Published by The Dodo
23rd February 2026
23rd February 2026
This Dog Can Balance Just About Anything On His Head! | The Dodo
Is there anything he can't balance?
Hero Dog Hears Cries for Help, Saves Elderly Neighbor After Fall in Snow
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 Listen Intently as Their Cockatiel Friend Sings to Them
December 5, 2022
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.
Dog Food Recall Alert
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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.
Elite Treats LLC Recalls Single Lot of Chicken Chips Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
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Couple Try to Take Family Photo with Their 17 Rescue Dogs
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!”
Rescuers Find Mama Dog and Puppies Freezing in Doghouse
Reshareworthy
March 23, 2025
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.”
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.
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!”
Once at the shelter, Galentine, thin and exhausted, eagerly lapped up food and attention from the staff.
“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.”
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.
Dog with Short Spine Finds Family Who Makes Sure He is Never Short of Love
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.
Dog's bizarre reaction to plants is a head scratcher
Published by GeoBeats Animals
12th February 2026
'Dangerous' shelter dog reveals hilarious habit in loving home
Published by GeoBeats Animals
20th February 2026
Stray Dog Chooses His Family By Jumping Into Their Car | The Dodo
From nervous stray to full-time goofy lap dog 🐶
Published by The Dodo
15th January 2026
Published by The Dodo
15th January 2026
Dog Can’t Wait To Wake Up His Goose Sister Every Morning | The Dodo
She stands on him and honks when she “wins”!
Published by The Dodo
13th February 2026
Published by The Dodo
13th February 2026
Puppyhood Sweethearts Reunite on Valentine’s Day in the Cutest Visit Ever
February 12, 2026
Two puppies who met on Valentine’s Day are about to see each other again as adults for a special visit on — you guessed it — Valentine’s Day.
Laika the Husky has known Rook the Pit Bull since they were both puppies so whenever he comes by for a visit, it’s something she truly looks forward to. Rook could almost be considered Laika’s boyfriend — she loves him that much.
Their affection for one another has been on full display over the years, and Laika’s family shares adorable clips of the pair together, from their very first meeting to their heart-melting Valentine’s Day reunion in the video below.
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