’s nothing like a rousing game of fetch with an energetic, bouncy Boxer to help him burn off energy. It can be a great way to start your training sessions because after she has burned off some energy, she will be more focused for work. But sometimes getting your Boxer to retrieve instead of playing “keep away” can be a challenge. The following three tips will help you teach your Boxer to play fetch. #1 – Start With The End … Read more

3 Tips To Teach Your Boston Terrier To Play Fetch

Fetch is a great way to give your Boston Terrier some exercise even if you cannot physically run around. It’s also a useful “trick” that can be transferred to other things such as fetching the mail, your slippers, or even finding the remote you misplaced, again. Since they are not natural retrievers, it’s common to run into problems once your Boston has caught the ball – most prefer to run after it and then play with it by themselves. The … Read more

3 Tips To Teach Your Pit Bull To Play Fetch

Pit Bulls have a lot of energy and love a good game. Tugging with a dog as big as a Pit Bull can be hard on the body – my little Sheltie has pulled out my ribs so imagine what a bigger dog can do to those of us with joint issues! Fetch is great for those who are not strong enough for more physical games. Not good at throwing? Trying using a Chuckit or hitting the ball with a racket … Read more

3 Tips To Teach Your Husky To Play Fetch

Fetch is a great game for Huskies because it allows them to run to their heart’s content without you getting exhausted. Even if you have had a long day at work, throwing a ball isn’t that hard. But since Huskies are mischievous and love to play, it can be hard to get them to bring the ball back – they enjoy running around with the ball in their mouth or playing “keep away” from you instead. Or, maybe they bring it … Read more

3 Tips To Teach Your Labrador Retriever To Play Fetch

Although Labrador Retrievers were bred for retrieving – a form of fetch – this does not mean they are all born doing it. You may be embarrassed that you seem to have the only Lab that doesn’t fetch, but the truth is, many of them do not do this naturally. Some will chase the ball but not bring it back. Others will bring it to you but instead of having a nice soft mouth (which is trained, by the way), … Read more

3 Tips To Teach Your Rottweiler To Play Fetch

Rottweilers are intelligent dogs that have a wide range of skills, since originally they were used as all-around farm dogs. However, just because your Rottie might be a great herder, vermin catcher, protector and/or obedience dog, it doesn’t mean he will naturally bring a toy when you throw it for him. Chasing a toy is fun – just like herding a sheep or trying to get that rat – but picking it up and bringing it back is something different … Read more

3 Tips To Teach Your German Shepherd To Play Fetch

German Shepherd Dogs are known for being very intelligent. However, this does not mean they come trained! As a herding dog, fetching a ball on their owner is not necessarily a natural thing. Chasing the ball, maybe, but bringing it back instead of just playing with it themselves can be a hard thing to teach them. If you are struggling, don’t give up! No matter how old your Shepherd is, he can learn to fetch a ball back to you … Read more

3 Tips To Teach Your Golden Retriever To Play Fetch

We all know that Golden Retrievers were bred to retrieve so it may seem that fetch would be something they would just naturally do without a lot of training. However, just because it is what they were orginally bred for, does not mean all Goldens are natural fetchers. You will find ones that like to chase the ball but not bring it back, or will come to you but then not drop it for you to throw again. If you … Read more

3 Tips To Teach Your Great Dane To Play Fetch

Have a Great Dane that just won’t play fetch? Maybe he doesn’t like to chase a ball, or maybe he chases it but has no intention of bring it back to you – it’s much more fun to play keep away! For many dogs, regardless of breed, fetch is not a natural thing, but a game we teach them. The following three tips will help you teach your Great Dane to play fetch. #1 – Start With The End In … Read more

Stray Mother Dog With Broken Leg Leads Vet To Her Puppies

A psychologist, Lianne Powell, noticed an injured Greyhound on the streets. She took the dog in and to the veterinarian, where it was determined she had a broken leg. They treated the dog, now named Vera, but discovered she was still producing milk after likely just giving birth to a litter of puppies. Of course, the humans had no idea where to find these lost babies. But Vera knew. In fact, she wasn’t about to give up on her pups. … Read more

Adorable Corgi Knows Just What To Do To Stop His Human’s Tantrum

It’s hard not to like Corgis, but Dooey has a special skill that certainly convinces his human family to keep him around. They nicknamed him Dooey the Tantrum Stopper, and he definitely lives up to it. On a recent clip posted on Imgur, he shows exactly how he gets the job done. His tiny human starts throwing a tantrum and she’s clearly upset. So Dooey steps right in and snuggles onto her, hoping to offer as much comfort as possible. … Read more

Ask A Groomer: 5 Secret Hacks For Grooming Your Dog At Home

Taking care of your dog’s grooming needs can be a bit of a chore. Here are 5 hacks to make the process easier for both you and your dog. 1. Put dog toothpaste directly on your finger. At first, you can let your dog lick the toothpaste off. Once they get a taste for it, gradually get them used to putting your finger in their mouth and rubbing the toothpaste over the teeth. The enzymatic toothpaste will help clean their teeth even without … Read more

Deaf Senior Dog With Cancer Gets Adopted By Handsome Man & Their Story Goes Viral

When it comes to animals, we just love happy endings. Hearing a story about a dog’s life completely changing for the better can brighten our whole day. For a 9-year-old dog named Donuts, who is deaf and was diagnosed with cancer last month, his dreams came true when he was adopted into his forever home. The pup’s exciting new start, in addition to his handsome new dad, made their story explode on the internet! https://www.facebook.com/susiesseniordogs/photos/a.591497441006896/749419251881380/?type=3&theater Donuts was at the Ark-Valley Humane Society … Read more

3 Things All English Bulldog Owners Should Know

It’s easy to see why people love the English Bulldog. Aside from their adorable looks, they have quirky personalities that make anyone who meets one an instant fan. But they definitely are a special breed with care requirements above and beyond the average dog. The following are three things all English Bulldog owners should know. #1 – Their Vet Bills Are No Joke Actually, many vets joke that their bully clients pay for their vacation homes. But in reality, owning … Read more