Inspiring Stories (48)
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Dog Welcomes Home Her Air Force Hero
By Shayna Meliker, Dec 3, 2013Grab some tissues. A Labrador Retriever named Bella sees her owner for the first time after his 8-month deployment to South Korea — and their reunion couldn't be any cuter. Full Article ›
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Dalmatian Adopts Orphaned Spotted Lamb
By Laura Cross, Nov 22, 2013We’ve seen our fair share of unlikely animal pairings, but this one is definitely a contender for the top spot in terms of cuteness. A Dalmatian on a farm in Australia took in an orphaned black… Full Article ›
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Former Racing Greyhound Finds a New Career
By Shayna Meliker, Nov 21, 2013When Audi's racing career was cut short by a lupus diagnosis, the Greyhound didn't waste much time finding a new purpose in life — helping people of all ages. The former… Full Article ›
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ASPCA Reveals Humane Awards Recipients
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Nov 8, 2013A stray cat rescued from Afghanistan, an abused Pit Bull and the autistic boy she bonded with, and a young victim of the Newtown school shooting are among the recipients of this year’s ASPCA… Full Article ›
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Marine Reunited With Dog in Surprise Ceremony
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Oct 31, 2013Just before Memorial Day, a Marine had an extra-special reunion with the dog he worked with in Afghanistan. Sgt. Ross Gundlach, 25, served in Afghanistan alongside Casey, a yellow Labrador… Full Article ›
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"War Buddy" Reunited With Soldier
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Oct 31, 2013For Bailey, being reunited with her pal, Staff Sgt. Kevin Brady, was far better than any July 4 fireworks. The Anatolian Shepherd mix was 8 weeks old when Brady’s National Guard… Full Article ›
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New Reality Show Trains Rescued Dogs Into Perfect Pets
By Shayna Meliker, Oct 18, 2013Finally, some reality TV that we can actually feel good about watching. A new CBS show called Lucky Dog follows trainer Brandon McMillan as he takes on the education of some… Full Article ›
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7 Working Animals to Honor on Labor Day
By Melanie Kramer,Shayna Meliker, Aug 30, 2013This Labor Day, not only do we want to pay homage to the hardworking humans of America, but we also want to celebrate some of the hardest-working animals throughout history. Take a moment of… Full Article ›
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The Search for Quiz, the Lost Dog (Plus, 16 Tips for Finding Lost Pets)
By Caroline Coile, Aug 19, 2013Nobody plans to lose a dog. Maybe that's why nobody plans ahead how to find a dog (although, if you haven't microchipped your pup yet, here's a reminder as to why you should!). But… Full Article ›
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Shelter Cats Bask in the Limelight at Feline Art Exhibit in New York
By Laura Cross, Jul 12, 2013“The Cat Show,” at the renowned White Columns alternative art space in New York, is a feline art exhibit that’s 14 years in the making. It all started in the 1990s when… Full Article ›
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Living With Spinal Decline in Dogs — And a Life Lesson From Vincent
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Jul 16, 2013There’s no getting around aging. Nonetheless, it’s clear that some among us age more gracefully than others. It’s a notion, I’m coming to understand, that has less to do… Full Article ›
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How You Can Help Protect Endangered Frogs
By Linda Lombardi , Jun 27, 2013Frogs are in trouble. Scientists say that about a third of the amphibian species in the world are currently in danger of extinction. But wait: This isn't one of those depressing stories about… Full Article ›