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Miniature dogs – malteses, poodles, pomeranians, chihuahuas, and the like – are so cute that they are aptly categorized as toy dogs. But has anyone ever seen a pint-sized adult German shepherd? Ranger, an adorable two-year old German Shepherd born with dwarfism, is fated to stay puppy-sized forever. Owned by Shelby Mayo from Phoenix, Arizona,
In a heartbreaking Instagram post, former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow shared ‘one of the toughest goodbyes’ he had to do in his life – bidding his dog Bronco farewell as he put him down Wednesday night. There is nothing like the pain of losing a pet. Though they are speechless beings, the love and joy
So, you bring me this puppy – she kisses my face, devours the cookies I offer, and our friendship starts. Several visits later, he starts to learn where all the cookie jars are in the clinic, and that lady in the white coat, well she’s okay…. Fast forward many visits later, now I am in love
The staff at Memphis Animal Services just witnessed what could be one of the most heartwarming dog and owner reunions ever seen. They say that a dog is a man’s best friend, and the following story is a beautiful testament to that. For those of us who treat our pets like family, we know that
A Franciscan monastery in Cochabamba, Bolivia has welcomed a new four-legged member into their order – a stray dog named Carmelo. In Roman Catholic Tradition, St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals, and it seems only fitting for one of the Franciscan monastery’s new followers to be a dog. The abandoned pup
Martin Studer, a postman in Brisbane, Australia does something special to a dog every day. Pippa, the dog, loves getting mails and every time she sees Studer, she runs toward him, looking forward to receiving a mail. However, it’s not every day that there’s a mail for Pippa to collect. Seeing how sad Pippa is
When Anna Carolina Lima’s grandmother lost her dentures, she didn’t expect that the culprit would be a furry visitor that she welcomed into her home. This little dog named Luna is one happy pup. A few months ago, she was rescued from the harsh life she was living on the streets. Then, she was adopted
A video of a rescued dog together with his new ‘dad’ has won the hearts of people online. People who have seen the viral footage can’t help but gush over the remarkable closeness between the two. And while it is not unusual for dogs and their owners to share a close relationship, the dog on
Dogs are family – and this former St. Louis firefighter just lost his last week after a resolute battle with cancer. Gregg Favre’s beloved best friend, Bella, died peacefully in his arms on Friday night last week. The pair met when Gregg rescued the pup 11 years ago while he was on duty at a
A dog named Brindle has been in a gloomy mood and going through sadness for the past nine months. That’s because it’s been that long since he last saw his human companion, JD Aument, who is overseas serving as a firefighter in the Army Reserves. With his best friend out of sight and a thousand
Dogs – we already know that they have much bigger hearts than ours. These beings seem to have an infinite reservoir of love within them. Sometimes, we couldn’t help but wish that we had a soul as pure as theirs. The dog in the following story is a perfect reminder of this truth. Meet Lana,
There is a rising star in Hollywood today, although she may not be the typical two-legged star that you have in mind. Shelby, who plays Bella in the movie “A Dog’s Way Home” is a two-year old pup whose own life story is as fascinating as the character she played in the movie. The filmmakers
