Netizens have been praising 55-year-old Bai Yan from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, after he reportedly used all his savings to create a home for his retired canine friends back in 2010. Continue reading “Hero Chinese cop goes viral after building a retirement home for police dogs”
Category: August 2017
Dogs from Texas shelters heading to NJ
“These pets are incredibly lucky to get a second chance through St. Hubert’s and their WayStation partners.” Continue reading “Dogs from Texas shelters heading to NJ”
Rocket was scheduled to die. Now the ex-Sacramento shelter dog is aiding first responders in Houston
Five years ago, Rocket was deemed too energetic to be adopted and scheduled for euthanasia. Continue reading “Rocket was scheduled to die. Now the ex-Sacramento shelter dog is aiding first responders in Houston”
Owners rescue their dogs as Houston plunges into chaos
South Texas residents, fleeing Hurricane Harvey’s floodwaters, have done their best to rescue their canine companions. Continue reading “Owners rescue their dogs as Houston plunges into chaos”
Resourceful Dog Walks Away With Bag Of Dog Food After Hurricane Harvey
The Gulf Coast residents were already trying to prepare for life after the destructive storm ― including Otis, the dog. Continue reading “Resourceful Dog Walks Away With Bag Of Dog Food After Hurricane Harvey”
National Dog Day has special meaning for two U.S. Paralympians
For many U.S. Paralympians, particularly those athletes who are visually impaired, guide dogs are some of their closest companions. Continue reading “National Dog Day has special meaning for two U.S. Paralympians”
205 dogs spared grim fate with airlift to U.S.
They were a mix of breeds and sizes. All faced a grim future in Puerto Rico animal shelters, where chronic overcrowding results in many dogs being euthanized. Continue reading “205 dogs spared grim fate with airlift to U.S.”
City tells hundreds of pit bull owners to get rid of their dogs
Dog owners have four weeks to find their dog a home in a municipality that allows pit bulls or surrender the dog to a shelter. Continue reading “City tells hundreds of pit bull owners to get rid of their dogs”
Therapy dogs to comfort travellers at Vancouver International Airport
Travellers at the Vancouver International Airport will have a new way to de-stress with the help of some therapy dogs. Continue reading “Therapy dogs to comfort travellers at Vancouver International Airport”
Alfie, who Miss Settimo-Bovio has had since he was a puppy, was taken away.
Seven police storm 73-year-old woman’s house to seize her ‘dangerous’ Yorkshire terrier ‘Alfie’ after he ‘chased delivery man and made him fall over’. Continue reading “Alfie, who Miss Settimo-Bovio has had since he was a puppy, was taken away.”