Just recently, the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA), a non-profit animal welfare organization, posted a story about a pit bull terrier named Aspen. Aspen was rescued by the BC SPCA in an abandoned RV that was so dark and filled with garbage and feces that he had almost…
Some dogs can swim naturally. But many others either struggle or fear getting in and around water. If you have a pool at home or plan to take your dog to the beach, closely monitor them so they don’t get into trouble. A family from Brazil learned this lesson the hard way. The Felipe family…
The autumn or fall season is one of the most beautiful seasons. The nights may be longer and colder but everything is colorful and looks magical. During the daytime, the weather is almost perfect. It’s never too hot or cold to go on adventures outdoors. It’s the perfect season to take your dog on outdoor…
We all know that dogs really don’t like water. Whenever they know that it’s bath time, they will avoid you like the plague. However, a Labrador Retriever named Max surprised everyone when his favorite thing in the world is actually being in the water. Max loves swimming in lakes, ponds, and the ocean. His mom,…
It’s always heartbreaking whenever we see abandoned dogs wandering the streets, trying to survive. Although dogs are resilient animals, they still need people to take care of them. A dog named Missy was found and rescued by a woman named Lou Sisk. Missy was severely emaciated and was already on the brink of death when…
McKinnley was a woman who never had a dog before. She had no plans of adopting one, or at least that’s what she thought. But when she saw Iris’s photo on social media, her plans changed. Iris was a senior dog that lived in an animal shelter. None of the staffers knew much about her,…
Good Samaritans Nataly and Maria Madrigal called the local animal rescue group Hope For Paws late one night. They came across a small homeless dog hiding under a car inside a parking lot. They knew they needed help from experts to successfully bring the animal to safety. Rescuer Eldad Hagar immediately drove to Nataly and…
Witnessing a wild animal get along with a domestic dog is incredibly satisfying. It’s an interaction that can only happen on very rare occasions. When it does happen, it’s worth documenting so that many others can witness the friendship unfold. A Hungarian pointing dog named Leo woke up to an unexpected sight one morning. The…
Our pets can be very possessive. They would definitely do whatever it takes to keep their favorite places safe and clear of invaders. However, it is quite important to keep in mind that not all dogs are vicious. If properly trained, some dogs would be able to control their anger. Even if the intruder had…
James Xuereb of Guelph, Ontario, Canada is a devoted pet parent. He has been caring for his pets well and loves them to bits. However, his two dogs Nemo and Lucy crossed the rainbow bridge three weeks apart. The dogs were already old and died because of congestive heart failure. This left James really sad….
The famous dog rescue group known as Hope For Paws learned about a scared dog living beside a busy street in Los Angeles. People living in the area were scared that he would run into traffic and be struck by a car as vehicles continued to pass by. Two of the group’s rescuers, JoAnn Wiltz…
Everyone enjoys Christmas miracles because they give us a warm, fuzzy feeling inside and restore our faith that a higher force is watching over us. This story is about one, and it is about Harley, a Yorkshire terrier. Barbara Milburn, a resident of Tucson, Arizona, owned Harley. She treated Harley as if she were her…
It is always distressing to find an abandoned dog in a house where no one lives anymore. The dog never leaves because it believes that its owner will return. Moments like this inspire dog rescuers to continue their work. Bo is an example of a dog abandoned by its owners. He was living without food…
Danielle, a member of the rescue organization Jersey Pits Rescue, was visiting an animal shelter when an animal control officer told her about a dog on a ledge. She rushed to the location in an attempt to bring the dog to safety since she was told that the dog was high up on the cliff….
When people talk about K9 members, the first breeds that pop in their minds are the Belgian Malinois and the German Shepherd. They are big and strong canine breeds with distinct skills that make them effective in their jobs. Their physical stature also makes them look very intimidating. These are features that are not commonly…