My first reaction when I heard that prison inmates were given puppies to raise was definitely a concern. Are the puppies being put in danger? And why are we giving someone who is serving time for crimes they have committed, something that I would consider to be a reward? Puppies are cute, lovable, and fun, and prison is supposed to be a punishment for crimes committed against humanity. But when I heard how Leader Dogs…
We’ve all heard about the 3D printer, but we often think of funny and useless things to make, like a comb or a geometric shape. Because spending $2 on a new comb is just too much! But with the world evolving every day and technology becoming better, faster and more detailed, why not use this 3D printing ability and put it to an amazing use. Well that’s exactly what happened with Derby the Dog! He…
Having a pet is one of the best things about life. It’s a creature that loves you unconditionally, and is always excited to see you. I can’t tell you how many times I had a bad day at school only to have my dog instantly cheer me up the second I got home. That’s why when something is wrong with our pets, it affects us so deeply. So when Rob Kugler found out that something was wrong…
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting a golden retriever puppy, you know that they are probably the most pure, beautiful and happy creatures walking the face of this earth. Golden retrievers are special animals and one of the best breeds of dog out there because of their incredibly loving personalities. This one I just came across is no exception but there is something unique that makes her special. An accidental injury at birth…
There are some friendships in this world that you wouldn’t expect in a million years but end up being the best thing in the world. Sometimes the most unlikely pairs are the best ones out there and this Chihuahua and a Pigeon prove that love has no boundaries. Animals are full of surprises and leave it to these two adorable animals to surprise everyone. The Chihuahua and the pigeon share a disability and have found…
A 3-month-old puppy was found abandoned in a bathroom at the Las Vegas airport with a handwritten note that explained the heartbreaking reason why and shedding light on the effects of domestic violence on pets. “Hi! I’m Chewy! My owner was in an abusive relationship and couldn’t afford me to get on the flight,” reads the note. “She didn’t want to leave me with all her heart, but she has no other option. My ex-boyfriend…
A stolen dog was reunited with her family over a year after she was discovered during a raid on a cockfighting operation in Marlboro Count, South Carolina. Carolina Waterfowl Rescue was one of the groups involved rescuing 120 roosters during the operation on March 29, 2015 that saw 27 people arrested. Among all the birds, they found one emaciated Pit Bull chained outside, with 10 newborn puppies in a makeshift kennel next to her. It…
Violet’s head was weighed down with a heavy link chain padlocked around her neck for years before she was spotted by a woman driving by. The Pit bull was just one of 5 dogs on the property in Miguel County, New Mexico, who appear to have been chained up for years, before they were finally noticed by the Good Samaritan, who reached out to the right people for help. NMDOG As it is…
When Una Geiger and her husband rescued Samara, they knew that the dog was close to death. She looked like a zombie dog, riddled with mange and having been badly abused and neglected. They knew that if she had continued to live on the streets of a Moldavian town, she would likely not survive. Chances were she’d be beaten to death, gassed or run over. The loving German couple are experienced fosterers and have rescued…
After the Darlington County Sheriff’s Department received an anonymous call about a dog wandering the streets they went to find her and found the large dog with her head and mouth duct taped shut! The deputies were able to catch the dog and safely remove the tape and took her to Darlington County Animal Shelter for care and treatment. Photo credit: Darlington County Sheriff’s Department “Aurora is a one very lucky lady. She was found in…