Stories to make you feel better.
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 –
A senior dog named Karlie is set to make a triumphant return to Dog Bowl 3 as one of the earliest inductees in its Dog Bowl Hall of Fame. The 17-year-old Bichon Frise lived the first 15 years and 3 months of her life in a home. But when she became “too old” for her
When Melani Andrews visited an animal shelter, she had an unusual question for the staff. She asked them who among their dogs was the oldest and hardest to adopt. It was an unexpected inquiry, but the caretakers knew right away which pup perfectly fit that description. Meet Jake, a 12-year old terrier who had been