When a Cryptic Stranger Lurked Toward Their Owner, These Mild-Mannered Dogs Sprang Into Guard Mode
The normally affectionate pair weren’t going to let anyone threaten their pack.
The Story of an Adopted Pet Dog Who Adopted His Own Pet Dog
Whoobie loved his owner so much, he thought it might be fun to have a little pet of his own.
My Favorite Neighbor Was a Golden Retriever
Jersey Girl wasn’t technically Karen Dickson’s dog, but their bond was nothing short of spectacular.
Everything I Know About Love, I’ve Learned from Dogs
The dogs I owned weren’t all nice. In fact, some of them were beasts. But each one showed me what...
After Their Son Passed Away, His Beloved Dog Served as Their Last Living Link to Him
Lucy was Eric’s dog first. After he passed, she became ours.
A Cancer Survivor Finally Found the Perfect Dog to Adopt—Their Odds Were 50-1
Ryan was able to get through treatment because of his beloved dog, Kyra. When she passed, it was years before...
This Dog Belonging to a Boarding School Teacher Taught a Few Lessons of His Own
Forty years ago, when I taught eighth grade at a boarding school in California, the headmaster somehow ended up with...
How One Military Veteran and Her Disabled Service Dog Are One Another’s Support Systems
Not your average “who rescued who.”
This Dog Felt It Was His Duty to Help All Who Needed It, No Matter Where He Went
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear collars.
Meet the Dog Who Saved a Nest of Baby Cardinals from her Brother
When this pup realized nature would put these baby birds’ lives at risk, she chose nurture.
The Dog Who Took Monarch Butterflies Under Her Wing
Bella made sure her caterpillars made it from pupa, to chrysalis, to the skies.
Meet Floyd, the Adoptive Dogfather of Five
Floyd the farm dog has never turned a stray away.
1,000 Miles Couldn’t Keep this Dog and Her Pup Apart
A chance TV news spot reunited this bonded pair after a tragic separation.
The Special Reason Why These Australian Shepherds Are Attached at the Hip (and Heart)
They don’t only lean on each other metaphorically.
How Blue, the Big Yella Fella, Helped Turned This Veteran’s Life Around
Military service and decades of humanitarian work left Robert MacPherson with PTSD. Blue helped him accept and overcome it.
The Seeing-Eye Dog Who’s Always Ripe for a Challenge
I was at my lowest and things were only getting worse—then I met my service dog, Plum.
A Dog Was Trapped in a Cave for 30 Hours. It Took 8 Cavers to Find Him.
Buzzman the dog hadn't returned home for a few hours. Thinking it was unusual, his owner tracked his collar and...
Heartwarming Photos of Veterans Reuniting with Their Service Dogs
Grab a tissue! You can't help but get all the feels when you read these stories of veterans who were...
Why I Opened a “Retirement Home” for Senior Golden Retrievers
You can never have too many Golden Retrievers in your life, even if they're not all yours.
5 Times Adopting a Homeless Animal Saved the Owners’ Lives Too
Because pets are the emotional, physical, and spiritual gift we didn’t know we needed.
A UPS Driver Rescued a Dog from a Frozen Pond Without Hesitation
He heard a cry for help and immediately tracked it down.