Good Dogs

Scared Puppy Rescued From Harsh Beginnings
Donna Lochmann is not stranger to encountering timid dogs. As the Chief Lifesaving Officer at Stray Rescue of Saint Louis, she knew that trying to rescue a four month old puppy hiding in a wooded area would take a lot...
Lost Child Saved By His Family Dog
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...
Veteran Finds Long Lost Fur-Friend
When on a tour in Afghanistan in 2019, Kristen St. Pierre, platoon commander for the Georgia Army National Guard, developed a strong bond with her bomb-sniffing dog Chase. She was his handler for the 'guardian angel' missions in Kabul for which St....
Caramello: Big Barker Pup Feature
Courtney is the lucky dog mom of Caramello, a sweet and sassy pup who loves  to play with people, is goofy and fun, and is as loving as can be! We thought Caramello was too cute not to get to...
16 Abandoned Puppies Rescued Thanks To One Heroic Dog
Mitzi Brogdon, President and Director of Street Dog Rescue & Recovery, had just finished rescuing a dog in need, when she locked eyes with a stray standing alone in a gravel lot. She approached the sweet dog, later named Dolly,...
Longtime Shelter Dog With Lopsided Face Gains A Family
Every pet owner knows the experience of meeting a dog for the first time, and instantly knowing that they are the one. This was the case for Sherry Lankston, who was scrolling Facebook one evening before bed and saw a beautiful...
Adorable Dog Finds Her Forever Family After Rough Beginning
Jane, a six-year-old Border Collie, has had a difficult beginning to her life. She was born as a stray in 2017, and was rescued by the Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana (HSNWLA) along with her mom and siblings.  After receiving amazing...
After Years Apart, Long-Lost Twins Reunited
Bouncing from shelter to shelter and foster home to foster home for over half his life, Vardis, a three year old rescue, knew what it meant to be alone. That was, until recently when he met someone he had known...
Stray Dog Rescued From Abandoned Building
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...
Donated Oxygen Masks Help Save Hero Dog
Koda, a rescue dog, is being credited with saving the lives of his owners after their home burst into flames in the middle of the night. The fire occurred on the one year anniversary of the couple adopting Koda from a...
Dog Raised By Coyotes Soon To Be Adopted
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...
Emma and Zeke, The Newest Deputies of Bucks County
Big Barker is proud to share the stories of Emma (German Shepherd) and Zeke (Lab), the newest recruits to the new Bucks County K9 Unit. These two amazing dogs work incredibly hard to serve their community and recently received Big Barker...
German Shepherd Reunited with Family
A four year old German Shepherd-Great Pyrenees mix is back with their loving owner after going missing (announced via Facebook.) Lilo was found wandering the streets and was brought to the center by a good Samaritan. She had a note...
The World's First Skiing Dog!
It can take skiers years to master their skills, but on a beautiful day in the Italian Alps, a four-legged friend defeated them all. During the Alpine World Cup, an athlete set off for the men's super-G event.  As he...
Paws of Honor: K9 Thor
The goal of Paws of Honor (POH) is to provide veterinary care and products at no charge for retired military and law enforcement K-9’s across America that have served our country, locally or globally. Retired K-9’s deserve accessible, high quality veterinary care...
After Two Years, Dog Rescued From Puppy Mill Returns Home
As 2022 came to a close, families gather around the television ready to usher in the new year. But for one family in Tennessee, this was a day filled with memories of the past. After nearly two years missing, Daisy,...
Dog Collects Over 1,000 Bottles in 2022
In a small town in England, Scruff, the Thirteen-year-old Border Collie, has been doing something very unusual on his daily walks. Scruff has begun to carry plastic bottles that he finds around the neighborhood. “He would see a bottle that somebody...
Foundation Trains the Next Generation of Therapy Dogs
  The power of dogs can not be overstated. The Good Dog Foundation has spent 25 years training and certifying dogs to help individuals in schools, hospitals, nursing homes and more. Each year, the organization trains up to 300 dog teams,...
Texas Dog Found in Florida After Seven Years Missing
After seven long years of waiting, a Twelve-year-old dog is returning home! Jazzy, who first ran away from home in Texas because of her extreme fear of fireworks, was recently found in Florida. Located inside of an abandoned hotel, she...
Puppy Mill Survivor Gets New Lease on Life After Rescue
In November of 2021, over 500 dogs were rescued from an Iowa Puppy Mill. Despite being born in deplorable conditions, Lolly, of the pups from the rescue, has turned her life into one with purpose. Now living in North Carolina,...
Community Helps Pay for Dog's Medical Costs After Accident
Life can change in an instant. Cyntia Morales was walking her two dogs, when she was suddenly struck by a vehicle. "She was on the sidewalk, she wasn't crossing the street, she was going her normal route," her daughter, Adriana Pachaco, said...