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Mama Dog Leads Rescuers to Her Babies

When dogs are abandoned or never had a family to call their own, they have to fend for themselves just like this rescued pup. When rescuers found this handsome black dog, they watched as he squirmed through a hole under a house.
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Meet Moose the Beekeeping Dog from Edmonton

In British Columbia on a hobby farm lives a yellow labrador named Moose. Moose is a brave dog with an unexpected hobby. Peter, Moose’s owner, has bee hives in his backyard and noticed Moose’s fascination with the hives. Peter decided to look into getting him his own bee suit.
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Wait… Who’s on a Big Barker Bed?

Although the Big Barker Community is made up mostly of dog owners and their pups, there are many other members of the community too. Did you know that Big Barker beds aren’t just for dogs? Just look at some of these other animals using a Big Barker bed. 
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4 Year Old Sponsors Adoption of 2 Rescue Dogs with His Allowance

When most four year olds get an allowance they may decide to spend their hard earned money on toys or treats. But when Jaxton got his allowance, he had a different idea. Jaxton always had a special place in his heart for animals and was so excited when his mom told him they were going to adopt a dog.

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Home Depot Hired its Cutest (Honorary) Employee Ever

Meet Heaven! When she was rescued by Jackie from the Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter, she was skittish, scared of strangers and frightened by loud noises. Jackie wanted to find a place where Heaven would be comfortable and start to come out of her shell. Queue Home Depot.
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Top 10 Travel Essentials for You & Your Dog’s Next Trip

Summer is here which means it’s finally time for fun trips and vacations! Whether you’re planning a road trip or going to a far off destination, you can’t forget your canine companion’s essentials! We asked the Big Barker community what their top ten travel essentials are, and here are their answers.
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A Boy Sold His Pokémon Collection to Save His Dog

When Bryson Kliemann’s puppy, Bruce, got diagnosed with a dangerous viral infection, the 8 year old wanted to help. As a collector of Pokémon cards, Bryson knew the cards were selling out all over the country and their prices are soaring. To help his puppy, Bryson made the selfless choice to sell his cards to help with his dog’s medical bills.
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Fun at the Zoo with 30 K-9 Officers!

After more than a year without any events, the Big Barker team was thrilled to be in the company of 30 K-9s and their handlers last week. We couldn't think of a better way to kick off summer than with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at the Elmwood Park Zoo for a very special donation event.
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Man Devotes His Life To Adopting Old Dogs Who Can’t Find Forever Homes

Losing a dog is one of the hardest things in life. After Steve lost his dog, he was heartbroken and didn’t think he would be able to recover from this terrible loss. After several months, Steve decided to bring another dog into his life. While visiting his local shelter, he asked which senior dog was the most “unadoptable” — and that’s who he took home!
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Top Ways to Keep Your Big Dog Healthy

As important parts of our family, it’s essential that we do what we can to keep our dogs happy and healthy. In particular, big dogs have additional needs to ensure that they are staying healthy to prevent joint issues as they get older. We asked our Big Barker community, how do you keep your big dog healthy, and here are their top responses.
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