During the winter holiday season, Santa’s little helpers at various Christmas tree lots come in a different size and shape than the usual reindeer or human. These helpers have shaggy, thick fur, a bit of slobber, and the sweetest disposition you could ask for. Newfoundland dogs, or “Newfs” as their families affectionately call them, participate…
Matilda is one of the beloved rescue dogs who lives at The Asher House. This sweet girl has cerebellar hypoplasia, a condition caused by an underdeveloped cerebellum—the part of the brain responsible for coordinating movement. As a result, she wobbles when she walks. She showed up at a shelter and Lee Asher made sure to…
This Doberman’s dad decided to test how his dog would react in an emergency by staging a little experiment. He wanted to see if his dog would come to his rescue if he was in danger so he staged a “break in.” The results? Unexpected and absolutely hilarious! Watch the dog’s reaction below: Köpeğinin acil…
Every year, the Dog Photography Awards® celebrates the captivating world of canines, as captured through the lenses of exceptional photographers. One of the standout categories is “Action.” Every dog parent knows the challenge of capturing the perfect action shot. From the constant motion to outdoor distractions and the need to be in just the right…
After spending over 900 days at the Bangor Humane Society, Bagheera has finally found a home. The beautiful Great Pyrenees mix arrived at the shelter as a stray when she was just about a year old. Despite her friendly and happy demeanor, her large size and resource guarding tendencies caused her to be overlooked by…
A drone captured the dramatic moment a missing dog was rescued from a dangerous seaside cliff in England. Lily, a three-year-old dog, went missing during a walk with her guardian, prompting her family to ask for help on social media. A group of nine volunteers joined the search for Lily but had to stop when…
Driving home from the airport at 5 a.m. one morning, Carrie stopped at a red light when a stressed-looking dog ran across the intersection. It took her 20 minutes to coax the dog into her car. She took him to a vet to check for a microchip, only to discover that his previous owner had…
When Bruce, a 9-year-old Golden Retriever, was rescued by Aubrey and Corey, he didn’t know what toys were. He had spent his entire life as a breeding dog, and it was clear when they adopted him from their local shelter that he had not been well cared for. Bruce was filthy, had callouses on his…
A little dog named Cho came to Colorado’s NOCO Humane after being rescued from a hoarding situation. She arrived frightened, under-socialized, and covered in mats and every time someone approached her, she would tremble with fear. It was clear she needed to learn that people could be safe and fun. The shelter decided that foster…
When chilly winter weather arrives, it’s not always fun to venture outside with your dog, especially when facing snow, sleet, cold rain, and icy wind. Many dogs start feeling chilly when temperatures drop below 45°F (7°C). This is especially true for breeds with shorter coats, like Pit Bulls, Greyhounds, Boxers, Chihuahuas, and Whippets. Puppies and…
First it was an emaciated Matlock curled in a ball and fighting for his life. Then it was a pregnant Mudder pushed out of an SUV in the rain. And now it’s an injured Kathy Bates. Three dogs rescued from the same park in three weeks. Stray Rescue of St. Louis received a call after…
Dogs love mimicking their humans. Sometimes they do it out of sympathy, like the dog who mimicked a teen with a broken leg. Sometimes it’s just for fun and they are goofing off. This Boxer dog has a hilarious “blep” competition with his mom when they take turns sticking their tongues out at the camera.