A bus driver in Australia saw a dog running loose across a highway in heavy traffic and stopped the bus to rescue the dog. The driver let the dog named Sasha on board and to safety. Reddit user willstripforfood took a photo of Sasha when she came onboard the bus and relates what happened next….
Can you be judged by the way you walk? The dogs at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show sure are. From Pekinese to Poodle, an assortment of dogs competing in the show show off their unique walks. Some have short steps others have long strides – they are all mesmerizing to watch. In this adorable…
Several years ago, an avid knitter put her talents towards helping homeless dogs who needed a bit of extra warmth to get through the cold winters in Britain. Jan Brown, also known as “Knitty Jan”, has spent countless hours knitting warm clothing for rescue Greyhounds (over 4000 hours and counting). Jan knits wooly caps and…
When our family is unable to make it home for the holidays, technology can help us stay in touch, and that includes staying in touch with our furry family members. These heartwarming photos of Toby the dog show how much he misses his dad, who is deployed overseas and unable to come home for Christmas….
What is a dog to do in a park with no sticks? That’s the dilemma that faced Bella the dog every time she visited the local dog park in Kaiapoi, New Zealand. There never was a stick to be found. That’s what prompted her human granddad, Andrew Taylor, to enter the wood shop and come…
Thanksgiving holiday is a time for family and feasting so no wonder our dogs want to join in on the fun, especially on the feasting part. There’s a lot of common behavior among our furry friends. There’s a lot of hovering at the dinner table… And scouring for scraps in the kitchen. And then there’s…
Every year, firefighters in Australia turn up the heat while posing with rescue dogs – and it’s all for a good cause. Yes, it’s that time of year, the time when The Australian Firefighters Calendar arrives to help raise funds for charity. Each calendar month features a handsome firefighter cuddling with adorable, adoptable puppies. There are…
When Ronda Brasher saw someone throw a bag out of their car window, she didn’t think anything of it until she saw what was inside the bag! She shared her dog rescue story on the day it happened with DogHeirs.com: “Today i gained another member of the family. I watched a car in front of…
Whether on patrol or sniffing out contraband, Vancouver’s police dogs are hard-at-work keeping the community safe. They also put in some time every year to help a good cause while having some fun. Every year, the Vancouver Police Department Foundation releases a calendar featuring the Vancouver Police Dogs in action, with proceeds going to charity….
Photographer Fred Levy took a photo series he calls Black Dogs Project after a conversation he had about how homeless black dogs have a harder time getting adopted than other dogs. The phenomenon is often referred to as “Black Dog Syndrome” or “Big Black Dog Syndrome” among animal rescuers. Black dogs appear to be adopted…
Dogs who are rescued never forget the humans who saved them. We are highlighting heartwarming stories of dogs saved from dire situations and then cherished as invaluable family members. One such story is the rescue of Valentino. The street dog was all alone at a train station and in more dire need than his guardian…
As a National Geographic photographer Vincent J. Musi is familiar with taking pictures of wild animals. His subjects have included lions, elephants, orangutans, tigers. But a few years ago, Musi packed away his passport and refocused his lens on a more familiar animal, dogs. The unusual segue was because Musi wanted to stay closer to…