Katie Newhouser is a UPS driver in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Whenever she would pull up to the apartment complex Leo lived in, he would greet her and jump in her truck. And when she found out that Leo’s mom died, she volunteered to foster him, but he became so bonded with his new brother that she decided to make the arrangement permanent! “I met Leo and his … [Read more...] about UPS Driver Adopts the Enormous Pit Bull on Her Route After His Mom Dies
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Bonded Cat, Rat, and Dog Adopted Together
When the family of a dog named Sasha, a cat named Jack, and a rat named Tweaks was forced to move, they weren’t able to bring their family members with them. It immediately became clear at the shelter that they couldn’t be split up, but finding a home for a bonded pair is difficult enough, let alone a bonded trio. Thankfully, the perfect family adopted all … [Read more...] about Bonded Cat, Rat, and Dog Adopted Together
18-Year-Old Dog Stays Alive Just Long Enough to Meet His New Baby Sister
When Beth and Michael Clark went to drop off donations at Anne Arundel County Animal Control last winter, they weren’t planning to adopt a dog, but they fell for a sickly senior. He grew even closer to his mom while she was pregnant, and died just a few hours after meeting the baby sister that he so diligently protected for nine … [Read more...] about 18-Year-Old Dog Stays Alive Just Long Enough to Meet His New Baby Sister
Loyal Dog Joins the Procession for His Mom’s Funeral
We know that a dog’s love and loyalty knows no bounds, but sometimes it still comes as a surprise to see just what lengths our wonderful companions will go to demonstrate their devotion. When an elderly woman in Malaysia died, family members were shocked to see her dog Bobby accompanying them to her funeral. The family was on … [Read more...] about Loyal Dog Joins the Procession for His Mom’s Funeral
Why Losing a Dog Can Be Harder Than Losing a Relative or Friend
John Unger cradling his beloved senior dog Schoep in the calming waters of Lake Superior to help alleviate his arthritis. Schoep lived to the ripe old age of 20. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally written and published by Frank McAndrew of Knox College on … [Read more...] about Why Losing a Dog Can Be Harder Than Losing a Relative or Friend