Pit bulls have a bad reputation because they are aggressive and vicious. They attack and bite humans, so many communities are considering breed-specific bans on them. However, these dogs are not naturally aggressive, as some people believe. Anyone who has owned a pit bull knows that they are great and loyal family pets. Meet Hades, a sweet pit bull lives …

Someone left a pregnant mama dog at the Boone Area Humane Society after she had been in labor for 24 hours, writes ilovemydogsomuch She had an emergency C-section and coded twice after surgery, but was thankfully stabilized. She underwent a blood transfusion and was closely monitored in the ICU at Iowa State’s College of Vet Med. “The vets at ISU …

A woman was driving past a busy road when she noticed an odd creature moving by the roadside, writes ilovemydogsomuch She got closer to the roadside and her fears were confirmed – someone had dumped a dog in the middle of nowhere. The dog was weak and old, and the fleas and ticks on his back indicated that he had …

A 20-year-old man named Raden Soemawinata was on Brighton pier to scatter his grandmother’s ashes into the bay in Melbourne, Australia. But when he was saying goodbye to one life, he had no idea he’d wind up saving another. It was at the time when he was still at the pier that a tiny Maltese-shih tzu ended up in the …

This is the touching moment, a vet was caught on camera comforting a dog in desperate need of help. The pooch has miraculously escaped a fire, but unfortunately he suffered some severe burns. Thankfully a Good Samaritan brought him to a vet clinic, just in time, and the staff there saved his life. Shortly after the surgery, this happened! Taka …

A trapped puppy who fell into a ravine is now safe, thanks to the actions of a heroic veteran who went out of his way to his life. According to a post by Ross County Humane Society, in Chillicothe, Ohio, the 8-week-old, mixed-breed pup fell 80-100 feet down into a ravine, landing on a slate ledge by a waterfall. He was …

The man shared that about 5 years ago, when he just graduated from school, he was fortunate to be accepted to work in a foreign company with an ideal salary. At that time, the man rented a house by himself and adopted a golden dog. When he first moved to his new home, the Golden Dog was only a few …

The escalating invasion by Russian forces has made Ukraine a very dangerous place, and countless citizens have been forced to flee their home country. But despite everything, people still make their beloved pets a priority, refusing to leave them behind. Now, one animal hero is getting involved in Ukraine, doing his part to make sure no one has to give up their …

Hurricane, a former Secret Service K9, was recently honored for putting his life on the line to protect others. The retired K9 officer became the first dog to receive the Distinguished Service Medal, the first medal of its kind for military dogs in the United States. For four years the Belgian Malinois worked alongside his handler, Marshall Mirarchi, guarding the White …

A sweet dog, later named Bella, spent her life in a city shelter, writes ilovemydogsomuch Dog shelters in Romania do not resemble the ones in the states. The dogs are often kept outside and the conditions are less than ideal. Due to poverty in Romania, the shelters do not get enough food from donors so the dogs do not eat …

It’s amazing the difference a makeover can have on a dog’s life. It’s more than just about looks: a good grooming goes a long way in keeping a pet happy and healthy. Grooming is especially important for rescued stray dogs, who often go a long time without any love and care, and are sometimes found with matted fur, fleas, ticks and …

A pup covered in mud was seen resting within the middle of the road on a construction site. Whether it did or really did not see the excavator truck approaching, the young puppy just rested still, blocking its way. It also really did not reveal any indications of being terrified of the massive automobile. The excavator teamster began scolding the …

Don’t take my baby away! There is nothing just like the love of a mother; and not only within the case of humans. Sadie may be a beautiful dog who was willing to try to to anything to save lots of the lifetime of her daughter, a puppy named Benzy. They were both left to their own devices during a …

When we make the life-changing choice to adopt a dog, the truth is, only part of that decision is in our hands. In most cases, our furry friends actually choose us first. Some dogs go one step further and make us fall head over heels for them when we least expect it. That’s exactly what transpired for a beautiful shelter …

For the last four years or so, Blue Doze – a gentle pit bull – was greater than simply a loyal friend for his buddy OJ– a 12-year-old dachshund. Old and blind, the senior dog put all his trust in his friend, since he’s been leading him via the world. Lately, Blue Dozer proved he will certainly never leave his …

This is Andrew Klein, a first responder with the Santa Monica Fire Department in California. But for one little dog named Marley, he’ll be forever known as a hero. And you’ll soon see why. Earlier this week, a fire broke out in the apartment building where Marley lives with his mom, trapping the little dog inside. Billy Fernando, a portrait …