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Cody has worked and volunteered with rescue animals her entire life. She worked as a veterinary assistant and technician in shelters, rescues, boarding facilities, doggy daycares and animal hospitals in New York and Chicago throughout her teens and twenties, and now resides as a pet foster mom in Upstate New York.

This Year’s AKC Top Breed: Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever just took home the AKC’s Top Breed Award for the 26th year in a row. The esteemed Labrador Retriever just won the...

This Man Just Adopted an 18-year Old Shelter Dog

A senior dog faced spending the last of her days in shelter until a fateful adopter saved her life. During the last days of...

Dying Homeless Man Has One Last Wish for His Dog

A woman walked past a homeless man and his dog in the streets, and changed their lives forever. It is heartbreaking to see people homeless...

UPDATE: Family Battles Animal Control to Get Their Dog Back

A Colorado family is battling for their right to have their dog back after the Aurora Animal Control claimed he was a wolf hybrid...

Decorated Marine Retired Accompanied by Canine Companion

A decorated Marine in Olathe, Kansas retired on February 23rd accompanied by a service dog which was donated to him by a non-profit organization. Marine...

Dr. Travis Weeps After Viewing Tribute to His Aging Dog

The Doctors had a special episode recently where the producers asking Dr. Travis to talk about his best friend and canine companion, Nala. The producers...

Hot Guy Adopts Sick Senior Dog, Breaks Internet

A Colorado rescue organization posted news about an adoption, and it went so viral that it broke the internet. When Susie’s Senior Dogs shared the...

Blind Dog Lost in Woods for 8 Days Rescued by Firefighter

California firefighter Dan Estrada wasn’t on a rescue mission when he saved the life of a lost and blind dog. He was just taking a...

BrilliantPad – the World’s First Self-Cleaning Indoor Dog Potty

A Chicago-based company has announced the launch of the first-ever smart toilet for dogs, BrilliantPad. BrilliantPad allows dogs to go to the bathroom inside, and...

Destitute Dog Trapped In Wall Receives Happily-Ever-After Ending

A wretched life of disparity led a dog to tragedy. But that tragedy led to the happiest of endings. Annie lived just about the saddest...

Dachshund Abandoned In Trashbag with Broken Spine Gets Mini-Wheelchair

A tiny little dachshund who was thrown in the trash in Philadelphia with a broken spine is now getting a whole new lease on...

Hero Jumps Into Pond To Save Friend’s Dog From Alligator

When Donald Copps was watching his friend’s dog while on a golfing trip, he never imagined the terrifying adventure that nature had in store...

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