Stories

Are you ready to meet the most adorable and irresistible Chow-Chow puppy on the internet?  Get ready to fall head over paws for Chief, also known as Oreo Cloud, the fluffiest and sweetest pup you’ll ever lay your eyes on.  With a coat that resembles the iconic cookies and cream ice cream, Chief has captured…

Cash, a six-year-old German Shepherd, had absolutely no idea that his life was about to change when a man named Isaac entered the shelter. This furry boy was scheduled for euthanization as he was deemed aggressive and untrainable. But then, this long-time dog trainer saw him and decided today is not the day Cash dies….

In a world filled with extraordinary tales, there are some stories that leave us speechless, capturing our hearts and inspiring us in unimaginable ways.  Today, we invite you to embark on one such incredible journey, set in the lively city of Fort Worth, Texas.  Brace yourself for a story that will tug at your heartstrings…

Let me introduce you to a beautiful furry boy named Argento. Argento is a seven-year-old German Shepherd dog from Alberta, Canada.  The Harmse family got him as a little puppy, and since then, he has been a very important part of the family and every special occasion. He helped his dad propose to his mom,…

I’ve seen dogs play fetch.  I’ve seen them play tag. I’ve seen them play all kinds of games. But, I’ve never seen a dog play hide and seek before. What started as a way of hiding from scary scenes on the TV turned into a fun game for Lola and her owner.  Three years later,…

The loyalty that dogs put on display as their most valuable trait somehow never ceases to surprise us! Recently, the photo of a small, fluffy dog called Murphy, sitting next to his injured buddy, German Shepherd, Marley, warmed thousands of hearts all over the world! Turns out, Marley had broken bones in her legs and…

It’s the small acts of kindness that always matter, but nothing here is small. What these dog owners did for their dogs is categorized as something extraordinary! They don’t care if they have to go the extra mile for their four-legged friends.  They don’t care if they have to spend a little fortune on spoiling…

Some dogs carry markings on their coat, but not Wallace.  From the moment he was born, everyone knew he would become a special little Corgi.  Was it his sweet soul that told him off, or was it his special marking on his nose? A little bit of both, I’d say.  Wallace is an exceptional puppy…

If you’ve ever had a dog go missing, then you know what a horrible feeling it is… not knowing if you’ll ever see him again or what happened to him.  Luckily, a small dog named Toto, which had been missing for three days in Rockland County, New York, was rescued by police and returned safely…

Many stray dogs get seriously injured or killed when they get hit by a car. Unfortunately, not so many people show compassion in providing them with help, which is why they usually end up in catastrophic conditions.  The story of Wags, however, shows us that there are still good people in this world! This poor…

The world is full of unusual dogs. And, we couldn’t be happier about it! Some are super tiny; others are extremely large, even beyond their breed specifications. Some have unique markings on their coat, tail, on their forehead, extra toes, an extra nose, and whatnot.  But, none of it makes them weird or unwanted. In…

The story of Sherio isn’t exactly the happiest one that you will find on the internet these days… This poor boy was abandoned several times by his ex families, and lived most of his life in shelters. On top of that, this poor boy’s deaf and partially blind, and definitely couldn’t make it on his…

There’s something every dog owner hates to ask himself: what would happen to my dog if I die? As a dog owner myself, I can’t bear the thought of my dog being left alone without me or ending up in the shelter. I’d like someone who cares about me to take care of my dog…

Ah, dogs can be such rule breakers! Well, they’re still better than cats and much more polite. At least when dogs want to disobey you, they do it with class. They actually bend the rules instead of breaking them.  You gotta admit, some of those disobedient pooches are quite clever. I’d never think of doing…

Thousands of dogs run away from home every day, but getting them back to where they belong is sometimes a true miracle!  Bosco, the senior Beagle from Westerley, Rhode Island, has always been an adventurous dog. One day, he somehow slipped out of his collar, went out of the house to do a little exploring…

Seeing a cat-dog friendship isn’t the rarest thing in the world, but German Shepherd, Butta, and his feline friend, Bella, are basically siblings!  They constantly challenge each other, they play fight, and they interrupt each other during sleep time, but at the end of the day – there’s nothing but pure love between them. One…

Having a younger sibling in life is a wonderful thing, but if you remember the first time your parents brought your younger brother or sister home – you probably remember how huge of an adjustment that was! Being no longer alone with your loving pawrent is certainly the thing that you can’t process in a…

Puppy mills… the dark spot in our existence as humans.  I feel like there are so many ways of harassment, neglect, violence, and genuinely bad deeds done these days. People don’t care about each other, let alone about dogs. Our four-legged friends get abandoned, betrayed, disowned, lost, afraid, and ashamed all the time. And, the…

Having a service dog is a true blessing, especially if you need one to perform your normal activities. After her accident with a horse, Macayla Garnder needed support to continue with her normal activities.  She had this amazing fortune to own a German Shepherd puppy who could feel her oncoming seizures, but little did she…

Introducing a dog into your family is a decision that simply goes beyond getting a pet.  This dog often becomes an integral part of your family, creating a bond that surpasses the traditional pet-owner relationship.  Dogs have an incredible ability to understand and empathize with our emotions, providing us with a deeper sense of purpose,…

Wholesome stories are a staple of the animal community, and today I have a really heartwarming one for you. This time it happens not between a human and a dog, but between two different species, horses and canines to be more precise. The funniest thing is that it all happens due to hair pattern similarity….

Blessed are those who get a second chance. Not every stray dog gets to have it.  A devastating number of stray dogs get put to sleep each year without a chance to start over again. In a lot of cases, those poor dogs actually had the potential of being someone’s valued family member.  Fortune has…

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, each with their own charm. Some people prefer the big chubby dogs, others like the small, but playful ones while some prefer something entirely different. However, today’s focus is one that’s quite unique, a Pomeranian-Husky mixed breed dog named Mya who has a very striking appearance resembling that…

Aaah, nothing beats those unusual dog friendships!  I swear, it’s one of the few things in the world that still makes me gasp in amazement. I bet you think the same, too, because seeing cute animals together, especially if they’re of different species, makes a hooman’s heart warm. German Shepherds, in particular, are known for…

I know someone who’s always so excited to start work on Monday! Don’t get me wrong, I love my job, but Mondays are just… Mondays…  Every Monday, I get up from my bed and stumble into the kitchen to make myself a cup of coffee. At the exact same time, I hear my neighbor’s door…

Rescuing a doggo from abandonment and inhumane conditions is a good deed, no matter which breed the doggo belongs to, right? Well, it hurts me to say that not all people think that way. Those who are willing to save the dogs selectively as if they’re picking a pup from a breeder aren’t much better…

What are the odds of finding a dog that looks exactly like your beloved pet? If you have ever come across one, would you adopt him? Danielle Geffel found herself in such a situation when she received a message about an adoptable pup in Maryland that looks the same as her doggo. As soon as…

In what can only be described as the worst of times, there are only a very few things that pure, selfless love between dogs and humans cannot do. For Doc, a 10-year-old German Shepherd, Mckenzie’s love was a miracle! This poor boy was left at the local Oklahoma shelter due to his inability to move…

Less than 24 hours before nearly 30,000 athletes from more than 100 countries would compete in the 127th Boston Marathon, the marathon’s finish line was flooded with a different kind of energy… the Golden strong one.  It was a sight to behold, filled with hundreds of four-legged pooches, a lot of fluffiness, and an immense…

I had a dog while growing up. His name was Charlie.  But, no one really called him that. Even the vet didn’t have his real name in the system.  It got to the point where everyone had a different nickname for ol’ Charlie. My mom called him Cubby Buzz.  My dad called him Cutie CeCe….

How many times have you had a chance to see a doggie riding on an electric onewheel? Probably never if you haven’t seen Greyson, the TikTok star pooch. Greyson and his owner, James Bondi, took dog walks to a whole new level and got lots of fans because of it. Who says dogs can’t ride…

Dogs love. Dogs want to be loved. Dogs fall in love, too, just like we humans!  That’s because dogs are social creatures. They need contact. They need emotions. They need other dogs.  Sometimes, love can be born after a long dog friendship. They start as friends and move onto bigger things. But, sometimes, love strikes…

He wanted to take the ball home… An incredible event occurred during a Premier Division match in Chile, between Curicó Unido and Palestino, on May 15, 2023. The game was abruptly interrupted by an unforeseen fan who opted to invade the field.  And, no… it wasn’t a fan of one of the soccer players, but…

Tera’s case is proof that sometimes, even the simplest dog rescue and a little bit of love can turn into the most beautiful life story! This five-year-old German Shepherd was saved from a shelter in Long Island, New York, when her old family had decided to let her go. Tera was all alone in this…

Dogs love food, humans love food, everybody loves food. Some ingenious person decided to make a Facebook and Instagram profile to post pictures of food that have a twist to them. In this short series, I will show you my best picks for Foodogs. I think you’ll appreciate the name more once you see what…

There are some truly wonderful stories out there that are just waiting to be seen, some great acts of kindness by the many benevolent people that exist on this planet. Diana is one of these people, a woman living in Great Falls, Montana who adopts and takes care of animals before making sure to find…

German Shepherds are usually known for their loyalty and working skills; however, these German Shepherds from Gold Coast, Queensland, became known for something quite unusual.  Jax, Chewie, and Flint are long-haired German Shepherds. They were able to make friends with newly-hatched chickens, which was unusual for their breed.  If you have ever owned chickens, then…

A miracle or a coincidence, either way, the story of a three-year-old chocolate Pitbull mix is an incredible one.  Back in January, 2023, a family from Queens, New York, lost their beloved dog named Mocha.  They looked for her for months, but when they couldn’t find her, the whole family was devastated.  Utterly inconsolable, they…

Not all heroes wear capes. Heroes come in all shapes and sizes… and colors!  Our hooman heroes often wear navy blue uniforms and drive patrol cars instead of fancy batmobiles. Our heroes in blue have special sidekicks, and they’re heroes, too!  Those little heroes wear a furry coat and they communicate by barking. Those special…

While most dogs like to spend their days chasing their tail and barking at passing squirrels or strangers, Anya, a very smart German Shepherd dog, has decided to pursue a different route.  She unlocked a world far beyond the realm of ordinary canine pursuit and decided to help her mom around the house.  But, when…

Have you heard of the world’s largest Dachshund?  Her name is Vivian, and she’s way much bigger than you think. In fact, Vivian is a giant Dachshund, as big as a house… bigger than a tree, and almost as big as Godzilla! Vivian is a gentle giant. She won’t destroy neighborhoods or knock over trees…

We’re used to hearing about how K-9 officers go to great lengths to help their human partners, but now, I’m sharing a story where the opposite is true.  In January 2023, an EF-3 tornado ripped through Deer Park and Pasadena, leaving behind a path of destruction.  While the tornado swept across the Houston area, the…

We’re debunking the myth once and for all: Dogs and UPS drivers can actually be friends. Need proof? Just look at these 19 pawesome photos of real-life UPS drivers and the buddies they meet while working. One thing is for sure: being a UPS driver and a dog person sounds like the pawfect job! 1….

Seeing a therapy dog is always amazing, but when a therapy dog is also a dog with special needs – there are no words to describe the astonishment! The story of Cole, a deaf therapy Pitbull, is the most amazing thing that you will read today. Even though not everything started great for this shelter…

Owning a wolf has been one of the biggest wishes Phill Young, a man from Colorado, had throughout his life. He dedicated years of his time and effort to research and education on wolves and wolf dog hybrids for a better understanding of these powerful animals. He now shares his knowledge in order to raise…

Nellie is an adorable little Cocker Spaniel puppy that was dumped by a breeder because she has a genetic condition causing her to be deaf and blind.  She was born with this condition because of the type of markings the breeder was trying to accomplish. If Nellie had been considered healthy, she would’ve been very…

There’s no one who looks up more to a human than his own dog! And, when the inevitable happens, it is really hard to say goodbye. We can’t even imagine the amount of pain German Shepherd, Gunner, felt when he lost his 64-year-old owner, Luther. This poor doggo was found in Luther’s backyard, locked in…

Some people are afraid of stray dogs because of a common stereotype that stray canines are aggressive and hostile because they hate hoomans after being thrown out of the house. My (ex) neighbor had a dog that wasn’t homeless, but he still behaved quite aggressively towards lots of people, including myself – therefore, bad pet…

We’ve all been there – tired and desperate to come home and crash into a warm and comfy bed. Yup, our dogs too!  The energy bar goes empty. All systems are shutting down. The only thing on the mind is sleep – lots of it. Nothing else is important. No wonder why some dogs crash…

The small town of Babylon, New York, witnessed quite a little celebration on November 20th last year; a celebration that was five years in the making. The Babylon shelter’s longest resident, a beloved Pitbull mix named Trigger, was officially adopted by the town. The brown and white colored little fellow wore a top hat and…