As animal advocates, the majority of us feel that every dog deserves a permanent, loving home. However, there are surely still so many stray dogs battling to survive every day. But not everyone who lacks a family to care for them survives and dies alone. A member of the public contacted Michael Waugh of Pennine…
Fourth of July is certainly one of the occasions when our canines experience fear the most. Our dogs have nothing against the celebration, but they are scared of the fireworks associated with this major event. Dogs typically hide in their dens or comfort zones when the fireworks are going off, though a good number do…
Shannon Steele, the proud founder and one of the chief rescuers of the Minnesota-based non-profit canine rescue organization Northern Lakes Rescue, could not ignore a cry for assistance on social media. A malnourished dog abandoned in a shed was on the verge of death, and she could not stand by and do nothing. She promptly…
A dog rescue organization known as Hope For Paws was made aware of an abandoned dog at an auto shop. They were informed that the previous owner of the shop moved out a few months ago and left the dog alone. Therefore, the rescue group deployed a crew to the location to rescue the unfortunate…
One of the many guiding principles of dog owners is that if you harm their pets, you will have to deal with them. They deeply care for their furry children, and the last thing they want is for their pets to be harmed. Therefore, they are willing to fight anyone who dares to bring these…
Meet Darrel, a dog that loves skateboarding. He lives with his loving family in Seattle and helps raise money for Alzheimer’s research by participating in an annual walk sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, a non-profit organization. Darrel also goes to work with his owners and helps the office staff by greeting visitors who come to…
Drew Smith, a man from California, showed up at the shelter hoping to adopt a golden retriever. But fate had other plans. A small spaniel mix caught his eye, and Smith decided to take it home, even though it had some dental issues. When he named the dog Carl, he didn’t realize how much he’d…
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…
Dog lover Darvish volunteered to foster one of a local shelter’s most traumatized dogs. He brought it home and let it roam around his house. The dog eventually curled up in the corner of the room that it found comfortable. Darvish spent time feeding and petting the dog until it gradually warmed up to him….
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…
Vesna Mihajoski, a dog rescuer from Serbia, received reports about a lonely German Shepherd who spent countless hours guarding a grave at the local cemetery. Because of her devotion to that particular spot, people assumed that the grave belonged to the canine’s owner. Her loyalty and devotion made the pooch very popular among the locals….
Dogs are resilient creatures that can still be happy even if they are sick or hungry. It’s probably because of their cheerful demeanor. It’s also why dogs tend to recover quite quickly following an injury or sickness. Artie, a homeless dog, was discovered in appalling condition. He was sick and emaciated, and parts of his…
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…