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Update 2/18/22: In a last-ditch effort to find his beloved dog Marley, super dad Derek Kirchner hopes to bring in professional trackers and a thermal drone. Seven highly-trained search dogs and their handlers would scour areas of interest across Hilton Head Island where Marley has been spotted or her scent has been tracked. At the same time, Kirchner hopes to hire world-renowned drone pilot, Douglas Thron. When he isn’t working for National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, Google, or one of the … Read more

If you have a dog, you know they need to go out several times a day. That’s just a fact. So what’s a dog parent to do if there’s a risk of having your dog stolen while just taking them out to pee at night? It sounds dramatic, but that is a genuine concern in the Bay Area of Northern California, where dognapping incidents are on the rise. As more dogs get forcibly taken from their owners, locals fear for … Read more

When over 150 dogs who had been for walks on the beach along the northeast coast of England were reported to have contracted a mysterious illness, investigators were led to believe that the cause of their sickness was from something exclusively in the sand or sea. But now, the same illness is spreading farther and farther inland, and this has experts second-guessing their current theories.  Initially, the mysterious illness was believed only to be affecting dogs who had walked along … Read more

Taking care of your beloved best friend when they’re sick is stressful in itself, but not knowing what’s making them unwell adds a level of tension that is truly unnerving. Unfortunately, this is the reality for hundreds of pups and their owners across northeast England. After strolling on the beach with their furry best friends, over one hundred and fifty pet parents all across the area have reported that their pups are suffering from a mysterious illness. Less than an … Read more

Roo, a Yellow Lab, was taking a routine walk with his mom in Chicago on a January day when he suddenly cried out in pain. At first, the dog’s mom thought he had some salt in his paw, a common winter occurrence. But there was something weirder going on at the corner of Diversey Parkway and Orchard Street. Michelle James, a witness to the incident, saw what happened to Roo and how panicked his mom was. When James saw Roo … Read more

Ryan Redington shares a special bond with the dogs on his sled team. The Alaska native regularly races with his dogs in northern Wisconsin. Luckily, most mushers and snowmobilers in the area know how to be respectful and keep a distance from groups of dogs. But one incident shook Redington in a way he never imagined. While Redington was training with Sarah Keefer and her sled dogs, a reckless snowmobiler got in the way. The person sped up and turned … Read more

When Shaian returned home and let her young pups outside to do their business, she was surprised to see large piles of orange powder dumped along her fence line. Not only was she deeply concerned because she didn’t have any idea what the powder was, but of course, her seven-month-old puppies didn’t hesitate to devour it once they spotted it in their yard. Shortly after ushering her girls inside, Shaian hopped on the phone and called her housing company to … Read more

In 2007, authorities rescued 51 Pit Bulls from a Virginia compound belonging to Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. These dogs endured horrible torture. They were electrocuted, beaten, hanged, drowned, and forced to fight. Sadly, three of the dogs did not survive, but 48 brave Pitties did. These frightened, formerly abused dogs were given love and patience by several rescue organizations and their forever families. One of these survivors, Frodo, lived to be 15 years old. He died on December 18th, … Read more

WARNING: Content depicts animal abuse and may be sensitive to some readers.  A dog trainer in the village of Black Creek, Wisconsin, was recently exposed after a horrific video went public. Surveillance footage from the facility showed Allen Burnsworth abusing a dog named Odie. The awful video quickly gained popularity on social media, causing Burnsworth and his dog training business to receive a lot of backlash. Burnsworth still hasn’t apologized or even owned up to his mistake. Dog parents are … Read more

Cedarcrest Kennel of Ava, Missouri, also known by its website called “Pup 4 U,” has consistently fallen on the “Horrible Hundred” list of the worst dog breeders in the United States. Sadly, many of those puppy mills are licensed and continue to operate despite being exposed. Luckily, this kennel’s operations have finally come to an end. The puppy mill owner lost their most recent license, causing them to shut down for good. Rescuers saved 42 dogs and puppies from the facility. … Read more

When BARCS Animal Shelter in Baltimore, Maryland, rescued a Pit Bull named Butter Bee, thinking she was on the brink of death. Someone saw her get hit by a car, and she could barely move afterward. The kind witness carried her to their car and called the shelter for help. When vets examined her, they feared that they wouldn’t be able to improve her quality of life. But this horrific accident wasn’t the beginning of Butter Bee’s hardships. Her microchip … Read more

It has been exactly 90 days since Derek and Alex Kirchner last saw their beloved dog, Marley. The Atlanta couple was vacationing with family on South Carolina’s Hilton Head Island when tragedy struck. As arriving family members carried in their luggage on September 6, the front door was left open. A child also opened the baby gate confining Marley and the Kirchners’ other dog, Ryelee. Marley, terrified of strangers, bolted out into the night. The well-meaning family chased after her, … Read more

Lani, a Shih-Tzu/Bichon mix, should have been en route to her new home on November 9, 2021. Unfortunately, the dog went missing when transporter Tierney Hopkins stopped at Marlborough Saleyards, south of Blenheim, New Zealand. It took 18 days to find Lani, and that time was torture for her mom. After all, once you know your dog is on a transport headed your way, you don’t expect them to suddenly disappear. A Facebook group “Bring Home Lani” posted updates about the missing … Read more