Trained rescue dogs are helping to find survivors buried underneath layers of concrete and otherwise undetectable. A member of El Salvador’s urban search and rescue team carries their canine partner onto a plane as they head out to help in the aftermath of the earthquakes, at the Saint Oscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport, on February […]
“Heroic Deaf-Blind Dog Guards Lost 3-Year-Old, Guides Rescuers to Safety After 15 Hours”
Everyone knows that a hero can come in many forms, and rarely do they wear a cape. Some of the best of heroes aren’t even human at all, and instead of costumes they come covered in fur with an adorable dog face. If you’ve ever owned a dog then you don’t need to be […]
“Resilient Deaf Dog’s Determination: From Shelter to Home, and Back Again”
5–10% of dogs in the US are hearing-impaired. Some dogs lose their hearing as they age, while others are born deaf. Hereditary deafness is frequently caused by a cochleosaccular gene mutation. The likelihood of this type of deafness is higher in dogs with white coats and blue eyes. Blu the pit bull is white-coated and […]
“How a Puppy’s Trip to the Hair Salon Became a Heartwarming Lesson in Pet Pampering!”
Dog owners know exactly how wonderful it is to be able to bring your pooch with you wherever you go. Brittany Taylor was getting her hair done at Gibson Hair & Makeup in Charleston, South Carolina, and couldn’t resist telling her stylist Michelle Atwood all about her new puppy, Luka – a happy little golden […]
“Resilient Thumbelina: Overcoming Misshapen Front Legs, Dog Finds New Lease on Life and Seeks Loving Home”
Thumbelina is a husky/German shepherd mix that is looking for the perfect forever family to help her cruise through life in her custom hot pink ᴡʜᴇᴇʟᴄʜᴀɪʀ. The ʀᴇsᴄᴜᴇ dog is on the ʜᴜɴᴛ for the perfect forever family after an eventful journey from Tᴇxᴀs to New York City. Her story starts outside Dallas, where Hᴇᴀʀᴛ […]