Heroic & Inspiring
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793A Decade of Dirty Dogs: Annual Contest Presents Top 10 Shelter Dog Makeovers
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, so it’s the perfect time to recognize all the individuals who’ve dedicated their lives to...
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Veterinary Emergency Group Raises $700,000 to Help Underserved Pets Across the U.S.
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), the world’s veterinary emergency company that helps people and their pets when they need it most, held a month-long Dare...
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Ice Skating Center Makes Gallons of Snow to Fulfill Dying Dogs Bucket List
Faced with the heartbreaking end of their beloved dog Maggie’s battle with cancer, a Salt Lake County family determined to fill her...
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8 Myths About Fostering a Shelter Pet
Fostering a pet is one of the best ways you can be a lifesaver for pets! For those looking to help save...
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74-Year Old Florida Woman Saves Dog from Alligator Attack
A 74-year old Florida woman literally leapt into action when an alligator attacked her dog at a Boca Raton park. “I wasn’t...
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Remembering the Hero Dogs of 9/11
When the World Trade Center collapsed on September 11, 2001, nearly 10,000 emergency rescue workers joined in the efforts to help. More...
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Meet America’s Top Dogs! Seven Remarkable Canines Named Finalists for 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards®
America has spoken and following more than a million votes cast by animal lovers across the country and a celebrity panel of...
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300+ Pets Airlifted from El Paso Shelter in Massive Rescue Effort
Last week more than 300 dogs and cats flew by private planes out of a struggling, crowded El Paso, Texas shelter —...
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Help a Soldier Give Her Dog the Gift of Freedom This July 4th
Stationed in the Middle East, Army Specialist Taylor has bonded with a dog she found near death, and is on a mission...
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Black-Owned Pet Businesses To Support On Juneteenth and Every Day
Juneteenth is a day to commemorate the ending of slavery in the U.S and celebrate those who have paved the way towards...
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WATCH: Teen Girl Shoves Bear to Protect Family Dogs
A California teen didn’t hesitate when it came to protecting the family pets. When she saw a large bear facing off against...
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A Real, Live Superhero! Batman Delivers Lost Dog to Family Hundreds of Miles Away
When a lost dog was found hundreds of miles away from home, a real, live superhero came to the rescue. This was...
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Stray Dog Interrupts Street Performance to Comfort Actor Pretending to be Injured
During a recent street performance in Turkey, a stray dog wandered onto the stage to give comfort to an actor during a...
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Hero Dog Stops Traffic to Get Help for Owner Who Collapsed During Seizure
When her owner collapsed during a seizure on their daily walk, one hero dog stopped traffic to get help. Security cameras nearby...
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Meet Sergeant Stubby: The Most Decorated War Dog in History
Before he became the most decorated war dog in American history, Sergeant Stubby was homeless: unwanted, unwashed, unloved, and scrounging for scraps...
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He Saved a Dog’s Life Once, Now a U.S. Soldier Hopes to Save Her Again
While serving overseas, a U.S. soldier stumbled upon several dogs being sold for dogfighting. With just one look at an emaciated, injured...
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Calling All Dogs! One Week Left to Nominate Your Best Friend for the 2021 Hero Dog Awards
Your dog does everything for you, so how about throwing ’em a bone by taking five minutes to nominate your best friend...
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Ohio Detection Dog Sniffs Out Corn Flakes “Frosted” with 44 Pounds of Cocaine
A narcotics detection dog helped Ohio authorities intercept a shipment of Corn Flakes that had been “frosted” with about 44-pounds of cocaine....
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Who Rescued Whom? Shelter Dog Drags New Dad to his Phone During Stroke
A newly adopted dog is being credited with saving the life of her new human dad after he suffered a stroke at...
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Is Your Dog a Hero to You? Nominations Open for the 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards®
The annual, year-long American Humane Hero Dog Awards® campaign seeks to identify and honor the best of our best friends and will...
