After Small Dog Is Carried off by a Coyote, The Neighbor’s Rottweiler Springs Into Action

You’re about to see one of the most watched and shared videos we’ve ever posted. The following video was taken by a security camera. Despite living in an area with no prior reported Coyote activity, this owner’s dog was in a fight for it’s life after being left alone for 5 minutes outside. At 7 in the morning, Trixxie (a chi-weenie) was attacked and carried off by a Coyote. The poor little dog would’ve lost her life if not for the Rottie that came to her rescue. Happy, the Rottie…

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Adopted Pit Bull Became A Hero After Saving A Boy With Seizures

How many times have you heard that Pit Bulls are nothing but blood-hungry dogs that need to be kept away from people? Unfortunately, their cruel history of being bred exclusively for blood sports has made them widely misperceived. Luckily, we have numerous cases of Pits being true heroes that prove those rumors wrong. Brutus, the abandoned Pit Bull from Tulsa, is a vivid example of a Pit being a true friend of humans. This homeless canine saved his baby boy’s life after alarming his mom that the boy was having…

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Puppy Who Started Life on the Streets is Now Happy, Graying Older Pooch

The following story was an entrant in the Tales of Summer Tails Photo and Story contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! Stevie is our rescue pup of questionable heritage. Honestly, we don’t care what breeds she contains in her small body; we just love her. PHOTO: TERRIE PLATT Stevie was found nine years ago wandering the streets at around 7- to 8-weeks-old, eating whatever she could to survive. The kind people at…

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Owner tells dog he just got a new kitten – Dog reaction is absolutely priceless

Now this video was just epic. It actually reminded me of those movies where the main character is the pet of the house talking about his life, sharing his feelings and wishes as if he were a humans. If only dogs could talk, that would have been just awesome. Same as us they have emotions that need to be directed somehow, but since talking them out is not an option they end up making messes around the house and acting naughty trying to relieve some steam. The creative owner of…

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Touching Letter Found 5 Years Dog’s Surrender Leads To His Forever Home

Ten-year-old Roofus had been at the Bishop Animal Shelter in Bradenton, Florida for more than half his life when staff members were surprised to discover a piece of his history from their old friend’s former life. While sorting through his file, a letter was found from his original family, which must have been dropped off with the Weimaraner mix back in October 2010. It gave staff members a snapshot of the life he was forced to leave, almost six years back. Bishop Animal Shelter   It was written as if a former family member…

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Cuteness Overload: A K9 Officer Poses In His Uniform For His Official Portrait

There’s something adorable about dogs in costumes, but there’s something special about dogs wearing uniforms. If you love seeing our tail-waggin buddies all dressed up, you’re going to adore Chico. Chico is a K9 officer serving in Florida’s Orange County Sheriff’s Office. (Source) This German Shepherd goes all dog when he’s on duty, but when the opportunity calls, he sure loves dressing up in his official uniform. The opportunity called recently. It was picture day at the station and all the officers went out and about. Of course, Chico dressed…

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Wolfdog Left At Kill Shelter Gets A Second Chance

The Wolf is a strong, highly intelligent creature with incredible instincts and social abilities. This is only a part of what has made the wolf the most respected animal in the world. Legends were told about this breathtaking animal. Books, movies, paintings, and sculptures throughout history helped us learn how to appreciate these stunning canines. No wonder some people wanted a part of their untouched, exotic nature for themselves. But, the problem was how to lure the wolf into staying put. An idea was born: to breed the common dog…

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Family goes to adopt a new dog months after their pet disappeared — then they see a familiar face

It’s always heartbreaking when a pet goes missing, but it’s important to never lose hope — sometimes our beloved pets return to us in the most unexpected ways. That was the case for one family, who decided to adopt a new dog after their old pet went missing for months… only to spot a very familiar face. A family from Queens, New York was devastated in January after their beloved dog Mocha disappeared. They had left her with a dog sitter while on a week-long vacation when she went missing.…

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