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It may not be something you ever think about, but it probably should be. Do you know what to do if your dog swallows that chew bone and it gets stuck in his throat? What if he steals a chicken bone off the counter? Knowing how to perform the Heimlich Maneuver on your dog could save their life. Here are the key things to do if you notice your dog is chocking or not breathing: Remain calm. Stress will just … Read more
As any dog lover knows, canines are pretty smart. So much so that they can truly amaze us with some of the cool “tricks” they can do. Some dogs are finicky about certain things, such is the case with this dog that doesn’t want to dive into the pool to fetch her ball. She stares at it, pawing the water in frustration, unsure of what to do. The dog, Rosie, circles around the pool trying to devise a plan to … Read more
How far would you go to keep your dog safe from harm? Would you go above and beyond to save their life? Recently in Florida, one dog owner’s love was truly put to the test. If you’re familiar with the Sunshine State, then you know that they have alligators that can make for some very close encounters. When one woman was outside of her home with her dog, suddenly she heard her let out a terrible howl, clearly signaling distress … Read more
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Whenever we eat too much, our bodies like to respond by telling us it’s time to take a nap. Like at family gatherings, when we overindulge ourselves on all those delectable goods and tasty treats, sending us into a food coma. And since bears are mammals, just like us, they should be no different, right?! Well, recently in Florida there was one giant bear that couldn’t resist the temptation to overindulge himself on something different from his normal daily diet–a … Read more
Some dogs love to sing. Well, they howl and do their best to sing, but still, they’re so adorable when they do so. Remember that dog who sings every time he hears his favorite song? There was that one who is a big Whitney Houston fan, and another one who sings when he hears the song “Let it Go”. Now here’s another dog who just loves to sing! When he hears a song playing, he sings with it. We’re not … Read more
No matter what you believe, dogs hold a very special place in our lives. They have undeniable, real bonds with us that run very, very deep. Spiritually deep even. They are unlike anything else that exists. The video below is a narration of why God made dogs. It tells us that God made dogs to be our companions, and as our companions, he made the dog useful in a lot of ways. Watch the heartwarming video of why God made … Read more
This is truly an amazing story of a wonderful hero! After noticing a stray dog living in a dumpster, a caring woman decided she was going to set a trap to capture him and bring him to safety. She built a thoughtful trap, waited patiently for the dog to come around and finally was able to get ahold of him. This poor pup was filthy, matted, hungry and terrified. He would run away any time someone tried to save him. … Read more
Everyone knows that dogs make great best friends. As a mom of an only child, my son has never known a time when there was not a dog. Anyone who has read my book notes that my Great Dane, Dora has served as his companion and playmate for all of his life. When we were looking for Dora, many of the rescue agencies deemed us as an unfit home because we had a child. But this is silly. Dogs are … Read more
Could this video get any cuter? We don’t think so! Jager is celebrating his 10th birthday and he couldn’t be more excited about it and his owner was precious enough to catch it on video for the world to see. She took Jager and his sister Cosette out for a walk that morning, a little upset that her baby had reached the double-digit years and was all grown up, but Jager wasn’t having any of it! He pestered her the … Read more
Girls, what do we do when our crush walks by? Don’t we shriek and pretty much swoon? It’s like, “OMG, there he is, oh isn’t he handsome?!” Well, check this doggie out – she does the same thing when her crush walks by her house!! It’s just so totally cute!!! ^_^ Funny isn’t it how we share similar reactions with our pets. I’m just so pleasantly surprised and I can actually relate to how she feels every time she sees … Read more
As a dog lover, I can say that a dog is one of the best gifts in life. They give us the gift of love, friendship, and companionship. It’s even more adorable and precious when a kid gets a dog or a puppy as a gift. It’s so heartwarming to watch kids crying tears of joy when they receive a puppy. I can’t help but feel excited and happy for them! Now the kid in the video below is gonna … Read more
Imagine walking down the beach for a spot of fishing and your dog ends up rescuing something so precious! Well, it happened to this man when he and his dog Leia were walking along the shore near Criccieth. Leia started barking further down from him and when he got to her, he saw that she had found a beached baby dolphin. He quickly helped the baby porpoise get back to deeper water for her to be able to swim back to sea, … Read more
True friendship is what it is – this is what love, trust and generosity is all about! It isn’t easy for ALL beings to exist alongside each other let alone trust one another; what more when it comes to different kinds of animals! Yet, here’s mother cat putting all her trust on the dog who helped and assisted her while she was giving birth to her babies. As to this sweet, sweet dog – such a generous spirit and a … Read more
Nowhere else in the world are there more stray dogs than in India and many of them are in horrific conditions pretty much like this poor mutt covered in tar and suffering from the worse case of mange. Here comes our Miracle Workers to the rescue through Animal Aid Unlimited! This poor dog was brought to their compound and given much needed TLC. Shivering and scared of being touched by his kindhearted and very brave rescuer at first, he finally … Read more
We love it when cats and dogs get along well together. It’s a beautiful friendship that we just love to watch. If you have a cat and a dog, I’m sure you can see that the two are very different in a lot of ways. But it’s wonderful to know that despite their differences, they can still get along and become best friends. You may have noticed that dogs pay attention to their humans more than cats do. So when … Read more
Not every dog has a mission the moment she is born, but Ricochet did. She was born into the “Puppy Prodigies Neo-natal & Early Learning Program” with the intentions of becoming a service dog for a person with a disability. Incredibly smart, Ricochet advanced through her training with ease. But, she had one tiny flaw…her love for chasing birds, which could be a risk to a person with a disability. The team made the difficult decision to withdraw her from the … Read more
America has spoken and following nearly 1 million votes cast by animal lovers across the country and a celebrity panel of dog lovers and experts, eight courageous canines have been named finalists in the 2015 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™, presented by the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation. These heroic canines each took top honors in their individual categories from a field of 171 initial nominees, and now America’s voters and a celebrity judging panel will determine which dog will … Read more
Update: Kinzie has not yet been adopted. To be considered by Furever Rescue in adopting you must FIRST complete an adoption application. Here is an update from Furever Rescue: “Once Kinzies doctors believe she is strong enough she will be vaccinated and an echo will be performed to determine the severity of her heart murmur. Once that has been performed we will move forward with her spay and at that time she will be ready to go home to her … Read more
Sports Illustrated catches up with Sochi Olympians and their adopted Rescue dogs after sixteen months! When American Olympians went to Sochi, Russia for the Winter Olympics, they saw thousands of stray dogs. They found out that most of the strays end up euthanized if they don’t get taken in. The dogs were malnourished and scared; their health conditions were very poor. They survived by begging for food while avoiding Hotel security where our athletes were housed. Not only did they … Read more
Society and nature may tell them they shouldn’t, but these dogs just can’t help but love cats! And their love affairs have been caught on camera much to our delight. Does your dog have a kitty friend? Tell us in the comments! #1 – Kitten Nanny #2 – The Boys #3 – Ebony and Ivory Click page 2 below for the next BFFs!
Service dogs are great companions to those people that need them, a loving friend and a loyal trainee to keep them safe. Whatever the reason that the service dog is needed, they work to brighten the days of the people’s lives they touch with undying loyalty. For a young boy living with autism, his service dog is a special friend that is trained to keep him from danger–specifically from running out into the street. Watch this amazing dog spring into … Read more
Dogs are active animals who can wear themselves out to the point where they really need a nap. It’s almost like when children resist the urge to fall asleep, afraid that they might miss something if they close their eyes for too long. In the case of this sleepy dog, he is sitting upright directly beside his human–almost leaning his tired body against him for support. It kinda makes you wonder why this silly puppy wouldn’t just lie down on … Read more
This is probably one of the most heart-wrenchingly beautiful dog reunions ever! Lemont was on a mission to find his beloved Dog Cleo at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, Louisiana 10 days after his home was destroyed and his life was forever changed following Hurricane Katrina. Lemont got a call from the people helping with the clean-up that they believed Cleo was there. It was a desperate few moments as we went from kennel to kennel, each time hoping he … Read more
Between them, Molly and Ed have lived 92 years. Together, they have made more than 1,000 therapy visits – to schools, assisted living facilities, day care centers and other sites. As a registered Pet Partners (formerly Delta Society) pet therapy team, they have comforted those who were near the end of life, calmed frightened children, coaxed conversation out of those reluctant to speak, and in at least one instance, may have helped turn a life around. A Scared Refugee When … Read more
Our dogs may not be able to say “I Love You”, but they show us in their own ways that they do. And as we all know, actions speak louder than words. If you guys are looking for true love,–the most guaranteed source of true and unconditional love is your dog. Our dogs love us so much that even when we leave them all alone at home for the whole day, they are still so happy to greet us when … Read more
As time passes by, dogs are getting more intelligent and are being trained to do more things than ever before. We now have a surfing dog, a skateboarding dog, and even a dog who’s so awesome at parkour. There are even dogs who are trained to drive cars! Knowing that dogs are now trained to drive cars, it’s no shock that they can ride a scooter too. We’ve seen that cute video of a dog named Norman who knows how … Read more
A severely abused poodle, just skin and bones, was found tied to a tree in a deserted part of North Miami, Florida on June 21. A Good Samaritan found the dog while walking his own dog, who he claims “sniffed him out.” The poodle, now named Sam, was taken in by Florida Yorkie Rescue. A rep for them said it was the worst case of animal abuse they had ever seen. “Upon arrival, Sam’s eyes were empty,” the Florida Yorkie … Read more
Hailey Torres is a nine-year-old girl who is battling a brain tumor. And for her birthday, she had one simple wish–to have a puppy who can cheer her up during the tough times as she’s undergoing treatments and surgeries. In hopes of having her wish come true, she told Make-A-Wish of Massachusetts and Rhode Island about her wish. And Hailey’s wish was heard! The Make-a-Wish Foundation made Hailey’s birthday wish come true by giving her an adorable little Yorkie-poo! Watch … Read more
They say dogs are like potato chips. You can’t have just one! So, how many dogs do you own? Wait, let me rephrase that…how many dogs own you? If you’re like me–a crazy dog lady, then for sure you own more than just two. But can you imagine having more than 10 dogs living in your house? Well, this family has 16 Basenjis! These cute babies are from 3 different litters and they’re bringing a lot of joy and fun … Read more
Police officers likely never live the same day twice. They never know what’s coming next! My guess is that Patrolman Nick Ague didn’t expect he would be carrying a 75 lb. german shepherd named Mya to safety this day, but that’s exactly what he did. After Mya’s owner was involved in a car crash, the german shepherd fled the scene scared. She was found 2 miles from the crash, exhausted in a field. When officer Ague and the dog’s owner … Read more
For our dogs, they live a pretty domesticated life. Most have a nice warm bed to sleep on… heck, sometimes even our bed is what they sleep on! They are served food each day and never have to go hungry or desperately search for a meal. But, when a dog happens to encounter a wild animal, then we may be reminded that our dogs are actually animals that have the ability to speak, well, animal! When these two dogs were … Read more
Hope for Paws has once again rescued another dog’s life. They received a call a call about a dog living under a freeway. When they went to the area, it took them some time to spot the dog. When they found her, she was sleeping, so they they quickly and quietly got the things they need to catch her. But she woke up when she heard them coming and ran away fast. It was clear that this rescue was not … Read more
We dog lovers will never understand how some people could just abandon or throw away a dog or puppy. Dogs are beautiful and very loyal creatures. So how could anyone have a heart to throw a loving animal just like that? A garbage man from Muncie, Indiana found something heartbreaking while he was working. Michael Upchurch was just emptying the trash bins when he heard a puppy crying. Then he noticed something moving under a blue trash bag. He ripped … Read more
Breaking up is hard to do, but it’s even harder when there’s divorce involved and dividing up of all the assets. When Rafael’s wife left him on his 30th birthday, he was all alone without a single piece of furniture, staring at blank white walls in shock and disbelief. The only thing that his wife did leave behind was their Bull Terrier, who she’d named after her favorite shoe designer–Jimmy Choo. With only the dog as his friend, suddenly Rafael … Read more
Summer is upon us, folks…and that means often unbearably hot days. Our four legged pals also get bogged down by the heat, but luckily there are easy ways to keep them cool. Ice molds and mini swimming pools, sure…but we’re talking a bit more basic than that. Air conditioning! Just like we humans enjoy that initial blast of cool air when we sit in a hot car, so too do our dogs! In the cute video below, we meet a … Read more
If you recall, we’ve posted a few videos of shelters workers making awesome videos to encourage people to adopt. There was that cute music video of Abba’s “Take A Chance On Me”, where shelter workers urge people to take a chance on shelter animals. And there was that video of the awesome dance that shelter workers do when one of their dogs get adopted! And now here’s another cute and very entertaining video for you to check out! Workers of … Read more
We’ve shared all kinds of videos of dogs pulling off some pretty amazing stunts, like that dog that could do a handstand beside their human! But these dogs, they just stepped up “tricks” a SERIOUS notch! These dogs were all participants in the Purina Surfing Competition. That’s right, dogs that know how to hang 10! These dogs can certainly give new meaning to “dog days of summer!” Not only do these dogs know how to surf, but they are among … Read more
Dogs are one of the best friends you will ever have, but that doesn’t mean your relationship doesn’t take work. Building a bond with a dog can actually be quite challenging, especially if your best friend has a past life that wasn’t very nice. Here are 11 ways you can strengthen your bond with your dog – whether you just adopted him or you have owned him for 8 years. #1 – Train Together Positive reinforcement training is all about strengthening … Read more
Sometimes dogs are so laid-back, they can get along with just about anyone! This is certainly true for Bob, a Golden Retriever that lives in São Paulo, Brazil with his family. And when we say “family” we mean his humans as well as 8 birds and a hamster! Bob started gaining popularity on Instagram after people instantly took notice of his sweet nature and docile personality. You would think that a dog would go crazy in the presence of a bird, … Read more
Stories like this one restore our faith in humanity. Nicole Elliot, from Columbus, Georgia, adopted Chester, a terminally ill dog, and created a bucket list for him so he could spend his final days having fun and being loved, rather than wasting away in a shelter. Chester was originally pulled from a high-kill shelter by Animal Ark Rescue back in April. Elliot is a foster parent for them and had seen a post asking for a hospice-type home for Chester’s remaining … Read more
For anyone who has ever had a special pet in their life, saying goodbye is one of the hardest things you will ever have to do. In Minneapolis, there is one special woman who founded the non-profit organization Secondhand Hounds, a place where ailing dogs can enjoy their final days. This canine hospice allows terminal dogs to live in peace before they take their final breath. Founder Rachel Mairose wanted a place for dogs to die in dignity, and not have … Read more
At the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, Tarra the elephant gets to spend her days roaming free about the sanctuary enjoying each and every day. Out of nowhere one day, a stray dog showed up that was in need of a home. Wanting to give her a better life, the people at the sanctuary decided to take her in. Much to the surprise of everyone Tarra immediately took to this dog who warmed right up to her completely unafraid. The dog, who … Read more
Sgt. Canvas was one amazing dog, plain and simple. Not only was she incredibly loving and loyal, but she had the ability to detect up to 70 different kinds of bombs and explosive devices. Serving on multiple tours in the Middle East, she was often paired with Cpl. Moseley. The two developed a tight bond, which Moseley needed to not feel so alone while serving for our country. Aside from all the amazing work that this dog did, she even … Read more
We will never get tired of watching rescue videos. It’s nice to know and see that there are still kindhearted people in this world. They restore our faith in humanity. So when we find a video of of these amazing people rescuing animals in need, we make sure to share them with you. And maybe their wonderful work will encourage more people to do the same. In India, a dog has fallen into a pit in the ground at a … Read more
Okay, so we’ve seen and heard some pretty strange-sounding dogs before. There was that Frenchie who tried so hard to bark and ended up sounding so weird–it was like he was whining and complaining about something! And there was that adorable puppy who learned how to bark for the first time–he sounded so funny and cute on his first try! And here’s another one to add to the list! When this adorable pup howls, he sounds more like a duck … Read more
We doglovers will never understand how some people could just neglect their dog or leave them behind. Because for us, dogs are more than just pets, they are our best friends, they are part of the family! And we don’t leave family members behind to suffer and die alone, do we? So it breaks our hearts when we see dogs neglected and abandoned by the people they call family. Here’s a story about a dog who was neglected by his … Read more
It’s easy to get discouraged and think, “I am just one person – what difference can I make?” Especially when it comes to the millions of dogs sitting in kill shelters across America – after all, you can only adopt so many yourself.But Sara Cross didn’t feel that way. When she saw a picture of a dog named Kevin on Facebook, who was on death row, she decided to do something about it. Even though she lived in a one-room … Read more
There may be nothing stronger than the bond between a Military Working Dog and her handler. Raised and trained to protect and serve, these dogs often save the lives of not just their handler, but dozens of other servicemen and women on tour. Sgt. Canvas is no exception. She served multiple tours in Iraq with her handler Marine Lance Corporal Russ Moseley, and was trained to sniff out up to 70 different bombs. “She took a lot of the stress … Read more
Fact: This 13 second video is guaranteed to increase your happiness by at least 100% 🙂 How many Basenji puppies can fit in a small dog house? You’re about to find out! These adorable little cuddlers have crammed themselves into a very tight sleeping quarters, but they absolutely love it! In case you weren’t able to count them, that’s 16 puppies! Yes, you read that right. Go ahead, watch it again and again. We certainly did! 🙂 Source: Seemingly endless … Read more
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