Abandoned Siblings Reunited After Rescue
Two sweet dogs named Camryn and Emma are back together again, after being abandoned by their owner in a national park. Suzette Hall, Founder of Logan's Legacy Rescue, was tipped to the dogs by a Good Samaritan, who was feeding the two dogs for about two weeks. “She kept trying to...
Puppy Gets a Second Chance Thanks to the Help of an Amazing Team
Life challenges us in unexpected ways and this could not be more true for Annie McHound, a adorable pup, who was found hiding in the corner of a family's backyard. She was just under three years old and was extremely emaciated. The family pulled her from the yard and placed...
Dog Gets New Lease on Life After Battle With Skin Condition
In Charlotte, North Carolina, Chrissy Elder works with the Forgotten, Now Family Rescue Organization to help overlooked stray dogs. A sweet, small dog named Piggy was one of the dogs who caught her attention. “He was so sad and in terrible shape," Elder described. Once Elder got him out of...
The Greatest Responsibility as a Dog Owner
Getting a dog is more than just having a sweet and adorable friend to come home to each day. It is a responsibility. Our dogs put their trust in us to provide for them, love them unconditionally, and always be there for them. We asked our Big Barker Community for what it means...
Deaf Dog is Rescued After Falling Down a 100ft Ravine
After falling down a 100 ft. ravine, a deaf dog named Hobo was rescued by the amazing people at the local Humane Society. He is an eight-year old Australian Shepherd, who was near the edge of his owner's property, when he fell down the ravine and landed in a thick...
The Best Places to Take Your Pup on an Adventure
At Big Barker, we love to promote fun and safe ways to take your dog on a new adventure. We asked our awesome Big Barker Community for their favorite places to take their dog and got some awesome feedback...you just might find a new adventure to emBARK on! Hiking Trails Whether...
Senior Dog Finds New Home After Being Returned to Shelter
We often bring you stories of dogs living for months, even years in a shelter before they finally find a home. But not today! Netty, an adorable pit bull mix was adopted after just three days in an animal shelter in Philadelphia. All seemed like happily ever after until this...
Fun Enrichment Activities for Your Dog
According to the National Animal Welfare Trust, "Enrichment improves and enhances your dog’s mental state using a range of activities designed to challenge and exercise their brains. These activities encourage your dog to problem solve, learn new skills and become more confident." At Big Barker, we know the importance of...
Stray Pregnant Dog Finds Her Forever Home
It was just a normal walk home one day when Karen felt that someone was following her. When she looked back, she noticed a nervous German Shepherd was shadowing her at a distance. “I wasn’t scared of her following. At first, I tried to get her to come up to me,...
The Best Games to Play With Your Dog!
After a LONG day of work or school, it's the perfect time to take a nap... except in the mind of our dogs! Our dogs have been waiting all day to play with us and you better be ready to play. We've asked our awesome Big Barker Community what their dog's favorite...
After Two Long Months, Dog is Rescued from 500 Feet Underground
It was just an ordinary cave exploration for Gerry Keene, when he found something he had never seen before almost 500 feet under the ground... a dog! The sweet pup was extremely skinny and weak with matted fur curled up on a cold rock. “We realized it would be hard to...
The Biggest Changes in Your Life Once You Get a Dog
Bringing home an adorable new puppy or a sweet senior dog is one of the greatest feelings in both your life and the dog's. It is a time of learning, love, patience, and bonding. We've asked our awesome Big Barker Community what the biggest changes were in their lives once they...