Shawna Harch didn’t plan on becoming a hero on Friday, but that’s exactly what she did. It was about 90 degrees outside when she a dog in a black Mercedes barking in distress. She tried other avenues, but eventually was forced to smash one of the windows with her car jack. But it wouldn’t break…. The Portland, Oregon woman was meeting some friends and family for … [Read more...] about Woman Heroically Smashes the Window of a Mercedes With a Car Jack to Save a Roasting Dog
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Young Woman Not Allowed Pets Growing Up Becomes the Perfect Foster Mom
This story comes from The Animal Rescue Site, which in addition to featuring fan-submitted rescue stories, offers a wide selection of clothing, décor, pet supplies and other gifts. For each purchase made, a food donation is given to shelter pets in need. When I was a little girl, all I ever wished for on birthday candles and shooting stars … [Read more...] about Young Woman Not Allowed Pets Growing Up Becomes the Perfect Foster Mom
Missing Dog Found After Spending a WEEK Underground
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Darling Pit Bull Mix Befriends a Stray Dog and Brings Him Home for Dinner
This story comes from Kirsten Stade of the Peaceful Dog blog: Fozzie was the mastiff-pit-something-mix foster dog we’d had for about three months. We’d gotten him when we made a trip to the shelter, resolved to rescue and foster a middle-aged, medium-sized, calm, highly adoptable female. But Fozzie, a large, unruly, solidly built, powerfully headstrong … [Read more...] about Darling Pit Bull Mix Befriends a Stray Dog and Brings Him Home for Dinner
When My Dog Died, I Didn’t Understand Why It Felt Like a Human Had Died. Then I Read the Research.
As avid dog lovers, we of course see our little fur buddies as members of the family. We love them every bit as much as if they were our own children. This is something we can take for granted, however, as not everyone feels this way. Though the death of every pet is difficult, it can be especially heart-breaking for a first time pet owner who doesn’t know what to … [Read more...] about When My Dog Died, I Didn’t Understand Why It Felt Like a Human Had Died. Then I Read the Research.