Heroic & Inspiring
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1.7KRescue Dog Who Lost Her Puppies Adopts Orphaned Kittens
After losing her own puppies, a grieving rescue dog adopted a trio of orphaned kittens and quickly began raising them as her...
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Chicago Man Builds “Little Free Library” for Neighborhood Dogs
You may have seen a “Little Free Library” book-sharing box in your own neighborhood. The organization, that encourages reading and provides access...
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VIDEO: Phoenix Police Officer Dives into Canal to Rescue Drowning Dog
When Phoenix Police Officer Conor McCarthy responded to reports of a dog drowning in a canal, he didn’t hesitate risking his own safety...
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Rescue Dog Alerts Owner to Fire Next Door, Saves Family Sleeping Inside
A rescue dog became an Independence Day hero after alerting her owners to a fire next door. Thanks to her persistence, a...
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Best Friends During the Worst Times: Fostering a Shelter Pet During the Coronavirus Crisis
For thousands of years, our companion animals have been our best friends in good times and bad. Now, as we face one...
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Service Dogs Bring Independence to Veterans this Fourth of July
For three new service dog graduates, July 4, 2020 has a very special meaning. These veterans, who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, marked the first...
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Animal Farm Foundation’s Fun (and Free!) Program Eases Social Isolation by Connecting People with Pets
Animal Farm Foundation has announced the launch of Pets Together, a free virtual program that allows those who are socially isolated due...
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Humane Society of Grand Bahama Ravaged by Hurricane Dorian Gets Incredible Makeover
After being ravaged by Hurricane Dorian, the most intense tropical cyclone on record to strike the Bahamas and the worst natural disaster...
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House Unanimously Passes Act to Pair Veterans with Service Dogs
In a major victory for the men and women who served in our armed forces, the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act unanimously...
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CEO Buys $6MIL Super Bowl Ad to Thank Vets Who Saved Beloved Dog’s Life
When veterinarians at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine began treating 7-year old Scout last year, they could never have...
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Once Abandoned by his Family, this Hero Dog Now Finds Koalas Injured in Australia’s Bushfires
It’s no secret that dogs have amazing olfactories. From those trained in search and rescue, to sniffing out cancers, to detecting bed...
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Do You Know A Canine Hero? Nominate A Dog For An AKC Humane Fund Award For Canine Excellence!
To celebrate the dogs who do extraordinary things in the service of humankind, the AKC Humane Fund is seeking YOUR nominations for its AKC Humane...
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‘Togo’, the Untold True Story of One Man and His Heroic Sled Dog
From Disney+, “Togo” is the untold true story set in the winter of 1925 that takes you across the treacherous terrain of...
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Marine on a Mission to Live By Motto, Get His Pup Out of Afghanistan
The Marines live by the motto of never leaving anyone behind. For one serviceman stationed in Afghanistan, that includes a dog he...
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Tiny Kitten Saved by Dog Blood Transfusion
When a tiny kitten desperately needed blood, but there was no time to find a suitable cat donor, doctors at Vets Now...
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Vietnam Veteran Granted Final Wish to Say Goodbye to Beloved Dog
When a Vietnam veteran was admitted to hospice care last week, he had only a single wish—to say goodbye to his beloved...
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Hundreds of Lost, Starving Animals Found Amidst Debris of the Bahamas
Surrounded by the shattered remains of her home, an elderly dog lay barely moving on an old mattress in front of where...
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Five Heroic Dogs Honored With 2019 AKC® Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence
The AKC® Humane Fund is proud to announce the winners of the 20th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate...
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The Benefits of Service Dogs for Veterans
Service dogs offer countless benefits to help combat symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but they can also be instrumental in rebuilding...
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Man Moves Into Shelter, Shares Kennel With Dog to Help Her Get Adopted
A Kansas animal lover is so determined to help one very special dog get adopted that he decorated her kennel – and...
