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Australian archaeologists discovered a 1,000-year-old dingo burial that tells an extraordinary story: the Barkindji people didn't just bury their beloved companion with full ceremony. They returned to honor his grave for centuries.
Archaeologists discovered evidence of a unique "feeding" ritual at a millennium-old dingo burial site in Australia, showing how deeply First Nations people cared for these companion animals. The injured dingo was nursed back to health, then honored with centuries of ceremony.
Barbara Collins points where she wants flowers planted, and Chewy the Newfoundland digs the hole. Their viral teamwork shows how the 96-year-old and her granddaughter's dog have formed an unbreakable bond.
Urban dwellers across China are adopting chickens as beloved pets, dressing them in tiny outfits and pushing them in strollers. Social media posts about these feathered companions have soared past 3.1 billion views.
A black lab trained as a seeing-eye dog alerted his owner to a dangerous blood clot by repeatedly pressing his head on the exact spot of the injury. The intuitive behavior prompted a hospital visit that likely saved Luis Perez's life.
Homeless shelters that welcomed pets helped nearly 900 people move into permanent housing. When people don't have to choose between shelter and their animal companions, they're more likely to get the help they need.
An eight-year-old black Labrador named Pickle is bringing joy to the Winter Paralympics as the beloved companion of British para-alpine skier Hester Poole. The "furry ball of love" has become an unofficial team member, complete with her own official headshot and custom kit.
A displaced veteran in Lebanon, Oregon holds doors and helps shoppers for 10 hours a day alongside his two cats, Butters and Snickerdoodle. His kindness inspired a children's book and earned him a community service award nomination.