When a Family Pet Saved Thanksgiving
By Edward Grinnan3 min read
Gratitude comes in many forms at Thanksgiving, and one year it was for a family pet that came to the rescue.
Inspirational Pet Stories
The Dog That Changed Two Little Girls’ Lives
Dana Polito-Corry introduces us to Carmella, the “differently abled” dog who is a perfect match for Dana’s two daughters.
Leaning on His Best Friend in the Face of PTSD
Wren Thomas shares how his service dog, Beaux, has helped him cope with PTSD after Wren was kidnapped by Nigerian pirates.
The Pug That Made Her Pause
By Stephanie Thompson5 min read
She didn’t have time for another dog. She didn’t have time for anything—or so she thought. A senior pug named Buddy slowed her down and opened her eyes.
Crossing the Rainbow Bridge
By Brett Leveridge7 min read
This beautiful poem is a comforting message for anyone suffering the loss of a beloved pet.
The Puppy Who Helps Her Deal with Diabetes
By Laura Beebe7 min read
She thought she couldn’t handle a very energetic puppy. She never could have guessed how that dog would help her manage her diabetes.
A Very Comforting Cat
By Bridget Keenan2 min read
She’d decided to get a cat to comfort her as she grieved the loss of her sister, but how would she know which one to choose?
The Puppy That Helped an Alzheimer’s Patient
By Dorothy C. Snyder4 min read
Discover the amazing true story of how a pound puppy helped a caregiver.
Iraq Veteran Refuses to Leave Therapy Donkey Behind
By Brett Leveridge1 min read
It’s a U.S. Marines tradition to never leave a comrade behind, for John Folsom that rule applied to Smoke the donkey.
6 Lessons in Love from a Cat
By dhoffman4 min read
Six truths about love we can learn from our pets.
A Deaf Girl Teaches Her Deaf Puppy Sign Language
By Ashley Lateef2 min read
Julia and her puppy Walter are both deaf but that hasn’t stopped them from forming a beautiful friendship.
Comfort Dogs for Orlando
By Edward Grinnan2 min read
In the wake of tragedy, an offering of love and healing
