Heroic & Inspiring
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4.9K3UPS Driver Stops Mid-Route to Rescue Dog from Frozen Pond
A Montana UPS driver was mid-route delivering packages when he risked his own life to save a dog that had fallen through...
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A Clinical Psychologist Weighs in on the Mind Boosting Power of Pets
By Dr. Jeff Nalin, Psy.D. Dog lovers have long been reaping the benefits of pet ownership, and the wellness field is increasingly taking...
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Netflix’s New Docu-Series ‘Dogs’ Will Have Viewers Begging for More
This November, grab the pup-corn and cuddle up to your furriest best friend for the newest Netflix docu-series, Dogs. An elegant, engaging...
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61 Years Ago, a Stray Dog Became the First Living Being to Orbit the Earth
A sweet-tempered stray dog plucked from the streets of Moscow on November 3, 1957 was thrust into the global spotlight when she...
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Pair of Pups Survive 21 Days Trapped in Abandoned Cold War-Era Missile Silo
Ziva and Zeus, a pair of German Shepherds from Medical Lake, Washington, are the 2018 recipients of the 10th annual Hambone Award®, honoring...
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Dog Finds Loving Home After Owner’s Heartbreaking Suicide Note
A dog found a happy ending to a tragic story after she was surrendered to a Missouri shelter with a heartbreaking suicide...
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VIDEO: Dog Survives NC Floods Huddled on Floating Sofa for a Week
A courageous little dog survived an entire week stranded, alone and confused, by huddling on a floating sofa as floodwaters rose inside...
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Loyal Dog Leads Truck Driver to Injured Owner
A loyal dog may have saved the life of his elderly owner when he led a California tow truck driver to where...
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Military Working Dog and Handler Reunited After 7 Years Apart
A former K9 handler was reunited with the military working dog he worked alongside in Afghanistan after the pair spent 7-years apart....
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Butterflies in the Rain: How One Special Dog Taught Me About Love & Loss
The following true story originally appeared in In Dogs We Trust: Stories of Unconditional Love, Inspiration, and Sacrifice. Butterflies in the Rain,...
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Trucker Drives School Bus Into Floods to Rescue Dogs & Cats Left Behind
A dog-loving truck driver bought an old yellow school bus, wrote Emergency Animal Rescue Shelter on the side, and headed straight into...
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Reporter Interrupts Livestream to Rescue Dog During Hurricane Florence
A reporter broadcasting during Hurricane Florence interrupted her own livestream in order to help rescue a dog from drowning in the rising...
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Nursing Home Staff Step In to Save Patient’s Four Dogs from Euthanasia
Staff at an Oklahoma nursing home stepped in to save four dogs belonging to a new resident after discovering the dogs were going...
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Why Every Kid Should Have a Dog – a Rescue Dog
By Christopher Dale We are all aware of the benefits a family dog can have on children, this piece explores why rescue...
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The Top 10 Most Incredible Shelter Dog Makeovers
They may have looked hopeless and heartbroken when they wound up in rescue, but these incredible shelter dog makeovers prove any dog...
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Disabled Veteran Helps Stray Dogs While Keeping Kids Out of Gangs
A disabled veteran in the Atlanta area started an incredible program that keeps the kids in her neighborhood away from gangs and teaches...
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Bodycam Footage Shows Police Racing to Save Shelter Animals Before Wildfires Consume Building
Body cameras were rolling as police and volunteers raced to save 60 dogs and cats before wildfires consumed a California SPCA animal...
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Army Soldier on Important Mission to Bring Dog Back from Middle East
While U.S. Army missions may be the stuff of top secret details, there is no hiding what is going on with the...
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Could The Incredible, Inspirational Addie Be Your Newest Family Member?
A stray dog found literally crawling the streets of Arizona has made an incredible transformation making her an inspiration to everyone she...
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Man Jumps Off Bridge to Save Dog Who’d Plunged Into Water Below
An Alabama man risked his own life to save his best friend when he jumped off a bridge to save the dog...
