When Alex and her family first spotted Wilf on the streets of Cypress the lemon Beagle was thin, dirty and scabby. He was in bad shape but his tail was wagging happily after getting food and petted by them. Alex and her family broke down in tears at Wilf’s condition but Alex’s dad quickly made a decision. “My dad said to my mom, ‘Come on, go get the car.’ Let’s take him home,'” she says in the video of his rescue.
When the family got back to their vacation home, they put out cushions and blankets and the dog slept for hours. They then pampered him a shower and took him to a vet who told them Wilf had shrapnel in his ear. His owners likely tried to shoot him and he ran away.
The family wanted to bring Wilf back to the UK to find him a home but they grew to love him so much they knew they couldn’t give him away. With help from Underdog International they managed to sort out the canine passport.
Wilf’s personality began to shine and he’s very naughty and cheeky and obsessed with teddy bears.
After 12 days of searching, this pet parent had lost hope he would ever see his dog again. But then he learned about this awesome tip and how this had helped reunite many lost dogs with their families. This is what he shared on reddit.
“On day 12 of searching for my dog in a heavily wooded area, distraught and hopeless, I ran into a couple of hunters. They said they lost the occasional dog on a hunt but always got them back. What they told me has helped many dogs and families be reunited. I’ve given their advice out a few times in the last couple days, so I thought if reddit has any lost dogs out there, this could help:
The dog owner(s) should take an article of clothing that has been worn at least all day, the longer the better, so the lost dog can pick up the scent.
Bring the article of clothing to the location where the dog was last seen and leave it there. Also, if the dog has a crate & familiar toy, you can bring those too (unless location undesirable for crate). You might also want to leave a note requesting item(s) not to be moved.
Leave a bowl of water there too, as the dog probably hasn’t had access to any. Do not bring food as this could attract other animals that the dog might avoid.
Come back the next day, or check intermittently if possible. Hopefully the dog will be waiting there.
I was skeptical and doubted my dog would be able to detect an article of clothing if he didn’t hear me calling his name as loud as possible all day for 12 days. But I returned the next day and sure enough found him sitting there!
I hope this helps someone out there who’s missing a best friend. Good luck “
Please share to help more families find their missing four-legged family members. I’ve seen this work a number of times.
Meet Marcus, a 6-year-old black Labrador Retriever who was originally destined to become a guide dog. Instead, he found a very different calling — one where he can simply be himself: a calm, lazy, and treat-loving Lab.
Marcus started life as a puppy in the training program at Guide Dogs NSW in Australia. He was smart and learned quickly, but after about six months it became clear that he just wasn’t quite cut out for the demanding work of a guide dog.
Trainers described him as “a bit slow” and even “a sloth with a low drive to work.”
His mom, oncologist Dr. Lina Pugliano, agrees. “I adore him but he’s honestly, the most laziest person,” she told The Guardian Australia.
Marcus was also known for dawdling during training and has such a love of snacks that he is now jokingly described as “a food addicted con man.” So when it became clear he wasn’t guide dog material, the organization decided it was time for a career change. Marcus would become a therapy dog instead, a role that turned out to be perfect for him.
Dr. Pugliano, who founded the cancer care and rehabilitation centre Cancer Fit, was thrilled to adopt him. Marcus is now adored by her children and family, and he accompanies her to work every weekday.
His “job” at Cancer Fit involves greeting patients, wandering around the gym and exercise machines, and offering quiet companionship to people going through cancer treatment and offering encouragement.
Of course, Marcus also tries to mooch treats whenever possible.
Marcus the therapy dog aka “food addicted con man.”
That habit got a little out of hand after many patients secretly slipped him snacks, and Marcus gained a bit too much weight. These days he’s on a healthier diet, and a poster at the gym warning people to avoid eye contact or be swayed by Marcus’ skill as a “food addicted con man” who uses “puppy eyes and affection” to get what he wants. Instead, everyone is instructed to give Marcus carrot chunks, cucumber sticks, apple slices, or strawberry tops.
Fortunately, Marcus doesn’t seem to mind.
His easygoing, friendly — and yes, slightly lazy — personality makes him the perfect therapy dog.
A small dog is being credited with helping save her elderly neighbor after she heard his cries for help.
Eighty-nine-year-old Mickey McKinney stepped outside his home in Mindemoya, Ontario, on a chilly February afternoon to move his snow blower when he slipped and fell. Unable to get back up, he began to grow cold and increasingly worried. He had a helpline alert in his pocket — but in the moment of panic, he forgot all about it. Instead, he started yelling for help.
Next door, Rosa the dog heard him.
Rosa began barking at the front door, which immediately caught her owner Linda Gilchrist’s attention. No one was there — and Rosa doesn’t usually bark without reason. Sensing something was wrong, Linda put on her boots, grabbed Rosa’s leash, and stepped outside. That’s when she heard Mickey calling for help.
Linda and another neighbor tried to lift Mickey back onto his feet but weren’t able to, so they called an ambulance. Thankfully, help arrived quickly.
Mickey, who served as a police officer for more than 30 years, said it’s the first time he’s ever been “the victim.” He now calls Rosa a “lifesaver” and brought his canine protector cookies the very next day.
Linda says Rosa often watches people outside and greets familiar faces with a wagging tail, but this was different. Her actions surprised even her owner.
“I’m totally amazed and very proud of her,” Linda told CTV News.
Pit Bulls Shelby and Zulema are great listeners and are always interested in what their friend, a cockatiel named Kevin, has to say. And in this sweet clip, Kevin has a lot to share.
Kevin is “passionate about dogs” according to his family. When you listen to how he sings, it’s almost like he’s giving them a concert.
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February 24, 2026 —Elite Treats, LLC of Boca Raton, Florida, announced a recall of a single lot of Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs (6-ounce bags) due to potential contamination with Salmonella.
The potential contamination was identified after routine third-party laboratory testing detected Salmonella in a related lot of the same product that had not yet been released for commercial distribution.
Pet parents who may have purchased this product are encouraged to check their packaging carefully and avoid feeding the affected lot to their dogs.
For more details on FDA’s inspection findings, please see the full article on The Dog Food Advisor.
A couple with 17 dogs wanted to show that a heartwarming family photo they took wasn’t photoshopped so they filmed this sweet behind-the-scenes video.
Chris Hughes and his wife Mariesa have a household filled with dogs as part of their dog rescue, The Mr Mo Project, in Clifton Park, New York.
The dogs are arranged for the group shot and there’s no pushing or shoving just gentle cooperation between all. The video shows just how well behaved and organized the rescue’s pack is. Well, except for that few seconds when the Pit Bull decides to walk.
Eventually Chris and Mariesa get the adorable dogs lined up and ready. Jut watching the whole process warms our hearts and other viewers agree.
“One of the nicest videos I have seen! So much hatred in the world – a video such as this can certainly help restore some goodness,” wrote one viewer.
Another eagle-eyed viewer noticed the dog with disabilities. “There’s one in a wheelchair. Love them all!”
Another viewer loved the group photo and proclaimed, “BRAVO! Great family photo! How lucky are they to have such a loving home! Bless you both for all you do!”
Temperatures had dropped to single digits, and snow was falling on Valentine’s Day in Missouri when Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL) came across Galentine. The young Pit Bull was huddled in a snow-covered doghouse, trying to stay warm where she was living “100% of the time.”
Stray Rescue of St. Louis
When Donna Lochmann, Chief Lifesaving Officer with SRSL peeked inside, she discovered seven tiny puppies nestled in the straw. With the temperature a chilly 9 degrees Fahrenheit (-12 Celsius), rescuers knew they needed to get the family into their warm Jeep.
Stray Rescue of St. Louis
Galentine didn’t seem to mind the attention, and rescuers quickly got her and her babies into the warm car and the pups instantly fell asleep. “Today, we had a huge win,” SRSL wrote on Facebook. “We were able to get her and all her babies!”
Stray Rescue of St. Louis
Once at the shelter, Galentine, thin and exhausted, eagerly lapped up food and attention from the staff.
Stray Rescue of St. Louis
“She filled her belly (she was sooo hungry and thirsty), and now she’s resting on some blankets in our warm meet & greet room, nursing her six 4 week old puppies,” SRSL wrote. “She is attention-starved as well, and just wants to climb in our laps and kiss our hands, she is sooo grateful. What a good mom.”
Stray Rescue of St. Louis
Over the next few weeks, Galentine lovingly cared for her puppies until they were ready to be weaned. When St. Patrick’s Day arrived, Galentine had another stroke of luck—SRSL was holding a special adoption event, and a family met her and fell in love.
Stray Rescue of St. Louis
“At 2 years old, Galentine is just a baby herself,” SRSL shared on Facebook. “Never again will she be lonely, cold, frightened, or hungry. Never again will she be considered property….She’s ready to receive respect and give so much love in return. She matters.”
To support Stray Rescue of St. Louis visit their website.
Squishy was born with short spine syndrome, one of only a few dozen dogs in the world who have the condition. It means he has some physical challenges that other dogs don’t have, such as bending down or itching himself. But he doesn’t let that get in his way of being a dog.
When Squishy turned 4 years old, his original family could no longer care for him. Enter Joe and Sally. They offered to pet sit for Squishy and then he never left.
He’s now got parents and doggie siblings who adore him and gets scratches from his dad whenever he needs them. And although he has a short spine, his family makes sure he’s never short of love.
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