The bond between children and animals is often celebrated as a beautiful display of compassion and innocence.  Many children develop lifelong connections with their furry companions, fostering empathy and a deep sense of responsibility. However, it is a sad reality that not all children exhibit such kindness towards animals. Buddy, the brave dog who captured … Read more

Not all heroes wear capes. Heroes come in all shapes and sizes… and colors!  Our hooman heroes often wear navy blue uniforms and drive patrol cars instead of fancy batmobiles. Our heroes in blue have special sidekicks, and they’re heroes, too!  Those little heroes wear a furry coat and they communicate by barking. Those special … Read more

Police therapy dog, officer therapy dog, comfort dog…  Those are all work titles for hero pups… dogs that provide emotional support to victims and those in need.  We don’t hear a lot about these furry heroes. Usually, their trained K9 buddies take over the scene. However, I strongly believe that comfort dogs should raise their … Read more

Being a huge animal lover, advocate, and volunteer, Sally Burky, a bride from Ozark, Missouri, always knew she wanted to somehow include dogs in her wedding ceremony.  Initially, she thought about including just her own dogs, but while scrolling through Pinterest, she saw something that caught her eye.  Sally noticed that there was a trend … Read more

Have you ever done something that ended up changing your life in ways you never expected?  For Shelly Blount, a simple act of kindness toward a dog in need turned into a life-changing journey that led her to a furry family she never imagined.  What started as a scroll through her social media feed turned … Read more

Just when you think you’ve seen it all and dogs just couldn’t be any cuter, you learn about a dog named Enzo that blows your mind.  Enzo Viola (full name: Lorenzo deMedici Splotch Viola) is an English Cream Golden Retriever whose rare “birthmark” has gotten him thousands of followers on social media.  This beautiful Golden … Read more

When life gets tough, I hope that all of you have that one friend or family member to turn to for support.  Dogs are social beings, just like us humans, and they require the support and companionship of their pack to get through difficult times. And, yes, they, too, have emotions and can feel down … Read more

Humans have their own set of fears, but dogs in particular seem to share a few of theirs among their entire kind, particularly the fear of thunder, but why are dogs scared of thunder so much? Well, one of the main reasons as to why dogs are scared of thunder is noise aversion, dogs don’t … Read more

You must have heard of them, but have you ever wondered why Chihuahuas are the worst? We have 21 reasons to support the idea that these small dogs are one of the worst in the doggo world. How come there are so many reasons, and yet they are still such popular pets all around the … Read more

Dogs are lovable, cute, and cuddly. They are also pack animals. This probably means they are amazing parents, right? Actually, cannibalism in canines isn’t rare, especially when it comes to dogs eating newborn puppies. Whether this happens by accident or on purpose, it’s a shocking sight. Unfortunately, this type of behavior isn’t uncommon in dogs. … Read more