Rescue animals almost always seem to understand just how lucky they are to have been saved, and we see plenty of examples of their gratitude. Rocky was adopted when he was just a puppy, but every day when his humans come home, he flops on the floor and gives them a maniacal smile to show how much he loves them. Kathleen, a volunteer dog walker for the … [Read more...] about Insanely Happy Rescue Dog Smiles Like This Every Day When His Parents Come Home
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Election 2016: The Pet Perspective
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ PetMD did a bit of fact-checking on the two leading Presidential/VP tickets to see which of the slates is the … [Read more...] about Election 2016: The Pet Perspective
Pittsburgh Police Officer Adopts Dog She Rescued
Officer Christine Luffey of the Pittsburgh Police Department was one of the officers responsible for executing a search and seizure warrant on a property where a pit bull called Effie was being kept. Now, they’ll be together forever, because Luffey has decided to adopt her. Effie’s previous owner, Gerald Walker Jr. was found … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Police Officer Adopts Dog She Rescued
K-9 Rocco Sacrifices Self to Nab Sex Offender
Though he was fighting hard to survive, hero police dog Rocco has succumbed to the injuries he suffered in the line of duty while trying to catch a fugitive sex offender. He received full police honors, and Pittsburgh's flags were flown at half-mast in homage to the fallen hero. Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto has released this statement on the passing of Rocco: “I am … [Read more...] about K-9 Rocco Sacrifices Self to Nab Sex Offender
Man Lives Life as a Dog
File this under news of the weird: Pittsburgh resident Gary Matthews believes he is a dog trapped in a man's body. He frequently wears a dog costume, eats dog food from a bowl on the floor, and tried to have his name legally changed to Boomer the Dog. Loving your dogs is one thing, but actually trying to become one is another story. Meet Gary Matthews (aka Boomer the … [Read more...] about Man Lives Life as a Dog