Good Dogs

Family Finds Lost Dog at Adoption Event
One family was lucky enough to bring home a dog after attending an adoption event in Queens, New York. Only this dog was one they had already met before! The family went to the event looking to adopt after losing...
Husky Throws Massive Party at the Shelter
Titan, a beautiful husky, arrived at Colbert County Animal Shelter just before closing on May 15. The staff settled him in and then left for the day, hoping to learn more about him the next day. Instead, they quickly learned about...
Service Dog Graduates from Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University had an extra-special graduate last week. Justin, a six-year-old service dog for Grace Mariani, was given an honorary diploma during the school's graduation ceremony. Check out the video below to see the heartwarming moment!    Seton Hall...
Quiet Dog Has A Unique Way of Greeting Visitors
A long-time resident of AMA Animal Rescue, named Rascal, has spent years looking for his family. He is known for wanting to cuddle with people all day long!  While other shelter dogs use their voices to gain the attention of...
The World's Oldest Dog Turns 31!
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...
Family Reunited with Lost Dog After One Year Missing
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 Dog Helps Fix Woman's Joint Dislocations
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...
Dog Remains Gentle and Loving Despite Rough Life
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...
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...