As Brooke Ellington of Texas prepared to meet her third child, the busy mom was focusing on making her home the perfect environment for her planned home birth. Brooke is a doula by trade, so she understand the process of birth better than most moms-to-be, but she was still shocked when she realized she had … Read more
Although it’s a topic that no animal lover wants to think about, at some point, all dogs must go to heaven. In the past, owners of terminally ill or ailing senior dogs had only two compassionate options: continue costly treatments to extend their dog’s golden years or have their pet put down prematurely at a veterinarian’s office. These … Read more
When Cynthia Peterson of Burlington, Vermont brought home Finn, a wriggling 6-week-old Golden Retriever puppy back in 2012, she had no idea the impact the dog would have on her life. Throughout her 20s, Finn was there for her in good times and in bad. The friendly dog was an especially great comfort to her … Read more
Puppies born with cleft palates aren’t able to nurse properly, and most don’t live past the first few days. But Stefford, a Staffordshire terrier/Chihuahua mix, was already a year old when he was surrendered to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) in Boston last summer. His human parents had recently … Read more
Blind Old Dog Gets Rescued After Being Swept Out To Sea Fly, a blind, 12-year-old border collie felt the same pull to the ocean many humans feel. While spending an afternoon with his dad Mark Cowing at Lepe Beach in southern England, Fly decided he needed to cool off. Trotting down the beach, he let … Read more
Street Theater Brings Puppet Dog To Life & Introduces Him To Rottie Everybody loves festivals, but the crowds really come out whenever Royal de Luxe comes to town! This street theater company is based in France but showcases their unique talents around the world. Seeing them parade through city streets, parks, and waterways is truly … Read more
When a powerful storm blew through the Gulf Coast last month, it sent Shane Hale’s boat, and entire life, into a massive tailspin. He wanted to live the simple life on a boat, so he’d sold all his belongings and set sail for the Caribbean with his dog, Harley, as his first mate. They were … Read more
Christina and her fiancé, Vincent, of Odessa, Texas, always knew their ideal family would involve two little ones—a kitten and a puppy—who could grow up together. Because every family starts somewhere, step one was complete the day they found a Tamaskan puppy named Raven. Yet, Raven still needed a friend! So Christina and Vincent headed to their … Read more