Zena and Skye weren’t thinking they would be without a family. But the two German Shepherd dogs were given away when the elderly German couple who owned them left South Africa. The two dogs ended up with a family who did not have the means to care for them. Thankfully, the family knew they couldn’t…
Regardless of when, where or how these dogs were welcomed into these families, these heartwarming ‘Then and Now’ photos demonstrate that these humans know that dogs are family for life. Submitted by members of our Dogs Are Family community, these wonderful pictures show how precious the time we spend with our dogs are. “We adopted…
When it comes to trick or treating, these dogs know how to have a whole lot of spooky fun on Halloween. Decked out in costumes, the dogs figure out how to go door to door in their neighborhood to get treats. One dog – Jasmine the Pup – figures out the best way to get…
A mother dog and her 10 puppies are safe in foster care after being rescued from a harrowing ordeal. A concerned citizen contacted the SPCA in Prince George, British Columbia after witnessing the four-year-old German short-haired pointer being beaten and force fed drugs and alcohol by her owner. The Good Samaritan also saw one of…
An animal rescuer with Dog Rescue Shelter, Mladenovac was on his way to the shelter when he noticed a dog by the side of the road. The dog was heading towards the corn fields, seeking shelter from an approaching rainstorm, when she turned around and stopped as he approached. She adopted a submissive pose when…
Mick the Boston Terrier was born with Swimmer Puppy Syndrome. The Mia Foundation out of Rochester, New York was called to see if they would help the 6-week-old puppy. With Swimmer Puppy Syndrome, puppies’ legs splay out so they cannot walk, stand or even sit. Most puppies born with this condition are euthanized. But the…
These photos of humans mimicking their dogs show there’s no one better to share a laugh with than with your fur friends. Whether you are enjoying playtime or just relaxing on the couch, dogs always can make you smile. Doug and Trina ~ Submitted by Trina Lily and Sarah. “Can you tell we’re related? ~…
A grieving mother dog was filmed burying her puppy after it passed away. The video, shot in Binmaley, Philippines, shows a small black and white dog covering the puppy with dirt using her snout. She digs at the hole to ensure her baby is covered properly. Although it isn’t clear if the dog is one…
Murphy the Hound is all about comfort when he eats. That’s why when his bowl is filled with kibble in the kitchen he takes it to the living room so he can eat his dinner on the couch! His human adds that “not a single piece of food was dropped in the process.” Watch Murphy…
When the employees spotted a small bedraggled dog outside of an office they were prompted to act. Mike Taylor shared their story with DogHeirs: “Our office found this little girl outside. The vet said her matted hair was 6 months old. Look at the difference one trip to the groomers makes,” Mike Taylor told DogHeirs….
A Pug patiently ignores a cat who decides to pounce and chew on him while he’s trying to eat a tasty treat. The cat pulls on the pug’s ear. Then he jumps on his back. Then he grabs the dog’s rear leg! Throughout it all the Pug doesn’t take his eyes off the prize treat….
When you’re learning to swim it really helps to have a buddy! That’s what happened when this Husky took a dip in the pool! It seems that the Husky needed a friend to look out for him while he was swimming. As he didn’t really know what direction to go in to get out of…
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