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Man Rescues This Dog From A Horrible Life Of Cruelty And His Reaction Says It All

“A Chained Dog Is A Choked Soul” – Anonymous No dog ever deserves to be chained up outside the house. Imagine what it would be like if you were the one being chained up outside. You are left there all alone, vulnerable to all the elements–no one deserves a life like that, right? So when this guy saw a dog who was chained outside, he knew he had to do something. The temperature was 120 degrees, and the poor thing … Read more

15 Most Popular Dog Breeds This Year

Are you wondering what breed is “everyone’s favorite breed?” Maybe you are looking for a new dog or just want to know if your favorite breed made the cut. Regardless the reason, it’s always fun to see which breeds are “America’s Favorite.” Here is the list of most popular dog breeds by registration numbers with the American Kennel Club. #1 – Labrador Retriever We all know this is America’s favorite breed. They are happy go-lucky, smart and a great family dog, … Read more

12 Awesome Things You Can Do For Your Local Shelter

Looking for something special you can do for your local shelter? The amazing team at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary gave us the inside scoop on things that really help a shelter out, which you may have never even thought of before. #1 – Bring in food/snacks for staff/volunteers on busy days #2 – Decorate lobbies and common areas for holidays #3 – Make videos of adoptable animals #4 – Donate your professional time in areas such as marketing, public relations, graphic design, photography, … Read more

Doggy Daycare Launches A Pool Party For Pups!

In Maybee, Michigan, there’s a doggy daycare facility called Lucky Puppy. What I love about this doggy daycare center is that they have a bone-shaped pool for dogs! And not just that, the facility is ‘cage-free’ and it has a huge yard for dogs to play in. And now that it’s almost summer, the dogs at Lucky Puppy are finding ways to beat the heat–and what better way than to cool off in a bone-shaped pool! When all the dogs in … Read more

This Hilarious Commercial Will Make You Appreciate Your Dog Even More!

No one will love us unconditionally, tolerate our moodiness, accept our idiosyncrasies, and be more patient with us than our dogs do. Our dogs look at us as if we’re the coolest, most awesome person in the world. Come to think of it, they may not say a word to us, but their actions and their love for us is the best compliment ever! Now this hilarious commercial will show you that no one loves us like our dogs do; … Read more

Kangaroo Playing With His Dog Friend Is Irresistably Adorable

Watching dogs play can put anyone in a good mood–especially a dog lover! Puppies might be the cutest to watch play, but there’s something about watching a dog play with another species of animal that makes our heart feel all warm and fuzzy inside. We don’t have many wild animals in the US that would come onto our property that our dogs could bond with, but in Australia this is a whole different story. In this video we get to … Read more

15 Reasons Why Getting A Dog Was The Best Decision You’ve Ever Made

Getting a dog is not a cheap venture. There’s the purchase price or adoption fees, the food, beds, toys, leashes, crates and training. There’s the time and energy. Dogs are a lifetime commitment and a lot of effort and money is invested in them. But we’re here to tell you something you probably already know – dogs are one of the greatest investments you can make in your life. If you need reasons to understand why this is true, we’ve … Read more

New Study Shows The Way You Train May Affect Your Dog’s Ability To Learn

Do you have that dog that acts like like a busy bee? Crazy, spun-out of control and just can’t listen for longer than a second? Or maybe you have the dog that just sits there, half asleep, and responds so slowly to your cue that everyone else in class has done 5 repetitions to your one. A new study by the animal experts at Duke Canine Cognition Center has proven what many dog trainers already knew – your training technique … Read more

Couple Take Cross Country Dog Walk To Raise Awareness For Pet Therapy And Animal Rescue

At a time when the news seems to be all bad, this couple is making headlines for a GREAT reason! Kait & John Seyal, along with their two dogs Max and Grace, walked across the US – from Delaware to California. “People have asked us how we could take time out of our lives to do this and I’ve always laughed at that question because I don’t know how I could take time my life to do anything else. I’m … Read more

Loyal Dog Waits Seven Days Outside Hospital Doors For Owner

Dogs are known for their loyalty–they will stick by your side even in the most difficult of times. And they get worried and they care for our well-being too. Like when they see us crying, they get worried, and they try to comfort us. And when we get sick, they try to cheer us up too. In the video below you will see a dog who is so loyal that he stood outside the hospital, waiting for his owner. This … Read more

15 Dog Breeds That Are Best For New Owners

Choosing the right breed for you and your family is one of the most important parts of welcoming a dog to your home. The wrong dog with the wrong owner is a disaster waiting to happen, usually ending up with the dog in the shelter and the owner heartbroken that everything went so wrong. If you’ve never had a dog before or are just looking for a more low-maintenance, easy-going breed, check out this list below! #1 – Golden Retriever … Read more

The 10 Best Ways To Prevent Cancer In Your Dog

It’s a sad fact – cancer accounts for almost 50 percent of all disease-related pet death each year (www.oncovet.com). Dogs develop cancer at about the same rate as humans – 1 in 4 dogs will develop a tumor of some kind during his lifetime. (www.avma.org). And while there is no way to stave off cancer for certain, Dr. Kathryn Primm, owner of Applebrook Animal Hospital and the “Animal Stuff You Wonder About” blog, has provided us with 10 things you … Read more

Move Over Grumpy Cat, Grumpy Dog Takes The Cake!

For anyone that’s ever heard of Tardar Sauce AKA Grumpy Cat, you know exactly what sort of expression this cat wears on his face. But now there’s a new grump around town… introducing: Grumpy Dog! The owner, Derek Bloomfield, shared photos of his Puggle, Earl, a five-month-old puppy and the internet went a little crazy with comparisons to Grumpy Cat, labeling little Earl as Grumpy Dog. This rising star from Davenport, Iowa is perfectly healthy, but the funny expression comes … Read more

Man Meets Stray Dog While Traveling The Country, And Couldn’t Leave Him Behind

I don’t know about you, but when I met my dog, it was love at first sight. All it took was one look, and I knew I was in love. It’s like dogs have this sweet and special ability that allows them to crawl right into our hearts. That is why the guy in the video below couldn’t bear to leave a stray dog he met while he was traveling around the country. Benoit Denizet-Lewis, a writer with the The … Read more

Family’s Three Rescued Dogs Save Their Toddler From A Bear

A woman’s rescued dogs returned the favor when they saved her little girl from a 400-pound black bear. Emily Wagner didn’t expect that her rescued dogs would rescue them in return. It was a seemingly ordinary Sunday morning when Emily’s daughter, Harper, was playing in the yard. Emily was sitting on the porch close by when she heard her daughter yell for her. When she looked up, she saw a black bear near her daughter. There had been news that … Read more

They Found These Dogs Roaming The Streets And Then Realized One Is Actually Blind And The Other Guides Her

Everyone, meet Romeo and Juliet–two Sharpei’s who have been together through the worse of times. Romeo and Juliet were stray dogs found wandering in the streets together. They were then brought to the shelter and were left there for over a month. Juliet is blind and Romeo sort of serves as her guide dog–she looks to him for support. Both of them desperately needed a home. Bound for Angels, a rescue organization on a mission to helps save the lives … Read more

Born With Just Two Legs, This Rescued Dog Is Learning How To Walk For The First Time

Everyone, meet Scooter–a Lhasa-Poodle mix who was born with just two legs. Scooter has no front legs, and now at twelve-weeks-old he scoots across the floor. Luckily, the people of Pitty Paws Bully Rescue and Dr. Julie Mayer were willing to help this poor pup learn how to walk with just two legs and avoid any injuries in the process. Scooter was provided with different contraptions to help him with his balance. They gave him a device they call “Water … Read more

Rescued Dogs Get Spoiled Rotten After A Hard Life – Their Reaction Says It All.

All dogs deserve a chance to live a good life. These sweet creatures depend on us to give them a home and the love that they need. And in return, they give us priceless gifts–the gift of love, friendship, and loyalty. That is why we admire people who rescue dogs. Some of these dogs have been through a lot. It’s not easy living in the streets, especially when you have a previous family who just neglected and abandoned you. In … Read more

Detroit FINALLY Has A No Kill Shelter

If you read our site a lot, you know that I cover a ton of rescue stories from Detroit, Michigan. They are one of the cities the World Animal Awarness Society (WA2S) travels to frequently to shed light on the large stray dog problem. In fact, the announcement of the city’s first no kill shelter comes just days after WA2S posted a video about the Detroit Animal Control being protested by animal welfare advocates. they are under fire for being … Read more

Clever Dog Knows How To Show This Baby A Good Time

Hello Hunny, want a wild ride? A one seat merry-go-round ride? Hop into your walker and let’s go!! I wish I was the baby in the walker cos this is one thriller of a ride! See how fast the doggie is spinning her around? I bet when doggie was done, baby was saying, “Again! Again!” in baby talk…that is after her world stopped spinning around! ^_^ This doggie is so cool and mom is a genius for training her to … Read more

An Injured Homeless Senior Dog Gets A Chance At Happiness

Hope for Paws has done it again; they have saved another life! This time they saved a life of a homeless and injured senior dog that they named Rudolph. Hope for Paws received a call about a senior dog living on a freeway off-ramp. They were told that the dog had a badly injured leg. When they got there, the dog was sleeping; so they took this opportunity to capture him. Rudolph was so scared, that even with his injured … Read more

Stray Dog Carried Food Bowl To Rescuers Because He Just Wanted Someone to Feed Him

We see a lot of stray dog videos – usually with the strays being scared and running while the rescuers try to corral and save them. Then there’s this dog.Members of the World Animal Awareness Society (WA2S) team were in Detroit working on the American Strays Project, filming these abandoned houses were hundreds of stray dogs roam. When he saw the team, he left to go five houses over to get his food bowl so they could fill it for … Read more

10 Simple Ways To Keep Your House From Smelling Like A Kennel

Do you sometimes feel like you are living inside a kennel? Have your friends stopped coming over or ask if they can sit outside when they visit, even if it’s raining? Having dogs does not mean you need to live with their smells! Here are 10 simple ways to keep your house from smelling like a kennel. #1 – Get an odor-resistant bed One of the places smells lurk is in your dog’s bed. Buying a bed that has anti-microbial properties … Read more

Dog Surprises Police Officer After Being Freed From A Fence

I really admire police officers who go out of their way just to save a helpless animal. Just like that police officer who sprang into action when a dog fell off a creek. And let’s not forget that police officer who rescues homeless dogs when she’s off-duty! These people are remarkable! We are glad that there are still good people like them left in this world. In the video below, you will see another police officer helping a dog whose … Read more

Who Needs Humans? These Two Puppies Can Play Fetch By Themselves

Awww..this is just too cute!! Check out these two pups play fetch by themselves even without their humans. That’s how smart they are! They found ways to entertain each other and just have a good time. They are so independent and and so spirited! Look at them jumping and running about as if they are outdoors! I love how their owners painted their area with a park scene complete with a sandbox on the door!! The puppies’ environment is so … Read more

Saving A Homeless Chihuahua Who Just Wanted To Be Loved

Hope For Paws, a non-profit animal rescue in Los Angeles, California, received a call about a homeless Chihuahua – not an uncommon occurrence in the city where Chihuahuas are everywhere. She barked at the rescuers at first…unsure about the camera crew and all the people suddenly taking an interest in her. Kind neighbors had been feeding her – they said she had been living on the streets for several months.   Lisa Chiarellie, a volunteer with Hope For Paws, slowly … Read more

Rescuers Noticed Abandoned Dog Was Acting Strangely Until They Saw What Was Under The Porch

While animal rescuers assisted World Animal Awareness Society (WA2S) canine survey volunteers counting stray dogs during phase one of the canine survey in Detroit, Michigan, the field teams frequently came upon dogs that appeared to be in need or under duress. This black dog had become infamous in the neighborhood – pacing the sidewalk outside of an abandoned house and barking at everyone. “She barks at everybody but she hasn’t bit nobody, some people are scared of her,” says the … Read more

13 Birthday Gifts For Shelter Dogs

August 1st is “DOGust” – the universal birthday for shelter dogs everywhere. Celebrate by giving your adopted fur-baby a special treat AND give one to shelter dogs still in need. The following are some great ideas of birthday gifts that will help the dogs at your local shelters. Have other ideas? List them in the comments! #1 – Toys Anything to enrich the life of a shelter dog is always appreciated! Toys are expensive and don’t always last that long, so … Read more

Dog Is Determined To Do What It Takes To Get On This Couch

There’s a saying that goes, “If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again!” Well I believe this to be true on both humans and dogs. We’ve seen several videos of dogs whose persistence has paid off. Just like that dog who struggled to carry a giant stick across a small bridge. He never gave up until he found a way how to solve his problem! Now here’s another determined dog, and he wants to get up on the … Read more

This Dog Looks Like A Bear And It’s Just Too Cute!

While all dogs are unique and have their special differences that make us ooh and aww, this dog is truly one of a kind. His owner Christine Park shares photos with the world via Instagram and Facebook of her special dog that draws lots of attention anywhere she goes. And why? Well, because this little cutie looks like a bear! This bear-coat Shar-Pei is steadily gaining a massive Instagram following, after his owner created him an account just last month. … Read more

Terrier Moving Team Decides The Baby Pool Needs To Go

It’s summertime and dogs everywhere are enjoying their sunny days dipping in the pool or taking a short but wondrous trip to the beach! And some spoiled ones get some ice cold treats too! However, there are some dogs who are just not satisfied with a baby pool. Just like the terriers in the video below! These terrier moving team has decided that the baby pool needs to go. Maybe they think it’s too small for them, and they’re probably … Read more

This Dog And Toddler Playing Doctor Is The Most Precious Thing We’ve Ever Seen

For many of us, our childhood pet is a fond memory that we can look back on and smile. Growing up with a dog in your home taught you the meaning of a man’s best friend, and the love and loyalty your dog gave you is something you can remember for as long as you live. For this sweet video, we watch as a mother documents her toddler and the family dog. The two play with one another, cuddle, run … Read more

Get Ready To Laugh When You See How This Dog Finds His Owner In A Field Of Tall Grass

Do you remember that video of a dog hopping and bouncing through a field? It was so funny watching Megan the Lurcher jumping and bouncing through the field! It’s like she has springs in her legs! Now another dog is doing the same thing, and it’s just as adorable! Alfie the Springer Spaniel is trying to find his owner in a field of tall grass. But the grass is just too tall for him to see which way to go. … Read more

This Dog Just Discovered The Sprinkler Right…Now

How did your dog react when he/she first saw a water sprinkler or a water fountain? Most dogs would be amazed by it! Some would love to play with it. I think they love watching the water move. Just like that Boxer who got a new water fountain from his humans. She definitely enjoyed playing with her new water fountain! Now the dog in the video below just discovered a water sprinkler, and he doesn’t know what to do with … Read more

This Dog Tries So Hard To Play Hide N’ Seek, Oh But That Tail!

Is your dog good at playing hide and seek? Well most dogs are good at seeking, they are even good at hiding things from us! But when it comes to hiding themselves, well they kinda suck at it! They just can’t figure out how to hide their entire bodies totally! And even if they do, something just happens that gives them away. Just like what happened in the video below! This dog has hidden his entire body under a blanket. … Read more

They Saw A Family Of Dolphins Swimming And Then Their Dog Did This

Louie is such an amazing dog. He loves to swim and meet up with a pod of dolphins and then tries to keep up with them! I’m just enthralled at his swimming prowess and then he even got ahead of one of the dolphins – fast swimmer!! Yet he went back to check and see if there was anything wrong with the dolphin who lagged behind. Isn’t he a sweetie! 🙂 People might view this video differently and think that … Read more

What This Dog Does When He Gets His Ball Stuck Shows More Patience Than Most People We Know

How patient is your dog? While most dogs don’t really have the patience to even sit down and wait for the treat to be given to them, some dogs have the patience of a saint. These patient dogs can wait, and they even tolerate their human’s strange shenanigans. Just like these three dogs who have the patience to say grace before chowing down their food! The dog in the video below is one patient doggy. He got his ball stuck … Read more

The Friends Intro Has Been Remade With Puppies…And Yes, It’s As Amazing As It Sounds

For a lot of humans, the beloved show Friends is considered a pop culture staple. But now…it’s about to get even better. How, you wonder? With the addition of puppies, of course! Buzzfeed has given the New York set sitcom a doggie makeover, and we could not be happier. In the video below, we see the iconic show’s intro recreated with puppies starring as cast members. Spoiler alert: it’s AWESOME. In addition to this being downright adorable and hilarious (puns … Read more

This Puppy Was Afraid To Go Down The Stairs, Then Her Dad Came Up With This.

We all can agree, puppies are just the cutest. From the way they fall over their overgrown paws to those puppy kisses that never end, puppies are irresistible to any dog lover. In the case of this precious pup, she’s super afraid of the stairs. Each and every day is full of new discoveries for a puppy, and the stairs are something that her mind meets with apprehension. Her family took notice of their puppy’s fear of the stairs, and … Read more

Bicyclists Ride 3300 Miles To Help Abused Dogs

Eric McQuesten was inspired to start OnePulse after cycling cross-country and raising money for the Fuller Center for Housing. Eric wanted to build a community where multiple charities could combine resources and help each other. OnePulse had its first annual cross-country ride summer 2014. This year, he wanted to help abused animals. “I was reading about how dogs are mistreated and it opened my eyes to the current issues we have with dog mills,” McQuesten told us in an interview. … Read more

Knowing How To Do THIS Could Save Your Dog’s Life

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

Genius Dog Figures Out How To Get Ball From Pool Without Getting Wet

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

Woman Wrestles 7ft Alligator To Rescue Her Dog!

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

After Eating A 20 lb Bag Of Dog Food, This Giant Bear Does Something Hilarious

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

This Dog Might Be Better Than All Of Us At Karaoke – You Have To Hear This!

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

Why God Made Dogs

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

Woman Comes Up With Ingenious Trap To Save Little White Dog. Grab a tissue!

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

Ask A Vet: What Are The 5 Best Dogs For Kids?

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

10 Year Old Dog Is Asked About His Birthday And His Reaction Is Priceless.

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

Dog Looks Out The Door Every Day And Watches As Her Crush Walks By

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