Border Collies are expert herders and they can corral more than just sheep. During a demonstration at Putnam County Fair in Cookeville, Tennessee, Candy Louise Collins filmed her husband, Chad, and their three dogs demonstrating how to herd a group of ducks. The goal was to move the ducks into the center of a hula…
Rain or shine or snowstorm, dogs will ask to go outside to do their business. But for Argus, this turned into a funny moment his mom captured on camera. Argus told his mom he wanted to go outside, but he had second thoughts when she opens the door. That’s because their neighborhood was blanketed with…
The Humane Society of Chittenden County was happy witness two old friends reuniting after two long years apart. They described the reunion as follows: “Rottweiler Bella came to the Humane Society of Chittenden County because her owners could not afford an expensive surgery to repair her torn CCL. A local veterinarian generously offered to do…
When Dexter the Husky is told to go to bed he tells his guardian why he doesn’t want to in typical husky fashion! He complains, he whines, he tries to talk his way out of it. But his dad won’t hear any of it. Well, he hears it but chooses to stand firm on his…
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….
A 4-week-old puppy named Gryffin is about to make a new friend when he begins to play with Eiger, a huge Bernese Mountain Dog. Gryffin is a Staffordshire Terrier/English Bulldog mix rescued from a very bad situation and Eiger is his new foster brother. Despite his size, Eiger is gentle and sweet with Gryffin. He…
A dog sitting alone on a bus garnered plenty of attention on social media and is on her way to a new life because of it. The surprising transit passenger was spotted by Gemma Louise Burton while she was traveling on a bus in Bradford, England. She noticed the Staffie-cross sitting quietly in a seat…
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…
When it comes to expert treat taste testers, look no further than huskies Shelby, Memphis, and Oakley, the trio of dogs who are part of Gone to the Snow Dogs. And when it comes to tasty do-it-yourself treats, their mom, Jess, spoils them with all kinds of treats and shows how they are made on…
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…
A friendly dolphin struck up an unusual friendship with a dog that lasted for years. The friendship began when a young dolphin nicknamed “Duggie” by Tory Island residents was first sighted in the harbor of the picturesque and remote Irish island in April 2006. She became a regular fixture for several years, following the ferry…
After Shane Godfrey spent 5 weeks in hospital because of a terrible flu and pneumonia, he was eager to see his dog, Willie, again. But because Shane had been so sick, he lost a lot of weight. He was 50 pounds lighter, which meant he looked a bit different than before he went away. This…