Good Dogs

Medical Alert Dog Saves Young Girl
Shannon Boggs and her husband were watching TV while home in Virginia when suddenly their dog, Spy, came to alert them. Spy is a Service Dog trained to alert them of their daughter's condition who has Type-1 Diabetes.  The dog...
Two-Legged Therapy Dogs Provide Hope to Recent Amputees
Domenick Scudera is well known around the hallways of Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital. Almost every week, he brings one of his three Therapy Dogs to support the patients there. Cyrus, Lucky, and Deuce all only have two legs and provide hope to...
Dog is Full of Joy While Mom Fills Out Adoption Papers
When a dog was found wandering the streets of Florida, her history was a mystery to the shelter she arrived at. She was soon named Luna by the staff at Walton County Animal Services.  After just eleven days at the shelter,...
Couple Saves Over 300 Dogs to Honor Their Dog
Mariesa and Chris Hughes first saw Moses at the Seminole County Animal Shelter years ago. Little did they know the impact this sweet dog would have on not just their lives, but hundreds of dogs to come. Moses was a senior...
Two Dogs Form Inseparable Friendship
The bond between Willie and Carson has garnered national attention! Willie, a two-year-old lab was adopted by Savannah Stuart in 2021. Born with a rare condition, he had to have both of his eyes removed.  Carson, a seven-year-old Australian Shepherd...
Dog Saved From Frozen Lake by Police and Good Samaritan
Burleigh County Sheriff's Department Patrol Deputy, Brandon Bellerud, represented the best among us during a recent call he was dispatched on. He was called to the local dam and reservoir for a dog that had gone through the ice on...
Virginia Police Dog Reunites Family on Christmas Morning
A police dog in Virginia, was able to bring Christmas joy to a family after finding their lost child. The family had reported their child missing early in the morning on Christmas. Maxa, a German Shorthaired pointer was brought in...
Shelter Dog Adopted by Local Police Department
A three-year-old Pit Bull mix named Bolo visited the Hopkinsville Police Department for what was supposed to be a one day trip. However, this trip turned out to be a forever home when he stole the hearts of everyone! Bolo...
Hank Wins 2023 Service Dog Award for Canine Excellence
Hank, a three-year-old German Shepherd, is being recognized for the impact he has had on the life of ten-year-old Harrison Brimner. Harrison, who lives in Aliquippa, PA, has autism and Hank assists him with a variety of tasks throughout the...
Dallas Mavericks Emotional Support Dog Makes an Impact
  Working in professional sports can put a strain on one's mental and physical health, but that's where Bailey, a 23-month Mini Bernedoodle, comes in! This black and white dog is the NBA's only trained and registered emotional support dog...
Military Dog Reunited With Handler in Retirement
  Staff Sergeant Thomas Watkins was reunited with his former K9 colleague, Blek, following his retirement from the armed services. Blek was known amongst handlers as a tough dog to manage before meeting Watkins.   "That was the issue that they...
Service Dog Makes an Impact on Local Police
The Canton Police Force is welcoming their newest deputy, a five-month-old Golden Lab, named Leo. He will act as the department's very own community service dog, or "feel-good dog" as Capt. Andrew Schiffer calls it.  “He puts a smile on everybody's...
Officers in Virginia Love Their New Support Dog!
Officer Kristine Rzewnicki, of the Leesburg Police in Virginia, has made a impact on her department after discovering the Thin Line Service Dogs nonprofit this past summer. They had always wanted to create a wellness program for the department, and this presented an...
Dog Helps Save Brother from Traumatic Stroke
It was a calm Saturday morning when Amanda Turner and her husband were suddenly awoken by their dog. Axel, a one-year-old border collie, bounced wildly on their bed insisting they got up. “He was pawing me more than normal to get...
UK Dog Born with Six Legs Rescued
  A United Kingdom shelter has made headlines for rescuing a puppy born with six legs among other anomalies!  Greenacres Rescue at the Ebbs Acres Farm in Pembrokeshire was called after they found the female spaniel had six legs and was...
Lost Toddler Found Safe in Woods with Family Dog
Thea Chase went missing from her home in Michigan and was found by authorities asleep on one of her two dogs nearly four hours later. “She laid down and used one of the dogs as a pillow, and the other dog...
Longest Shelter Stay in Michigan Comes to a Joyous End!
  After two long years, the wait is finally over! Kimmy Gibbler, a four year old pit bull mix, who broke the record for the longest stay at a shelter in Michigan, has officially been adopted! The Humane Society of...
Shelter Writes Open Letter to Reunite Owner and Dog
LifeLine Animal Project, an Atlanta based animal shelter, wrote an incredibly compassionate message to a dog owner, who left their dog Milo at their shelter. On August 25th, the shelter shared photos of Milo and the note that was left...
Trapped Stray Dog Lands Their Forever Home
Niq, an sweet Chihuahua stray, was unfortunately the victim of an attack by a pack of animals. To escape, the injured dog ran and hid under a nearby vehicle, not letting anyone go near him. Neighbors saw him under there,...
Golden Replaces His Favorite Toy with a New Best Friend
Molson is a beautiful, lovable Golden Retriever with the most adorable best friend, a stuffed dog name Kelsie! He has carried it with him almost everywhere with him for the past two years.  His owners, the Deverys, saw his attachment...
Dog Saved From Slaughterhouse Has Life Transformed
Bonnie, a two year old meat trade survivor has a new appreciation for life after being saved from a slaughterhouse by The Big 3 Rescue. After only one month in a foster home, she appears like a 'new' dog. The...