Finding Peace and Calm at a Pig Sanctuary
By Brett Leveridge2 min read
Twice a year, Guideposts staffer Doug Snyder takes a retreat to the Ross Mill Farm, a pig sanctuary in eastern Pennsylvania, to commune with his porcine pals.
Inspirational Pet Stories
4 Tips for Coping with Your Pet’s Medical Diagnosis
By Peggy Frezon4 min read
Author and pet expert Peggy Frezon offers four tips for coping when your beloved pet’s health is at risk.
Why These Animals Use Touch Screen Technology
By Alina Larson6 min read
Scientists have learned that humans aren’t the only creatures who love touch screen technology.
A Christmas Miracle in Bethlehem
By Stephanie and Marty Phelan and Harold Siegfried6 min read
A couple, a veteran and a dog come together in unlikely fashion at a Pennsylvania holiday arts and crafts festival.
Meet Dillie the Deer
By Megan Troise2 min read
When a three-day-old blind fawn was brought into veterinarian Melanie Butera’s emergency clinic in 2004, she feared the fragile creature wouldn’t survive. Since then, Dillie the deer has captured the world’s attention.
The Golden Retriever Who Came for Christmas
By Megan Hammon8 min read
Pancake the Cat’s Easter MiracleThere was only one thing her sick little girl wanted for Christmas, but how would they manage to fulfill her wish?
Cats on Call: How 3 Cats Helped Her Heal
By Marilyn Sansom6 min read
After saving their lives, a heart patient discovers how her cats—Schnookie, Ophelia and Simon—were her rescue squad.
Celebrate the Holidays with Your Pets
By Peggy Frezon4 min read
Peggy Frezon shares how pet parents across the U.S. include their furry, finned and feathered family members in their holiday traditions.
Why This Veteran Brought a Dog Home from Afghanistan
By Craig Grossi8 min read
A dog he named Fred gave a Marine comfort and hope in war-torn Afghanistan. Could he return the favor?
Bringing Smoke Home
By John Folsom8 min read
It’s a U.S. Marines tradition to never leave a comrade behind. As far as John Folsom was concerned, that rule applied to Smoke, a wild donkey he met while serving in Iraq: Folsom devoted more than three years to arranging Smoke’s transport to Nebraska.
Norbert and His Inspiring Life Lessons
By Ashley Lateef1 min read
Norbert, a cute little canine with an impressive social media following (nearly a million followers on Facebook alone), is a registered therapy dog, a philanthropist, and an author. Here are some life lessons from his latest book.
This Facebook Group Celebrates UPS Drivers and the Dogs They Meet
By Guideposts2 min read
The group shares sweet stories and photos of the friendly four-legged customers on their routes.
