It may seem unthinkable to the majority of pet parents, but every year thousands of people abandon their pets when they go on vacation. According to the French animal charity 30 Millions d’Amis Foundation (30 Million Friends), 60,000 dogs and cats are “thrown out” by families going on holiday each year. In an effort to…
Cheeco’s parents admit he’s “a firecracker and a half”. The hyper Bull Terrier would run around non-stop, plop on the floor during walks, and rip up the furniture for fun. And although his family was told to get ready for all the shenanigans when they got him, sometimes he was a bit much. They tried…
Della is a Labrador has been nicknamed “Houdini” by staff at the Happy Tail Resort in Northfolk, Virginia for her knack for mysteriously getting around the boarding facility. She just kept appearing where she wasn’t supposed to be. At first, Jana Underwood, the owner of the doggy daycare thought the staff was leaving the gate…
Italy’s Coast Guard has K9 lifeguards who can leap from helicopters or speeding boats to aid swimmers in trouble. The Newfoundland dogs have a minimum of three years training before they can jump from moving transports and are considered expert rescuers. Their tremendous strength and swimming ability means these dogs can paddle to shore with…
Dogs teach us so many important life lessons. When humans bring a dog into their lives, they are most often looking for a companion; what they may not realize is that they are getting a teacher as well. Every single day, dogs teach us important lessons about life. Dogs can’t speak our language, but we…
Kratu the rescue dog may not have the best skills when it comes to the agility course, but he makes up for it with his talent for making people smile. The sweet dog recently participated in the Rescue Dog Agility challenge at Crufts where he made a lasting impression. Like Olly the Jack Russell terrier…
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