Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
7 results for "rescue dogs"
Two-time Paralympic champion Jessica-Jane Applegate credits her canine companions as secret weapons in her swimming success. Now she's bringing that same bond to 18,000 dogs at Crufts 2026 as the show's newest ambassador.
Animal Charity of Ohio took over a shopping mall's center court to connect rescue dogs with potential adopters where people already gather. The creative event made adoption accessible to shoppers who might not have visited the shelter otherwise.
Newfoundland dogs and their handlers leap from helicopters to save drowning swimmers along Italy's busiest beaches. What started with one dog saving a little girl has become an official government rescue program that's revolutionizing coastal safety. ##
A rescue organization turned a Lombard mall into a puppy love hub where eight homeless dogs gave kisses to potential adopters. The heartwarming event helped furry friends find their forever families.
After being returned to rescue multiple times, elderly golden retriever Duke found a forever home that embraces his unusual coping mechanism. The traumatized pup steals household objects and guards them in his bed, finding comfort in collecting items after years of instability. #
A scrappy puppy found wandering the streets of Rockhampton just earned his dream job: helping scientists track endangered koalas across central Queensland. Six-month-old Leo went from the pound to becoming part of the region's first conservation detection dog team. #
Speed skater Kristen Santos-Griswold is heading to the Milano-Cortina Olympics after recovering from devastating injuries, finding balance through her two rescue dogs who greet her at the door every day. The Crystal Globe champion learned that patience and perspective matter as much as medal counts.