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After Kicking A Stray Dog, One Man Woke Up To A Dose Of Doggy Justice
Harming an animal is never okay. Of course, there are many reasons for this, but one of them is that they are generally defenseless against a human’s attacks. Then again, what happened after a man …
This Is The Terrible Reality Of Puppy Mills And Why We Need To Stop Them
Puppy mills have a notorious reputation for their horrific treatment of the young pups in their so-called care, but their popularity with those looking to purchase a pooch has sadly not faded much …
Born Without Eyes, Smiley Becomes Therapy Dog
Despite having been blind from birth and raised in a puppy mill, Smiley the golden retriever doesn’t seem to have anything to be glum about. This perpetually happy pup is so motivating, joyful and …
Police Officer Adopts Dog He Pulled from Abusive Home
On February 17, 2015, police officers from Alicante, Spain, were called by neighbors who heard the frantic cries of a dog. When the officers arrived they found a small dog in excruciating pain and …
Dogs Are Helping To End The Ivory Poaching Problem In Africa
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It’s an unfortunate reality that the African elephant population will likely be extinct in the wild within 10 years. The reason? No, it’s not due to natural causes or a species-wi…
Therapy Pit Bulls Visit Sick Patients To Raise Spirits
Chris and Mariesa Hughes have eight dogs at home, which can definitely make it hectic. When they do have free time, they spend part of that visiting hospitals with their two therapy pit bulls, Grem…
Missing Dog Found Stuck in Tortoise Den
On February 19, 2015, Karen Ziegler from Mesa, Ariz., returned home to find her husband desperately looking for their 12-year-old black Labrador pet named BB. Ziegler’s husband said he knew the…
Precious, the Bait and Trash Can Dog Gets New Life
Last month, Chapalar Griggs opened her home’s door and heard a dog crying. The cries were coming from inside a garbage can. The woman immediately called a local rescue group to get the dog to safet…
Did the killer get the wrong dog? Police called in after Jagger’s owner claims he was fed poisoned cubes of beef intended for another dog that looks very similar
The world of dog breeding was rocked by scandal last night amid allegations that a prize-winner at this year’s Crufts was deliberately poisoned.
In a plot straight from the pages of a detectiv…
Depot Employees Build Wagon for Senior Dog with Cancer
Ike is 15-and-a-half years old, but he will always be Risa Feldman’s baby boy. Sadly, he was diagnosed with cancer and likely only has a few months left, but he will get to spend them travelin…
Jaws of Life Saves Dog Stuck in Fence
In Yuma, Ariz., a dog tried to get through an iron fence but got stuck in the process. Local firefighters were called to the scene and thanks to their hydraulic tool, the “Jaws of Life,” the do…
Therapy Helps Abused Bait Dog Recover
Diamond had been badly abused while she was being used to churn out fighting dogs and likely serve as bait to them. She was put in a shelter, and ended up with the person whom she needed and wh…
Former Bait Dog Oogy Died Surrounded by Loving Family
Oogy became a celebrity in 2008 when he guest starred on Oprah, and went on to become the subject of a book in 2010. He started out life as a bait dog left for dead, but ended surrounded by fam…
