Around the world, police and military forces are using dogs as soldiers. Dogs can be trained to sniff out weapons, drugs, victims, and suspects. Dogs are dedicated and hardworking. They are often seen as members of the team and are often treated as heroes if they should perish in the line of duty. We have …
Some dogs chase their neighborhood postal worker. But not all dogs will bite and be aggressive. Some dogs just want to say “Hi!” In Boulder, Colorado, Jeff Kramer delivers the mail for the USPS. On his route, he is greeted by a dog named Tashi, a black lab. Kramer and Tashi have greeted each other …
This is Jaripo. Jaripo was taken to the Lancaster County Animal Shelter by his owner. The shelter staff was told that Jaripo had a terminal illness and should be euthanized. Before the shelter staff ended Jaripo’s life, they decided to share his story on social media. Social media can be a great way to get …
Cruelty has no day off. Ever. A dead dog was found lying on a recliner in Tucson. Did someone pose him like that? A passerby saw the dog and called animal control. The dog was in the chair, gagged, and mouth shut with a sock. The dog did have a microchip, and an investigation will …
In Detroit, Michigan, Tad was left alone tied up in the backyard without food or water. His family just left him there when they moved out of the house a few days before Christmas. Some neighbors found Tad and called Happy Days Dog and Cat Rescue. By the time the rescuers arrived, Tad was on …
We all have that one relative who farts and then blames the dog, or an elephant, or another person – right? But, gas (also known as farts or flatulence) is a natural thing. Everyone farts at least once their lifetime. The key is how you handle it. Some people can be discreet about it, other …
Blessed be the peacemakers. There is too much fighting in this world. We fight over just about everything and it is just ridiculous. In this video, two black cats are having a loud and very vicious disagreement. They are not holding back hissing, growling, and the claws come out. Then, a black dog approaches. The …
Who doesn’t like surprises? I don’t mean the scary type when someone jumps out from behind something and scares the bejesus out of you, though. I mean the pleasant, happy, unexpected surprise that may bring you to tears – tears of joy. Like getting that one gift you have been wanting for a very long …
Parvovirus is a contagious disease in dogs. It is not completely curable, but according to petmd.com, your dog can recover from it and live a full life. The owners of a 7-month-old pit bull/boxer mix were not willing to care for him when they found out he had parvovirus. He was surrendered to the Lexington …
He was a walking skeleton when they found him. It was shocking that a dog with every single rib visible was even still able to walk. Mr. Hicks, a pit bull, was suffering from sarcoptic mange, dermatitis, heartworm, and was malnourished. You would think that would be enough suffering, but Mr. Hicks was also blind. …