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On Memorial Day, Veteran And Service Dog Turned Away From Restaurant; Manager Fired

Last May 25, we celebrated Memorial day–a day dedicated for the veterans, a day when we remember those brave men who have gone to war to help keep the country free. However, right before veteran’s day a veteran had a bad experience at an Algonquin restaurant. Like some veterans, Garrett Loughran has a service dog to help him cope with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). His service dog is a 5-year-old Labradoodle named Hershey. Hershey is specially trained to help … Read more

BREAKING NEWS: Individual Taken Into Custody And Charged For Taping Dog’s Mouth Shut

BREAKING NEWS: Police in North Charleston, S.C., have arrested a suspect in a dog abuse case that’s made headlines around the country. William Leonard Dodson, 41, was taken into custody and charged with ill treatment of animals and torture, The Charleston Post & Courier reported. He is expected to be in court today. Full Article below: Meet Caitlyn, an adorable Chocolate Staff mix puppy that was mistreated in a way that you could never think imaginable. Sometimes in life people can be … Read more

15 Things Human Parents And Dog Parents Have in Common

We call them our fur kids and for good reason – they have a lot in common with two-legged children. In fact, if you have dogs thinking you are avoiding the struggles (and joys!) of parenting, think again! Here are 15 things parents and dog owners have in common. #1 – Cleaning up poop Whether it’s a dirty diaper or a doggy bag, both types of parents are all too familiar with this chore. Parents of two-legged kids have an edge … Read more

Injured Stray PitBull Is Rescued And Sent To Prison For The Best Reason Ever

American Strays canine census volunteer spotter Cathy Gray, President of Refurbished Pets of Southern Michigan (an in-prison canine rehabilitation program) discovers a terrified and visibly hurt young pit bull mix while counting strays in the field as a citizen scientist compiling meaningful stray dog data. Cathy calls for help from the Michigan Humane Society who dispatches Humane Officer Chris Oewerkerk to pick up the stricken pup. She had twine embedded around her body and was clearly injured and suffering. Gray, … Read more

Marine Is Reunited With Abandoned Puppy He Saved While In Afghanistan

Real men are kind to animals. We have always admired men who show their sweet and gentle side to animals. I’m sure the women readers agree, right? A man who is capable of harming an animal is most likely going hurt women and children too. And that is exactly the reason why we admire men who rescue animals, especially the soldiers who have rescued dogs in the areas they are deployed. The thing with dogs is that they crawl their … Read more

These Kittens Were Abandoned And Alone Until This PitBull Took Them In

Big dogs like Pit Bulls, Rotties, and Dobermans have gotten a bad rap because people think they’re aggressive and they attack people and other animals. People should know that every dog can be taught to be aggressive, even the small ones. They should stop blaming the dogs, and instead blame the people who have raised the dogs irresponsibly. So to those who still don’t believe that Pit Bulls can be sweet and gentle dogs, this video is for you! Bella … Read more

These Incredible Dogs Jump Rope, Dance, & Do The Conga

Dogs are extremely talented. With proper practice and training, they can perform a lot of tricks and show-off jawdropping talents! We’ve seen that dog who’s amazing at parkour. And there’s also that dog whom they’ve dubbed as the world’s smartest dog because he can do a lot of awesome tricks! The dogs in the video below are extremely talented too! They had the audience and the judges of America’s Got Talent cheering! What can they do? Well, A LOT! Watch … Read more

After Being Thrown Down A Trash Chute, This Nearly-Blind Dog Gets A Second Chance

When New York City Police rescued 18 month-old Yorkie terrier Frankie, he had been dropped down a garbage chute in a Bronx apartment building, and had sustained skull fractures and neurological trauma. The abused dog weighed just four pounds was nearly completely blind in both eyes. Officials rushed him to the ASPCA Animal Hospital, where he was monitored over the next 3 months while his severe injuries healed. ASPCA Director of Veterinary Technicians Jennifer Coyle provided hands-on foster care for … Read more

Stray Dog Repays Man’s Kindness In The Sweetest Way Ever

I love it when companies feature the beautiful and hilarious characteristics and personalities of dogs in their commercial. It makes me love and appreciate dogs even more. Just like that sweet cartoon commercial by Coca Cola, and that adorable Budweiser Super Bowl commercial we all love! A bank in Thailand has this cute and hilarious commercial about a guy and a stray dog. The guy gave the dog some food, and in return, the dog did a lot of good … Read more

BREAKING NEWS: Himalayan Dog Chews Recalled Due To METAL Contamination

RECALL – May 2015 Petsmart has just released a notice that the Himalayan Corporation of Mukilteo, Washington, has issued a voluntary recall of specific Ruff Roots All-Natural Dog Chew Toys due to potential metal contamination. What Product Is Affected The following are the UPCs/Lots affected: ALL lots of Ruff Roots Dog Chews sold by Petsmart are affected. No other Himalayan Corp. products are impacted by this issue. What To Do If You Have Product If you have product, stop using … Read more

Senior Golden Retriever Is Overwhelmed With Excitement When Her Military Mom Comes Home

There is no shortage of videos showing dogs greeting their owners after they have been deployed overseas for a long time, but there’s always room for more. Not only do we get to see how happy these dogs are to see their loved ones again, we can truly appreciate how much they do love and care about us. Molly is an 8.5-year-old Golden Retriever who hasn’t seen her mom in quite some time, as she is a United States Air … Read more

Little Puppy Plays Tug Of War With The Big Dogs

There are few things cuter than a tiny dog and a big dog playing together in harmony. Ironically, it’s often the smaller pups who charge most energetically at their larger counterparts, hilariously thinking they are basically the same size. In the video below, we meet a super cute pair of playful of Rottweilers who’ve found themselves a rope toy! Only one problem…the toy is at least double the size of the smallest dog, a tiny but feisty puppy who is … Read more

World’s Smallest Pug Is Less Than Four Inches Tall

If you’re into small dogs, then you’re gonna love this one! A woman claims to have Britain’s smallest Pug. The puppy is so small that she stands less than four inches tall! Everyone, meet Pip! Pip is so cute and so small that she’s smaller than a soda can! Pip is four months old and she is the runt of the litter. Her owner is Joanne Astley, a 54-year-old woman who started breeding Pugs last year. One of Joanne’s Pugs … Read more

Police Risk Their Lives To Save This Dog During A Flash Flood

Like the saying goes, “sometimes when it rains it pours.” Recently in Colombia there have been severe flash flood warnings in effect, much like the torrential rain that has consumed many areas of the United States. In the case of this unlucky pooch in Salgar, Colombia, the heavy flash flooding proved to be too much for his strength to bear. The terrible rain trapped this poor dog, sending him into the La Liboriana ravine where he couldn’t maintain his balance … Read more

Abandoned Dog Ate Rocks To Survive Chained To A Tree – Wait ‘Till You See Her Response To Rescue

Zoey is a large dog that was rescued from a hoarding scenario by The Humane Society of the United States. The conditions Zoey and over 90 other dogs and cats lived in were horrendous. Their basic needs were not being met and all were malnourished and some very ill. All of the animals needed immediate veterinary care. Zoey was tied to a tree outside with a chain that grew into her neck, leaving a large scar after it was removed. … Read more

10 Things Only PitBull Owners Understand

Being a pit bull owner is full of all the joys of dog ownership, along with some painful circumstances that only other pitty owners could possibly understand. Here are ten trials and tribulations of owning a pitty. #1 – Having to choose where you live based on whether or not your dog is welcome #2 –Getting dirty looks when you walk your dog down the street because people assume he’s aggressive #3 – There is nothing like a bully cuddle     … Read more

Inspiring Couple Rescues Over 30 Dogs And Cats While On Vacation In Mexico – Incredible Story!

Pets are responsible for adding so much happiness and love to the lives of the people who care for them. The sense of security and companionship a dog experiences in a loving home is really breathtaking. Of course, in an ideal world, every animal would be given the chance to feel that kind of comfort and safety, but that simply isn’t the reality for far too many. For a variety of reasons, thousands of dogs are completely homeless, struggling to … Read more

HILARIOUS: Little Girl Congratulates Her Dog On Pooping

Dogs need positive reinforcement so their good behavior can be reinforced. That is why when they do something we command, we give them a treat, and we give them praise. Giving them rewards are very useful and effective especially when training dogs. The little girl in the video below is definitely giving her dog some praise. But it’s not because her dog did a trick. She’s congratulating him for doing a good job on…POOPING! LOL! We think she may be … Read more

Best Paw Forward – Canine Good Citizenship Training

Canines are expected to have decent manners when they go out in public. Most dogs go through basic obedience training learning the most rudimentary commands sit, down, stay. Of those dogs, some may go on to advanced obedience training. Advanced training is basic commands with distance and focus. The purpose of advanced obedience is to have a well behaved dog both on and off leash with a myriad of distractions present. A select few will go on to the Canine … Read more

Paralyzed PitBull Runs To Welcome Her Soldier Daddy Home From His Deployment [AMAZING]

We’ve always loved videos of dogs welcoming soldiers home. Those videos have shown us the most heartwarming welcome home greetings ever! But this one we have for you is a little more special. Emma is a paralyzed Pit Bull. She was born with a birth defect. Because of that Emma has a hard time walking. But despite that, Emma is a happy dog. She doesn’t realize that she’s special. Emma has had several wheelchairs, but she doesn’t like using them. … Read more

Man Plays Sound Of Crying Puppies To Make Mother Dog Lead Him To Abandoned Puppies

We really admire the people at Hope For Paws for all the wonderful things they have done. They have saved countless of lives and have given abandoned and stray dogs a new lease in life. Not only have they made the dogs happy, but they’ve also touched the hearts of the many people, including us! The video below is a rescue they did back in 2013. We’d like to share this video to you because of the cool trick they … Read more

Dog Invents New Way To Hug His Favorite Human

Dogs give the best hugs. Especially when we arrive home from work, they give us the best welcome home hugs–it’s the kind of hug that will ease your troubles and pains. They may not be able to wrap their arms all around you, but their warm hug and their sweet kisses is enough to make any dog lover smile. The dog in the video below however, has discovered a new way to hug his favorite human. With his new and … Read more

Smart Pup Uses Trampoline To Escape Then Boards A Train To Owners Work

Do you have a trampoline in your backyard? Well maybe you need to put it far away from your fence because your dogs may use it to escape. Yup, dogs are very clever that way. One very smart dog surprised his owner when he used a trampoline to climb out the fence in their backyard. A 34-year-old man named Thomas McCormack was shocked when he saw his dog, Paddy, follow him on his way to work. Paddy, a Labrador-Collie cross, … Read more

Watch How This French Bulldog Reacts When He’s Asked Who Chewed Up Mommy’s Pen!

They say that dogs don’t feel guilt or shame; that there’s no way they could feel bad about something naughty they’ve done. However, we’ve seen and enjoyed plenty of videos featuring dogs with adorable guilty faces. In fact, most of us have seen that same adorable guilty face at home when we catch our dogs making a mess! So here’s another guilty-looking dog that you’re gonna love. His name is Niko, and he’s a French Bulldog. Niko is about to … Read more

Puppy Miraculously Survives Deadly Semi Truck Collision

In Greene County Ohio, a puppy miraculously survived a deadly crash. The puppy named Peterbilt, was riding with his owner, 36-year-old Robert Major, who was driving a semi truck. Another semi was pulling off the highway to check a flat tire, but Major didn’t notice it and ran onto the back of the semi truck at full speed. Major had coiled steel on the back of the trailer, and when the crash happened, it slid forward to the back of … Read more

Service Dogs Take Their Disabled Teens To Prom

Two high school seniors with disabilities, Delaney Johnson and Nick Ackerman, thought they’d never go to prom but their service dogs had other plans. Johnson suffers from a condition called narcolepsy with cataplexy and has debilitating episodes up to 20 times daily. Her Dutch Shepherd service dog, Griffin, distracts her from the anxiety that causes her attacks and keeps her functional throughout the day. Ackerman was born missing his upper and lower arms and is accompanied by Troy, his German Shepherd … Read more

These Two Dogs Have Adopted A Barnyard Of Animals As Their Own

While there are some dogs who love to chase every moving creature they see, there are dogs who are just super sweet and cuddly towards other animals. Just like the two beautiful dogs in the video below! Everyone, meet Duchess and Pharaoh! Duchess and Pharaoh are two Komondor dogs who have become the lovable guardians of the farm animals at Denmans Critters Hobby Farm. These two sweet dogs have become the parents and protectors of baby farm animals, from baby … Read more

This Dog Goes Out Of His Way To Help A Friend Out Of The Car

It’s so adorable how dogs help each other. When one of them is in need of help, another member of the pack helps them out. Just like that cute video of a dog named Baxter who helps out his friend get ready to go to the dog park by picking up his leash. The dog in the video below is just as helpful. He and his buddy is riding at the back of the car. And when they arrived at … Read more

See That Door? A Dog This Man Lost 8 Years Ago Is About To Walk Through It! [AMAZING]

After losing his dog for 8 years, it seemed impossible that Joshua Edwards would ever see his dog again. Joshua’s young Rottweiler named Duke was in the yard, but when they came back to the yard, the dog was gone. Immediately after Duke went missing, Joshua was adamant in finding him. But it all seemed hopeless, and Joshua had given up on finding him. But on May 15, 2015, Joshua got a call from a pet chip company, saying they … Read more

GONE VIRAL: Man Has Stroke & His Dog Follows The Ambulance To The Hospital. You’ll NEVER Guess The Ending!

The loyalty of a dog has no bounds. Although this next clip is a cleverly made PSA, you’re sure to agree with the message it sends about our canine companions. The video portrays a long and loving relationship between and elderly man and his dog. One evening, the man reaches for his head, as if he’s suffering from a stroke. Next we see him inside an ambulance with his dog in hot pursuit. Just as he’s wheeled into the ER, … Read more

This Dog Loves The Sun So Much That He Makes Sure He Is Always Lounging In It

  Mr. Fry is a saluki mis that was rescued by Arizona Greyhound Rescue (AGR). The idea for the non-profit came about in 1992 when Joan and Steve Randles  were looking to adopt a few greyhounds from the Tucson Greyhound Park, but there was no program in place to allow the dogs to adopted after they had retired form racing. While they were able to finally get a few of the dogs, the Randles felt more could be down. Two … Read more

Man Reunited With His Missing Dog After Long 8 Years -Wait Till You See The Dog’s Reaction!

After losing his dog for 8 years, it seemed impossible that Joshua Edwards would ever see his dog again. Joshua’s young Rottweiler named Duke was in the yard, but when they came back to the yard, the dog was gone. Immediately after Duke went missing, Joshua was adamant in finding him. But it all seemed hopeless, and Joshua had given up on finding him. But on May 15, 2015, Joshua got a call from a pet chip company, saying they … Read more

12 Dog Breeds With Unique Coats

Most people are familiar with the basic dog coats – long and short. But did you know some dogs have curly coats? Wavy coats? What about the dogs with cords or hair that never stops growing? Here we’ll take a peek at some of the breeds with the most unique coats we’ve ever seen! #1 – Bergamasco The Bergamasco is an Italian herding dog known for its long matted coat. They have an oily undercoat, a mid-layer of dense goat-like … Read more

How Excited This Dog Gets About The Dog Park Is The Best Thing We’ve Seen All Day

This video is hilarious! We can totally see how it was one of America’s Funniest Home Videos winners and we can’t stop watching it! Everyone knows that dogs can be vocal and we know even more that our dogs love going to the park. But have you ever seen a dog this excited? He’s so happy he can’t stop talking about it to his owner! This adorable Lab has come up with his own language, or maybe even a song, … Read more

8 Reasons Your Dog May Be Limping

Limping, or the inability to bear weight on a limb, is a fairly common problem in dogs. Although limping is typically always the result of some type of pain and it can happen in any leg or multiple legs at one time, depending on the cause of the pain. Here we’ll go over some reasons you may find your dog or puppy limping. #1 – Torn Pad Torn paw pads are one of the most common reasons dogs may be … Read more

The Daring Rescue Of This Dog From A Dangerous Mudslide Is Nothing Short Of Incredible

When a natural disaster occurs, the results are unpredictable and many times horrific. It’s absolutely heartbreaking to hear about these tragedies, and it often feels like, as outsiders, we are helpless. A recent mudslide in Salgar, Colombia left more than 80 people dead. In the aftermath of that devastation, community members made an amazing rescue. A dog trapped in a wildly overflowing river was pulled out by brave police officers, who later administered CPR on the scared boy. Such an … Read more

Rescued Puppy Gets Special Boots To Walk Like A Normal Dog

Francine is a 4-month-old puppy. And just like any other puppy, she’s adorable and very playful. But what sets her apart from other pups is that she always has to wear a boot, especially when she goes out. Francine and her other siblings arrived at the San Antonio Humane society, all healthy and ready for adoption. But Francine had her left back paw severely damaged. She lost some of her toes and the pad of the paw. When this happens … Read more

Teen Helps Local Rescue Save Dog That’s Living In Abandoned House

This story is proof that age has nothing to do with making a difference. Armand and Mikey are kids in a Detroit neighborhood that help the Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue  by calling them when they see a stray or if someone abandons a puppy. In a rough neighborhood and the kids are often not in school, but as one of the rescue workers points out, they could be doing worse things than helping them rescue dogs. On this trip, … Read more

Tiny Dogs With BIG Dog Personalities

Never underestimate a small dog! They may be small in size, but their attitudes and their personalities are bigger than you think. In fact, they’re even more bold and fearless than some giant dogs. Big dogs are even scared of them! Just like that video we featured where a gigantic Great Dane is scared of a tiny Chihuahua! In the video below, you will see more of these fun and feisty tiny dogs with big personalities! America’s Funniest Videos put … Read more

17 Adorably Awkward Mutt Breeds

We love mutts and we cannot lie…but these 17 mixed breed pups are especially cute. Many of these adorable guys are adoptable too, so be sure to share and help them find homes! (Number 6 is my favorite, which one is yours?) #1 – Puggle (Pug x Beagle) #2 – Chiweenie (Chihuahua x Dachshund) #3 – Sporgi (Spaniel x Corgi) ADOPTABLE! #4 – Corgibull (Corgi x Pit Bull Terrier) ADOPTABLE!  #5 – Golden Retriever x Cocker Spaniel ADOPTABLE!  #6 – Terrierpoo (Poodle x Terrier) ADOPTABLE!  #7 – Chusky … Read more

Organization Matches Outdoor Dogs with Those Who Love To Be Active

In their effort to Save Them ALL, Ruffwear, the leading manufacturer of high performance dog gear, has announced a two-year partnership, including financial and inkind product, as well as adoption promotions, with Best Friends Animal Society, the only national animal welfare organization dedicated exclusively to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters. The Ruff Adventure Dog (RAD) program matches high energy, adventurous canines with humans than can keep up. If you are looking for agility partner, hiking … Read more

Dog Found Alive In Dead Owner’s Arms After Devastating Tornado

Parts of the United States have suffered disastrous tornados with many unlucky to make it out alive. One of these terrifying tornados hit Van, Texas on May 10th, destroying nearly everything in its path, including the home of resident David Tapley. Unfortunately, neighbors realized Tapley and his wife had never emerged from their home before or after the disaster and they went searching for the couple. A 14-year-old Emmanuel Vasquez would never forget his discovery and neither would his father, … Read more

Dog Had One Week To Live…Then Life Changed FOREVER For Him And His Military Owner

The bond between a dog and its person truly has the ability to change lives…and sometimes save them. American Humane received a nomination for their ‘Hero Dog Of The Year’ award, and it’s a story worth sharing. Captain Jason Haag returned home after two military deployments overseas, and adjusting again to civilian life proved to be more of a challenge than the Purple Heart recipient had anticipated. The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Haag was faced with challenged him more than … Read more

Someone Made a Video Entirely of Puppies Shaking Off Water, and It’s Totally Epic!

Are you looking for something to get rid of those Monday blues? Well look no further! We’ve got something to chase those Monday blues away! And this video has the best anti-depressant ever–PUPPIES! This video of puppies shaking off water is based on a book named “Shake Puppies” by Carli Davidson. Carli Davidson is the incredibly talented, award-winning photographer who showed the world epic photographs of dogs shaking off water! Shake Puppies is a book with 130 page of cuteness … Read more

Adorable Bulldog Plays A Good Game Of Peek-A-Boo

Every dog has it’s own unique personality and Benny the Bulldog does not fall short of being funny. In this adorable video, we see him hiding behind a table to play a good game of peek-a-boo with his owner! This silly pooch helps make one of the funniest videos we’ve seen in a while and shows just how in touch with humans dogs really are. Not only can we teach dogs all sorts of behaviors and tricks, we can definitely … Read more

Dog Vs. Tater Tot…AKA The Funniest Battle You’ve Ever Seen

Dogs are as sneaky as they are cute…which often means they can get away with a lot! Though every pup has his or her own unique personality and preferences, there does tend to be a universal vice among them: food! Specifically, treats they’ve been told they can’t have, or food that’s out of reach. Some dogs are bolder than others, of course, going to great lengths to see that their coveted snacks arrive safely in their bellies! Argus, the dog … Read more

Sadie The Golden Retriever Protects Her Family From An Intruder

When people hear the word ‘guard dog’, most would think of a Doberman or a German Shepherd–a breed that is commonly used as guard dogs who look menacing and fearless. But when it comes to Golden Retrievers, people would say they are a sweet, loving, and very friendly dog. But a Golden Retriever has proven to everyone that even with her sweet nature, she is still capable of protecting her beloved family. Everyone, meet Sadie–the Golden Retriever who protected her … Read more

This Puppy Was Abandoned with a Bag of Food In a Dumpster. Watch This Cop Save Her Life!

We dog lovers will never understand why and how people could just simply abandon their dogs; especially when it’s a poor defenseless puppy. Those who do such a thing should be held responsible for their actions. That is why the Martin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating who abandoned a puppy in a dumpster near the Jensen Beach Causeway. A police officer heard cries coming from the dumpster. And what she discovered, broke her heart. It was a tiny 4-week-old puppy. … Read more

Starving Pitbull Mother Leads Them To A Locked House…What They Find Will Move You To Tears

An emaciated Pitbull mama was seen wandering the streets of New Orleans, obviously in need of help. After receiving a call about the struggling dog, volunteers from the Villalobos rescue team set out to locate her. Soon it was clear that this roaming pup had very recently given birth and was likely nursing. As soon as this desperate mama dog realized the team of volunteers was there to help her, she became ecstatic. Running over with her tail wagging, the … Read more

They Think Their Basset Hounds Are Sleeping But Boy Were They Wrong!

Is your dog a howler? There are a number of dog breeds who are known for their howling. And the adorable, easygoing, short-legged, and sleepy-looking Basset Hound is one of them. In the video below, you will see two Basset Hounds lying on the floor. At first glance, it may seem like they are sleeping. But after a second, one of them starts to make a noise which began a session of lazy howling. Why lazy howling? Because they’re too … Read more

K-9 Dog’s Life Is Saved By Doggy Blood Donations

K-9 officers contribute to the protection and improvement of our communities in a very real way. These brave dogs train alongside their human counterparts to help strengthen the neighborhoods they work in…it’s pretty incredible stuff. Robin is a Belgian Malinois who works as a K-9 officer in Monterey Park, California. While chasing down a suspect, Robin was stung over 50 times by a large swarm of bees. The venom soon caused her organs to start shutting down, and the brave … Read more