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Hero Golden Retriever Rescues Missing Autistic Child

Nick Romano — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 19:00:22 +0000

The parents of 5-year-old Scotty Meyer, who suffers from autism, were fear stricken when they realized their son had disappeared. The family officially reported him missing midday last Tuesday, convinced that he had slipped out of the house while their air conditioning was being repaired. Fortunately, he was found the next morning thanks to the help of one furry little guy on four legs — an 8-year-old Golden Retriever named Autumn.

Lab Tested Beagles Take Their First Steps Outside [VIDEO]

Mary Martin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:46:00 +0000

The Beagle Freedom Project is an organization that rescues beagles used in laboratory testing. On a recent rescue mission, the Beagle Freedom project captured some video of rescued beagles taking their first steps outside.

I will warn you that if you are an animal lover this video will bring tears to your eyes, but they will be tears of joy.

Friday Is Take Your Dog To Work Day

BJ Kelley — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:12:11 +0000

While I like to say that everybody loves my Pug, Dharma… It’s probably more accurate to say everybody loves the family dog! That’s why Pet Sitters Internation started promoting the Take Your Dog To Work event back in 1999. According to their web site, it’s a day to celebrate the companionship our pets provide. And, [...]

Raccoons Head Stuck in Peanut Butter Jar [VIDEO]

BJ Kelley — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:55:05 +0000

One might say this raccoon found itself in a sticky situation!!! For almost eight hours Sunday, the animal was stuck on top of a Long Island telephone pole. The neighborhood kids even gave him a nickname; Skippy. The good news is that animal control officials were finally able to get the raccoon down safely and [...]