Akita dogs are a big part of life in Japan’s Ōdate city, which is known as the birthplace of the beloved Japanese dog breed. So to give visitors to the northern Japanese city a unique perspective, three Akita-Inus – Ako, Asuka and Puuko – were employed by Google to map the city from a dog’s…
A tiny dog’s owner thought she was dead, but when Riverside County Department of Animal Services arrived they found the dog severely matted and infested with maggots. The California animal shelter was initially contacted by the dog’s owner, who called the agency to have them retrieve his “dead” 8-year-old Lhasa Apso. But when officers arrived…
A senior Husky who lived his entire life tied to a heavy chain is now experiencing the comforts of family for the first time when fate intervened. Emergency workers in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania were responding to a call after a roof of a home being demolished had collapsed, when they noticed the Husky tied out…
Dinky the Great Dane was taken over by the “green-eyed monster” when he catches his dad petting his brother Romeo instead of him! He gets so jealous that he isn’t getting the attention that he decides to throw a hilarious tantrum. Oh, Dinky. Don’t be silly. Dad loves you both!
Dogs are such common victims of some tick species that the ticks have the word ‘dog’ in their name. Ticks carry many blood-borne diseases, transmitted when they attach to the host’s skin and staying attached until they’ve filled their bodies with blood. When ticks first attach, they are almost impossible to find in a heavily…
Just when Stray Rescue of St. Louis thought they’d heard it all, they got a call. “I bought a house and there is a Pit Bull chained up in the basement,” said the person on the other side of the line. “I’m not sure how long it’s been down there.” When rescuers arrived at the…
A tiny stray puppy had crawled into a hole to hide after his leg had been severed after being hit by a train. Rescuers at Animal Aid Unlimited, India were called to help and found him afraid and in excruciating pain. His leg was completely broken and almost torn off just below the shoulder. His…
A senior dog was homeless and living on the streets after his owners had moved away an over a year ago. He was lucky enough to have neighbors provide him food and water but he had no place to call home until word got to Hope For Paws. When Lisa Arturo and JoAnn Wiltz arrived,…
A puppy found tucked under a car’s engine has been rescued thanks to a lucky car repair. Jeff Dan Bullion submitted the following story to DogHeirs.com and shared: “A friend of mine was working on a truck today and got a cool surprise. Apparently a puppy was between the gas tank and exhaust.” “He adopted…
The story of a junior high science teacher reportedly feeding a sick puppy to the turtle last week has caused outrage online and consternation in the small farming community of Preston, Idaho where it happened. Preston Junior High science teacher Robert Crosland is under fire after it was revealed that he fed the dying puppy…
When it comes to herding, Border Collies are arguably the best dogs for the job. That’s why GUINNESS decided to employ a highly specialized sheepdog to round up the “mates” and ensure they get to the pub on time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. This video brings on the laughs in this perennial comic video…
Mary Ray has been a staple on the dog dancing circuit for decades, but at this year’s Crufts, it was announced that this would be her last performance ever at the event where she gave birth to heelwork to music. The British professional dog trainer is credited with creating the dog sport – heelwork to…
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