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Therapy “Dogtor” Delivers Care Packages To First Responders

When Loki the Therapy Rottweiler needed help, her friends at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) were there for her. Now that the tables have turned, Loki and her mom, medical student Caroline Benzel, are delighted to return the favor. Amid the chaos of the coronavirus pandemic, the pair are distributing “Hero Healing Kits” to medical personnel on the front lines. Benzel adopted Loki intending to make her a hospital therapy dog. Inspired by the pooch that visited her … Read more

Aussie Firefighters Go Skin-To-Fur With Rescue Dogs For Charity Calendar

For 27 years, Australia’s hottest firefighters have shucked their shirts in the name of charity. The Australian Firefighters Calendar was established in 1993 to support research into childhood burns.  Since then, they have raised over $3 million for various charitable organizations. For the upcoming 2020 cycle, the guys posed for not one, but six sexy calendars! Our favorite? The 2020 Dog Calendar, of course.  The guys featured in the calendars come from Australia’s Urban, Rural, Armed Forces, Aviation and fighting … Read more

Firefighters Rescue Puppy From Texas Storm Drain

The city of Elgin, Texas is experiencing flash floods, but firefighters were busy with a different kind of rescue earlier this week. A small puppy was on a walk with his owner Monday evening when he fell into an open storm drain. The rescue by local firefighters was caught on video, and features James Daniel Lopez climbing into the tight spot to retrieve the bewildered, but otherwise uninjured pup. With so much going on in their town, firefighter Lopez and … Read more

Dog Rescued From Burning Home Reunites With The Heroes Who Saved Him

Alex Collins, a single mother living in northern California, was out interviewing for a new job when she received a devastating phone call. Her neighbor called to say her house was in flames, and her dog was still inside. Thankfully, the woman’s toddler was safe at daycare, but when she arrived home, she had no idea whether her dog named Boo would live or die.   Thanks to the dedicated work of the Chico Fire Department, Boo was rescued from … Read more