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Aren’t dogs just the sweetest pets in the world? Even when they’re professionally-trained K9s for uncovering serious crime, that doesn’t mean that they’re out of affection for their handlers. Kenobi, Indiana’s DNR K9 officer, posed with his long-time partner, Conservation Officer Levi Knach, for the picture. It was supposed to be just a regular photo … Read more
Stray dogs wander the streets, hoping to find scraps of food to satisfy their hunger. Every new day they spend on the streets represents new hope that they will finally be saved and taken to safety. Tanner was one of those stray pups. While he was roaming the streets of Houston, Texas, he was eagerly … Read more
When Alva first found a home, her shelter friends at Austin Pets Alive! were thrilled because they thought she found her happily-ever-after. Alva has a neurological condition called cerebellar hypoplasia. This condition affects the part of the brain responsible for movement, causing mobility issues. Once she was at her forever home, Alva didn’t go outside … Read more
When this dog was rescued from a zoo, his heart brimmed with joy. However, his newfound happiness was short-lived as the new owners returned him, opting to replace him with another pet. Consigned once more to a cage, the dog’s spirit dwindled, his once cheerful demeanor replaced by a veil of despondency. Dramatically changed, the … Read more
Gucci stands out from her siblings since they are all puppies while she is a little horse. But despite their differences, they all genuinely care for one another. Soon after her birth, Gucci was adopted into the family. The adorable newborn girl’s biological mother left her since she was born with a condition. The owner … Read more
Saying goodbye to your dog is always hard, but this particular act is especially emotional when your dog is your work partner. Vilo, a K-9 from the Orem Police Department, is a retiring German Shepherd-Malinois who now leaves the job after years of impeccable service. His handler, Quentin, was his partner for three whole years, … Read more
Zeus is not shy about telling us what he wants. He drank all of the water and demands a refill. Your disappointment is evident in my eyes. The heat is oppressive, and my thirst is insatiable. My water bowl sits empty, a glaring reminder of my discomfort. I refuse to remain passive, unwilling to endure … Read more
For some dogs, it takes a long time to find the perfect home. Some might say that everything happens at the right time, but I can’t shake the idea that no dog should go that long without a family. Billy Bob was one of those dogs – almost nine years old and waiting in the … Read more
Losing a dog is one of the most heartbreaking moments in life. There is just nothing that can prepare you for it. You spend so much time thinking if he had everything he needed, or if you were the right person for him. There is nothing that can help the heartache, but there are ways … Read more
Puppies from the same litter usually don’t end up together in forever families. Some do, and those are definitely considered to be blessed. Growing up with your own sibling, sharing the same interests, and playing the way only siblings play is just too precious for dogs. Norman and Annabelle can call themselves ‘the luckiest dogs … Read more