Police and military dogs are true heroes, and like their human counterparts they deserve the best and a happy retirement when they’ve finished their service. Sadly, not every hero dog gets repaid with a happy ending. Like the 28 who, after retiring from service, ended up living in terrible and neglectful conditions. But now, these dogs are in good hands, and many are … [Read more...] about 28 retired police and military dogs were found living in filth and neglect — now looking for homes
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Police officer finds four-week-old kitten in dumpster — makes “heartwarming decision” to change the cat’s life
Sometimes animals come into our lives in unexpected ways, and we know right away that it’s destined to be. That was the case when one police officer made a surprising, heartbreaking discovery inside a dumpster recently — and made an inspiring decision that changed everything. According to a Facebook post from the North Charleston Police Department, Ptl. Dontavis Jones was … [Read more...] about Police officer finds four-week-old kitten in dumpster — makes “heartwarming decision” to change the cat’s life
Curious dog sticks head through dryer vent, gets stuck in wall — police and firefighters come to rescue
Sometimes dogs get themselves stuck in some pretty tricky places, and need a little help from their human friends to get free. That was the unusual situation one curious dog got into recently, after getting his head stuck in a dryer vent — thankfully, police and firefighters came to save the day. On November 30, a dog named Spike stuck his head through a dryer vent and … [Read more...] about Curious dog sticks head through dryer vent, gets stuck in wall — police and firefighters come to rescue
Shelter dog gets adopted by police department, officially sworn in as first “paw-trol officer”
When a shelter pit bull mix won the hearts of a police department, it led to an inspiring happy ending — and a new job! Last month, a dog named Bolo from the Christian County Animal Shelter got an opportunity to go on patrol with officers from the Hopkinsville Police Department, as the first dog in their “Pawtrol Wednesday” program. But in an unexpected turn of events, … [Read more...] about Shelter dog gets adopted by police department, officially sworn in as first “paw-trol officer”
Police officers brave freezing waters to rescue blind border collie from pond — thank you
It’s a police officer’s duty to look out for everyone in their community, whether they be human or animal. Recently, one group of NYPD officers came to the rescue of a blind dog who was trapped in a pond. It was an especially scary Halloween this year for an 8-year-old border collie named Sparky, who ended up stuck in the frigid waters of Baisley Pond in South Jamaica, … [Read more...] about Police officers brave freezing waters to rescue blind border collie from pond — thank you