At Big Barker, we believe every dog deserves comfort, especially those like Jenna, who are on a special journey to become service dogs. Recently, we had the privilege of donating one of our orthopedic beds to Jenna, a 14-month-old Labrador...
Volunteers at the Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL) received calls about a wounded dog tied to fence. They rushed to the scene and realized the magnitude of the situation. They discovered the sweetest soul and jumped into help. “His face...
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...
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...
According to New Jersey State Police, a four-year-old went missing on Wednesday after he wandered from his home in Buena Vista Township. Despite the precarious situation, the boy was not alone. His family dog stayed with the boy as he...
Donna Lochmann, Stray Rescue of St. Louis’ Chief Life Saving Officer, received an emergency call one brisk February morning. She picked up her co-worker Natalie Thompson, and as they departed, Thompson spotted a small brown animal on a side street. “Just...
After months living in the Nevada wilderness with a pack of coyotes, a dog named Ghost will soon be up for adoption. Residents in Southeast Las Vegas had been spotting the dog almost every night. "It seems like he may have...
In 1946, when the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind was founded, its mission was simple: to provide guide dogs and training – free of charge – to people who were blind or visually impaired. Alfie is one of many amazing dogs in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In November of 2021, an adorable American Bully named James was surrendered to Pitties.Love.Peace based out of Elizabethtown, PA. When James arrived he was taken in by Shannon Ryan, a volunteer at the shelter, and her husband Bryan Hughes. Instantly, Shannon...
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...
Our team at Big Barker greatly appreciates all the things dogs do to help their communities. We are eager to share the stories of Good Dogs doing amazing acts of service in their communities on our blog. Here are some...
