Category: dog

UK Man Stumbles on Rare 18th-Century Coin While Walking His Son’s Dog—Named Lucky

A rare 18th-century coin was discovered by a man in the UK while out walking his son’s dog—whose name is Lucky. Last month, Norman Atkinson, 66, stumbled on the George IV 1775 halfpenny while on a public footpath on Highdown Hill in the South Downs. The gardener, of Littlehampton, West Sussex, went on eBay to see…


Kai’s Inspiring Weight-Loss Journey

100 pounds overweight and almost put down, Kai the golden retriever now has a new life and a loving forever home. With love and patience, nothing is impossible!


A NC Dog Groomer Helped a Nearly All-Women Team Make Indy 500 Racing History

By Theoden Janes The Charlotte Observer CHARLOTTE, N.C.—As a consequence of her jobs working as a server at an Italian restaurant in Concord and as a dog groomer at a south Charlotte pet superstore, Amanda Frayer has never spent much time (OK, any, frankly) fielding phone calls from reporters or signing autographs at major sporting…


Formerly Homeless Man Gets Job, Reunites With Dog He Had to Surrender: ‘A Better Life’

A formerly homeless man has had an emotional reunion with the dog he had to surrender after falling on hard times. Ryan Hamilton gave up his beloved dog named Dakota to the Tampa Bay Humane Society in Florida when he realized he could no longer care for her. In a social media statement, the shelter said…


10-Month-Old Girl Killed in Attack by Family Dogs in North Carolina: Officials

Officials in North Carolina said that a 10-month-old child was killed by two family dogs while the father left the baby unattended for a moment. The incident, involving two Rottweilers, took place at 8 a.m. in Willow Spring, North Carolina, when the father went outside to move a yard sprinkler, Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Danny Johnson…


Try Not to Laugh at These Hilarious Dogs

Having a bad day? These pooches will have you in stitches!


Stray Dog ‘Steals’ Same Stuffed Unicorn 5 Times, Animal Control Officer Buys It for Him

After a North Carolina stray dog attempted to “shoplift” the same stuffed purple unicorn from a local store five times, animal control took pity on his plight. An officer decided to buy the $10 toy for the desperate dog before taking him into safe custody. The dog’s determined mission to seek love has since stolen…


Jogger and Dog Comfort Heartbroken Child Outside Father’s Funeral Before Being Invited In

A jogger and her dog who offered comfort to a grieving child outside her father’s funeral received an impromptu invite to come inside, surprising guests. The 6-year-old who is “daddy’s girl,” according to her mom, wanted to introduce her beloved father one last time to the stranger. Emily Beineman was out jogging with her Labrador,…


Military Dog Retired After Injury Gets Adopted by Former Marine Partner to Live Out Her Days in Bliss

U.S. Marine Corps sergeant Angela Cardone and her military dog Bogi became inseparable after they trained together for two years and embarked on a 15-month partnership. But when Cardone was reassigned from Japan to Hawaii, she didn’t have the chance to say goodbye. After two years of wondering, waiting, and massive amounts of paperwork, Cardone…


Heroic Dog Saves Mom’s Life After She Was Attacked With a Knife by Strangers on the Street

A mom of one from England is crediting her heroic dog for saving her life when two strangers attacked her by holding a knife up to her throat. Amy Edmondson, 30, said her pitbull-mix, Star, who normally doesn’t even hurt a fly, leaped to her defense during the terrifying ordeal. The Essex resident was returning…