A good Samaritan, outside of Missouri, found a sweet dog lying in a pile of trash and knew they had to help. After contacting Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL), rescuers were sent out to save the dog. Donna Lochmann,...
A sweet pup from the Kentucky Humane Society named Ethan has just been named the winner of the 2022 American Humane Hero Dog Awards. The nonprofit organization works to advance the relationship between humans and dogs. Their award show looks to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, 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...
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...
Congratulations to Capone the Pit Bull for winning not one, but two awards at the 2022 American Rescue Dog Show! This adorable pup was awarded "Best in snoring" and the top honor of "Best in Rescue." This annual award competition shines...
Eva, a Belgian Malinois, is now on the road to recovery after she saved her owner from a mountain lion attack. The two-year-old dog and her owner, Erin Wilson, were on a walk near the Trinity River in North Carolina,...
Big Barker’s Good Dog Gold Medal is awarded to good dogs for their incredible acts of kindness, bravery and loyalty. Meet Ingrid the Therapy Dog! Ingrid embodies these qualities and is from right here in our backyard of West Chester,...
A dog is being hailed a hero after helping rescuers locate their missing owner this past week. Sherry Noppe went missing on May 3rd, 2022 while on a walk with her dog, Max. Noppe was recently diagnosed with Dementia, and...
The Big Barker team is happy to recognize amazing dogs doing amazing things in their communities. Meet Kovu and Kenna, two adorable pups, who have been named Big Barker official Good Dog Gold Medal Winners. Get to know more about them and...
