Category: Pet Stories

Bear Saves Family From Fire

Akron Dog Saves Family from House Fire

Bear, a seven-year-old American Shepherd, has long been adored by his family. After a recent terrifying experience, his family and friends of theirs consider Bear to be a hero. They credit Bear with saving their lives when their Akron, Ohio home caught fire. “That dog…if he hadn’t woken anyone up, I don’t even want to
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Dog gets school yearbook picture

Service Dog Gets His Own Yearbook Spot

High School Junior Andrew Schalk, better known as AJ, attends Stafford High School in Fredericksburg, VA with a special friend – his service dog, Alpha. Alpha has worked with AJ since January 2, 2014, just a few years after AJ learned that he had type 1 diabetes. Alpha is a trained black Labrador and his
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hazel the west

Westie Dog and Walker Find Missing Woman

Often when people walk their dogs, they’re in a hurry and wish that their dogs were a little bit less interested in everything off the path. Sara Wilce isn’t one of those people. She’s grateful that her dog, Dougal, has a keen interest in his surroundings. Recently the Westie became a hero when, during his
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