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The therapy dog duo volunteers through Caregiver Canines in New Jersey.
- December 20, 2016
The therapy dog duo volunteers through Caregiver Canines in New Jersey.
Poodles Susie, Chloe, and Rhonda make sure she has a guide wherever she goes — even to the groomer!
- December 14, 2016
Poodles Susie, Chloe, and Rhonda make sure she has a guide wherever she goes — even to the groomer!
Thanks to adopter Joanne George’s love and support, the Golden Retriever blossomed and now gives back as a therapy dog.
- December 6, 2016
Thanks to adopter Joanne George’s love and support, the Golden Retriever blossomed and now gives back as a therapy dog.
In this touching video from PAWsitive, we see Bella get around despite her injuries, before she receives the full veterinary care she needs.
- November 17, 2016
In this touching video from PAWsitive, we see Bella get around despite her injuries, before she receives the full veterinary care she needs.
While working as a counselor on military bases, I met a soldier who was able to open up when talking about her dog, who provided emotional support even if he wasn’t by her side.
- November 11, 2016
While working as a counselor on military bases, I met a soldier who was able to open up when talking about her dog, who provided emotional support even if he wasn’t by her side.
Watch Shai Getzoff’s touching “Six Feet,” which he made after the passing of his family dog, Brandy.
- October 27, 2016
Watch Shai Getzoff’s touching “Six Feet,” which he made after the passing of his family dog, Brandy.
Steven Rowley’s debut novel tells the tale of his Dachshund, Lily, and her battle — both real and fantastical — with cancer.
- October 25, 2016
Steven Rowley’s debut novel tells the tale of his Dachshund, Lily, and her battle — both real and fantastical — with cancer.
Angel was one of two Huskies shot within a two-week period in a rural California area. We check in with her and the other survivor, Stella.
- October 10, 2016
Angel was one of two Huskies shot within a two-week period in a rural California area. We check in with her and the other survivor, Stella.
The special-needs English Bulldog has become an advocate for acceptance and anti-bullying, especially for children.
- September 28, 2016
The special-needs English Bulldog has become an advocate for acceptance and anti-bullying, especially for children.
Ellie had been abused by her previous owner. She flourished by my side, and we spent four wonderful years together.
- August 1, 2016
Ellie had been abused by her previous owner. She flourished by my side, and we spent four wonderful years together.
Marine Sam Wettstein applied to adopt Belle before his tour in Afghanistan even ended. The odds were against them, but the pair are now together again in the U.S.
- July 4, 2016
Marine Sam Wettstein applied to adopt Belle before his tour in Afghanistan even ended. The odds were against them, but the pair are now together again in the U.S.
The photo of a depressed Nico in an L.A. shelter inspired many to help not only him, but other homeless dogs as well.
- June 29, 2016
The photo of a depressed Nico in an L.A. shelter inspired many to help not only him, but other homeless dogs as well.
The 10-year-old Weimaraner has suffered physically and emotionally from the crime that took her family. Thankfully, she is recovering in a new loving home.
- April 21, 2016
The 10-year-old Weimaraner has suffered physically and emotionally from the crime that took her family. Thankfully, she is recovering in a new loving home.
David Bond’s dream was to see his Lab become a therapy dog. He got his wish in a way that will break your heart.
- April 13, 2016
David Bond’s dream was to see his Lab become a therapy dog. He got his wish in a way that will break your heart.
This adoption story involves a computer script and a couple willing to take a chance on a sick dog from another country.
- April 12, 2016
This adoption story involves a computer script and a couple willing to take a chance on a sick dog from another country.
When the time comes to let your dog go, these tips will help you do right by her.
- April 8, 2016
When the time comes to let your dog go, these tips will help you do right by her.
The 2-pound dog and the 100-pound horses visit hospitals and care facilities, creating a fairy-tale atmosphere that enchants patients.
- April 5, 2016
The 2-pound dog and the 100-pound horses visit hospitals and care facilities, creating a fairy-tale atmosphere that enchants patients.
We chat with Teri Woolard about her foster Quasi, whose short spine syndrome has made him a social media star.
- March 28, 2016
We chat with Teri Woolard about her foster Quasi, whose short spine syndrome has made him a social media star.
I met the three-legged Pit Bull at San Diego Humane Society, where he volunteered and I worked. He touched my heart in many ways.
- March 16, 2016
I met the three-legged Pit Bull at San Diego Humane Society, where he volunteered and I worked. He touched my heart in many ways.
Lily was diagnosed shortly after I adopted her. It was clear to me that I was meant to care for her during her final months. My vet did not agree.
- February 25, 2016
Lily was diagnosed shortly after I adopted her. It was clear to me that I was meant to care for her during her final months. My vet did not agree.
The Michigan rescue and sanctuary devotes itself to challenging cases of animal abuse and neglect as well as to feral dogs.
- February 22, 2016
The Michigan rescue and sanctuary devotes itself to challenging cases of animal abuse and neglect as well as to feral dogs.
For four years, all Oatmeal knew was a cage in a puppy mill; now, she’s finally learning how to be a dog.
- February 18, 2016
For four years, all Oatmeal knew was a cage in a puppy mill; now, she’s finally learning how to be a dog.
Writer-director Kyle Logan has released a preview of the moving short film he hopes to make with help from Kickstarter backers. Grab a tissue.
- February 5, 2016
Writer-director Kyle Logan has released a preview of the moving short film he hopes to make with help from Kickstarter backers. Grab a tissue.
After my boyfriend and I broke up, I worried about my dog, Trucker — he’d been abandoned a lot in his life, and I hated to see it happening again.
- January 29, 2016
After my boyfriend and I broke up, I worried about my dog, Trucker — he’d been abandoned a lot in his life, and I hated to see it happening again.
Holland Oates was taken from us far too soon, but he taught us so much about love and how to open our hearts — even after he was gone.
- January 20, 2016
Holland Oates was taken from us far too soon, but he taught us so much about love and how to open our hearts — even after he was gone.
My 12-year-old Nigel was taken too early; even now, two years later, I’ll break down in tears thinking about him.
- January 13, 2016
My 12-year-old Nigel was taken too early; even now, two years later, I’ll break down in tears thinking about him.
We chat with the founder of The Pongo Fund, Larry Chusid, about the nonprofit’s work feeding needy pets in Portland, Oregon, since 2009.
- January 6, 2016
We chat with the founder of The Pongo Fund, Larry Chusid, about the nonprofit’s work feeding needy pets in Portland, Oregon, since 2009.
All of the heroes we profile are worthy of praise, but these 10 amazing dogs, people, and groups deserve extra attention as we look back on the year.
- December 29, 2015
All of the heroes we profile are worthy of praise, but these 10 amazing dogs, people, and groups deserve extra attention as we look back on the year.
When a friend’s beloved dog passes, you may not know what to say or do — and what not to — but we can help.
- December 18, 2015
When a friend’s beloved dog passes, you may not know what to say or do — and what not to — but we can help.
The Bacons, who lost their 6-year-old daughter and sister in the school shooting, have published two books and are now instrumental in getting therapy dogs into other schools.
- December 14, 2015
The Bacons, who lost their 6-year-old daughter and sister in the school shooting, have published two books and are now instrumental in getting therapy dogs into other schools.
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