Good Dogs

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,...
Paralyzed Dog Regains the Ability to Wag His Tail
Ward the Wonder Dog is defying all odds, after he was left paralyzed from the waist down by a hit-and-run, and is now able to wag his tail again. McKamey Animal Center from Chattanooga, Tennessee received a call from someone who...
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...
Senior Shelter Dog Receives Adorable Letter
Snoopy, an adorable senior pup, is catching the hearts of people around the country after spending almost two years at the Benton-Frank Humane Society (BFHS). Snoopy suffers from Cushing's disease, and thus he has yet to find a family willing to...
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...
Service Dog Redefines Their Owner's Life
This week we are thrilled to bring you the amazing story of Trevor and his service dog, Gamma. Keep reading to hear one of the most touching stories you will ever read! "My name is Trevor Wachsman, I am fourty-one...
Army Veteran Trains Service Dogs to Help Others in Need
Army Veteran Christy Gardner lost both of her legs while on duty. She struggled with feeling "useless" after her service, but after being saved by a service dog, she has found a new purpose in life. She now works to...
Big Barker Donates Beds To Middletown K9 Unit!
At Big Barker, one of our greatest sources of joy is lending support to the dedicated K9 units that protect and serve our local communities day in and day out. Recently, we had the pleasure of giving back to the Middletown Police...
Therapy Dog Changing Lives in Minnesota Schools
Students at Monticello Middle School have made a new best friend! A Therapy Dog, named Willow Grace, who has been making weekly visits to the school and already making a huge impact.  Seventh-grader Hailey says, "Willow is just here to love...
Meet York County's Newest Therapy Dogs
A German Shorthaired Pointer named Mickey, is making a difference in his community every day. Along with his owner Lynn Browne, the pair recently completed training with the First Responder Therapy Dogs organization, based in San Rafael, California. With the training...
Service Dog Meets All Her Favorite Characters At Disney
Noodle, a four-year-old Service Dog, works extremely hard everyday to keep her mom Jacklyn safe! “She’s one of the most affectionate little creatures,” Jacklyn boasted.  Noodle is always on alert for medical emergencies. She is very diligent and only rests when...
Shelter Dog Donates Blood to Save Dog in Need
Carlton, a Pit bull mix, is being hailed a hero after donating an emergency blood transfusion to another pup in need. Another dog, Breeze, desperately needed a surgery and Carlton came through to help save the day!  Despite helping Breeze,...
Kristin and Lina: The Therapy Dog Team
Kristin and Lina are a Therapy Dog Team who help to make a difference in the lives of others! This month, we were able to speak with Kristin and ask her some questions about the work that she and Lina do!...
Family Finds Lost Dog at Adoption Event
One family was lucky enough to bring home a dog after attending an adoption event in Queens, New York. Only this dog was one they had already met before! The family went to the event looking to adopt after losing...
Husky Throws Massive Party at the Shelter
Titan, a beautiful husky, arrived at Colbert County Animal Shelter just before closing on May 15. The staff settled him in and then left for the day, hoping to learn more about him the next day. Instead, they quickly learned about...
Service Dog Graduates from Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University had an extra-special graduate last week. Justin, a six-year-old service dog for Grace Mariani, was given an honorary diploma during the school's graduation ceremony. Check out the video below to see the heartwarming moment!    Seton Hall...
Quiet Dog Has A Unique Way of Greeting Visitors
A long-time resident of AMA Animal Rescue, named Rascal, has spent years looking for his family. He is known for wanting to cuddle with people all day long!  While other shelter dogs use their voices to gain the attention of...
The World's Oldest Dog Turns 31!
Paw-ty time! After recently celebrating his 31st birthday, Bobi has become the world's oldest dog! His family planned a fun-filled birthday party in his home town of Conqueiros, Portugal. His owner, Leonel Cost, hosted a "very traditional" Portuguese party with over 100...
Family Reunited with Lost Dog After One Year Missing
Juicee appeared like she was just like every other dog when she made her way to the Austin Animal Shelter in June of 2022. Lacking a chip or identification tag, she was held for three days before being put up for...
Service Dog Helps Fix Woman's Joint Dislocations
Service dogs truly transform the lives of the individuals they help. Sue Holmes has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which affects the tissues supporting ones bones and skin, often resulting in joint dislocations. Because of this, Sue uses a specially made harness, which...