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Hero Dog Saves Dogsitter From Burglar

It’s often said that dogs are man’s — or woman’s — best friend and that they can tell friend from foe. Gloria, from California, attributes the fact that she is alive to a friend’s dog named Molly. Gloria was watching Molly for a friend in her Valley Center home when an intruder broke in. She […]

8y ago

Obese Dog, Whose Owner Died, Gets A New Chance At Life

Vincent is not just your normal dachshund. At 38 pounds, he weighed about double what he should weigh. After his owner died, he was placed at a county animal shelter in Houston, Texas. Apparently, his prior owner overfed him as a loving gesture. However, this made him less likely to be adopted. He is on […]

8y ago

Police Officer Houses Homeless Mother And Child With His Own Money — Story Goes Viral

There are so many negative stories about police officers, it’s heart-warming to hear a story about one who does a good deed just to help someone in need. Corporal Che Atkinson was performing his usual job duties of filling out required paperwork when he was informed of a woman in need by another officer at […]

8y ago

‘Dog Whisperer’ Anderson Cooper Of CNN: Touching Tribute To His Dog Who Died

CNN news anchor Anderson Cooper, 48, posted touching Instagram photos of the best friend he lost Wednesday, his beloved dog Molly. He obviously was very bonded to the 11-year-old Welsh springer spaniel. Molly made her small screen debut in 2011 on his now-cancelled talk show. The shy canine buried her muzzle in his pants and […]

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Jim Bob Duggar’s Strict Parenting: Some Blame Family’s Current Problems, Like Josh Duggar’s, On Militaristic Parenting

After the molestation scandal in which it was revealed in May that Josh Duggar had molested five females when he was a teen, many thought nothing else could further tarnish the Duggar family image. After the information was made public, he confessed that he had molested four of his sisters, including Jill and Jessa. But […]

8y ago

Journalist Admits To Getting Rid Of Dogs Who Stop Being Cute Puppies: Animal Welfare Followers Are Outraged

Shona Sibary is a journalist for the Daily Mail who recently published an article about her habit of getting cute puppies and giving them away when they get older or pose problems to her. Her column sparked outrage to people who believe that a dog is a family member for life, not just something to […]

8y ago

Girl, 12, Hangs Self After Mother Dies Of Breast Cancer

Isabel Ann Richardson, 12, from Norwich, tried to cope with her mother’s death from breast cancer. Her brother told her father that she posted distressing images on Instagram. She had been described as a “happy, funny” girl previously, and as a hard-working, pleasant, and polite student by her teachers. But she had difficulty dealing with […]

8y ago

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Virginia On-Air Shooting: Survivor’s Harrowing Tale Of Facing The Gunman

Vicki Gardner, the executive director of the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce, was being interviewed on-air by Alison Parker when the on-air shooting occurred. She survived the devastation that left two journalists, WDBJ reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward, dead. She gave her husband, Tim Gardner, the harrowing account of the day […]

8y ago

Dog Dies From Injury Playing With Popular Kong Toy

A five-year-old Rottweiler named Max was playing with a seemingly safe dog toy on August 19 when his tongue became suctioned into the hole in the ball. The five-year-old dog’s injury was severe, according to owner Jamie Stumpf, from Chula Vista, California, who posted on Facebook photos of Max at the veterinarian. The toy was […]

8y ago

Woman Rescues Stray Dog Who Saved Her From Attack By Men On Beach

Dogs are often called man’s best friend. Georgia Bradley, 25, found hers while she was on vacation in Greece. While she was on a remote beach in Crete, two men approached her and asked her to go for a drink. When she refused, one of the men grabbed her arm. That’s when her canine heroine, […]

8y ago

Must-See Happiest Video Moments: 38 Beagles Used In Animal Testing Running Free On Grass For First Time [Video]

Nothing is sweeter than seeing happy puppies exploring the outside for the first time. The videotape below captures the first moments beagles who lived a horrible existence as laboratory test animal discover what it feels like to have soft grass under their feet and the bright sun in their face, breathing fresh outdoor air. These […]

8y ago

Popular Dog Trainer Arrested On 29 Counts Of Animal Cruelty [Video]

Beatrice Nielsen, also known professionally as Beatrice DeGruttola, 50, of Auburn, Massachusetts, has been charged with 29 counts of animal cruelty. Authorities were tipped off by someone who reported the smell of decaying flesh coming from her two-bedroom home in Webster, Massachusetts, and that a dead animal also might be inside. Authorities found 21 dogs, […]

8y ago

Pet Sitter Caught On Video Abusing Frightened Small Dog [Video]

When someone leaves a dog with a pet sitter, they assume the dog will be cared for in a kind, loving manner. The unnamed pet sitter in the video below is seen slapping and slamming the dog in her care to the ground. Not what owners expect, of course. It’s not known whether the small, […]

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Josh Duggar Admits He Cheated On Wife Anna: Are Jim Bob And Michelle Distancing Themselves From Josh?

Once again, scandal is rocking the Duggars’ world. Josh has admitted that he cheated on his wife, Anna, the mother of his four children. The accounts of millions of users were hacked and exposed on the infidelity website Ashley Madison. As the hackers promised if the site remained active, personal data was revealed, including the […]

8y ago

Special Dogs Comfort People In Court [Video]

Testifying in court can be a very stressful event. Many testifying have faced very traumatic events and have already suffered greatly. Additionally, they may have to face their attackers. The process is daunting enough for anyone, but may be especially difficult for children. Under the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, defendants have the […]

8y ago

Severely Abused Pit Bull Due For Facial Reconstruction Surgery [Video]

A severely abused pit bull mix who was found emaciated and missing half of her face has been taken in by a Florida rescue to help the poor sweet dog be rehabilitated. Despite all the dog has been through, she still loves attention from people. Her story can bring animal lovers to tears, as what […]

8y ago

Family Abandons Dog At Shelter, Leaves Heartbreaking Note Why

People abandon or have to give up pets for many reasons. Some are considered legitimate, such as when the owner dies and there is no one else to care for the pet. Others are considered by many to not be acceptable reasons, such as the pet doesn’t match the new décor when redecorating or they […]

8y ago

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Man Who Survived Suicide Pact Jailed For Killing Girlfriend

David Cole, 36, and Leoni Roberts, 28, allegedly made a suicide pact. Roberts died as a result, but Cole survived. Cole had stolen money and items from the pub where he was employed so that he could purchase the items needed to complete their pact. He bought a car and two canisters of carbon dioxide. […]

8y ago

4-Year-Old With Down Syndrome Shines In Back-To-School Ad: Changing The Face Of Beauty

Footwear brand Livie & Luca paired up with Changing the Face of Beauty, which is a charity aiming to increase diversity in advertising by encouraging companies to feature children with disabilities in their promotions. The company chose the adorable, bubbly four-year-old Cora Slocum from Martinez, who has Down Syndrome, to model their shoes in a […]

8y ago

Two Are Charged With Neglect In Dog’s Death In Petco Drying Cage

Two individuals have been charged with a class 4 misdemeanor of animal neglect after a dog died under their care at the grooming department of the Chesterfield Petco. Allison Marks had dropped off her beloved 2-year-old golden retriever Colby to be groomed. What should have been a routine event turned out to be a horrifying […]

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