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Update on Major the shelter dog who “cried endlessly” after 260 days of rejection

The story of Major, an Indiana shelter dog who lost hope after 260 days in the shelter and “cried endlessly,” touched the hearts of many people. But now, there’s been an inspiring update to the ...

Woman takes sick dog to be euthanized — is shocked to see him up for adoption a year later

Putting a pet to sleep is one of the most difficult decisions a person can make, but sometimes euthanasia is the humane choice for sick animals with no other options. A Maryland woman brought her ...

Shelter’s longest resident was shy and scared around humans — then family visits 15 times to gain her trust

Every shelter dog dreams of finding their forever home, but it takes some longer than others. Many dogs are shy and skittish, and most people don’t want to take the time to get to know ...

Prison inmate had given up hope — but caring for shelter dog changed both of their lives

The love of a dog can truly change a person’s life. That was certainly the case for one former inmate, who said she found “hope” while taking care of a shelter dog during her prison ...

Dog won’t stop barking at owner’s car — what they find under the hood leaves them stunned

Dogs have great instincts and they can often detect things that humans can’t see. In one viral TikTok video, a dog keeps barking at his owner’s car — and it led to them saving a ...

Felicity was saved from the dog meat trade in China — now she’s walking the red carpet at Cannes

The 2024 Cannes Film Festival, one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, is going on right now, with many of the world’s biggest movie stars in attendance. But there’s one first-time attendee ...

Savannah, first dog to walk around the world, has died — rest in peace

Many of us have had some great times walking our pets, but nothing can compare to the walk taken by Tom Turcich and his dog Savannah, who, over 7 years and 25,000 miles, traveled across ...

Shelter dog was was set to be euthanized — now has a new life as a fire department K9

There are many unwanted shelter dogs on the verge of being euthanized, but thankfully sometimes these animals are saved at the last minute, given a second chance at life. Recently, a dog named Boomer was ...

Beloved university campus cat receives honorary degree at graduation

Vermont State University, in Castleton, Vermont, held its commencement this weekend, as many of the university’s hard-working students received their diplomas. But the school also granted an honorary degree to a very special friend who ...

Cat owner posts video of pet’s strange behavior — gets a warning that has him rushing to the vet

The internet is full of videos of unusual pet behavior. But while they’re often harmlessly funny and quirky, sometimes an animal’s strange habit can be potentially harmful. When one man shared a video of his ...