What a difference a day can make in the life of a shelter dog! From their time in a shelter to the day they are adopted, these before and after photos of dogs will bring a smile to your face! Whether they were at the shelter because they were abandoned, living as a stray or…
Daisy was a special dog. Saved by a couple from an adoption fair, they soon discovered she was deaf and was rescued from a puppy mill. Despite her poor health, Daisy the Dalmatian was smart and was “a healer”. With her new family, she began a life that touched many lives. Jeremy Soule shared with…
Our fur friends often come into our lives in unexpected ways. Such was the case with Abe. Jo submitted her story to DogHeirs of how a sweet puppy who was used as bait by a dog fighting ring ended up in her family: “Late one night an ambulance company was flagged down in the inner…
When Earla Hollow was driving along a road she spotted something from the corner of her eye. An animal scuttled into the bushes. It could have been a small wild animal, but she decided to stop and check anyway. She ended up with a new member to bring home to her family, one whose brought…
Gracie is a puppy-mill survivor. The sweet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was adopted by Jen Champion and her family from Hearts United for Animals rescue. Jen and her husband immediately brought Gracie to their son’s school to meet their then 11-year-old son, Nolan, for the first time. When the two meet, you can tell the…
When Mary K. Elkins spotted Pig Pen abandoned on the roadside, the pit bull was severely emaciated and suffering from Demodex mange. “Those sad eyes were the ones that met mine when I saw him on the side of the road,” wrote Mary. “He took my breath away when I saw his condition. I had…
When it comes to dog and human friendships, none stir our hearts more than those formed between children and dogs. The bonds they form are lifelong, deep and full of love. And it is so often centered around a wonderful dog who takes on the role of protector and friend without question. Larry is such…
Hammie the English Bulldog loves kittens. Recently, when his mom Michelle Parden fostered a cat and her kittens, Hammie took an interest in them right away. Michelle told DogHeirs, “Hammie is the sweetest, most loving guy! He’s so sensitive and gentle!” The kittens were born on Halloween and Michelle said she loved the experience. So…
Wilbur the Corgi is a super friendly dog and recently he met his new 3-week-old baby sister, Claire. His dad, Chris Lowe, lives with his family in San Francisco and told DogHeirs, “We got Wilbur when he was ten weeks old and he’s a little over four years old now. He’s a super friendly dog,…
Do you have a large dog who thinks that he or she is a lap dog, or a number of small dogs who all want to be on your lap at the same time? Regardless of what size a dog is, their human’s lap is usually a favorite spot to relax. And if you need…
A Pit Bull found running at large 16 times by animal control in Richmond, VA, has finally found a reason to stay put. Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC) shared this heartwarming story of Gucci, a restless dog who has appeared at RACC’s doorstep a record number of times since 2014. “Is there a section…
A Pit Bull puppy born with birth deformities escaped death at a kill shelter in Manhattan, New York, and instead will live a life filled with love and care. When her rescuers at Forgotten Friends of Long Island saw her intake photo, they knew they had to give the 5-month-old puppy at a Manhattan animal…