K-9 police dog killed after vehicle he was in was struck by a drunk driver
A Boone County Sheriff’s Office K-9 officer was killed early Sunday morning after the vehicle he had been sitting in was struck by a drunk driver. According to a press release, the dog named Loki had been in the police SUV when Deputy Robert Rosenkranz initiated a traffic stop on Interstate 90.
Backyard puppy left to suffer because owner didn’t want to spend any money on him
A black Labrador retriever puppy had been surrendered by his owner on Friday. Sadly, with limited funding, the rural shelter had no money to provide dogs with veterinarian care and if not rescued within a 24-hour time limit, humane euthanasia would have been the only choice.
Dog Finds Forever Home Just Before Christmas After Spending 3+ Years In A Shelter
All animals deserve a loving, forever home. Sadly, there are thousands of animals in shelters waiting for their turn at a chance to live happily ever after. It’s quite heartbreaking – particularly around the holidays as no animal should have to spend Christmas alone in a shelter.
‘Roxy Was My Entire World,’ Army Veteran Honors Beloved PTSD Service Dog In Emotional Instagram Photos
Army infantry veteran Justin Tucker has lost his best friend Roxy, a PTSD service dog who had more than 4,000 followers on Instagram. Roxy, a pit bull, was declining in health after doctors discovered she had cancer. She was euthanized about four months after the diagnosis.
Family Reunited With Pit Bull 8 Years After He Was Stolen in a Home Invasion
The bond between pet and owner is often unbreakable. Many of us have felt that strong connection to our furry family members, and we know that we would do anything for them. Julia Nemeth felt the same way, as she never gave up on finding her missing part of the family.
Dog reunited with his owner 8 years after being taken during home invasion
A nine-year-old pooch has been reunited with his owner after eight years when he was taken from his home during a home invasion in Barberton, Ohio. The pit bull terrier mix named Junior and Julia Nemeth have happily been bonding again after their amazing reunion.
Days before Christmas, elderly, cancer-stricken dog left at busy shelter
Days before Christmas, an elderly dog finds herself alone at a busy California animal control agency. The 11-year-old dog, named Pebbles, was surrendered by her family, who told shelter staff that she was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago.
Bonded pair comforted each other at Miami shelter until one day they became frustrated
At the Miami-Dade Animal Services, a bonded pair had been surrendered together by their owners in the middle of November. Everyday, Pebbles and BamBam comforted each other; their temporary home because they were both so beautiful and sweet was the glass enclosed display room near the entrance of the shelter.
Six-month-old puppy severely neglected adopted by police officer who saved him
In Niagara County, New York, a six-month-old puppy who had been severely neglected by his former owner and subsequently rescued from the egregious conditions where he lived, has been adopted by the police officer who saved him.
Rescue groups saves 20 golden retrievers from Chinese slaughterhouse
In the United States, golden retrievers are one of the most beloved and popular breeds of dogs. But that isn’t the case everywhere – in fact, in China, the dogs can be slaughtered for meat. Thanks to a Florida-based rescue group, 20 of these dogs have been given a new lease on life.
Ace’s look of bewilderment breaks our hearts after his family and home are gone
Ace was not dealt the best hand when his family moved out of the country after surrendering him to the East Valley Animal Shelter in Van Nuys, California. His look of bewilderment breaks our hearts – Ace has no idea where his family or home have gone.
Someone exceptionally cruel tied up dog’s muzzle and left him to suffer
In Houston, someone exceptionally cruel wanted to make sure Chester suffered. Something had been tied around the dog’s muzzle and tightened, and then forgotten or intentionally left on to stop him from barking or perhaps chewing on a shoe. Someone felt this is what Chester deserved.
PJ adoption night worked! Bonded shelter friends have found a home
Volunteers with City Dogs Cleveland had a fantastic idea to find two overlooked dogs a forever home. Earlier this month, the volunteers pulled bonded friends, Niles and Frasier, from the shelter and took them for a fun, overnight hotel stay.