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...
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...
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...
The 18th Annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon was held this past Sunday on the shores of Del Mar, California. The competition benefits the Helen Woodward Animal Center, which raises money for orphaned pets. 50 surFURs competed throughout the duration of the...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
A couple and their dog, Ouka, travel the world together in their van and once while staying in the French Alps, they embarked on the adventure of a lifetime! Waking up bright and early, Ouka and his owner prepared for...
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,...
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...
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 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...
Sonny spent much of his life homeless before he was rescued by the Jackson County Animal Shelter (JCAS) in March of 2023. The staff immediately knew that his body and his spirit had been through a rough past. “He just looked...
