Dog Stories
CategoryAnimal Shelter Swamped By Yellowstone River Flooding Says All its Animals Survived
As strong rains and rapid snow melt hit Yellowstone National Park in recent days, flooding took out roads and caused damage that will close portions of the park longterm. Cities in the region have also been heavily impacted.
Ohio Animal Shelter Loses Power On Hottest Day Of The Year But Receives Loads Of Help From Community
Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center in Columbus, Ohio, lost power on Tuesday, which happened to be the hottest day of the year. With temperatures over 90 degrees, the staff immediately…
Dog Wandered Away From Home, Entered A Dollar General & Refused To Leave
Bradenton Florida Police received a call that was unlike anything they’ve ever gotten before. The call came from local Dollar General employees who told police that there was an individual who was refusing to leave their store.
Shelter Works To Save Neglected, Dangerously Skinny Dog
The dog, now named Emmi, arrived at the shelter extremely emaciated, with almost every bone in her body showing. She was incredibly weak and dangerously thin, weighing in at 22 pounds. The shelter’s veterinary team administered an IV to quickly give her needed medication and fluids.
Rescuers Teamed Up to Save a Stray Dog That Fell in a 100-Foot Deep Dry Well
In India, a stray dog accidentally fell inside a 100-foot dry well, and locals immediately reported it to the Gujarat Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The call was received by Raj Bhavsar, who assembled a team for a rescue operation in Kandari village.
Georgia Shelter Dog Sports Biggest Smile As She Is Adopted After Spending 324 Days In Shelter
Tilly was reportedly found as a stray eating garbage and taken in last year by Walker County Animal Shelter in Georgia. Her friendly personality and adorable looks quickly won the hearts of staff members.
Lonely Golden Retriever Gets A Surprise Puppy To Fill The Hole In His Heart
Everyone needs a friend or companion in life, and the same is true for our pets. A lot of pets, like dogs, are social and they need friends and attention just like humans! It’s beautiful to see two animals form a relationship, but sometimes, it’s short-lasting. That was the case with Willow and Walker.
Schnauzer Cries When Her Boy Goes To School Every Day
The bond that can form between a dog and its human is so deep and pure. Dogs are known as “man’s best friend” for a reason! When a dog’s owner happens to be a child, though, that bond seems to go even deeper and stronger, especially if they grew up together.
Vet Caught Dancing With Dog When No One Is Watching
Veterinarians have a tough job, but they also get to interact with a bunch of adorable pets every day. It can be heartbreaking, but it’s also very rewarding. But as a pet owner, it can be hard to trust someone else with your pet, even a trained professional.
Golden Retriever Refuses To Get In The Shower
Bathtime can be a blast, but our pets don’t always agree. It’s important to stay clean, but dogs would generally prefer to wear the dirt and stench they pick up throughout the day, even dogs who love water.
Family Adopts Puppy That Was Rescued From A Locked Bird Cage
Dog rescues aren’t always easy, but they’re always worth it. When a dog or puppy gets a new chance at life and makes a beautiful transformation, all the effort and heartbreak the rescuers went through pays off.
Burned Pit Bull Turned Honorary Firefighter In The Running For American Humane Hero Dog Award
A hero is brave, resilient, and inspires others. A pit bull named Jake is all these things and more and that is why he is in the running to be the next American Hero Dog. But his journey hasn’t been easy.
Nebraska Shelter Dog Finally Experiences “Gotcha Day” After Waiting Nearly 5 Years
She quickly won the hearts of staff and volunteers who thought she would be adopted quickly. However, as the months turned to years, the sweet girl became the longest tenured adoption animal.
Hilarious Video Of A Puppy Distracting Its Owner Goes Viral And People Are Cheering For The Cute Pup
A video originally posted on Instagram has gone viral but it seems like it has already been deleted, with the original post already having 2 million views the last time it was checked.