A woman shared a heartwarming video on TikTok where her dad builds a special elevator for dog who had trouble going up and down the stairs. Their beloved Labrador is now 17 years old and is starting to have mobility issues. Large dog breeds like Labradors are susceptible to joint issues. Like humans, their bodies …
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In 2010, a mixed pit bull, Netty arrived at a Pennsylvania SPCA shelter and was adopted after three days. However, this summer, she was brought back to the same shelter after 12 years. Her owners dropped her there and asked for the 15-year-old dog to be put down. “She was returned with a requested euthanasia,” …
A dog that went missing for 12 years was finally reunited with her owner in California. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office recently shared a video on their Facebook page detailing the long-awaited reunion. According to the post’s caption, animal services officer Brandon Levin received a call on February 10 about a stray dog dropped …
A kind New York nurse went above and beyond the call of duty when she rescued a patient’s beloved dog from the pound. John Burley, 60, was forced to surrender his 13-year-old dog, Boomer, when he was hospitalized due to pneumonia the day before Thanksgiving. John worried about his four-legged best friend, so on the …
As painful as it is, the reality is that our pets often don’t live as long as we do. Knowing this makes us cherish every moment we have with them, ensuring that we give them love and happiness. And when their twilight years approach, our role is to provide them with all the comfort they …
Sometimes, all that shelter animals need is another chance. That’s exactly what Zach Skow, the cofounder of Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue, gave to a senior dog named Henry. Zach has fostered animals of all breeds and ages at his home as they await their forever families. So when he heard that 16-year-old Henry needed help, …
Terminally ill people want to be assured that their loved ones will be okay, even after they’re gone. That’s precisely what John Weston, a man dying from ALS, wanted before the time came for him to go. The San Francisco resident had a senior rescue dog named Pawpaw, who had been living with him for …
Being a family means being there for each other through the good times and the bad. That’s exactly what these owners have been doing for their adopted senior dog Spike ever since he came into their lives. Catherine Morris and her family adopted the English Springer Spaniel from a rescue when he was only 5 …
If you’re one of those people who despise getting dental work, this clinic in Marin County, California, has the perfect tool to ease your fears. Meet Kismet, a 13-year-old toothless Chihuahua who works as a dental therapy dog in Corte Madera Family Dentistry with her owners, Dr. Cameron Garrett and his wife, Debra Garrett. Everyone …
We should all strive to live our lives to the fullest, and if you’re looking for some motivation to do that, this 12-year-old Golden Retriever is the perfect model. Despite suffering from a terminal illness, a dog named Theo is bringing happiness to his community and people worldwide. The pup was diagnosed with testicular cancer …
A new “lab” story of two animals has been cheering people up these days despite all the dreadful happenings around the world. Just like humans, animals also develop beautiful and inspiring friendships. One great example of this is the friendship of Paxton, a 12-year-old Labrador retriever and a days-old stray kitten, Polly. Apart from being …
This senior dog just turned 13 years old, and to commemorate the special occasion, his family threw him a surprise birthday party! Dogs are considered man’s best friend for several obvious reasons: they are always happy to see us; they are loyal and; they know how to protect us. Dogs just make everything better – …