At 155-pounds, Cocoa the Newfoundland Dog is not a dog we’d imagine as loving to lounge on counters. But the big dog loves to climb onto her mom’s kitchen counter and have a nap or just hang out and be at eye level with her family.
Mom is a big neat freak so she makes sure to cleans the counter frequently between Cocoa’s visits. But Cocoa is quite smart and considerate and never does it when mom is cooking or has food out, but the moment the counter is empty, she’s climbing back up to relax and enjoy a nap.
A Pit Bull named Olivia was one dog among 274 rescued from an alleged dogfighting operation in South Carolina. Humane Society of United States (HSUS) took her in and right away knew she had endured the unimaginable. “We can tell from her wounds that she was in at least 2 fights before our arrival,” they…
A small, sick dog appeared out of nowhere in front of a hospital. Thankfully, someone notified D.A.R. Animal Rescue. Ermioni, co-founder of the rescue, arrived and called to the dog who barked at them as they approached. She attempted to entice “Alfie” over with food, but he didn’t take the bait. Instead, she followed after…
Leia was rescued during a puppy mill raid but luckily found a loving home with Amanda’s family. The foxhound became a beloved member of Amanda’s family and for 7 years everything was wonderful. But a fateful visit to a neighbor changed the family’s life dramatically. A door at the home was accidentally left open and…
Teaching your dog to come when called is one of the most important things you can train your dog to do, for their safety and for the safety of others. A dog’s response to the come command (commonly called a “recall”) is an essential tool for every dog parent. Whether you are having fun at…
A couple out driving spotted a starving dog at the side of the road. They stopped to help him and in doing so saved his life. Ermioni with Diasozo Animal Rescue (DAR Rescue) in Karditsa, Greece was contacted and came to get the dog and bring him to the vet for a full health check….
Hope For Paws received a call about a gentle giant wandering the streets and were surprised to find a Newfoundland. He was very skinny for a dog his size and was exhausted from living on the streets. He also had “many embedded foxtails in his body, and we had to remove them one by one.”…