Dogs & Puppies

On the left, Shiba Inu dogs roam an office workspace while workers sort newspapers; on the right, a person gently cups a brown mixed-breed dog's face outdoors.

Earthquake Survivors Refuse to Give Up on Missing Pets as Rescue Groups Race to Bring Families Back Together

Uplifting story: Japan's lost pet bulletin board and local shelters reunite pets and owners after a 7.1 earthquake.

Earthquake Survivors Refuse to Give Up on Missing Pets as Rescue Groups Race to Bring Families Back Together

Uplifting story: Japan's lost pet bulletin board and local shelters reunite pets and owners after a 7.1 earthquake.

Left: a gray pit bull dog wearing a red bandana, sitting against a light background. Right: A mugshot photo of a man in a grey sweatshirt.

Police Officer Hears Dog Crying and Finds Owner Allegedly Punching and Kicking Her on the Ground

Joliet dog owner arrested after officer followed the sound of a crying pit bull and allegedly witnessed abuse.

Police Officer Hears Dog Crying and Finds Owner Allegedly Punching and Kicking Her on the Ground

Joliet dog owner arrested after officer followed the sound of a crying pit bull and allegedly witnessed abuse.

three firefighters with tan dog next to fire truck

Trapped and Terrified, This Dog Was Finally Rescued From a Canal

This "handsome guy" is safe at home. 

Trapped and Terrified, This Dog Was Finally Rescued From a Canal

This "handsome guy" is safe at home. 

litter of puppies on colorful blanket and pet rat in cage

Colorado Firefighters Rescue Puppies and Pet Rat from Burning Home

Sadly, not all animals survived the fire. 

Colorado Firefighters Rescue Puppies and Pet Rat from Burning Home

Sadly, not all animals survived the fire. 

Mama Dog's Tragic Death Leaves Newborn Puppies Fighting to Survive

Mama Dog's Tragic Death Leaves Newborn Puppies Fighting to Survive

They went from struggling to thriving. 

Mama Dog's Tragic Death Leaves Newborn Puppies Fighting to Survive

They went from struggling to thriving. 

On the left, a brown dog rests sadly on a shelter kennel mat clutching a stuffed toy; on the right, the same dog rolls over joyfully for belly rubs from.

Dog Melts Into a Volunteer’s Touch Like He Has Been Waiting Forever

Gentle video shows shelter dog Bruce melting into affection, reminding viewers how simple kindness offers a second chance.

Dog Melts Into a Volunteer’s Touch Like He Has Been Waiting Forever

Gentle video shows shelter dog Bruce melting into affection, reminding viewers how simple kindness offers a second chance.