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We’ve read many stories about pet owners going the extra mile to make sure their furry companions live comfortably. This story about a couple and their senior rescue pugs is a shining example of that. When Sonya Karimi from New Orleans, Louisiana, adopted her pugs George, 13, Bodhi, 10, and Boston terrier, Sam, 10, she
One day, a woman named Alicia Edrington was on her way home to Arkansas when she spotted an elderly man on the road. He was on the freeway riding a bike with a cartful of dogs attached to its back. The man was obviously exhausted, but he was determined to keep going toward their destination.
Meet Odin, a dog in Mexico who is small in every way but is big at expressing his feelings, especially when he’s happy. While his owners shower him with love every single day, they recently gave the pup more reason to smile. They threw him a surprise “birthday” party! Joyce Cetina and her family adopted
Every group has an “eccentric” member, and this fur family is no exception. Kiko, a 9-month-old Finnish Spitz, is the perfect definition of an adorably weird dog. Every time she poses for pictures with her mom Mika, sibling Tofu, and friend Kaya (an older white Swiss Shepherd), she makes herself stand out by performing an
If there were ever a contest for the best canine “con-artist,” this Lurcher from the UK would easily win the title. The nine-year-old pooch won the hearts of millions worldwide when a video of him limping alongside his owner Russell Jones went viral. In the clip, Russell is seen wearing a plaster cast on his
We’ve seen and heard many stories about the loyalty of dogs, but for many people—especially dog lovers—these touching tales never get old. Here’s another canine story that will surely melt your heart. When Cemal Senturk, 68, was transported by ambulance to Medical Park Hospital in Trabzon, Turkey, on January 14, he had an extremely concerned
Aside from being our most loyal companions, dogs are undeniably one of the smartest animals to have ever walked the earth. These creatures are sensitive to their surroundings; they understand what is going on around them. Dogs are emotionally intelligent creatures that can sense our mood. They know when we’re feeling down or happy, and
There’s nothing like the heartbreak of losing a pet. After all, these animals are more than just our companions; they’re family. We know that their time with us is short, and while that’s the poignant reality, it also makes every moment we spend with them a little more special. The Green-Wood Cemetery in south Brooklyn
After wandering the streets alone one morning, a little boy was returned to his family safe and sound, all thanks to a kind neighbor and a stray dog who watched over him. The toddler, Kh’amorion Taylor, spent his Thursday morning wandering the streets of a north St. Louis City neighborhood unsupervised by an adult. A
As an animal photographer, Gerard Gethings aims to capture the unique characteristics that make each of his subjects special. Whether they’re birds, bees, horses, and chameleons, he makes sure that he’s able to highlight their distinctive beauty and showcase their personalities with every portrait. But for this project he did in collaboration with Laurence King
Taking group photos may sound like a simple task, but it can be a lot more challenging than you think. Not everyone is comfortable in front of the camera, so some people are bound to strike pretty awkward poses and smiles once the shutter clicks. And sometimes you have a friend that is always going
Dogs can be our fiercest protectors, but that doesn’t mean they’re not afraid of anything. No matter what breed, gender, or age they are, our canine friends seem to share one common fear: loud noises. Thunder, loud vehicles, and fireworks are the most common triggers of this phobia in dogs. They’re also highly sensitive to