Our four-legged friends can be comfort to us in so many ways. For the elderly they can offer companionship, exercise, a purpose and sometimes even keep us going. For 80-year-old Ken Pendagraft, his dog of 14 years offered him a reason to go out every day and take him for a walk, not to mention companionship and unconditional love. But when Ken was found distraught with a … [Read more...] about Man dies after losing beloved four-legged friend of 14 years
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Woman fell in love with shelter dog, but was too busy to adopt — comes back months later and sees her friend still waiting for her
It’s hard not to immediately fall in love with a beautiful shelter dog, but sometimes people are in life situations where they’re unable to adopt a pet. But months after their first meeting, a happy ending finally came around for one woman and the dog who stole her heart. A dog named Cocoa has been in the care of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay for many months. In … [Read more...] about Woman fell in love with shelter dog, but was too busy to adopt — comes back months later and sees her friend still waiting for her
Dog raises alarm about friend trapped in the harbor, leading to life-saving rescue just in time
Dogs are such smart, loyal and caring animals. They have an amazing ability to tell when someone is in distress and to get help. That was the case recently, when a black Newfoundland dog led coast guard officers to rescue his friend struggling in the water. According to a Facebook post, a local citizen at Douglas harbor in the Isle of Man noticed a black Newfoundland dog … [Read more...] about Dog raises alarm about friend trapped in the harbor, leading to life-saving rescue just in time
Heartbroken Shelter Dog Shuts Down When Her Best Friend Gets Adopted Without Her
“She definitely misses having a sibling to cuddle with” In the vast and bustling city of Oklahoma, the compassionate rescuers at Stillwater Animal Welfare (SAW) encountered a remarkable duo last month – two dogs found navigating the urban landscape together. While SAW's welfare officers frequently save multiple dogs, this particular pair stood out immediately for their … [Read more...] about Heartbroken Shelter Dog Shuts Down When Her Best Friend Gets Adopted Without Her
Lonely dog was the noisiest animal in the shelter — but goes silent when he sees an old friend
A dog named Goose gained a reputation at a shelter due to his unusually loud bark — but when an old familiar face came into the shelter, he went silent. Goose, a purebred Blue tick hound, was taken in by the North Carolina shelter Adopt-An-ANGEL last year. They quickly realized that Goose had an unusually loud, howl-like bark. “He’s got a hound bark that could seriously … [Read more...] about Lonely dog was the noisiest animal in the shelter — but goes silent when he sees an old friend