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Because they evolved alongside human beings, dogs are very in tune with our emotions and gestures. They aim to please their people, and they often try to help when they sense we’re in danger. There’s a reason that the social media challenge “Pretend To Die In Front Of Your Dog” got so popular. This drive dogs have to help a person in distress is one of their most incredible and most adorable traits. At the end of October 2021, two … Read more

The parent of a French Bulldog in Orange County, Florida experienced his worst nightmare in March of 2021. His precious pup Bugsy was aggressively taken from him by gun-wielding thieves. In reporting the hostile abduction of Bugsy, this family had no idea they were about to lead police to a horrific puppy trafficking operation. Not only did the thieves steal dogs like Bugsy at gunpoint, but they also robbed pet stores. The poor dogs were kept in inhumane conditions. The … Read more

Just like how not every human is suited to be a police officer, not every dog is fit to be a police pup. It takes a specific temperament and disposition to make a great k-9. Or a specifically trained dog that assists law-enforcement personnel. It is incredibly important that a k-9 master the proper skills, as they often find themselves facing danger head-on from the front lines. PD Luna, a beautiful five-year-old Belgian Malinois, has exactly what it takes to apprehend … Read more

Most dogs won’t hesitate if their humans are in danger, even if that means risking their own lives. Rocky, a 7-year-old Pit Bull mix, is called a hero after the lengths he went to when protecting his mom. Mary Padres spotted a massive mountain lion in her back yard, which sent her running inside screaming. Yet, she didn’t have time to grab her two dogs. Despite being the smaller dog, Rocky launched himself at the mountain lion without hesitation. He … Read more

Deborah Cyr spent the last week desperately searching for her beloved service dog, Emmy Lou. After having her stolen from their cart during a routine shopping trip, the heartbroken fur mom was pleading for help in searching for her fur baby. Deborah was initially introduced to Emmy when she was in search of a dedicated companion to help her with some of her medical ailments. She was then directed to an animal rescue that paired senior dogs with elderly individuals, … Read more

Dogs don’t understand elevators like humans do. So, if a dog approaches an elevator on their own, it’s likely that something terrible could happen. Luckily, in most cases, someone is there to save the dog in time, but it’s heartbreaking to imagine what would happen if no one was there. In a recent video, a small white dog wandered onto an elevator alone. When he hopped on, the elevator doors closed on his leash as the elevator began going down. … Read more

When Chicago police alerted the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office to the sighting of a murder suspect on the run at a Bristol, Illinois, gas station, Deputy Terry Tifft and partner K9 Riggs were two of the responding officers. The suspect was driving the homicide victim’s vehicle, and when officers approached, he fled the car, brandishing a gun. Riggs went after him, tackling him to the ground before he reached the highway. But the suspect fired on Riggs, shooting him once … Read more

Ok, you’re reading this and probably thinking, a ghost took off a dog’s collar, whatever. Either you don’t believe in specters, or perhaps you feel there’s no way a ghost is going to mess around with a dog’s collar. But watch the video. It will change your mind. And once you see the end, you’ll be just as creeped out as the 10.5 million TikTok viewers who’ve already seen this chilling camera footage. As the video starts, the frame shows … Read more

Did you know whale sharks exist on a diet of plankton and small fish? With no teeth, these big fish are filter feeders and certainly not maneaters or dog eaters! As what National Geographic describes as a “docile fish,” whale sharks don’t even mind if a diver decides to hold on and catch a ride. Truly, any of us would be in good company if we ever got the chance to meet a whale shark. Listed as an endangered species, … Read more

Some dogs love to swim, but they might not realize the consequences of taking an unattended dip in the ocean. Over-eager dogs get swept up by ocean currents and take ill-advised leaps off of boats more than you’d think. Case in point: a group of friends in Florida were out enjoying their boat when they saw a rather unusual sea creature. Somehow, a Jack Russell Terrier was swimming beside them, with no other boats in sight in the middle of … Read more

A California family is still in shock after helping their dog break free from a sudden coyote attack. The entire event was caught on home surveillance, showing the pivotal moment that saved Chico’s life. Kerri and Larry Ruiz live in Southern California with their adorable pup named Chico.  The Ruiz family loves their beautiful home in the SoCal hills, but there is one threat they have to keep an eye out for: coyotes. The presence of coyotes in Kerri and … Read more

In 2001, Tina started having migraines and seizures at age 23. She went to countless doctors and neurologists, hoping to find some medication to help. Sadly, even regular injections don’t completely stop the seizures. In 2018, a devastating seizure wiped Tina’s memory, causing her to lose the first 40 years of her life. Not only is Max the German Shepherd her service dog who detects and protects her during seizures, but he also comforts her as she deals with that … Read more

Public transportation can be tricky to navigate at first. After you’ve been switching trains and memorizing stops for a while though, it becomes second nature. That’s what happened with Boji, a street dog in Istanbul. The Anatolian Shepherd mix takes the public transportation in his city every day, visiting all corners of Istanbul. In Turkish, Boji refers to the middle part of the train, which is where the pup prefers to ride. Boji has even become famous for his street … Read more

Zeus, the 150-pound Cane Corso, gains attention no matter where he is. It’s impossible not to stare at the giant canine in awe. But when Zeus went missing, he suddenly wasn’t so easy to find. Ryan Camaioni lost the 6-year-old dog after moving to a new home in New Milford, Connecticut. The dog grew very skittish while out on his own and sped off after every sighting. With the help of many locals, Camaioni searched non-stop for days, trying everything … Read more

Dan Winkelman knew something was wrong the moment he heard a dog barking in the distance. The barking sounded frantic, and as he got closer, he realized it wasn’t coming from someone’s yard. Instead, the sound came from the forest. The barking led Dan to the train tracks, where a dog was sitting in the middle. The dog’s leash was caught on the tracks, but it was no accident. As Dan examined the leash, he realized that it seemed to … Read more

Kevin Johnson, a retired firefighter from Calaveras County, California, loves his two Pit Bulls more than anything. One is even in training to become an emotional support dog to help him deal with the trauma of more than 30 years on the job. Johnson lives on a quiet street, so he never expected his dogs to be in danger. But one day, they disappeared, and he heard a vehicle speeding away, likely with the dogs inside. He feared he might … Read more