We love a good dog story that can move us, make us feel good, and warm our hearts. These stories are a few of our favorites because, when we’re feeling down, we can always go back to them to make our days feel a little brighter. They make us hold our own pups closer at night and teach us to be thankful that we have such wonderful animals to keep us company in our journey through life. Here are a few heartwarming stories that will make you feel good.
What is your favorite dog story? How does your own pup warm your heart and make you feel good? Let us know in the comments below!
Heartwarming Dog Stories
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Stray Puppy Chases Down Ambulance And Catches A Forever Home
A stray puppy chased down an ambulance from American Medical Response of Evansville and didn't stop until they pulled over. The emergency responders brought the pup to the station, and when they failed to find an owner, they made the dog the official station mascot. They named him Siren, and now he helps them cope with the stress of the job. READ THE FULL STORY HERE
(Picture Credit: Facebook - American Medical Response of Evansville)
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World’s Oldest Dog Dies Peacefully At Age 30
Maggie, an Australian Kelpie from Victoria, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the farm where she spent her 30 long, happy years of life. Her original paperwork was lost, so she won't be featured in the Guinness Book of World Records. But hopefully a happy, peaceful life full of love is enough of a reward for the old girl. READ THE FULL STORY HERE
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Great Dane Service Dog Helps Boy With Cerebral Palsy Learn To Walk Again
Hunter VanBrocklin, a fourth grader who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at the age of two, is learning to walk again after having hip dysplasia surgery thanks to his pal, a Great Dane service dog named Wendy. Hunter loves to hike and move, so a walker just wasn't working for him. Wendy has been there for Hunter for a few years, and together they are going on all kinds of adventures. Hunter hopes that he and Wendy will climb Mount Everest one day! READ THE FULL STORY HERE
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Police Officer Responds To Call At Animal Shelter And Leaves With A New Puppy
Officer Marcus Montgomery of the Fort Walton Beach Police Department responded to a routine call at the local animal shelter, and while he was investigating, he fell in love at first sight with a puppy! The dog had been left outside the shelter in a box in freezing temperatures, and his story broke Officer Montgomery's heart. He adopted the puppy on the spot, brought him home, and named him Kylo. READ THE FULL STORY HERE
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120 Pound Great Dane Puppy Gets Stuck In A Tree
Cats get stuck in trees all the time, but when Elmwood Volunteer Fire and Rescue heard that a 120 Great Dane puppy was stuck in a tree, they had a hard time believing it until they saw it. They arrived on the scene and climbed the tree to help the dog. They tried to lower her in a harness, but she slipped out and fell into a stretched out tarp. She walked away safely as if nothing happened. READ THE FULL STORY HERE
(Picture Credit: Facebook - Elmwood Volunteer Fire and Rescue)
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Four Boys Rescue A Dog Who Was Abandoned And Tied To A Vacant House
Four boys found an abandoned dog tied to a vacant house, and they decided to help the poor pup. They approached her with bologna and took her home. The dog, who they named Sparkle, took to the kids right away. Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue saw the boys playing with the dog, and the kids agreed that the dog would be better off with medical treatment and a forever home, so they let the rescuers take her. Sparkle has a forever home now. READ THE FULL STORY HERE
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“Land of the Strays” Is An Outdoor Sanctuary For Adoptable Dogs In Costa Rica
“Territorio de Zaguates” or “Land of Strays,” is a free range refuge for over 900 pups in Costa Rica, and they’re all adoptable. The dogs have food, water, and shelter, and they go for daily hikes. People are invited to meet the dogs and adopt any pup they like. All the dogs have names and unique breeds to show that rescue dogs are just as special as purebreds. Sounds like paradise! READ THE FULL STORY HERE
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Police Officer Selfies With Lost Pit Bull Are Adorable
Deputy Donald Molchan was on patrol near a convenience store when he came across a lost, wandering Pit Bull. The sweet dog took to the officer immediately, so Molchan decided to take a few cute selfies. He tried to find an owner, but the dog's ID tag had fallen off his collar. Molchan took the pup to the animal shelter so they could search for his forever home. READ THE FULL STORY
(Picture Credit: Facebook - Prima County Sheriff's Department)
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Dog Rescued From Volcanic Lava Tube In Hawaii
A dog named Kula wandered away from her home in Hawaii, and when she didn't return, her owner was worried. That's when he heard barks coming from under ground. He called the local humane society for help, and they used ropes and harnesses from the National Park Service to lower themselves into an old lava tube where Kula had fallen. They managed to rescue the dog and bring her out without any injuries. READ THE FULL STORY HERE
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Survivor Dog Lost At Sea – Found 5 Weeks Later On An Island
A German Shepherd named Luna disappeared over the side of her owner's fishing boat. Her owner spent two days looking for her, but couldn't find the pup. She showed up five weeks later at a naval facility on an island two miles from where she went overboard. She was very happy to see the naval officers who found her and immediately jumped in the car with them. She was reunited with her owner shortly after. READ THE FULL STORY
