Kobe the Golden Retriever was used to being the sole focus of attention by his dad Jeremy. That was until dad announced he had a girlfriend – Ella.
Kobe was hesitant at first and maybe just a little bit jealous. But Ella smartly played with Kobe a lot to let him know he now had two people who would lavish him with attention and a few weeks later he knew she was part of the family!
It may seem unthinkable to the majority of pet parents, but every year thousands of people abandon their pets when they go on vacation. According to the French animal charity 30 Millions d’Amis Foundation (30 Million Friends), 60,000 dogs and cats are “thrown out” by families going on holiday each year. In an effort to…
A dog used for backyard breeding was abandoned by her owners after she proved unprofitable for them. Solari was cast aside by her owners after they couldn’t sell her last litter of puppies. They kicked her out of their yard and let her roam the neighborhood to fend for herself. Neighbors Lisa and Grant had…
When the Emiliani family took the kayak down to the lake for a paddle, one member refused to be left out of the fun – their very friendly, very big Great Dane. The only problem? The kayak is built for one. Watch the hilarity unfold as Margaret Emiliani films her huge Great Dane attempting a…
Training dogs to wait before they eat is one of the best things you can do to keep a peaceful and orderly home with your dog. It gives them consistency and helps prevent food aggression and food guarding behavior. It’s especially useful when you have more than one dog as it teaches them patience. In…
Elvis, a nine-year-old blue and yellow Macaw and Summer, a one-year-old German Shepherd, are best buddies and bond while chewing sticks together. A year later and their friendship is still going on strong. They also love to play ball together!
Italy’s Coast Guard has K9 lifeguards who can leap from helicopters or speeding boats to aid swimmers in trouble. The Newfoundland dogs have a minimum of three years training before they can jump from moving transports and are considered expert rescuers. Their tremendous strength and swimming ability means these dogs can paddle to shore with…
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