Is this Britain’s most forgotten dog?
Lonely Pup Woody Marks 11th Birthday After Nearly a Decade in Kennels A dog who has spent most of his life in kennels has celebrated his 11th birthday, making him…
Regular access to therapy dogs boosts first-year students’ mental health
College students who spent a little bit of free time each week interacting with therapy dogs on campus during their first semester experienced fewer signs of stress and depression than…
AI unlocks the emotional language of animals
Can artificial intelligence help us understand what animals feel? A pioneering study suggests the answer is yes. Researchers from the Department of Biology at the University of Copenhagen have successfully…
Mysterious Figure at Forest’s Edge Sparks a Family’s Heartfelt Healing
“I was so emotional.” Nina Love has dedicated her life to saving animals in need. As the founder of The Black Thornberry, a Philadelphia-based rescue organization, she works tirelessly to…
Woman Gives Her Late Dog’s Favorite Bed a Touching New Purpose
It honors the pup’s memory in the sweetest way. In 2012, Kristina Rucker’s life took an unexpected turn when she made a life-changing decision—to adopt Patches, a 7-year-old shelter dog…
Rescued Dog Beams With Joy After Heartwarming Reunion With His Family
His reaction brought tears to everyone’s eyes. It had been half a year since Duke last saw his family, yet time hadn’t made life at the shelter any easier. The…
Shoppers Spot a Dog Roaming Free in Meijer Parking Lot—Then They Read the Heartfelt Note
In a Meijer parking lot in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a small black-and-white dog was seen nervously darting between cars and shopping carts. Alone and visibly frightened, she caught the attention…
Animal Charity Raises £10K to Lease a Life-Saving Washing Machine
Ferne Animal Sanctuary, located near Chard in Somerset, has successfully raised nearly £10,000 to lease an industrial washing machine and dryer for the next two years. This new addition will…
Woman Looks Inside a Hollow Tree — and Finds 11 Tiny Faces Staring Back
In the hollow of a tree trunk, 11 tiny puppies huddled together, waiting for their mother to return. The Missouri air was cold, and their little bellies rumbled with hunger.…
Leslie Bibb Teaches Her Dodo Dream Date How To Practice Self-Care
“This might be the best first date I’ve ever had.” Before meeting her Dodo Dream Date for the first time, Leslie Bibb was feeling a bit nervous. She wasn’t sure…