Choosing a safe place for your dog to stay while you’re on vacation is crucial. However, even the most secure facilities can not hold back some determined dogs. As soon as Jeremy and Sarah Henson left their dog, Dexter, at a Kansas pet hotel in February, the pup began planning his escape. After Jeremy and … Read more
A Pit Bull known as “Monster” is not as scary as she sounds. She’s a sweetheart who loves being near the water, especially when it’s with her human, Kieth Soffes. Monster loves going on daily trips out of San Leon, Texas, on her human’s shrimp boat. However, even the strongest swimmers can get into trouble … Read more
In 2018, a four-year-old Yellow Lab named Cleo and her family moved away from their home in Missouri. Cleo seemed to have a harder time moving than the rest of her family though. On July 12th, 2020 she went missing from their home in Olathe, Kansas. Meanwhile, across state lines in Lawson, Missouri, a couple … Read more
Even though Murphy the rescue dog did not have a forever family when he went missing, he still had lots of support. He escaped from his foster family when they were about 1,200 miles away from home. For about a month, the poor pup was alone and scared. But sadly, he was used to the … Read more
When all you’ve ever known is survival, the smallest act of kindness can change your entire world. In this story, that life-changing gesture was a simple morsel of food offered to a hungry stray dog. The events that grew from one sympathetic deed made headlines the world over and warmed the hearts of millions. Three … Read more
A Wisconsin woman life was uprooted when she discovered she was terminally ill, and that she and her pup would need to relocate to a friend’s house across the country for help during her last days. What already seemed like a nightmare was made even more heartbreaking once the airlines turned her dog away. The … Read more
In early May 2022, a flight of 166 Ukrainian refugees landed at the St. John’s International Airport in Canada. But they weren’t alone because 11 pets (3 dogs and eight cats) came along. The people could not leave their furry friends behind, so they did not hop on a flight until they knew their pets … Read more
The summer is really heating up! A group of hikers recently witnessed just how harmful the stifling temperatures can be for a dog. Thankfully, a strong and caring park ranger came to the rescue, carrying an overheated dog on his shoulders all the way down a mountain trail and saving his life. Image Lexie Daniel … Read more
During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, 61-year-old Igor Pedin refused to go anywhere without his nine-year-old Terrier mix named Zhu-Zhu. The man and his dog were in Mariupol, which is currently a Russian-controlled area in the southeastern part of Ukraine. He had family in Zaporizhzhia, which was a Ukraine-controlled city about 225 kilometers (140 miles) … Read more
When Liza Thayer went out of town to attend a wedding, she left her dog back in Connecticut with her parents. Yet, the furry friend did not seem to get the message. The pup, whose name is Indy, thought her mom had left her behind by mistake. So, she quickly came up with a plan … Read more