Blessed with a Beautiful Bark
By Suzy Zabel7 min read
Heaven had a special purpose for Larry, the lab.
Inspirational Pet Stories
A Dog’s Nose Knows How to Sniff Out Disease
By Peggy Frezon4 min read
Our canine friends use their sense of smell to help people with epilepsy, cancer and more!
Angelic Assistance for a Pair of Beloved Pets
By Wilda A. Lahmann4 min read
When fire strikes, a mother rejoices that her family is safe, but what about their dogs?
Popular Presidential Pets
By Peggy Frezon3 min read
Pet expert Peggy Frezon lists some of the most famous pets to live in the White House.
A Mother’s Prayer Is Answered by a Special Friendship
By Carol Trimmer6 min read
An autistic child finds his first true comrade in a very unlikely setting.
Positive Thinking and Pets: Funny Dog Videos
By Amy Wong1 min read
Need a positivity boost? Watch these funny dog videos!
First Dogs’ Inspiring Stories
By Edward Grinnan6 min read
Why our presidents’ pets make for great inspiring stories—and why Mitt Romney might be in the political doghouse. Plus: Would your pet make an inspiring First Pet?
A Miracle Moon Melts a New Dog Owner’s Heart
By Christine Keeler6 min read
A woman turns to prayer when her family's new dog, a frightened and confused rescue, struggles to fit in.
Dog Becomes a Cat Whisperer
By Marci Kladnik7 min read
A woman finds a rescued feral cat unapproachable—until an unlikely expert offers her assistance.
How My Dog Inspires Me to Overcome My Irrational Fears
By Edward Grinnan3 min read
Like Millie, I can overreact to situations, become defensive and unreasonable and apprehensive. I shout occasionally when I should speak softly, snap at people I should be kind to.
Love Dem Cats: Fighting Feline Diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month—and that includes cats, too!
Adopt-A-Cat: Keren
Guideposts’ copy chief Keren Baltzer tells of receiving a surprise gift — and a friend for life.
