Dog News

Caleb Acosta has been in a tough battle with brain cancer. When the Make-a-Wish Foundation asked him what he wanted the 15-year-old told them he wanted to surf with Surf Dog Ricochet. This week his wish came true and for once the teen had a happy day that was worry-free.

On January 22nd T-Peg was found on the side of the road in Marion, Indiana in freezing temperatures. His left paw was stuck to the ground and would have to be amputated because of frostbite, but now the stray dog has a loving home.

“Being a dog owner, I know how important dogs are,” said Sgt. Orlando. “They're like children in some homes. We try to treat them that way.”

Dawn acts more like her dog pals at the sanctuary, enjoying playtime and attention from staff.

“The owner courageously saved the life of the pet and unfortunately, at the same time put himself in grave danger,” Dr. Peter Krolikowski said.

Scruff and Lucky are a special father and son. Lucky is Scruff’s two-year-old pup that was born without retinas. Scruff has become a doting father that barely leaves his son's side, acting as Lucky’s guide and protector.

Chelsea, a one-year-old pit bull, was so scared and depressed at a shelter in San Bernardino, California that she wouldn’t even turn around to look at potential adopters. Her future was looking bleak as no one wanted to adopt her and she was due to be put down later this week. Then Save SBC Shelter Pups posted about her on their Facebook page. Now hundreds of people are offering her a home.

Teddy, a Labrador mix, was walking with his owner Mary Ann Nesdill near Hempstead Lak when he broke free from his leash, wondered onto the frozen lake, and fell in.

Igor Airapetyan is one of many Russian citizens who after reading a social media plea to save the Sochi dogs, did something to save the animals in need.

Diane Papazian owes her life to her dog Troy. The Doberman alerted her to a lump in her breast and a mammogram revealed that it was cancer.