A Spanish police dog has been honored with a prestigious award by a British animal charity for his bravery and skill.

Tinker almost didn’t make it past a few weeks old. Unwanted because she was blind, Tinker got a second chance that led to a special bond with another dog named Gigi, who took on the role as Tinker’s guide dog. Now Tinker and Gigi’s elderly owner is living in a nursing home and the pair is in need of a good home that can take them both.

Allison Henry knew what she wanted for her 10th birthday, and it wasn’t anything for herself. Allison wanted to make sure her local police dog was safe, so instead of accepting gifts she requested donations to raise money for a protective vest for her local police dog Ryker.

Last Friday, Texas Governor Rick Perry signed into a law a bill that expands the definition of a service dog to include those that help with PTSD. The new law will ensure that veterans can bring their service animals into restaurants and other businesses. Perry received help from a four-legged friend in signing the bill.

After 14 years of helping elementary school children Teaka is retiring. The 15-year-old dog has spent most her life going to the Capt. Albert Stevens Elementary School in Maine and helping children with reading, speech, feelings and much more.

For eight years Pix has been keeping the city of Calgary safe as a police dog. Now the brave dog is retiring and looking forward to life as a spoiled and pampered pooch.

Since January Brando, a 9-year-old German shepherd, has been paralyzed from the waist down. Now veterinarians are using a new two-part stem cell therapy to help Brando walk again.

On May 29th Sutty helped save the life of his 60-year-old owner after the man was badly injured in a 450 foot fall. His barking drew attention to the unconscious man, but when rescue helicopters arrived Sutty was scared away. Sutty survived for 10 more days in the wilderness before he was found.

Laddie was an abandoned 5-year-old cocker spaniel who was struggling to find a home because he doesn’t get along with other dogs. Laddie’s relationships with people is a different story though, he is loving and supportive. When the Paget Center, a facility that helps homeless vets, contacted the Santa Cruz SPCA to find a house dog to help their residents Laddie was the perfect fit.