Is there any animal subject as creative for photographers than the dog? Images of our fur friends are emotive, exciting, familiar, eye-opening. No matter how many photos you see of dogs there are always new things to see, to learn to discover about them. That’s what this year’s winners of the Dog Photography Awards reveals….
Ziggy is one very special pup. She came to National Mill Dog Rescue on St. Patrick’s Day in 2022 when she was “no bigger than a button.” She was also missing her front paws due to a birth defect and her owner knew that the rescue would give her the chance she needed. Ziggy’s special…
When Mary the Belgian Malinois arrived at her foster home, Doug, her foster dad pretended he didn’t want to adopt her right away. After two months of caring for Mary, and with Christmas approaching, Doug’s wife decided to surprise him with the best Christmas present ever – adoption papers for Mary. To say Doug was…
The moment Michelle saw the skinny dog at shelter she knew she had to rescue her. Khaleesi was literally skin and bones when Michelle, who fosters for Mutty Paws Rescue, took her home. The young Pit Bull needed to be fed every 30 minutes but struggled to even walk a few steps. Michelle and her…
An over-excited Golden Retriever caused a bit of mischief at her doggie daycare when she pulled the fire alarm and prompted the local fire department to have to come. Dogwoods Lodge owner Jessica Tapper says the dog named Birdie didn’t know she had done it and neither did they at first. Security camera footage later…
Many people get tattoos based on things that are near and dear to their hearts, so for people who love both dogs and living art, having a tattoo inspired by their best four-legged friends just makes sense. The following is a collection of body art from our members who know dogs are family and carry…
Tiny Maddie may be over her head in the snow but she’s ready to play. Suzanne Flook shared this cute video of the 1-year-old Beagle Dachshund mix, who she says “LOVES the snow.” “We live in Maryland and woke up with about 15 inches (and it’s still coming down),” Flook wrote. “As you can see,…
A couple with 17 dogs wanted to show that a heartwarming family photo they took wasn’t photoshopped so they filmed this sweet behind-the-scenes video. Chris Hughes and his wife Mariesa have a household filled with dogs as part of their dog rescue, The Mr Mo Project, in Clifton Park, New York. The dogs are arranged…
Greyhound racing leaves its marks on the dogs who are victims of it. is a huge problem. After living in kennels with little to no human contact, Darcy had severe anxiety when she was adopted. She didn’t know if she trusted people and wouldn’t go near her new parents at first. Luckily, her new brother…
When Rhodie first arrived at Humane Society of Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) she was suffering from severe allergies. They were so bad she was in a lot of pain. “Rhodie was missing fur around her eyes, ears, and paws, and her poor skin was bright red and very sensitive to touch,” HSPPR wrote on Facebook…
Lee with The Asher House received a number of emails about Joey, a husky being kept in a backyard. The dog was left alone in the yard throughout the year, no matter what the weather. He appears to have never been walked. The dog’s neighbor was concerned for his welfare had been feeding Joey through…
Harold the Pit Bull had been returned to shelter three times when Marlena, a new volunteer at the shelter, noticed him. She soon learned there was a hero inside of the dog who looked so “broken and defeated” to her. She discovered that Harold, upon his latest return to the shelter, had found six puppies…
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