This morning, we found a dog lying on the road, whimpering softly. His long, dirty fur obscured his face, but I could sense his pleading eyes as he looked at us. The dog was huddled in a corner next to a pillar, with scattered food nearby, likely left by passersby. He was unable to crawl…
Senior shelter dogs are often passed over by adopters, but these old dogs need love, too. All dogs deserve a loving home to spend the twilight of their lives. Now, one sweet senior dog is going out with a bang, as two friends have given her a foster home and are dedicated to making the…
Our dogs start to slow down a little as they get older, but we do everything make sure they are happy and comfortable in their twilight years. But one family went above-and-beyond for their old dog, rearranging their sleep schedules just to make sure he felt loved. Spike is a 14-year-old English springer spaniel. Like many dogs his…
Back in August 2016, the cross-country running team at St. Joseph High School in Santa Maria, California decided they’d like to invite their local shelter dogs along for a run. And the staff at Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter were happy to let their dogs get some sun and stretch their legs a bit. By all accounts, it was…
Life can be hard for a stray dog. They are left to fend for themselves: with no home they have to find their own food and shelter on the streets. It’s even more heartbreaking when the stray is just a young puppy. One tiny dog was fending for herself, with only an old shoe for…
Everyone knows that dogs are a man’s best friend… but sometimes, they’re more than that: they’re your best man. That was the case for one veteran and his beloved service dog, who have such an unbreakable bond that when it came to his wedding day, he had to have his dog involved in a special way….
It’s always a special day for a zoo when new baby animals are born, especially when they’re members of an endangered species. Each new arrival is a step towards ensuring their survival for another generation. Now, one zoo is celebrating the inspiring arrival of six red wolf cubs, a sign of hope for this critically…
Dogs are such loving and loyal pets. They have great instincts and will always step up to help when they sense their owners are in danger, even if it means putting themselves in harm’s way. Like one heroic dog, who saved the life of her owner after fighting off an attacking mountain lion. Erin Wilson,…
Dogs are such incredible and loyal animals. They’ll often go out of their way to protect their loved ones, even when the odds are against them. That was the case for one tiny little dog, who proved to be a hero after facing down a wild coyote to save his brother’s life. Vinny, an 11-year-old…
Service dogs can be invaluable companions to people who need them. Not only can they provide medical and emotional help, they also just make great, loyal pets, by your side when you need them most. So after one loyal service dog stayed by his human’s side throughout grad school, the university decided he was worthy of a major…