Climber Saved by Technology — and a Good Dog
Here's a story of a group of climbers who did everything right and, as a result, survived a 500 foot slide down the side of Mt. Hood and a night of hellacious winds and snow.
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The Best Decision Mom Ever Made Saved Her Family From Fire
A Boston area mom who relented to get a puppy after her children begged to bring him home a year ago, is thankful she did after the 15-month-old dog saved her family from a raging house fire.
Heartbroken Dog Walks Two Miles to Find Owner in Hospital (Video)
A husky-mix dog was so upset to lose contact with his owner who was being hospitalized that he traveled more than 2 miles away tracking him down at the Good Samaritan Medical Center.
Photo of Loyal Dog Waiting in Deceased Dad's Truck Touches Hearts
A photo posted on Reddit has gone viral for its depiction of a loyal dog waiting for their deceased dad on the driver's seat of his tow-truck. The photo caption says their father died in June, but the dog still waits for him every day in the vehicle he used to drive.
Lost Dog Reunited After 2 Years And 700 Miles (WATCH)
When Alma Dominguez's beloved dog, Leia, went missing from El Paso, Texas, during a rainstorm, Alma and her husband, Alberto, were devastated. The couple searched for their lost dog for more than two years, and had almost given up hope of ever finding her. Then a phone call changed everything.
Dog Mysteriously Wanders to Neighbor's House Exactly When Most Needed
An Alaskan malamute with a nose for mischief suddenly found a new mission for her afternoons: paying a daily visit to an ailing elderly neighbor and easing the stress of an entire family.
You Were Evicted from 20 Catherine St, NYC: I Have Your Dog
An anonymous announcement in the New York PETS section of CraigsList shared a tale of redemption about an abused dog that was found in 2011 following its owners eviction, and has been recovering and thriving ever since being adopted through a rescue group.
Three-Legged Goldendoodle That Cheated Death Now Changes Lives
Hope is no ordinary dog. After nearly being killed 2 years ago, she's using her new ‘leash' on life to help the elderly and children with autism.
Tiny Disabled Dog Walks Again With Wheels Crafted From Toys
A tiny Chihuahua born with a genetic defect is now back in action, thanks to some ingenuity — and a little faith — from an Indianapolis veterinarian. Other clinics suggested euthanizing the baby, but Amy Birk of The Downtown Veterinarian wanted to help the couple whose Chihuahua gave birth to pup without front legs.
Youth Robotics Club Helps Paralyzed Cat
Nine-month-old Flipper the kitten was born with a twisted spine that makes it impossible for him to stand up -- or walk about without dragging himself laboriously. But little Flipper's life was changed forever by cat-lovers from a high school robotics club in Colorado.
City Tries to Curb Panhandling With Puppies and Stipends
When it comes to tackling San Francisco's entrenched panhandling problem, City Hall has tried just about everything. But it's never tried puppies - until now. Starting Aug. 1, the city - in a program believed to be the first of its kind in the country - will exchange a small stipend for fostering problematic puppies, readying them for adoption
Cat Alerts Homeowner of Roof Fire
Here's another great pet story (including video), sent by Jim, about a cat who notified his owner of a fire.
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