Meet a Real-Life Father Goose
By Diane Stark3 min read
He rescued an abandoned Canada gosling six years ago and they’ve been together since.
Inspirational Pet Stories
How to Tell If Your Pet Is Hurting
By Peggy Frezon3 min read
Is your animal companion in pain? Here are some signs to look out for.
See How this Cat Café Sustains the Perfect Feline Community
By Alina Larson6 min read
Eat Purr Love Café offers creative ways for humans and cats to interact with each other.
A Kitten Became Her Daughter’s Perfect Companion
By Arabella Carter-Johnson6 min read
She worried her daughter’s severe autism would prevent her from knowing true love and joy. Then came Thula.
He Created a Million Dollar Business with Just a Cat Toy
By Alina Larson4 min read
Jim Boelke tells us how his love of cats helped him start a million-dollar empire.
This Cat’s Weight Loss Journey Is Captivating the Internet
By Daisy Urgiles2 min read
This hefty feline has shed over 20 percent of his body weight.
An Insistent Dog Opened His Eyes to God’s Grace
By Stu Reininger5 min read
He wanted to be alone in his grief, but on a rural hiking trail in Calabria, Italy, a 60-pound puppy wouldn’t take no for an answer.
A Retired School Principal Finds Joy in a Unique Passion Project
By Celeste Huttes3 min read
David Johnson ended up building the tallest goat tower in the world.
She Gave This Abused Polar Bear a Beautiful Life
By Wendy J. Sotos5 min read
Famed bear whisperer Else Poulsen rehabilitated the bear at the Detroit Zoo.
She Started a Nonprofit to Care for Military Pets
By Jen MacNeil Danenberg7 min read
Dogs on Deployment ensures that canines are cared for when active duty calls.
Unexpected Blessings: How Animals Bring Us Hope
By Kimberly Elkins6 min read
From cats to hummingbirds to zoo animals, our Guideposts staff and contributors share their stories of unexpected creature comforts during this time of crisis.
How Dogs Are Helping People During the Covid-19 Crisis
By Megan Troise3 min read
Canine heroes are delivering food, visiting from a distance and providing for the front lines
