It was almost three years ago that James Robinson’s bloodhound Waylon went missing. Robinson became so lonely without his best friend that he started going to a local shelter to visit another bloodhound named Daisy Mae. After filling out adoption papers for Daisy Mae he took a stroll through the shelter and was shocked when he spotted his long lost dog.

This past July, Stubby lost his owner, Tracy Handel, when she was hit and killed by a drunk driver. He has been staying with a friend of Handel’s since the accident, but is now in need of a good home.

Police in Buffalo, New York are investigating the discovery of a Jack Russell Terrier found on fire Monday night. The puppy, which veterinarians believe is 16-weeks-old, was taken to the animal hospital where he has shown signs of improvement since Monday. The hospital, which has named the dog Phoenix, is not sure if he will make a full recovery.

Last week a stray dog was found limping near the Prendergast Library in Jamestown, New York. The library workers were able to get the dog to a shelter where it was discovered the dog had been shot. The dog, now named Lucky, had to have his front left leg amputated, but he is recovering well and has already been adopted. Thanks to one library employee Lucky’s surgery has been paid for.

On Monday morning in Fife, Scotland a Japanese Akita jumped in the freezing water of the Methil Docks, after the dog’s owner allegedly attempted suicide. The loyal dog stayed by the man’s side until help arrived to rescue them both.

On Monday, 8-year-old Brandon Ivy attempted to rescue a stray puppy from the road outside his home in Caddo Mills, Texas. He was so focused on saving the dog, he never saw the pickup truck coming. He sustained fatal injuries when the truck struck him.

Dogs have made a huge impact on visually-impaired people as guide dogs. Unfortunately there are many visually-impaired dogs that also need help. Two women in Georgia have created the “Halo Vest” to help dogs who are blind and need help getting around.

All over the country chapters of the Dog Scouts of America are helping dogs become well-trained scouts, while also teaching their owners to become responsible pet owners. The Dog Scouts of America’s mission is “To improve the lives of dogs, their owners, and society through humane education, positive training and community involvement.”

It was over 7 months ago when Tinkerbell, a 13-year-old ailing dog, went missing from her home in Boones Mill, Virginia. Her owner Terry Gusler searched daily and never gave up hope on her. A chance meeting led to Gusler’s daughter Kelli to find Tinkerbell this past weekend.