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“Hero Dog” Awards Honor Top Dogs at Gala Tonight
After more than 300,000 votes cast by American dog lovers, the top pooches have been elected for the first Hero Dog Awards show tonight...
“Hero Dogs” Get Their Own TV Awards Ceremony
International film star Ewan McGregor will join comedians Betty White and Whoopi Goldberg as celebrity hosts for a televised gala celebrating the first Hero...
Dogs and Cats Can Sniff Out Cancer
Many people believe that animals can predict natural disasters, and we know service animals or household pets can forewarn their owners of imminent seizures...
Service Animals Help Mentally and Emotionally Challenged to Function
AIRMONT, N.Y. -- When Micky Niego knew she had to go out in public, the fear and stress could bring on a severe asthma...
US Department of Transportation to Ban Dog Breed Discrimination on Airlines—Particularly Against Pit Bulls
The regulation is set to put an end to airlines discriminating against service dogs based on their appearance or breed—particularly pit bulls.
Dog That Flunked Out of Police Academy Becomes a Hero in Taiwan’s Earthquake Response
To be a drug-sniffing dog you have to be impassionate, which is exactly what this golden retriever was not.
Though Roger flunked out of the...
Good News in History, January 29
60 years ago today, the iconic black comedy film Dr. Strangelove, premiered in American cinemas. Directed by the genius Stanley Kubrick, the film was terrifying...
Courageous Canine Who Lost His Legs–But Not His Hope–is Named 2021 Hero Dog of the Year
More than a million Americans voted on their favorite ‘Hero Dog’ finalist this year—and after a deliberating VIP panel of dog experts and judges,...
Puppies Are Born Ready to Communicate With And Understand Humans
In a bit a dreamland research, animal behaviorists at the University of Arizona got to study how 375 golden and Labrador retriever puppies performed...
Stalking Lions, Pandas, and Penguins During Your Social Distancing With These 10 Awesome Animal Livestreams
From jellyfish at the Monterey Aquarium to the snow leopard cubs at the Melbourne Zoo—these livestreams are sure to brighten up your time in quarantine.
Wife of Alex Trebek Launches Positive Lifestyle Website
With the tagline “share the good”, Jean Trebek has co-founded and launched an LA-based website called insidewink.
Insidewink focuses on hope, inspiration and creativity and...
This Entire Town Became Autism-Friendly After Every Business Agreed to Apply Four Specific Measures
The community of Clonakilty has become the first ever town in Ireland that has been certified as autism-friendly.
These 5 Medical Breakthroughs May Help You Manage Your Diabetes
Diabetes is among the most widespread and most troubling health problems in the United States. Keeping the disease in check requires constant vigilance and...
Dog Chained Up For 15 Years is Finally Freed (WATCH)
Bear the dog had spent his entire life chained up to a dog house in someone's backyard – but now, he's on his way to a happy new forever home.
Nonverbal Boy with Autism Shares Special Bond with Deaf New Shelter Dog
Connor only communicates through signing and gestures – as fate would have it, so does his deaf new companion named Ellie.
How To Make Holiday Travel Less Stressful for Children w/ Special Needs
Parents of children with special needs do an amazing job of juggling many different factors while keeping calm and providing their children with amazing...
Dog Saved From Euthanasia Ended Up “Saving” Veteran‘s Life
A German shepherd who narrowly escaped death at a shelter went on to become a nominee for National Hero Dog of the Year.
A group...
The Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2012, An Amazing Group
For their extraordinary efforts to help change the world and better the lives of others, 10 everyday people will receive $50,000 and a chance...
Jennifer Credits 4-Legged Companion for her New Lease on Life
Jennifer Francis credits her steadfast four-legged companion with saving her life: her mental health assistance dog, Spirit. She and Spirit are proof that...
Prison-trained Puppies Help Troops — and Convicts
Prisoners are paired with puppies in a ground-breaking program to train service dogs for injured war veterans. The program, Puppies Behind Bars, develops...