Heroic & Inspiring
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3.1KThe Benefits of Service Dogs for Veterans
Service dogs offer countless benefits to help combat symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but they can also be instrumental in rebuilding...
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Man Moves Into Shelter, Shares Kennel With Dog to Help Her Get Adopted
A Kansas animal lover is so determined to help one very special dog get adopted that he decorated her kennel – and...
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Michigan Becomes The Nation’s Second ‘No-Kill’ Shelter State
The state of Michigan has officially been recognized as the second no-kill shelter state in the nation, following Delaware who was formally...
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Woman Brings 97 Dogs Into Bahamas Home to Protect them from Hurricane Dorian
An inspirational dog lover and rescuer in Nassau, Bahamas opened her home to 97 homeless dogs to help protect them from Hurricane...
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Rescue Dog Wins National Title, Has Yet to Win Heart of Forever Family
Arlo was found by the side of a country highway. His rescuers didn’t know much about his life, but at about 10...
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Delaware Recognized as First and Only No-Kill Shelter State
The dog-loving state of Delaware was officially recognized as the first – and only – no-kill shelter state in the nation. In...
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Top 10 Shelter Dog Makeovers Of 2019
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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WATCH: Man Rescues Dog ‘Struggling to Breathe’ in Hot Car
A New Mexico man took matters into his own hands and smashed a window to rescue a distressed dog trapped inside a...
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NJ Pizzeria Helping Reunite Lost Pets with Families
A pizzeria serving the central New Jersey towns of Matawan and Aberdeen is hoping their small act of compassion will make a...
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75-Year Old Florida Man Wrestled With Alligator to Save Dog
A Florida man was dog-sitting his daughter’s Golden retriever when an alligator lunged out of the pond behind his home and latched...
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Arizona Man Offers Land and Home as Reward for Lost Dog
A Tucson man, desperate to be reunited with his lost dog, is offering an incredible reward for her return. Eddie Collins is...
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Do You Know A Canine Hero? Nominate A Dog For An AKC Humane Fund Award
To celebrate the dogs who do extraordinary things in the service of humankind, the AKC Humane FundSM is seeking YOUR nominations for its AKC Humane...
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The Dogs of Chernobyl
Many people think of Chernobyl as a post-apocalyptic wasteland, but there are thousands of workers at the nuclear power plant every day...
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Would You Send a Quick Email to Save Hundreds of Dogs? This Dog Rescue Needs Your Help Today!
Animal lovers are often asked to use their voice to speak up for animals that can’t speak for themselves. This is one...
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In Dogs We Trust: The Voices at Arlington
“…what most separates dogs from humankind isn’t mental capacity, however, but innocence. This innocence carries with it a clarity of perception that...
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It’s Life or Death for a Puppy in the Middle East
May is Military Appreciation Month. What better way to wrap up the month, then by helping our heroes overseas? Morale can be...
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Therapy Dogs for Parkland School Shooting Featured in Yearbook
The 14 therapy dogs that provided unconditional love and support to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students and staff were honored with...
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Virginia Man Smashes Window to Save Dog Trapped Inside a Hot Car
A Virginia dog lover took matters into his own hands to save a dog trapped inside a hot car, most likely saving...
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7 Must-Read Books for Dog Lovers
Whether you’re looking for a heartwarming true story of loyalty and companionship or a simply-can’t-put-it-down novel that’ll inspire you to hold your...
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Living and Learning: My Journey Through Canine Cancer
By Angie Ruiz It was love at first sight when I met the Rottweiler that I would ultimately adopt. He was 9...
