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Hansel the pit bull just made history as the first of its breed to graduate as an arson detection K9 officer, officially becoming a member of the Millville Fire Department in New Jersey after successfully finishing his training. The four-year-old pup was rescued by the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA)
Two years ago, Michigan-based Project Hope Animal Rescue saved a dog named Bella. As is the case with most rescues, the poor dog was scared of everything. Bella remained constantly fearful even when she was adopted by her new family, except when she was in her safe place – her crate. Bella’s adoptive family noticed
When animal control officers found Sanford, they described him as a broken dog. He was rescued after being hit by a car, which left the poor pup unable to walk. To make matters worse, they also found a bullet wound in his right hind leg. It was a situation that was difficult to recover from,
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
Life is full of surprises, and we never really know what another day could bring. For this cop, unexpected circumstances prompted him to do one beautiful thing – adopt a rescue dog. Jeff Freeman, a Las Vegas Commercial Enforcement Trooper, had a chance encounter with a stray dog one day. He was working a joint
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
The following story about a man who is deaf and his pup will surely warm your heart. Maine native Nick Abbott, 31, has found the perfect companion in a dog who is much like him. The man recently adopted Emerson – a black lab mix – from the foster-based rescue NFR Maine. But this adoption
There are families who are fostering dogs while waiting for their forever home. And this is one of those stories with the sweetest ending. If you are a dog-owner, could you ever imagine abandoning your pup? If you truly loved your pet, then the answer would be a huge no. But the sad reality is
