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Many pet parents talk to their dogs as if they’ll understand. While our pups may not continue the conversation, there are plenty of moments where they seem to acknowledge what we’re saying. Sarah Lawther from Sydney, Australia, had a moment like that with her adorable Staffordshire Bull Terrier named Honey. She regularly talks to Honey like she’s a person, but she doesn’t expect a response. Once, when she told Honey she was beautiful in a TikTok video, the sweet pup … Read more

Chimpanzees have some of the best motherly instincts in nature, but sometimes, those instincts aren’t enough to save their babies. At the Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas, a mother chimp named Mahale struggled when giving birth to her most recent baby. After an emergency C-section, the newborn chimp struggled to breathe, causing zookeepers to give him round-the-clock care. The baby spent the first two days of his life away from his mother, and Mahale was understandably upset. But once the … Read more

When a Golden Retriever and a Rodeshian Ridgeback in neighboring houses fell in love, not even a fence could keep them apart. The pair of pups visited each other every single day, and even shared and exchanged toys across the divide. So after this went on for a while, their families finally decided to arrange some “fence-free” playdates, and their friendship is simply the sweetest to see. How It All Started Pax’s parents started to notice a pattern. Every time … Read more

A man adopted a puppy he named Arnold, and was arrested soon after. His arrest turned into a lengthy incarceration, leaving the puppy without a home. A neighbor took Arnold in but soon realized he couldn’t care for him. The neighbor reached out to The Asher House for help. Lee raced over to meet Arnold. The moment Lee set eyes on Arnold, he knew that the little guy would be an excellent candidate for a new family. His squishy little … Read more

Everyone loves a good meal on Thanksgiving, and the dogs and cats at one rescue shelter in Springfield, GA, are no exception. In fact, these furry darlings may appreciate that meal more than we will ever know. Because when you’re searching for your forever home or living in the wild, such fine meals from kind-hearted animal lovers can be few and far between. And with that thought in mind, the Guardians of Effingham Animal Rescue got busy in the kitchen … Read more

Update: It wasn’t very long ago that we shared the story of Van Gogh, the Boxer-Pitbull mix with only one ear. Despite being incredibly handsome, and an amazing artist, the canine cuddle bug was having a hard time finding a forever family. He was a tough case because of his troubled past, and the fact that his forever home needed to be quiet, and free from other pets.  But after Jaclyn Gartner, the founder of Happily Furever After Rescue, shared … Read more

Lauren Siler is a seasoned foster mama, but until recently, her specialty has been kittens. A silver-faced black Lab mix named Annie changed all that when her owners surrendered her to Dallas Animal Services at the age of 19. Siler was about to board a plane home to Dallas from Anchorage, Alaska, when she spotted Annie on an Instagram page featuring animals needing rescue at DAS. “I saw her sweet little face sitting in her poor little kennel.” A Sad, … Read more

Some high school seniors in Wisconsin are teaming up to change the life of a three-month-old puppy named Forest Stump. When Forrest was found living in an abandoned area in Texas, he was missing one of his back paws. So now, the biomedical and engineering classes at Case High School in Wisconsin are putting their heads together to create a prosthetic paw for sweet Forrest. Forrest is a three-month-old Sheppard mix who was found while living with his mother and … Read more

There’s no concept that feels as timeless as a human’s love for their dogs. They’re members of the family, so we tend to apply many of our human traditions to them: birthday celebrations, Halloween costumes, and ultimately funeral or memorial ceremonies. In many cultures, traditional burial rites involve dedicating a headstone in honor of the person lost. So naturally, people often remember their lost pets the same way. That doesn’t seem to have changed much at all over the last … Read more

Has a friend ever confided in you that the loss of their dog caused more grief than the death of a close relative? Have you ever felt this way yourself? Society has conditioned us to feel ashamed of such emotions, but research suggests we are more than justified when we deeply mourn the loss of a furry friend.     When our first family dog, Spike passed away, my father suffered terribly. He would come home from work and just … Read more

There is a large body of scientific evidence to support that dogs do indeed love their people. Every dog owner knows this to be true. Puppy love is the real deal, and our dogs prove it to us every day with these 8 fur ball ways of saying, “I love you.” #1 – Puppy Kisses One of the most obvious ways that our pups show they care is by licking our face, hands, and feet. The American Kennel Club says that dogs … Read more

Anyone who adopts a senior dog has a big heart. But adopting two bonded senior dogs is an even bigger act of kindness and commitment. When two 14-year-old dogs, Jack and Maisie, were surrendered to a shelter together, they kept getting overlooked because of their age. They’re both small, fluffy dogs, but people weren’t willing to give them a chance. Many dog lovers fear that they won’t get much time with a senior dog, but a dog’s final years are … Read more

For a dog named Boomer, life looked quite bleak. He was badly injured and living on the streets. His days were numbered but thankfully he was found in time wandering on a highway. But once Boomer was rescued, there were still many challenges ahead of him. Challenges he’d no longer face on his own. The rescue organization, Hopalong Animal Rescue, reached out to Thom hoping he could foster Boomer. Boomer would need a lot of TLC and Thom was thankfully … Read more

It’s saddening to see a large number of veterans dealing with excruciating PTSD post returning from service. With dwindling self-worth and nagging combat stress, they often develop self-sabotaging tendencies that cannot be healed with traditional therapy. Many such struggling veterans have now found solace at California’s “Lockwood Animal Rescue Center”, amidst the company of rescued wolves!   Image/Story Source Credit: Great Big Story via YouTube Video     Founded in 2011, this sanctuary rescues wolves and wolf-dog hybrids from different … Read more

In the middle of a bachelor celebration in Tennessee, eight males had gathered at Mitchel Craddock’s bachelor party in the woods. As they worked on the barbecue, they were startled by a furry visitor at their door!   Image/Story Source Credit: Good Morning America via YouTube Video   The men were shocked to encounter a trembling and unhealthy dog standing on their doorstep with the most pitiful eyes they had ever seen. They felt for the dog and gave her … Read more

It’s always uplifting to see dogs defend their families. Many dogs go out of their way to ensure that their loved ones are never harmed. Dogs not only protect their human family members but also their animal siblings.   Image (Screenshot)/Story Video Source Credit: DailyPicksandFlicks via YouTube Video   When a lady adopted a tiny kitten and brought him home, she was shocked to see her steadfast German Shepherd, Tennyson, turn into a devoted big brother. The dog even offered … Read more