A nine-month-old puppy was savagely thrown onto a fire purportedly by a group of children. He fortunately managed to make it out and get back home, but suffered burns to 90 percent of his body. However, he is receiving the best possible care, and can’t stop wagging his tail at rescuers. The mixed breed dog lived in a “fly-in” community (homes built around an … [Read more...] about Puppy Thrown in a Fire Pit Can’t Stop Wagging His Tail Now That He’s Been Rescued
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Former Stray Dog Becomes a Hero and Saves NINE Children from a Deadly House Fire
A dog who was found wandering along the side of a busy highway has repaid his adoptive family and then some: in March, an electrical fire broke out in a home where nine children lay sleeping. Capone raised the alarm a full two minutes before the smoke alarm went off, giving everyone a chance to get out safely. He’s now been nominated for the American … [Read more...] about Former Stray Dog Becomes a Hero and Saves NINE Children from a Deadly House Fire
Kids Build a Doghouse for Georgia City’s Newest Police Dog
The city of Lilburn, Georgia has just acquired a new K-9, and to give him the best welcome possible, a class of fifth-graders built a dog house for him. Ajax, a one-year-old Belgian Malinois, will be on the force soon, but first will complete a training course in North Carolina with his handler, AJ Ajanovic. A group of students from Parkview Christian School … [Read more...] about Kids Build a Doghouse for Georgia City’s Newest Police Dog
Dog Famous for Having Vitiligo Has Helped a Little Boy With the Same Condition Love His Skin
You may be familiar with Rowdy, a very unique-looking dog we told you about a while back who made waves because of the way vitiligo has made his fur look. When Carter was in kindergarten he developed the same condition and began to hate his face – until he met Rowdy. Now he is bursting with confidence thanks to the bond they share. Carter … [Read more...] about Dog Famous for Having Vitiligo Has Helped a Little Boy With the Same Condition Love His Skin
Michigan Shelter Hosts Pajama Parties to Help Their Animals Get Adopted
Many shelters are always looking for clever ways to raise money and educate people about shelter pets. The Humane Society of Huron Valley in Ann Arbor has found a way to do both at once – they have Friday night pajama parties for kids to come watch a movie and hang out with the dogs and cats for a few hours. It’s hard to say who enjoys it more – the kids or the … [Read more...] about Michigan Shelter Hosts Pajama Parties to Help Their Animals Get Adopted