German Shepherd Missing for 55 Days Rescued by Camper

 

August 30, 2024

A German Shepherd who was lost for 55 days in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota has been happily reunited with her mom. The happy rescue is thanks to a dedicated volunteer who camped in the area for several days until he caught her.

Lessie the dog bolted from her family when the car her owner was in ran into a wall and flipped at the end of June. Searchers couldn’t find the dog, but a month later she was spotted about three miles away from the accident scene.

“I knew she could survive. Dogs are really smart,” Jennifer Cadigan with the lost dog group The Retrievers told Fox9. The Retrievers is a Minnesota-based all-volunteer organization dedicated to providing lost dog support services.

One of their volunteers, a man from Minneapolis, volunteered to camp out near the area where Lessie was last seen. He had some training and left out some food and a trail cam behind his campsite

Lessie approaches the man who helped rescue her.

He caught sight of her the first night. By the fourth day he could feed her and put a leash on her. It took a second for Lessie to recognize her mom when she was reunited with her but when she did she “exploded with happiness.”

As to how Lessie survived so long in the wilds, her rescuers speculate she at moose poop and the fish guts that outdoorsmen throw out in the area.

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Blind Spaniel Has Clever Way of Playing Fetch

 

September 4, 2020

Keller the English Springer Spaniel was born completely blind. His family adopted him when he was a puppy and wanted him to enjoy playing fetch like their other dogs.

They started with using a bell to help him locate the ball, but once the ball stopped moving he still needed commands in order to find it. The bell also couldn’t be used in the water because it sank.

Keller’s guardian wrote, “Keller was originally trained to play ball with the commands ‘hot’ and ‘cold’. We later added ‘warmer’, ‘past it’, ‘left” and ‘right’. The process took about a week for the basic commands.”

With his special training, Keller can not only play with any type of ball, he also loves to play fetch in the water.

The family says they hope that sharing Kellar’s story “will encourage people to think about a special needs pet. They have so much to give back to us, if someone gives them a chance.”

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Puppy Left On An Ant Hill To Die Finds Kindness And A Home With Rescue Founder

 

August 31, 2026

Just a month ago, a tiny puppy’s life nearly came to an end when she was abandoned on top of an ant hill and left to die. The pup was suffering from severe mange, painful skin infections and open sores, and the ants were eating at her already damaged skin. The vets would later say she was just one day away from dying, but thankfully someone found her just in time to save her life.

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Kevin Coble from Clovis, New Mexico found the puppy, now named Peanut, and reached out for help. That call eventually led Peanut to Karl Korff, the 85-year-old founder of Adopt A Pet Society (AAPS). Karl has spent decades helping animals in need. He and his wife first started rescuing dogs in Iowa in 1976, and he later continued that work after moving to Eastern New Mexico

When Karl saw Peanut, he knew she needed immediate medical attention. Peanut was rushed to the vet. She would need medicated baths, antibiotics, shots, deworming, vaccinations and ongoing veterinary care to get healthy again.

But Peanut isn’t giving up and neither is Karl. Karl remembers the moment Peanut looked at him. “She just looked at you like…can’t you help me? That was it,” he told KOB4 News.

Karl did help her. And then he decided to do something even more special. He adopted Peanut. After weeks of treatment, Peanut is healing. Her strength has slowly returned, her fur has begun to grow in and the frightened little puppy who had once been left to die is finally getting a chance at the life she deserves.

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Peanut’s story has also inspired Karl to start a Peanut Fund, separate from Adopt A Pet Society’s main fund, to help other sick and vulnerable animals receive the medical care they desperately need.

“You wish you could go ahead and take the whole umbrella of rescue, but it takes finances to do it,” Karl said. But despite the heartbreak that comes from rescue work, Karl sees the positive. “If you take your time to care for something, that elevates you as a person. And I honestly believe that.”

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How to Recognize Signs of Bloat in a Dog

 

December 7, 2017

Bloat in dogs is a serious and life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. Many dogs die from it, as it is difficult for many pet parents to recognize the signs. Recognizing the symptoms of bloat could save your dog’s life, as the condition progresses very quickly, and minutes can make the difference between life and death.

Also known as gastric dilatation, gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), or twisted stomach, bloat is a medical emergency that up to 40% of dogs die from, even if they get immediate care. Bloat causes a dog’s stomach to fill with air or fluid.

The swelling stomach puts pressure on other internal organs, such as the lungs, which causes the dog to have difficulty breathing. Eventually the condition may decrease blood supply to a dog’s vital organs.

This is Roscoe the Akita as he normally looks.

Commonly associated with large meals, bloat, causes a dog’s stomach to dilate because of food and gas, which may get to a point where neither may be expelled. As the stomach begins to dilate and expand, the pressure in the stomach begins to increase.

The increased pressure and size of the stomach may have several severe consequences, including: preventing adequate blood return to the heart from the abdomen, loss of blood flow to the lining of the stomach, and rupture of the stomach wall.

As the stomach expands, it may also put pressure on the diaphragm preventing the lungs from adequately expanding, which leads to decreased ability to maintain normal breathing.

The stomach can become dilated enough to rotate in the abdomen, a condition called volvulus. The rotation can occasionally lead to blockage to the blood supply to the spleen and the stomach wall, requiring surgical removal of the dead tissues. Most of these canine patients are in shock due to the effects on the entire body

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How to Make Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Dog Treats

 

October 3, 2023

It doesn’t matter what the season, dogs love their treats. And treats with pumpkin and peanut butter are sure to be a hit with the puppers. Gone to the Snow Dogs regularly shares how to make tasty treats for dogs and this one is not only easy to make it’s the perfect treat for Autumn and Halloween.

The recipe is a simple one and the video below outlines how to make them.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need (as outlined in the YouTube video’s description):

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 eggs
1 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (pure pumpkin plain)
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
A splash of water

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all ingredients together in one bowl. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into Shapes. Bake for 10 to 20 mins depending on how crunchy you want them!

As mentioned Gone to the Snow Dogs has shared other wonderful recipes including Pumpkin Pie for dogs, and pumpkin spiced lattes for dogs.

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This Man Keeps Rescuing Abandoned Chihuahuas 🐶 | The Koala

An oldie, but a goldie!

 

Published by The Koala
2nd December 2020

Dad becomes scared rescue dog's favorite human

 

Published by GeoBeats Animals
10th September 2026

Waiting to adopt dog, woman gets grand sign from universe

 

Published by GeoBeats Animals
8th September 2026

Photographer Captures Dogs At The PERFECT Split Second

German dog photographer Christian Vieler captures hilarious split-second moments as dogs try to catch treats in mid-air. His unique pet photography reveals funny, expressive and surprisingly human-like reactions, showing the personality of each dog in a way owners rarely get to see.

Published by We Love Animals

8th September 2026

Dog apparently lost his home due to mismeasurement

 

Published by GeoBeats Animals
7th September 2026

Stray dog miraculously ends up in loving home after losing friend

Dog cheats destiny to live another life.

Published by GeoBeats Animals
6th September 2026

Guy builds custom snow racetrack for 'depressed' rescue dog

 

Published by GeoBeats Animals
2nd September 2026

How to Identify Periodontal Disease in Dogs

 

Dental care is important to maintaining your dog’s overall health, and if not tended to regularly, can lead to medical complications and disease. More than 85% of dogs and cats older than four years have some level of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease (periodontitis) is the inflammation of some or all of the structures that support the teeth. These include the gingival, cementum, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone.

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How to Make Red, White and Blue Pupsicles for Your Dog to Enjoy

 

July 4, 2021

Gone to the Snow Dogs shows how to make these ‘pupsicles’ just in time for those summer long weekends like Memorial Day and Fourth of July celebrations. But they’re not just for patriotic American dogs to enjoy. These yummy, healthy berry treats can be enjoyed all summer long. And not only that, they are human-friendly too!

Ingredients include strawberries (1/2 cup) and blueberries (1/2 cup) lightly blended along with plain yogurt. You can add some fresh coconut to the white layer as an option too.

Jessica shows how to make the Rocket Pops and as you’ll see in the video, her pups are very helpful through the entire process, sampling the ingredients as she goes along.

Instead of putting in the popsicle plastic sticks into her molds, she cleverly substitutes a chicken jerky stick for her dogs. The recipe is very simple as you’ll see in the video. Simply mix the berry layers with some yogurt and add to the molds.

This DIY treat is sure to be a hit with the dogs no matter what the occasion.

If you like the star-shaped Bomb Popsicle molds she uses in the video, they can be purchased on Amazon.

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Wild Dolphin Swims Up Close To Give Dog A Kiss

 

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February 25, 2015

Something amazing happens in this video! A curious dolphin emerges from the sea and gives the dog riding in the boat a kiss on the nose! The playful dolphin swims off and seems overjoyed at having met a new friend.

At the end of the video clip from the IMAX classic movie “Dolphins”, you can hear the sound of the dolphin clicking and the dog barking as they say ‘goodbye’. How sweet is that?

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