7 Ways To Celebrate National Rescue Dog Day
May 20th is National Rescue Dog Day and was founded by Tails That Teach in 2018 to honor the ways rescue dogs enhance our lives and to encourage people to adopt. Millions of dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes are patiently waiting in shelters around the country for a loving home. As anyone who has rescued a dog or any pet will tell you, it is the best decision you will ever make. Rescue dogs show us how to live life to the fullest each day by enjoying the little things. They also teach us to love unconditionally – even if you were...
Paramedic Gives Oxygen To Cat Rescued From Burning Home And Helps Save Its Life
Firefighters and a paramedic worked together to save a cat from a burning home in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to Charlotte Fire Department, the fire started in the kitchen and the cause was determined to be accidental. It took place while the residents were out of the home. Neighbors called 911 to report the fire. 30 firefighters arrived and had the fire under control in 10 minutes. Even with their quick actions, the smoke and flames claimed the lives of several cats. One “fortunate” kitty was rescued by firefighters in...
Ecuador Introduced Their First Ever Dental Assistant Dog Named Aldo
Humans started having dogs as companions over 12,000 years ago. Dogs helped humans hunt, guard, and tow belongings. Nowadays, a dog’s ability is not stuck with just hunting; there are new occupations for dogs that make their relationship with humans much stronger. Dogs can be: Service dogs Therapy dogs Police dogs Military working dogs Detection dogs Search-and-Rescue dogs Herding dogs You can never doubt the skills and capability of a dog to do a human’s work. Canines continue to amaze and bring goodness to this world. One dog...
A Little Boy Took a Heartwarming Action to Save a Puppy from Being Homeless
No matter what age you are, if a puppy is in front of you, being adorable and playful, you feel that attachment quickly building up. It will be hard to let the puppy go or bring it back to its owner. As for kids, it’s not just about losing a puppy — the situation can be compared to losing a best friend. Puppies and kids have such a pure bond, and once separated, heartbreak comes next. Photo: Youtube/My Pets A little boy had to endure that heartbreak in hopes of a better life for his puppy. He cared for the puppy, and even at such...
Woman Puts Her Boyfriend’s Dog Down Without His Permission
Making an end-of-life decision for a pet can be difficult, but one woman robbed her boyfriend of that decision by putting his dog down without his permission! The woman posted about the situation on Reddit, wondering if she was in the wrong for what she did and people had a lot of opinions on it. In the post, she explained that her boyfriend’s senior dog wasn’t doing well but he didn’t want to have the dog put down. Photo: Unsplash/Eric Ward Rather than respecting his wishes, she took things into her own hands and called the...
Ukrainian Man Flees 140 Miles On Foot To Escape Russian Forces With His Dog
Since February 24, 2022, Ukrainians has been in a crisis, fighting off Russian troops and doing everything they can to survive. Some areas in the country have been hit a lot worse than others, including the port city of Mariupol. After months of fighting, Russian forces finally conquered Mariupol, though not before destroying most of the city and murdering thousands of residents. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Many Ukrainians fled Mariupol as refugees, but it wasn’t as easy as picking up and leaving. According to survivor interviews, many...
A Dog Managed To Swallow A Drone And Ended Up Needing A $10,000 Surgery
Seeing your dog suddenly act out of the ordinary, showing signs of sickness, is terrifying. I’m no stranger to sudden trips to the vet when it comes to my own dog, and I don’t blame this person for panicking when she noticed her dog had suddenly stopped eating and drinking. PHOTO: Pixabay/Queven Lindsey Williams said that she just noticed that her dog had become lethargic and started vomiting. Hoping that maybe whatever her dog was feeling was nothing too serious, Lindsey decided to just monitor Jada for a while before going to...
Eager Dog Gets Sworn In As An Official K9 Officer
Everyone’s dream job looks different. But whenever you do land that perfect job that is the culmination of everything that you’ve wanted in life, there is no denying the wonderful feeling of satisfaction that goes along with it. On your first day, when you show up to the office or job site to begin your perfect role, it usually feels like a dream come true. Well, that same feeling of excitement is also felt by dogs who start brand new jobs – like the cute little K9 recruit who was itching to start his first day on the force....
Brave Dog Risks Her Life To Save Owner When Mountain Lion Attacks
Like many dogs, Eva, a 2.5-year-old Belgian Malinois, is very loyal to her owner. Eva is so loyal, in fact, that when a much larger mountain lion attacked, the faithful pup risked her life to keep her human safe. “I don’t think I will ever be able to live up to how amazing and loyal she is to me,” Eva’s owner, Erin Wilson, told the Sacramento Bee. Photo: Pixabay Eva and Wilson were attacked during a hike in Redding, California, where the big cat suddenly lunged at Eva’s owner on the trail. At just 55 pounds, Eva...
Coast Guard Rescues Dog That Fell Overboard In Pamlico Sound
A dog enjoying a sunny day on a boat with her family fell overboard off the coast of North Carolina and was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. A crew conducting Law Enforcement missions received a call about a dog named Myla who went overboard in Pamlico Sound and immediately responded. Pamlico Sound is the largest lagoon along the East Coast stretching 20 miles wide and 80 miles long, so finding a lost dog could take some time. Rescuers began to search the area and noticed water moving and headed in that direction. Luckily it was a calm day...
