Owner Makes A Custom Sled For His Senior Dog So He Can Go Anywhere His Human Goes
If there is one thing we know about dogs, it’s the fact that we love it when they go places with us. It doesn’t matter if we are going around the block or across the country, having our dog by our side is the only way to travel. For some people, a quick ride in the car is about as far as they will venture with their, pooch but for others, they may reach for the stars. That is the case with a man from Calgary named Donny Marchuk. He has always enjoyed hiking and running with his golden retriever, Sully. Photo: Instagram...
Late Dog Owner’s Will Leaves $5 Million To His Beloved Border Collie
Border Collie Lulu is a very good girl. So good, in fact, that Lulu’s recently departed owner left the 8-year-old dog $5 million in his will. When Lulu’s 84-year-old owner, Bill Dorris, passed away, officials found a very surprising clause in the late Nashville man’s estate. Rather than donate to charity or a long-lost family member, the late businessman just left everything to his dog. According to WTVF, Dorris was determined his beloved dog wouldn’t want for anything else for the rest of her life. Photo:...
Rescue Dog Reunited With Owner After Saving His Life
Several months ago, Brian Myers adopted a 6-year-old German shepherd named Sadie from the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge in Oakland, New Jersey. Sadie was a sweet dog, but like many shelter dogs, she came with her baggage. The shelter staff noted that she seemed to display a lot of anxiety and trust issues towards men, but surprisingly, she seemed to take a liking to Myers. Myers was determined to get through to her and help her overcome all her issues. And that is how their friendship began. Eventually, Sadie would be able to repay Myers for...
Dog Starved For 7 Years Gets A Proper Meal And Finds His Forever Home
There are many things that I have come to understand in my thirty years of life. But one of the big mysteries that still completely baffles me is the fact that people can be outright cruel to animals. Animals are some of the most precious and innocent beings – they deserve only love and compassion. But for whatever reason, some people think that it’s okay to treat them with such blatant disregard. Odie was a poor dog who had suffered for 7 years. In that time, Odie had been chained up and starved to the point that he was just skin...
Dog Goes Crazy Whenever He Gets To Play With His Pig BFF
There is nothing better than a playdate with your best friend. For one adorable pooch, whenever he sees his best friend he absolutely loses it with excitement. In fact, he is well-known to do a little happy dance upon seeing his bestie and we think that is absolutely precious. Everybody should get that excited about their best friend, right? While we might assume that Colt, the golden retriever, is excited about seeing another dog, that actually isn’t the case. In fact, Colt’s best friend happens to be Carlton, a pig. Photo:...
Soldier Rescues Baby Squirrel’s Life And Now They’re Inseparable
When a soldier in the Belarusian army, Pyotr Pankratau, found a little baby squirrel who was on death’s door, he knew he had to help. Rather than turn his back on the little tiny critter in need, Pyotr took him in and nursed him back to health. He was very dedicated to his new little friend by nursing the little baby squirrel by feeding it milk with a syringe. He bonded with the little buddy, eventually giving him the name Masik. He took Masik everywhere in the army with him. And when the time came for Pyotr to leave the army, Masik...
Dogs Learn New Hobbies During Their Downtime In Lockdown
It’s pretty much been a whole year of lockdown. Yes, we may have had small windows of eased restrictions, but the majority of the time has been spent indoors. For many of us, we’re probably reaching the end of our patience – there are only so many streaming services that one can subscribe to before it all starts to overlap. It seems that even our pets are at their wits end with the boredom that comes with quarantine. For Olive and Mabel, the dogs of Scottish broadcaster Andrew Cotter, they had plenty of time on their paws to...
Impatient Dog Takes Out Toddler Trying To Throw A Stick
We all know that dogs and humans get along. There’s a reason dogs are referred to as man’s best friend. But the relationship that dogs share with kids is on a whole other level. Kids and dogs are like mac and cheese – they’re a classic and fun combination. Nothing shows this better than the video of Zeke and his owner, Zachary. The little boy and the golden retriever are the best of friends and they love to do everything together, including enjoying a game of fetch or two. While the playful pooch and the five-year-old...
Catch-up with the No Place Like Home Challenge huddles on Maddie’s Pet Forum
We are halfway through the eight, great Return to Home (RTH) huddles! If you’ve been unable to attend all of them or simply want to connect with other Challenge participants, head on over to Maddie’s® Pet Forum. Our kickoff huddle focused on organizations embracing the culture of Return to Home. There, one of our panelists, Ed Jamison Director of Dallas Animal Services, shared a simple yet effective flyer his officers use in the field when they find a lost pet. In Dallas, they are required to post two of these flyers...
‘Hero’ Service Dog Is Given Proper Send Off After Comforting Hospital Staff During Pandemic
As we near the one year mark of when COVID-19 began picking up steam and making an immense impact on the world, it may be easy to forget those who have served us. Though as individuals, and as families, we’ve all had our moments of heartbreak and fear, healthcare workers at every level have put their lives and mental health on the line as they faced a new, terrifying virus head on. Dr. Susan Ryan knows all too well the hardship that working in a hospital during the coronavirus pandemic may bring, and thanks one special team member for...
