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?
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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.
Furry Friends with Benefits
By Ashley Lateef3 min read
These friendly animals give senior living residents the comfort they need.
A Sign She Was the Right Dog
By Deb Martel5 min read
Was the teacup poodle meant to be a part of our family?
Life with a Feral Cat
By Melissa Roberson4 min read
In honor of National Feral Cat Day, a few words on feeding a cat who doesn’t show a lot of gratitude.
Adopting a Stray Cat Changed Her Life
By Kathleen Muldoon6 min read
She didn’t like pets, but come across a stray feline that eventually but unexpectedly became like family.
Peanut Butter, the Comfort Dog
By Carolyn Graham5 min read
This canine was rescued by her son and then came to rescue her.
A Veteran Shares How a Stray Dog Changed His Life
Former Marine Craig Grossi shares how he met Fred, the “funny little dog” who provided him with the love and support he needed in his return to civilian life after serving in Afghanistan.
This Stray Dog Lived Through One Hurricane… Could He Survive Another?
By Diane Wills8 min read
This resilient dog was in her prayers and she wanted to find a solution. If she could keep him, it would be an answer to her prayers.
Prayer for a Runaway Cat
By Vivian Howe3 min read
This pet sitter loses a cat, but someone or something brings her back mysteriously.