Bolo, a 3-year-old pit bull mix, was only supposed to stay at the Hopkinsville Police Department for one day. But his brief visit turned into a forever home when he stole the hearts of everyone he met. Bolo, who had lived at the local shelter for two months, was the first dog to take part in a program called…
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The firefighters worked carefully and safely to get Cooper out. “We’re happy to report that Cooper is back in his family’s arms, wagging his tail like nothing happened,” the fire department shared. Thanks to the quick thinking of Cooper’s family and the brave firefighters, the curious dog was saved without a scratch. Now, Cooper is…
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When Binky went missing at 15 years old, his family was devastated. In the midst of moving to a new home, they dropped everything to search for their beloved dog. Binky had a microchip, and his family held onto the hope that someone would find him and reach out. Despite delaying their move as long…
It’s just a picture. A simple shot—me in uniform, crouching beside my partner, Duke, my German Shepherd. The sun was setting behind us, painting the sky in shades of orange and deep blue. If you didn’t know any better, you’d think it was just a quiet moment between an officer and his K9. But what…
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When I walked into the shelter, I never expected to make a decision that would cost me my marriage. But when I saw the frail, old dog, I knew she needed me. Greg and I had struggled with infertility for years, and the sadness between us had grown. One evening, I suggested we get a…
In August 2009, I saw a tiny, injured kitten where I work. One leg was very swollen and she smelled of the dumpster she lived near. Little did I know, the smell was from more than the dumpster. But when I picked up this tiny, colorful bag of skin and bones, she was purring like…
I had just lost two of my darling dogs within one month. Losing Mickey hit me especially hard because he was only 6; he died from a rare neurological disease (GME) that came on quite suddenly. He was my special boy. While trying to recover, and help my remaining dog TJ Wiggles with his own…
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The La Belle Foundation shared on Instagram: “When we saw her shelter picture on @iloverescue’s page, her skin was bright pink with infection, she had two lumps on her head, and we knew we needed to help her.” They shared photos of the dog and she had a massive visible lump on her head. While things looked rough…
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Meet Moo! Moo is a total catch (who ironically can’t catch a flying hot dog to save his life). This show-stopping little bovine looks like a cross between a St. Bernard and a Basset Hound . . . sturdy, low to the ground, and handsome as all get out! Bonus: black and white go with…
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