When Steve Creigs’ dog passed away he was inconsolable with grief, life would never be the same again and the thought of having to go on without his companion and friend was almost impossible to bear.

There are a couple of things that dogs’ take very seriously in life, and one of them is their walks.

Edna has been attending doggie daycare for as long as she can remember, and her routine has always been the same.

Maya the Lab mix had a rough start to life. She spent about two years with a family that didn’t treat her well. When the family decided they no longer wanted to keep Maya, they surrendered her in one of the most heartbreaking ways possible.

When we adopt a dog, only part of that decision is up to us. In most cases, our dogs actually choose us first. Some dogs even surprise us and make us fall in love with them when we least expect it.

It’s no secret that dogs love food. They’re always willing to put in extra work just to get a tasty snack. That’s why it’s important to always keep your food out of reach from mischievous pups.

Most dogs love to swim while others struggle with it. One unfortunate event with water could make a dog avoid swimming for life. For Akela the Boxer Mastiff mix, swimming was all fun and games until she got trapped in muddy waters.

For many humans, few things compare to a refreshing spa day. But as one harrowing story out of Florida proves, our pets don’t always find pool time quite as relaxing.

After Tasz, a Pomeranian/Poodle mix, was nearly killed in a hit-and-run, his distraught family was put in an impossible position. Doctors told the dog’s owner, Jasmine, that amputating the dog’s mangled front leg was his best option, but that this emergency surgery would cost her $3,400.

Life is hard for stray dogs. Not only do they not have a loving home – something that no dog should ever lack – but they are often subjected to crowded and uncomfortable lodging inside animal shelters.

It’s not uncommon to see stray dogs roaming the busy streets of Brazil looking for food and shelter – but it’s rare to see a man take the shirt off his back to warm a shivering stray dog.

Home renovation fans will likely recognize Nicole Curtis from HGTV, where she has hosted two popular shows. But even if you aren’t familiar with Rehab Addict and Rehab Addict Rescue, we can certainly sympathize with the shock, pain, and grief this woman is feeling following the death of her beloved dog.