There was a whole lot of excitement when Colonel, the honorary groomsman and ring bearer showed up at the wedding of his humans. The Labrador Retriever was so excited for his parent’s big day that he sprinted down the aisle, knocked down the microphone and nearly jumped up on the bride. You might say their…
Skippy the dog absolutely loves Tilly G, a rescue tortoise. Every day Skippy brings his friend his favorite toys and does a little booty dance. It’s his way of telling Tilly G how happy he is to see him. His mom says that their friendship began the moment Skippy met Tilly G as a puppy…
This heartwarming photo reveals how much love Prada the rescue dog has to give to her new family. In the photo, Prada is snuggled up close to Kelly Charron’s son, who wasn’t feeling well. Charron shared with DogHeirs how she captured the tender moment between Prada and her son. “Prada is a rescue. I rescued…
A horse named “Agripin” had been swimming near the waters of the Danube River when he noticed a dog drowning and in need of rescue. The small blind dog named Abby had slipped off a nearby dock and drifted far from the river bank. She was unable to find her way back to shore. So…
The 30 rescued dogs had never walked on the ground in their entire lives until this very moment. National Mill Dog Rescue saved the puppy mill dogs and brought them to Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA. Thats where rescuers couldn’t wait to let the dogs get their first taste of freedom and feel the…
Retired Tech Sergeant David Simpson had to leave his job as an Air Force M.P. for medical reasons. During his tour of duty in Iraq he spent four years with Robby, a German Shepherd military dog. The two patrolled streets and conducted security checks at military bases. David retired while Robby was still on active…
Amber the dog was heartbroken after her owner died. Left alone in the empty home for many months, Amber needed to be rescued and Howl Of A Dog answered the call. After seeing old dog houses in yard, rescuers think Amber likely lived outside for her whole life. After being alone for so many months,…
A street dog who was seriously hurt with a spinal injury was hiding in pain. The neighbors who found him contacted Animal Aid Unlimited to help him. “When our rescue team arrived he growled and threatened to bite. Looking back, we now know the reason was only his tremendous pain and fear,” Animal Aid Unlimited…
When Jack the Yorkshire Terrier arrived at National Mill Dog Rescue (NMDR) he was a “very sick little boy.” The dog was undernourished, weighing just 2.2 pounds. He had been stepped on by a husky at breeding facility, an accident that caused paralysis in his back legs. “His broken little body had taken nearly as…
A dog stolen 11 years ago from his home gave his family a welcome shock. A few months ago, Michelle Carlos, Animal Control Officer with Stoughton Police Department in Massachusetts, spotted a tiny Yorkshire Terrier running loose on the street. She picked him up and brought him back to the shelter for care. “Animal Control…
Italy’s Coast Guard has K9 lifeguards who can leap from helicopters or speeding boats to aid swimmers in trouble. The Newfoundland dogs have a minimum of three years training before they can jump from moving transports and are considered expert rescuers. Their tremendous strength and swimming ability means these dogs can paddle to shore with…
As dogs have become companion animals and further away from their traditional work roles as hunters, trackers and herders, many dogs don’t have a regular outlet to channel their natural abilities and energy. Dog sports fill that gap. From nose work to agility, to surfing and dock jumping, canine-related sports encourage dogs to utilize their…
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