Australian Firefighters Calendar 2025

Australian Firefighters Help Rescue Dogs Through Cuddles

Firefighters rescue countless dogs from fires and other dangers, but every year a group of Australian firefighters supports dogs in a different way—by taking off their shirts. The 2025 Australian Firefighters Calendar showcases heartwarming moments of firefighters interacting with rescue animals. This year’s series features adorable kittens, Australian wildlife, playful puppies, and dogs. Funds raised…

Gerty the Bee Dog
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Bee-Sniffing Dog Helps Conserve Pollinators and Protect Billions in Agriculture

It’s not every dog who can safely sniff out a bee nest, but that’s exactly what Gerty, the German Shorthaired Pointer, is trained to do. She’s a bird dog turned bee dog! Gerty works with Jacqueline Staab, a bee researcher and founder of Darwin’s Bee Dogs, to track down bumblebees in Texas as part of…

These Candy Corn Pumpkin Dog Treats are a Festive and Delicious Snack
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These Candy Corn Pumpkin Dog Treats are a Festive and Delicious Snack

These ‘candy’ corn pumpkin treats for dogs have three ingredients and are all healthy for dogs. The frozen treats are fun and easy to make too. Gone to the Snow Dogs shows how. You’ll need: You might want to make sure the dogs are away from the kitchen while you make these because if Kira…

Aggressive dog freed from chain.
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Chained Dog Finds Love With New Family Thanks To Rescue’s ‘Matchmaker’

Life is a struggle in the townships of Cape Town, South Africa, but Sidewalk Specials does what it can to help pets stay healthy and happy with their families. When Laila’s owner reached out to Rachael, the founder of Sidewalk Specials, he was looking for help. Laila wasn’t getting along with his other dogs, and…

Donna saves stray puppy from under crumbling stairs
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Rescuer Falls Through Stairs While Saving Dog And Puppies From Dilapidated Home

Donna has braved many derelict homes to rescue homeless dogs living in St. Louis. But on this occasion, she took a bit of a tumble while trying to save a mama dog and her puppies. Donna first follows the mama dog, whose ribs are showing, and who is frightened by their approach. The mama is…

spiderweb treats for dogs
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These Spiderweb Donut Dog Treats Are A Spooky Delight

Why should kids be the only ones to enjoy Halloween treats? Gone to the Snow Dogs regularly shares her recipes for holiday treats that she gives to her dogs. For Autumn and Halloween she’s shared recipes for Pumpkin Spice Lattes for Dogs, Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Dog Treats and Gummy Halloween Candy for Dogs. This…

dog rescued from hurricane helene
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Firefighter Finds Stray Dog After Hurricane Helene, Then Adopts Her

A Pit Bull mix found wandering around North Carolina after Hurricane Helene has found a home with her rescuer. Wake County Firefighter Korey Floyd went to help in western North Carolina when he saw a black and white dog on the loose while he was helping clean up storm debris after Hurricane Helene and doing…

Spike the Cockatoo

Cockatoo Spoils His Great Dane Friends With Milk-Bone Treats

Spike, the Umbrella Cockatoo, loves spoiling his canine friends. When he’s in the kitchen with his two Great Dane pals, he perches on the counter near a box of Milk-Bone treats and decides they need a snack. Spike eagerly digs into the box, pulling out the treats and flinging them onto the floor for his…