Cute & Cuddly

On the left, a black-and-tan dachshund sits alertly outdoors among fallen leaves; on the right, a pristine white-sand beach meets calm turquoise water beside golden rocks.

Tiny Dachshund Survives 529 Days Alone on an Island Before Tearful Reunion With Owners

Uplifting reunion: miniature dachshund Valerie survives 529 days on Kangaroo Island and reunites with her family.

Tiny Dachshund Survives 529 Days Alone on an Island Before Tearful Reunion With Owners

Uplifting reunion: miniature dachshund Valerie survives 529 days on Kangaroo Island and reunites with her family.

On the left, a tan dog looks up at a person wearing red-and-black sneakers on concrete; on the right, a woman kneels petting two dogs on a sidewalk near a.

Family Never Stopped Searching for Missing Dog and Finally Found Him Five Years Later, 642 Miles Away

Uplifting tale of a missing dog reunited with owner after five years, showing persistence and the power of hope.

Family Never Stopped Searching for Missing Dog and Finally Found Him Five Years Later, 642 Miles Away

Uplifting tale of a missing dog reunited with owner after five years, showing persistence and the power of hope.

On the left, a tan stray dog pants with tongue out on a sidewalk; on the right, a man in a green Mexico soccer jersey joyfully lifts the same dog.

Family Searches for Missing Dog Until She Appears Celebrating on a World Cup Livestream

Missing dog found after appearing in a Mexico World Cup livestream reunites with family amid joyful street celebrations.

Family Searches for Missing Dog Until She Appears Celebrating on a World Cup Livestream

Missing dog found after appearing in a Mexico World Cup livestream reunites with family amid joyful street celebrations.

On the left, a man carries a cat down a blue carpet as Walmart employees applaud; on the right, a calico cat wearing an AirTag harness rests on cardboard.

Missing Store Cat Found 85 Miles Away After Thousands Rally to Bring Her Home

Lowe's cat Francine hitched a truck to North Carolina, was found by volunteers and happily returned to her Richmond store.

Missing Store Cat Found 85 Miles Away After Thousands Rally to Bring Her Home

Lowe's cat Francine hitched a truck to North Carolina, was found by volunteers and happily returned to her Richmond store.

On the left, a child's green paper drawing labeled "Franny Rhinoceros" by Lucas D. with sketched dogs; on the right, a happy tan dog sits on yellow fall leaves.

Children Write More Than 100 Letters for the Sweet Shelter Dog Adults Keep Passing By

Elementary students wrote 100 letters that helped long-term shelter dog Franny move into foster care and hope.

Children Write More Than 100 Letters for the Sweet Shelter Dog Adults Keep Passing By

Elementary students wrote 100 letters that helped long-term shelter dog Franny move into foster care and hope.

On the left, a calm tan dog lies on a shelter floor surrounded by several cats; on the right, the same dog is encircled by dozens of cats eating.

Shelter Dog’s Heart Belongs to a Cat Sanctuary Filled With Hundreds of Her Closest Friends

Rescue dog Bella warms hearts at a Minnesota cat sanctuary, cuddling and guarding hundreds of rescued cats.

Shelter Dog’s Heart Belongs to a Cat Sanctuary Filled With Hundreds of Her Closest Friends

Rescue dog Bella warms hearts at a Minnesota cat sanctuary, cuddling and guarding hundreds of rescued cats.