It’s a horrible thing when your dog gets lost. The feeling of powerlessness you feel in that moment is something that’s impossible to describe. Despite not being able to do much, you spend every second of every day just trying to do anything you can to make sure he gets home safely.  Something similar happens … Read more

Pitbulls, often unfairly stigmatized and labeled as aggressive, prove time and time again that they are just as capable of love, compassion, and companionship as any other dog breed.  Chase and Cadence are two Pitbulls, severely abused and neglected, who were rescued by a wonderful organization called Hope For Paws.  While still being misunderstood and … Read more

Unfortunately, not all dog pets have the privilege of living happily ever after with their first owner. Nor are all owners equally responsible. Carlile, the German Shepherd puppy, was only five months old when he was dumped in a car wash dumpster by his family.  For most abandoned dogs, that would be it, but Carlile … Read more

We’ve all heard of big dogs and likely seen some real big ones, but very rarely does one ever see a wolf behaving just like a dog. Such is the case with the Canadian wolf, Akela and his owner, Andrey, a pair of inseparable buds who act like this is part of the norm. Personally, … Read more

A German Shepherd named Faust was a beloved K-9 officer that served as an Explosives Detection and Patrol dog on the BNSF Railway Police Force in Texas. For a period of eight years, this courageous canine officer consistently demonstrated exceptional proficiency in serving and safeguarding the community, accompanied by his handler, Senior Special Agent Bryan … Read more

True heroes exist. They are ordinary people who decide to help those in need without thinking twice. Mo, the Pit Bull, was waiting for her heroes when she was left stranded on the concrete beam of a bridge. Time passed, and yet she didn’t lose hope that she would eventually be saved. Let’s follow her … Read more

Worms in dogs are a nightmare for all dog owners. The worms are small parasites that live in the dog’s intestines, and that cause distress and pain in dogs. Worms in dogs can even lead to serious consequences if they are not treated on time. I know it is unpleasant even to imagine your dog … Read more

Getting separated from your babies can be extremely hard no matter if you are walking on two legs or four. Your spirit can easily be broken if, on top of that, you are being given up time and time again. But, when it comes to Kona, this couldn’t be further from the truth. I take … Read more

On a fateful day, a small and fragile Pit Bull puppy was discovered on the side of the road, in Durham, NC, her broken jaw leaving her in critical condition. The sight was gut-wrenching as her injury revealed the depths of her suffering. It quickly became evident that she was either deaf or had a … Read more

Pet ownership is a great tool for coping with depression, anxiety, and mental health issues in general. Although introverts prefer their own company to that of other people, it does not mean it is impossible to feel lonely or be in a bad state of mind. Research conducted by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute … Read more