Inspiring Stories (53)
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The Things We Do for Love: "I Taught My Horse to Overcome His Blindness"
By Caroline Golon, Feb 21, 2014Caroline Golon, author of the popular blog Crayons & Collars, shares the stories of pet owners who go the extra mile for their pets in this series, The Things We Do for Love. Full Article ›
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A Last Ode to Old Man Doug
By Carolyn Magner Mason, Feb 28, 2014Old Man Doug did not go quietly into some random night. Instead, he waited until the whole family was gathered for the holidays, and then, with much less ado than I would have chosen, he took his… Full Article ›
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For One Deaf Dog, Parole Meant a Fresh Start
By Nora Zelevansky, Feb 12, 2014Life has not always been easy for Sparky (née Zeus) the Dachshund. In fact, his story rivals Little Orphan Annie’s: The pup was born deaf to a breeder, who had little use for an… Full Article ›
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Vetstreet’s Favorite Hero Dog Stories of 2013
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Dec 31, 2013Just last week, we heard the amazing story of guide dog Orlando, who risked his own life to jump onto subway tracks in Manhattan after his blind owner fell in front of an oncoming train, saving… Full Article ›
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Newtown Families Thank Therapy Dogs
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Dec 13, 2013In the days, weeks and months that followed December’s horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, there was no shortage of comfort for the victims from dozens of therapy dogs… Full Article ›
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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 ›