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Lisa Lomeli arrived at Placer County Animal Services looking forward to meeting a cattle dog named Baby Dog. However, the shelter staff warned her that the pup was traumatized because of a recent tragic event involving his former owner. Last month, a woman named Shona reported her 69-year-old father, David Deshon, as missing. Two days
What makes going on adventures so much better is experiencing them with your best friend. Donny Marchuk of Calgary, Canada, knows this to be true. In fact, he has been doing exactly that for over 14 years with his constant sidekick: his Golden Retriever, Sully. Be it outdoor hikes, snowshoe treks, and climbs, Donny has taken
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
If you think only humans can forge strong friendships with each other, think again. The following story about a dog and his pal will prove that these animals would do anything for their loved ones – including their four-legged best friends. Winston may be a tiny dachshund, but he’s got a big heart and tremendous
Losing a pet is like losing a piece of your heart. That’s exactly how Sallie Gregory Hammett felt when her seven-year-old Golden retriever Charlie died last month. The beloved dog succumbed to lymphoma on September 13 after a five-month battle with the disease. Although doctors had warned Sallie that Charlie’s days were numbered, it did
People gravitate towards individuals similar to them, and it’s no different for this toddler from Michigan named Bentley Boyers. The boy was born with a cleft lip, a birth defect that happens when a baby’s lip or mouth doesn’t form properly in the womb. Blessed with loving parents, Bentley is a perfectly happy kid. But his
Dogs are more than just pets; they’re family. As humanity’s most loyal companions, we have relied on them to carry out significant tasks, like service dogs aiding people with disabilities and military dogs helping protect the community. There is no denying the importance of our canine friends in our lives. And speaking of roles, this
Here is a dog that became a hero to pedestrians in a Georgian city. Dogs are considered our most loyal companions, a quality that earned them the well-deserved title of man’s best friend. These special creatures are our stress relievers; they make us laugh with their silliness, but they are also ready to protect us
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
The following story highlights the character that most people admire about dogs – their unwavering loyalty. A one-year-old Bullmastiff named Maru is currently making headlines for her incredible show of this trait. The dog was bought by a couple in Krasnoyarsk from Alla Morozova’s kennel in Novosibirsk when she was just five months old. However,
This Ukrainian woman recently reunited with her lost dog through the help of social media and the power of human compassion. In June of this year, an animal shelter in Ukraine rescued an abandoned dog from the streets. The poor dog was thin, weak, and his coat was full of mange. It was apparent that
Mariesa and Chris Hughes have always been dog lovers. But ever since their rescue Moses came into their lives, a special place in their hearts for senior dogs had been opened up. Moses had been staying in the Seminole County Animal Shelter when the couple first met him, and it was actually Mariesa who first