Two years ago Maria and Sophia had to say goodbye to their beloved pug Rocky right before the holidays. The devastated girls used the experience and grief to help other dogs in need. Over the past two years the two girls have raised over $5,000 to help shelters and organizations that help animals in need.

One eight-year-old boy got an early Christmas present when he was reunited with his puppy Masen on Thursday night. Masen had disappeared over the weekend and after days of searching is finally back home with Tristen Ross.

Griffin was helping dog trainer Maureen Fielding track a lost bloodhound named Ellie Mae in Vancouver when Griffin went missing himself. Both Ellie Mae and Griffin are now home for the holidays.

Meatball is Joe McCarty’s best friend. When the McCarty family adopted Meatball they knew he was special. They had no idea though that Meatball would save Joe’s life.

Kam Gottlieb’s allergies prevent her from owning a pet, but that hasn’t stopped her from being an animal lover. The sixth grader raised $500 to donate a special treadmill to the Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago.

As pet owners prepare to stuff stockings and buy holiday treats for their beloved dogs, it is important to remember the potential risks in some dog treats. All the over nation there have been reports of dogs getting sick and even dying from chicken jerky dog treats, many of which are made in China. Now the Chinese government has finally responded and says it will not halt production of these treats.

Lassie, a Labrador mix, was found roaming the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago, Illinois on Monday. She had escaped from her leash on Saturday when her owners tried to take her to the vet for a routine grooming. Lassie now needs help as her hind leg was shattered when she was hit by a car on the expressway.

Pauline Siegel’s life is a lot better thanks to her service dog Kazu. The fourth grade teacher has a rare neurological disorder that has caused her to lose most of her mobility below the waist. Kazu has mastered over 50 basic commands and helps Siegel in the classroom and at home with simple tasks like laundry

K9s and their handlers are bringing holiday cheer to sick kids this holiday season in Saskatchewan, Canada. Corporal Sean Cleary started the K9 Cops for Kids Christmas Campaign this year. For three days the Canadian Police Canine Association will be visiting 120 pediatric patients and putting smiles on their faces