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Willow the Dog Lends a Helping Hand to Fellow 'Branch Manager'

Sometimes mama has to lend a helping paw...

Puppy and Pigeon are the Dynamic Duo You Never Knew You Needed

A flightless bird and a puppy with swimmer's syndrome become fast friends.

Photographer Captures Moment Orangutan Saves Man from Water in Borneo

While on safari, a photographer captured a rare moment between a man and a wild orangutan...

Pets Can Help You Score a Date on Dating Apps

You're more likely to get matched on dating apps if you have a dog on your profile.

Hero Cat Opens Back Door for Owner Who Was Locked Out

A cat in Austin, Texas came to the rescue of his owner when her keys were locked inside the home with him.

Minnesota Woman Reunited with Missing Dog After Seeing a Photo on a Beer Can

Motorworks Brewing company out of Bradenton, Florida, features adoptable dogs on their cans, and this is just how one Minnesota woman found her long lost pup...

New York Lawmakers Working on Bill to Ban Sale of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits at Pet Stores

In an effort to thwart puppy mill production, New York is working on passing a bill to ban retail pet shops from selling dogs, cats, and rabbits for profit in 2021.

Alberta Man Rescues Trapped Kittens With the Help of Some Warm Coffee

An oil worker used the rest of the coffee in his thermos to rescue kittens who were frozen into a patch of ice...

Dog Saves Himself from Dognappers When He Alerts Pet Store Clerk

In Québec, a 5-month-old Australian Shepherd took matters into his own paws...

Cyclist Rescues Dehydrated and Abandoned Dog From Side of the Road

In the southern Argentine province of Rio Negro, a cyclist carried a black and white dog white pedaling down the road...

Research Says Food Rewards Are The Most Effective Way to Train Your Dog

The way to your dog's heart is proven to be through its stomach.

Blind Sled Dog Will Run 300-Mile Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

What he lacks in the sight department, Indy the sled dog makes up for in heart.

Animal Shelter Volunteer is Reunited with Childhood Lost Cat

When Hannah lost her cat three years ago, her family had assumed the worst, that is until she started volunteering at a local animal shelter...

Boston Doctor Says Dog Allergies Might be Related Primarily to Male Dogs

A recent study claims people may only be allergic to male dogs.

Sick Dog Walks into Philadelphia Home During a Storm and Ends Up Finding Her Forever Home

A bad storm resulted in this sweet pup finding her forever home.

"Bionic Cat" with Prosthetic Limbs Becomes Internet Sensation

Vituzzo, a cat from Milan, gets a new lease on life after being hit by a car.

German Shepherd Stuck in Tree After Chasing Neighborhood Cat

This good boy got himself into quite a predicament...

Delaware Animal Shelter Seeking Holiday Sleepover Placements

Brandywine Valley SPCA is looking for families who can host shelter pets for the holidays.

Cat in Arizona Looks Just Like Baby Yoda

Baby Yoda pretty much owns all of our hearts now, and this cat was feeling it, too...

Hotel in Mississippi is Helping Shelter Pets Find Forever Homes

Home2 Suites in Biloxi is hosting adoptable dogs to long-term guests to help them find their forever homes.

Coast Guard Rescues Dog Swimming for Its Life in Fort Myers

While typically the Coast Guard rescues people, in this case, a dog needed help and they were on scene in the nick of time.