The Karelian Bear Dogs program in the state of Washington have become a critical part of wildlife management. The program almost went bankrupt when one of its dogs, Indy, needed life-saving surgery this summer. One woman recognized the importance of the program and raised money to save Indy and the program.

When a dog went missing at the end of October in Edmonton, newspaper ads and lost dog flyers weren’t enough for one dog owner. He asked to put up a billboard with his missing dog’s information. The billboard now proudly has the word found plastered across it.

Last Friday morning a guide dog named Abbey was the victim of a hit and run. The car sped off leaving Abbey with internal injuries and vet bills that her blind owner couldn’t afford.

One of the signature signs that the Christmas holiday season has arrived is the appearance of volunteers ringing bells next to large red kettles. The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle drive helps raise money for needy families, seniors and the homeless. One four-legged volunteer is helping bring in donations to a red kettle in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Hollie celebrated her retirement with cake and special dog biscuits. The 8-year-old black Lab retired from her career as an arson investigator with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department on Monday.

Bella had to doggie paddle for her life when the dog fell through the ice at North Saskatchewan River in Canada on Tuesday morning. Firefighters were able to rescue her in time from the icy cold water. The amazing rescue was all caught on video.

When Katie Crosley woke up to her dog True barking early Sunday morning she thought he had to go outside. Instead what she found was her house engulfed in flames. Crosley lost everything in the fire, but thanks to True she and her 7-week-old son made it out alive.

Police found Noah, a six-year-old greyhound, collapsed in the road on November 5th. He was exhausted and beat up. Noah had fought off burglars and then chased them away until he collapsed with exhaustion. After a tough battle for his life he is now back with his thankful owners.

On Tuesday singer Fiona Apple announced she is postponing the rest of her tour in South America. The sole reason for her tour cancellation is to spend time with her dying dog Janet.