Police Service Dog Hix was out for his evening walk and enjoying some down-time with his partner, when he sniffed out something on the side of a remote, rural road and took off. Const. Taylor Burns with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Hix were out on their daily exercise on a country dirt…
UC Davis biomedical engineering students and veterinary surgeons created a 3D printed mask designed to be used as a cast for a dog’s fractured skull. A 4-month-old puppy survived severe facial injuries after being mauled by a dog thanks in part to a special 3D-printed face mask. Recently, Loca arrived at UC Davis Davis School…
These three Alaskan Malamutes (from right to left – Travis, Leila and Zoe) are on their way to get groomed. During the ride, they hilariously decide to sing the song of their people in the backseat of the car. We can only imagine what song they might sing once the grooming is done! According to…
When Penny the Pit Bull was saved, her rescuers had no idea that they were actually saving two lives. Penny was thrown from a moving car and rescued by staff at the Berclair Animal Hospital nearby. Penny was emaciated, injured and suffering from congestive heart failure as result of heartworms. Penny had infected cuts and…
Bloat in dogs is a serious and life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. Many dogs die from it, as it is difficult for many pet parents to recognize the signs. Recognizing the symptoms of bloat could save your dog’s life, as the condition progresses very quickly, and minutes can make the difference between life…
Floyd Green has worked at the same bank for over 30 years, so when his colleagues at work learned that his beloved Yorkshire Terrier had passed away from old age, they decided to surprise him with a puppy as a birthday present. Floyd’s coworkers direct him to open a box in his office, which has…
A video filmed in Colombia captures a man risking his life to save a dog hanging from the balcony of an apartment high-rise. A small black and white dog is dangerously dangling over the edge – half his body is over the side. The people in the apartment downstairs first try to push the dog…
A dog with a crooked face is looking for a forever home. Woody was mauled by another dog when he was just 5 weeks old and he was “left to heal on his own with no veterinary care”, according to S.N.A.R.R Animal Rescue Northeast. SNARR came to Woody’s rescue after after they learned he was…
One of the key ways to maintain your dog’s general health is to cut his/her nails regularly. Bridget Wessel is a foster for Italian Greyhound Rescue and teaches canine agility. She explains why cutting your dog’s nails is so important in maintaining joint and bone health and shares some tips on how to properly trim…
Pepper had a very rough life until Josh Woodyard rescued her in Houston, Texas. Josh had been alerted about a hoarder and went to investigate. Pepper was in terrible shape when he found her, so he took her in and cared for the severely abused dog. Josh fostered Pepper, nursed her back to health and…
This video demonstrates why fostering animals is such an important part of the adoption process for shelter animals! Cameron, a Galgo Espanol, was scared and alone at an animal shelter in Spain. Fortunately, Galgos del Sol Animal Rescue came to his rescue. The 7-year-old dog wasn’t getting along with the other dogs there and was…
A dog’s family came up with an unbelievable reason as to why they surrendered her to a shelter – she had gotten depressed after their other dog died and they wanted a happier pet. But even more heartbreaking was when Zuzu lit up after she spotted her owners at the very same shelter only to…