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SWNS A mom claims pumpkin helped save her dog's life, and veterinarians were stunned when he miraculously recovered from 'terminal' cancer. Details Martha Haslett assumed it was hopeless when vets predicted that her family's beloved dog Koda would have less than 12 months left to live after a mass was found on his intestine in October 2019. "We were devastated, said the … [Read more...] about Eating Cans of Pumpkin Helped Save Her Dog From Terminal Cancer in Recovery Leaving Vets Stunned

Big Dog Ranch Rescue Shelter These are Macon County Kennels, the largest no-kill rescue shelter in the U.S., and newly opened in Alabama to help combat a pet overpopulation crisis in the southeastern United States. Details It was renovated from an old greyhound training center into a facility that has the capacity to save, rehabilitate, and adopt out up to 5,000 dogs per … [Read more...] about Nation’s Largest No-Kill Rescue Shelter Opens in Alabama to Save 5,000 Dogs a Year

Photo by SWNS A sheep herding dog is still running circles around his favorite animals despite losing a leg this summer. Details The border collie named Boss went missing in July while out working, rounding up sheep, and despite an extensive search - even using a drone - the pooch was nowhere to be seen. Shepherdess Anna MacKinnon was sick with worry until eight days … [Read more...] about Sheep Dog is Still Rounding Up Animals Like a Boss Despite Having a Leg Amputated After an Accident-WATCH

Cats and dogs may be sworn enemies but both have a role to play in helping very emotional people to cope. For too long cats have been overlooked when it comes to stress-busting programmes in American universities, say researchers, who believe they could make a big difference. Dogs are most often used as assistance animals but new research suggests that cats could also … [Read more...] about Stress Relief Is As Easy For Cats As It Is For Dogs

A monument is unveiled in Suippes, home to the largest military kennel in Europe, to pay tribute to dogs who have worked with soldiers, police and rescue teams. Pic : AP Hero dogs who helped fight extremism and track down terror suspects have been honoured with a memorial. It was unveiled in Suippes, northeastern France, on Thursday in tribute to dogs from across Europe who … [Read more...] about France honors hero dogs that helped to fight extremism or track terrorist suspects with a memorial

Euronews / YouTube An eagle-eyed pooch has become an expert at finding lost golf balls in London, so much so that he's helping provide golf charities with the balls they need to teach kids around the world. Charles Jefferson must feel like he had hit a hole in one when his puppy, Marlo the cavapoo, emerged from the bush with a flawless tour-grade golf ball. This was on … [Read more...] about Cute Dog Walking Around Golf Course has Collected 6,000 Lost Golf Balls Which Are Donated to Charities

Suka the terrier, rescued from an old mine – SWNS A dog has been rescued by volunteers after spending over 26 hours down an old mining shaft. The terrier female, went missing on Sunday while out for a walk with her owner Ben Weston near St Ives, Cornwall. She wasn’t on a leash and ran off into the woods. When she never returned, her owners searched for her into the night … [Read more...] about Watch the Moment a Dog is Rescued by Volunteers After 26 Hours Down an Old Mine Shaft

– credit SWNS. A devoted dog owner was so heartbroken when her beloved bull terrier passed away that she got his ashes inked permanently into her skin, so that he’s ‘always with her.’ Details Robyn Moscrop rescued her bull terrier Bronson back in 2019 who she “spoilt rotten” and “treated like a baby.” The 27-year-old was devastated when her pampered pet suddenly died last … [Read more...] about Heartbroken Pet Owner Gets Tattoo of Beloved Dead Pooch Using Ink Mixed with His Ashes

The five American bulldogs who were found at the scene have now been destroyed. A woman who was mauled to death in a dog attack has been named by police. Details Ann Dunn, 65, died at the scene of the attack at a home in Kirkdale, Liverpool, on Monday. Five American bulldogs which were found inside the property have now been humanely destroyed. Merseyside Police said a … [Read more...] about Woman Mauled to Death by Five American Bulldogs Named by Police

PC Linda McBride with Luna – SWNS A police dog who saved 38 lives during an eight-year career has been honored at the Thin Blue Paw Awards gala last week. Details The 10-year-old German Shepherd retired in June — and celebrated with her handler by going on her first-ever vacation, enjoying playtime on the beach and swimming in the sea. Scottish police officer Linda … [Read more...] about Police Dog That Saved 38 Lives During 8-year Career is honored for Bravery – And Now Gets to Play on the Beach