Good Dogs

Family of Dogs Rescued From a Life in Trash
While walking home from work, a women in Texas discovered something truly heartbreaking. Two dogs had made a home in a pile of trash and an abandoned mattress. She immediately called for help from a local rescue, and when they...
Neighborhood Dogs Build a Special Bond with Local Man
Nothing is better than cuddling up with a pup. When Catey Hall visits her dad, she sees him taking a nap with all the neighborhood dog's. “Dad sees, plays with and naps with one or more of these dogs on a daily...
Man and Dog Build Special Relationship During Hard Times
The smile of a dog can heal anything! That is especially true with Sora and Colzouti. While out for a walk in the neighborhood, they met a man named Bruno, who was experiencing homelessness.  “Sora stopped short in front of...
What Are We Actually Feeding Our Dogs?
If there is one thing all of our pups love doing, it's eating! Read below to see some of our favorite responses were when we asked our Big Barker community what their dogs favorite food is! Freeze-Dried Dog Food Freeze-dried dog...
Senior Dog Begins to Heal After a Broken Heart
Rescued pups, Reese and Morgan, were the epitome of best friends. They would eat, nap, and cuddle together all time. Unfortunately, Morgan passed away at the age of 12 from an ongoing kidney disease battle. The loss took a tremendous toll...
What Makes Your Dog's Breed Special?
Regardless of the breed, we can all agree that we love our four-legged friends. From the cuddles and kisses that they give us, to the lack of personal space they understand, dogs are truly man's best friend. With this in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Newlyweds Adopt Stray who Crashed Their Wedding
On July 2nd, family and friends were brought together to celebrate the marriage of Tamíris Muzini and Douglas Robert in Vila Velha, Brazil. However, the wedding was "crashed" by an unexpected guest. Caramelo de Jesus is just one of many million stray dogs within...
Hero Dog Saves Family from Mountain Lion
It was the epitome of a perfect summer day. Sun shining, kids in the pool, and not a care in the world for the Michaelis Family. Little did they know what they were about to encounter. A mountain lion was stalking their...
Dog Recovers After Being Thrown Off A Bridge in North Carolina
Our friends at Our Companions Animal Rescue recently sent us the story of Gumball, a three year old Pitbull, who is currently receiving care at their facility after being thrown off of a bridge in North Carolina. He suffered from brain...
Meet Capone, the Winner of "Best in Rescue" 2022
In May, we brought you the story of Capone the Pit Bull, who won "Best in Rescue" at the 2022 American Rescue Dog Show. We stayed in touch with Capone's owner, Elisha, and got to know more about her and...
Eight Essentials To Buy For Your New Puppy
The day you have been dreaming of since you were a child has finally arrived - it's time to pick up the newest addition to your family, a puppy! Being a puppy parent is no easy task and it's important...
Cezar (V111), Explosive Detector Dog: Paws of Honor
Cezar (V111), Explosive Detector Dog, was stationed at Norfolk Naval Base, Virginia from 2014-2015 and then transferred to Yorktown Naval Weapons Station, Virginia from 2015-2019 before he retired. Cezar is a ten-year-old German Shepard.     Cezar’s primary job was to detect...
Paws of Honor - K9 Bubba & Jonathan
Bubba is a 12-year-old retired Military Working Dog. She was trained in San Antonio, TX before being assigned to a navy base in the Middle East.    Bubba was an explosive detection dog in the Middle East for 9 years....
After Nearly Five Years in a Shelter, a Dog in Nebraska Has Been Adopted
The Capital Humane Society in Lincoln, Nebraska recently shared amazing news! Baby Girl, a tan and white dog, with a black snout was adopted on March 15, 2022 after arriving at the shelter on December 7, 2017. During a recently Facebook...