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Have you heard of Nowzad? If not, you’ll definitely want to keep reading. Actually, you’ll want to keep reading either way because there’s a dog that needs your help! Nowzad all started because of the love of one dog in the streets of Afghanistan. The Royal Marines were stationed in Now Zad, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2006. While the Royal Marines were there to provide help to the locals, they quickly realized that it was more than humans that needed … Read more

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Dogs can be the silliest clowns and it’s one of the millions of reasons we love them, but sometimes dogs do derpy things that leave us laughing and shaking our heads at the same time. And food seems to be the trigger for some of the goofiest moments! Ask Doodle the dog. She recently pulled off some snack shenanigans that cracked her mom up, but also left this funny dog with a new Doodle-proof food container! Brandy Stenzel/Facebook Where’s that … Read more

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Sometimes, when you meet a rescue dog, it’s just meant to be. Actress Julianne Moore and her husband Bart Freundlich knew they were ready to adopt another dog, but they weren’t sure what they were looking for right away. So, they filled out an adoption application at the Gimme Shelter Animal Rescue in Long Island, New York so they could find their new family member. After their application was accepted, a woman from the rescue named Michelle had the perfect … Read more

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The folks at Dogs Trust Rescue & Rehoming Charity in Glasgow, England never say no to a challenge. In 2012, one of those challenges was a dog named Bonnie. According to The Glasgow Times, the terrier mix was afraid of “the dark, telephones, doorbells, other dogs barking, and to be left alone.” She had to wear a special compression coat to give her a “constant hug of reassurance.” Poor Bonnie languished in the shelter for more than two years, alone … Read more

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Ruby and Max are tiny ginger kittens who found themselves alone beneath a house. When their mom didn’t come back, their cries of distress alerted the homeowner. Thankfully, the person knew just where to turn, bringing the babies to Best Friends Animal Rescue of Northwest Arkansas. Best Friends turned to Paws of Oz for help fostering the small kittens as they needed a skilled foster who could help them grow strong for a forever home. Holly Brookhouser, head of Paws … Read more

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As dog lovers, we see the beauty in every dog. Sadly, there are sometimes we have to look a little harder when a dog has lived a life of maltreatment and cruelty. But even when those dogs are scabbed, matted, and starving, we see the magic that is the dog. With the love, patience, and devotion of animal rescue workers and volunteers, these dogs of lost beauty find their canine good looks again. And once they’ve been restored, these gorgeous … Read more

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It can be pricey for veterans to find the perfect service dog, and even then, that dog isn’t always what they expect. Marine veteran B.J. Ganem from Wisconsin saw far too many downsides to service dogs for veterans. But he knew he could make a change for the better. So, he founded Sierra Delta. Instead of charging veterans thousands of dollars for a specially bred service dog, Sierra Delta lets them choose a rescue dog. The organization will train that … Read more

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As someone who rents their apartment, I understand all too well how difficult it can be to find one that allows animals. When having a dog or cat doesn’t increase your monthly rent, it’s outright forbidden. Renters argue this is unfair, while landlords worry about covering damage costs. The debate rages on. Recently, I wrote about a bill proposed in the UK that would benefit renters with animals. The bill, called “The Dogs and Domestic Animals (Accommodation and Protection) Bill,” pushes back against … Read more

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Accidents can happen, but this situation likely isn’t one of them. Belleann Maffessoli of Vernon, Connecticut, faced a terrible tragedy after her black German Shepherd named Karo vanished. She always let him out on her large property about the same time each day, but when he didn’t return or come when called, she knew something was wrong. Then, she heard a gunshot in the distance, and her heart froze. She spent several days searching for her missing pup, hoping that … Read more

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As kids, we probably all had one toy that we couldn’t go anywhere without. But as we got older, we relied on that toy less and less. Those toys will always hold a special place in our hearts, but we no longer need them the way we used to. That’s not how it works for dogs, though. Dogs will always be our furry children, so it’s common for them to have a lifelong toy. While most dogs destroy every toy … Read more

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