Scarlett, who is affectionately nicknamed Scars, is a happy go-lucky puppy who seems healthy at first glance. A closer look reveals how she got her name, a long scar down her back. Scars wants to play just like all the other puppies but she is in need of an important surgery to help save her from a painful life.

A three-legged dog named Haatchi has become best friends with a seven-year-old boy who suffers from a rare genetic condition. Not only has Haatchi become the boy’s best friend, he is helping him feel more confident and comfortable with his condition.

When Sockrates required surgery and care that led to a large vet bill for Vicki Plum she wasn’t sure how she was going to be able to pay it off. Then a stranger on the other side of the country came to Plum’s aid and started raising money to help cover Sockrates vet bills.

It was a bittersweet reunion for William Stone Jr. and his sister’s dog Bella. The two were the only survivors of a tragic house fire that took the life of Stone’s sister and niece.

On February `12th Argus and Fiona, two Bernese Mountain Dogs, escaped from their yard when a tree branch fell and collapsed the fence that kept them safe in their yard. Tragedy struck when the dogs ended up in a neighbor’s sheep pen and that neighbor, Gabriel Pilotti, shot and killed both dogs. Now the public is demanding justice for Argus and Fiona.

FreeHand dog food brand is a bit pricey for many dog owners, but the grain-free holistic food company is making sure it takes care of not only the pampered pooches but the ones in need as well.

Tonight, Thursday February 21st, Animal Planet will premiere a documentary that will honor the military working dogs by showing viewers an up close look at all the amazing work they do.

Michael Upchurch used to not think too much about what was in the bags of trash he dumped everyday as a garbage man. Then last week he saw something moving in one of the bags. Upchurch stopped the truck from crushing the bag and saved a 6-week-old puppy.

The power of social media is reuniting a dog and his owner once again. Dave Thomas was separated from his dog, Buzz Lightyear, when he was arrested and Buzz was taken to an animal shelter. A picture of Thomas and Buzz that went viral on the internet and led to an overwhelming amount of support to reunite Thomas and Buzz.