A woman who made an unexpected discovery near her grandfather’s farm shared her touching rescue story with Dogs are Family: “I found these little guys by a river. Their mom made a thing that looked like a nest and managed to take them to a place that kept them away from rain and wind.” Sussea…
Daisy was a special dog. Saved by a couple from an adoption fair, they soon discovered she was deaf and was rescued from a puppy mill. Despite her poor health, Daisy the Dalmatian was smart and was “a healer”. With her new family, she began a life that touched many lives. Jeremy Soule shared with…
Our fur friends often come into our lives in unexpected ways. Such was the case with Abe. Jo submitted her story to DogHeirs of how a sweet puppy who was used as bait by a dog fighting ring ended up in her family: “Late one night an ambulance company was flagged down in the inner…
When Earla Hollow was driving along a road she spotted something from the corner of her eye. An animal scuttled into the bushes. It could have been a small wild animal, but she decided to stop and check anyway. She ended up with a new member to bring home to her family, one whose brought…
Gracie is a puppy-mill survivor. The sweet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was adopted by Jen Champion and her family from Hearts United for Animals rescue. Jen and her husband immediately brought Gracie to their son’s school to meet their then 11-year-old son, Nolan, for the first time. When the two meet, you can tell the…
When Mary K. Elkins spotted Pig Pen abandoned on the roadside, the pit bull was severely emaciated and suffering from Demodex mange. “Those sad eyes were the ones that met mine when I saw him on the side of the road,” wrote Mary. “He took my breath away when I saw his condition. I had…
When it comes to dog and human friendships, none stir our hearts more than those formed between children and dogs. The bonds they form are lifelong, deep and full of love. And it is so often centered around a wonderful dog who takes on the role of protector and friend without question. Larry is such…
Hammie the English Bulldog loves kittens. Recently, when his mom Michelle Parden fostered a cat and her kittens, Hammie took an interest in them right away. Michelle told DogHeirs, “Hammie is the sweetest, most loving guy! He’s so sensitive and gentle!” The kittens were born on Halloween and Michelle said she loved the experience. So…
Wilbur the Corgi is a super friendly dog and recently he met his new 3-week-old baby sister, Claire. His dad, Chris Lowe, lives with his family in San Francisco and told DogHeirs, “We got Wilbur when he was ten weeks old and he’s a little over four years old now. He’s a super friendly dog,…
Do you have a large dog who thinks that he or she is a lap dog, or a number of small dogs who all want to be on your lap at the same time? Regardless of what size a dog is, their human’s lap is usually a favorite spot to relax. And if you need…
Dogs who are rescued never forget the humans who saved them. We are highlighting heartwarming stories of dogs saved from dire situations and then cherished as invaluable family members. Roxy was at “death’s door” when she came to the home of experienced rescuer Stacy Riggs. Stacy shares the story of Roxy’s journey to health: “I…
Meet Dean Martin. This sweet Pit Bull knows exactly how to let his human know how he’s feeling. Greg shared two photos of Dean Martin with DogHeirs that show his dog’s expression when Greg leaves and when he comes home. Both are adorable in their own unique ways. Greg writes, “You can see him thinking…
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