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Paw Prints

New Year's Pet Resolutions
New Year's Pet Resolutions

Start next year off right with goals to achieve with your pet.

Holiday Recipes For Your Pets
Holiday Recipes For Your Pets

Prepare a few tasty, pet-safe treats filled with the flavors of the season to serve at mealtime this holiday.

June is Adopt a Cat Month
June is Adopt a Cat Month

June is Adopt a Cat Month

Celebrating National Pet Month
Celebrating National Pet Month

Celebrating National Pet Month

Get Out, Get Fit!
Get Out, Get Fit!

April is K9 Fitness Month!

Saluting K9 Veterans
Saluting K9 Veterans

This month, we salute our community's K9 Veterans!

Four Steps to Pet Dental Health
Four Steps to Pet Dental Health

February is National Pet Dental Health Month!

Resolve To Keep Your Pets Happy and Healthy
Resolve To Keep Your Pets Happy and Healthy

Find everything you need for your pet's New Year's resolutions!

Stuff Your Pet's Stocking!
Stuff Your Pet's Stocking!

Here's your holiday gift guide for your pets.

Caring For Older Pets
Caring For Older Pets

Show your older pets the love they deserve.

3 Reasons Why You Should Adopt A Shelter Pet
3 Reasons Why You Should Adopt A Shelter Pet

Adopting a shelter dog benefits families and helps communities!

Make Mealtime Fun! Feeders To Stimulate Your Pets
Make Mealtime Fun! Feeders To Stimulate Your Pets

Feeding enrichment helps your pets stay happy and healthy.

August is RAW-gust!
August is RAW-gust!

Get the basics of a raw diet for your pets.

Hydrate Your Pets This Summer
Hydrate Your Pets This Summer

Don't let your pets go thirsty!

Your New Cat Checklist
Your New Cat Checklist

June is National Adopt A Cat Month!

3 Reasons To Microchip Your Pets
3 Reasons To Microchip Your Pets

May is National Chip Your Pet Month.

Mind Your Pet's Safety
Mind Your Pet's Safety

A healthy pet is a happy pet.

Health Resolutions For Small Pets
Health Resolutions For Small Pets

It's never too late to begin your pet's healthy habits.

Smile! It's Pet Dental Health Month
Smile! It's Pet Dental Health Month

Help keep your pet's teeth clean and breath fresh.

4 Reasons To Bring Your Pet Here For A Bath
4 Reasons To Bring Your Pet Here For A Bath

Resolve to keep your dog happy and clean.

Choosing the Perfect Pet Gifts
Choosing the Perfect Pet Gifts

Include your pets in your holiday celebrations with the perfect gifts.

Holiday Lights & Sights Without the Frights
Holiday Lights & Sights Without the Frights

Get your pets ready for the holidays!

Your New Pet Checklist
Your New Pet Checklist

Bringing a new pet home? Here's what you need to bring home first.

Back To School For Dogs
Back To School For Dogs

Summer's almost over, time to teach your dog some new tricks!

Have a Pet Pool Party
Have a Pet Pool Party

Keep your pets cool in the pool this summer.

Ditch the Itch
Ditch the Itch

Keep an eye out for itching and other skin irritations.

April is Canine Fitness Month
April is Canine Fitness Month

It's time to go outside with your dog and get some exercise!

Celebrating 34 Years of Caring A Lot
Celebrating 34 Years of Caring A Lot

We are celebrating 34 years of supplying quality pet products and services to Hampton Roads and beyond!

Keep Your Pets, Get Rid of the Pests
Keep Your Pets, Get Rid of the Pests

Not all flea and tick remedies are created equal.

Feed The Birds
Feed The Birds

February is National Bird Feeding Month!

How To Use Our Self-Serve Pet Wash
How To Use Our Self-Serve Pet Wash

Save water and stress at home. Bring your dog to our self-serve pet baths!

Caring For An Older Pet
Caring For An Older Pet

Older pets may enjoy their favorite activities provided their health is good, therefore it’s important to be mindful of their needs.

Be Safe, Not Spooky
Be Safe, Not Spooky

Make Halloween fun for your pets. Be safe, not spooked.

Enrichment For Your Small Animals
Enrichment For Your Small Animals

Provide fun, nutritionally appropriate foraging opportunities for your caged pets.

Enjoy Game Night With Your Pets
Enjoy Game Night With Your Pets

Enjoy play time with your pet with these fun indoor games.

Help Your Pets Beat the Heat
Help Your Pets Beat the Heat

We know the best ways to keep your dogs cool!

We're Crazy for Cats!
We're Crazy for Cats!

We adore cats of all sizes and stripes!

Solving Your Pet's Flea and Tick Problem
Solving Your Pet's Flea and Tick Problem

For two organisms no bigger than a pencil eraser, fleas and ticks can cause huge problems at home.

Keep Your Pet Areas Spring Clean
Keep Your Pet Areas Spring Clean

This is the time to deep clean where pet odors linger.

Celebrating 33 Years of Caring A Lot
Celebrating 33 Years of Caring A Lot

We are celebrating 33 years of supplying quality pet products and services to Hampton Roads and beyond!

Smile Big!
Smile Big!

Celebrate National Pet Dental Health Month with Care-A-Lot Pet Supply in February!

Cold Weather Safety For Pets
Cold Weather Safety For Pets

Help your pets enjoy a comfortable winter season.

Brushing Your Pet's Teeth
Brushing Your Pet's Teeth

Tips and tricks on how to get started brushing your pet's teeth.

Holiday Safety For Pets
Holiday Safety For Pets

In a year of much needed holiday cheer, include your pets in the festivities safely.

Giving Thanks For Our Pets
Giving Thanks For Our Pets

Here's how to safely include your pets in this year's Thanksgiving feast!

Halloween Doesn't Have To Be Scary
Halloween Doesn't Have To Be Scary

However you celebrate Halloween this year, make it a safe one for your pets.

Reading Your Dog's Body Language
Reading Your Dog's Body Language

A dog’s body language helps us understand how they feel and what they need.

Summer Dog Walking Safety
Summer Dog Walking Safety

Enjoy your daily walks this summer! Try these recommended products to keep your dog safe.

Cooling Down Your Pet in Hot Weather
Cooling Down Your Pet in Hot Weather

Dogs and cats don’t sweat like we, so it’s up to us to help our pets find relief from the heat.

Keep Track Of Your Pets
Keep Track Of Your Pets

Lost pets are common in summertime.
Here's how to keep yours safe.

Grooming At Home
Grooming At Home

During an extended home stay, it’s important to groom your dog regularly.

Let's Play it Safe!
Let's Play it Safe!

You can still enjoy the outdoors provided
you observe proper guidelines.

4 Fun Ways to Spend Leap Day
4 Fun Ways to Spend Leap Day

What would you do with your dog if you had an extra free day with them?

Flea Remedies for Your Pet
Flea Remedies for Your Pet

It’s never too early to defend against fleas, which remedy is best for your pet?

Your Pet's Best Christmas Ever
Your Pet's Best Christmas Ever

Keep your pet comfortable and safe as you decorate and prepare for the holidays.

Dogs Need to Go to School Too
Dogs Need to Go to School Too

Dogs of all ages can benefit from skills taught by professional trainers.

Tips: Successful Shelter Visit
Tips: Successful Shelter Visit

Give a dog a forever home, visiting a shelter is a great way to find a new friend.

Pause to Help Hot Paws
Pause to Help Hot Paws

Outdoor surface temperatures can reach triple digits, here's help for hot paws.

Tips for our Self-Bath
Tips for our Self-Bath

Check out our tips for making the use of our Self-Serve Pet Baths more enjoyable.

Make Fall Fun for Your Dog
Make Fall Fun for Your Dog

With the change in season comes more reasons to keep an eye on your pet for their safety, too. Prepare your four-legged friend to keep them happy and healthy this Fall. Read more.

4 Tips to Help Pet Separation Anxiety
4 Tips to Help Pet Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety can trigger in a dog regardless of age. A pet can suffer restlessness and misery if they’re not sure when you’ll return, but there are steps you can take to help your friend through the waiting.

Dogs and Hot Cars Do Not Mix
Dogs and Hot Cars Do Not Mix

A dog can experience heat of up to 90 degrees in a closed car on a pleasant, 70-degree day, even left alone for a few minutes during a quick trip to the store. Keep your pet safe from the heat, read more.

Introducing Your Child to a New Dog
Introducing Your Child to a New Dog

Learn the best way to introduce your child to a new dog. Read more to learn some tips to help welcome the new dog into your home.

Kai & Alexandra Melnick
Social Media Reunites Stolen Service Dog with Veteran

kai, alexandra melnick, facebook, gofundme, social media, vista, california, denton county, texas, german shepherd, veteran, marine

Larry Yepez & Benji. (CBS AFFILIATE KGPE)
Benji Helps Saves Owner From Bear

larry yepez, bear, yorkie, yorkshire terrier, benji, midpines, california

Caramel and Lexie. (Courtesy of the Taylor family)
Social Media Reunites Caramel And Lexie

caramel, chihuahua, instagram, facebook, taylor family, tracy taylor, lexie, richard taylor

Sam reunited with his family. (Cedar Rapids Police Department)
Sam Reunited With Family After 3 Years Missing

Sam, Yorkshire Terrier, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, New Orleans, Louisiana, Michelle Johnson, Diane Webber, Karisa Lambert, Reunited, Rescue

Drew and Diesel
Diesel Saves Toddler From Snake

When a brown snake prepares to strike 3-year-old Drew, his dog springs into action.

Toby Saves Owner Using Heimlich
Toby Saves Owner Using Heimlich

When a Calvert, MD women gets a chunk of apple lodged in her windpipe, her rescued Golden Retriever went into action by performing the Heimlick on her to dislodge the fruit.

Sissy in the hospital lobby. (KWWL)
Sissy Walks 20 Blocks To Visit Owner In Hospital

nancy franck, dale franck, sarah wood, sissy, barney, cedar rapids, iowa, schnauzer

Mochi and David Baker (@davidbaker/Instagram)
Social Media Helps Find Mochi

mochi, david baker, instagram, social media, san francisco, pit bull

Eclipse riding the bus. (KOMO-TV)
Eclipse Likes To Take Solo Bus Ride To Dog Park

eclipse, jeff young, seattle, bus, black lab, labrador retriever, dog park

Ralph
Ralph Chases Off Bear To Save Owner

leah reeder, franklin county, florida, ralph, springer spaniel, dog, bear

Arthur & his new friends (Krister Goransson/Peak Performance)
Stray Dog Befriends Athletes And Finds Forever Home

Arthur, Mikael Lindnord, Ecuador, Sweden, Dog, Stray, Race

Bentley & Tim
Bentley Saves Big Sister Hunter From Drowning

Bentley, Hunter, Tim Cassidy, Lisa Cassidy, Drowning, Allegan, Michigan

Bill & Chance (Life With Dogs)
Disabled Dog Saves Owner

Bill Collins, Chance, Boxer, Oneida, Tennessee, hip dysplasia, elderly dog

Boots with a shelter kitten. (Arizona Humane Society)
Hurricane Katrina Dog Now Calms Shelter Kittens

boots, hurricane katrina, arizona humane society, liz truitt, bretta nelson, kittens

Lola and Lucy, before her surgery (Life With Dogs)
Vet Helps Lucy “Grow” Leg Bone

jessica canton, lucy, black lab, boston, angell animal medical center

Buddy and Jacob Martin.(WJW)
Buddy Saves New Owner From House Fire

buddy, jacob martin, dog saves owner from fire, mansfield, ohio, pit bull

Patrons took to Dewey quickly, and over time visitors increased from 60,000 a year to more than 100,000.
Dewey, The Library Cat

Dewey the Library Cat

(Washington County Animal Services / AP)
Missing Dog Makes Her Way From Pennsylvania to Oregon

gidget, jack russell terrier, portland, oregon, pennsylvania, microchipping

JJ watching over KK before her surgery. (Shawn Rocco / Duke Medicine)
JJ Helps Doctors Monitor Little Girl During Surgery

JJ, KK, rescue dog, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Eyes Ears Nose and Paws, mastocytosis

Fatcat and LeShena Harris' son at an Arizona vet. (LaShena Harris)
Dog Reunites with Owner After 8 Years

fatcat, lashena harris, english bulldog, memphis, tennessee, arizona, west memphis animal shelter

TurboRoo in his 3-D printed doggie cart. (Ashley Looper)
Disabled Chihuahua Gets New Wheels

turbo, turboroo, chihuahua, 3-d, 3-d printing, new wheels, doggie cart, ashley looper, mark deadrick, 3dyn, indianapolis, san diego

Ace resting outside his home. (Rita Reith/AP)
Ace Saves Sleeping Deaf Boy from Fire

Ace, Pit Bull, American Pit Bull Terrier, Deaf, Nick Lamb, Lindsay Bernard, Dog Saves Owner, Dog Saves Boy

Lady and her view from the jet! Photo courtesy of Chet Ragsdale.
Lab's 30 Mile Journey Sends Her From Rags to Riches

Lab walks 30 miles, rags to riches, Lady, Ma Kettle, Sedan, Independence, Tampa, Helen Rich, Wrigley Gum, Odessa

Lucy visit her injured owner, John Miles, at the hospital just days after the accident. (MSPCA-Angell)
Dog Saves Owner After Both Are Hit By A Car

Dog crawls to save owner after both are hit by a speeding car.

Bella and her owner were inducted into the Purina Animal Hall of Fame.
Bernie Saves Man From House Fire

Bernese Mountain Dog saves man after he hits his head and is unable to get off the floor.

Blakely and a bat-eared fox.
The Best Nanny Dog Ever

When the animal keepers at the Cincinnati Zoo need help with their baby animals, they turn to Blakely for help.

Major and his owner Terry McGlade.
Dog Dials 911 To Save Unconscious Owner

Dog is able to call 911 on his owner's iPhone.

Elle also works as a therapy dog, helping children overcome their fear of dogs. (Photo by American Humane Association.
Hero Dog Award Winner

Elle, a pit bull terrier, wins the Hero Dog Award.

Maverick with his handler Deputy Danny Dipietro.
K9 Saves Lost Autistic Boy

K9 saves lost autistic boy from cold creek.

Dog Dials 911 To Save Owner
Dog Dials 911 To Save Owner

As her owner lay unconscious on the floor, Belle, the beagle, uses the phone to call for emergency assistance.

Bringing Out The Herder Inside
Bringing Out The Herder Inside

Dogs instinctively know how to herd. They just need to learn to control the herd on command.

Clobberhead and his owner Erin Cramer.
Greyhound Saves Family From Dangerous Gas

After only living with the family for 2 months, Greyhound detects dangerous levels of gas in the home and saves he family.

As a puppy, Troy detected cancer in his owner's breast. (Photo courtesy of Diane and Harry Papazian)
Doberman Detects Breast Cancer

Doberman detects cancer in his owner's breast.

The lab remained the most popular breed in 2013.
Top Dogs 2013

Lab owners have spoken and the AKC has named the Labrador Retriever as the top dog of 2013.

Goldie along with his owner Pauline Muggleton.
Golden Saves Woman From Freezing

After his owner falls and is unable to get up, Goldie the Golden Retriever uses his own body heat to keep her warm.

German Shepherd Saves Family From Intruder
German Shepherd Saves Family From Intruder

German Shepherd alerts owner that there is an intruder in his daughter's bedroom.

Vicious and her owner Angie Prime. (Photo Courtesy of Angie Prime)
Vicious Saves Owner From Cougar Attack

Border Collie saves woman when cougar gets into the house.

Lucy limped with severe injuries to find help for her owner after both were hit by a speeding car.
Lucy The Lifesaver

Dog saves her owner after both were hit by a speeding car.

Chilly saves her owner before she is able to suffocate.
Owner Saves Dog, Dog Saves Owner

Dog awakens owner before she suffocates.

A Time To Heal
A Time To Heal

Blind Golden Retriever Tanner found love and understanding from an unlikely source.

Cat saves family from fire - Care-A-Lot pets
Cat Saves Family From Holiday Fire

Cat saves her family from a fire that began following a holiday dinner. Care-A-Lot Pets exclusive articles.

Rupee becomes the first recorded dog that made it to the base camp of Mount Everest.
Doggie Mountain Climber

First ever dog climbs to the base camp of Mount Everest.

Tuesday is the service dog for Captain Luis Montalvan.
Until Tuesday

Captain Montalvan was unable to cope with life outside of the military before Tuesday came into his life.

Sue and Byron Harvey with their service dogs Max (r) and Ziggy.
Assistance Dogs Help Couple Cope With Loss

Assistance dogs Max and Ziggy help Sue and Byron Harvey cope with their day to day activities.

Eve and Dillon have learned to lean on each other for sight and sound.
Two Ears and One Eye

Two dogs with disabilities find love and acceptance from each other at a shelter.

Mabeline saves a shelter volunteer from an attacker.
Shelter Dog Hero

Shelter dog Mabeline saves a shelter volunteer from an attacker.

Rio and her owner Michelle Smart.
A Reason To Live

Rio teaches her owner how to live.

John D leads the way in a water recovery.
From Homeless to Hollywood

Border Collie John D is the top dog in search and rescue and cancer detection.

Clancy saves his owner Anges Larson from home intruders. Photo by: Brian Basham/Record
Terrier Saves Owner

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier saves owner from two men who broke into her home while she slept.

When Blade met DD, he laid down on her bed and curled up with her and just held her paw.
New Life After PTSD

Dog helps service man cope with severe PTSD.

Leo and his dog Henry are just a normal boy and dog at home, but when they go out, Henry is all business as a service dog.
Seizure Detecing Dog

Dog helps young boy who suffers from seizures.

Benjamin Jordan and his hero dog Killian.
Dog Alerts Parents to Babysitter Abuse

Dog becomes aggressive towards babysitter who was abusing her charge.

Steven Taylor is now able to play golf again and has a new girlfriend thanks to Echo.
Steven and Echo

After loosing his hearing in a car accident, Steven Taylor's life began again when he received his hearing dog Echo.

Sam and Emily Lewis with Star and Storm. ©newsteam
Doberman Heroes

Two Dobermans hear a car accident a mile away and respond very quickly.

Dementia Dog Kaspa helps Ken and Glenys Will with everyday activities. (©HEMEDIA)
Dementia Dogs

Assistance dogs are now being trained to help dementia patients with their daily tasks.

Principal Ben Januschka and student Jayvon Maternowski share hold of a corn snake in the first grade classroom of Dawn Slinger, background left.
Pets in the Classroom

Pets in the Classroom helps classroom teachers pay to have pets in their classrooms to enhance learning.

Hero Shana and her owners, the Fertigs.
Part Wolf, All Hero

When an elderly couple become trapped, their part wolf part German Shepherd comes to the rescue.

Inky, 7, with her owner Glen Kruger.
Inky The Cat

Inky the cat saves her owner when he fell in the basement of his home.

The little mom and her kittens. (Photo CBS Channel 11 News Dallas)
An Unusual Family

A Dallas police officer finds an abandon dog and her babies which turn out to be kittens.

Aimee Copeland and her new service dog Belle. (The Today Show)
Aimee Copeland Gets Service Dog

Multiple amputee Aimee Copeland now has a service dog to help her with everyday chores.

Dog discovers that his volunteer has diabetes.
Dog Helps Young Boy With Diabetes

When a little boy volunteer to help socialize service dogs for diabetics, the dog discovers that he has diabetes.

Canine Officer Danz and Officer Wayne Rothschild.(Photo by Adam McCauley/BBH)
Canine Subway Police

Officer Danz and his human partner Officer Wayne Rothschild patrol the busy subway system in Times Square New York.

Brayden Rogers and Grace Kravik spend their Wednesday afternoon reading to dogs at the Biter Root Humane Association shelter in Hamilton, MT. Photo by Perry Backus
Shelter Reading Program

It's been written that "music soothes the savage beast"…but now we know that reading soothes the shelter dog. Read the full story.

Prince is honored in the school yearbook at Portage High School in Portage, Indiana.
Honor For School Comfort Dog

Retiring school comfort dog is honored with his picture in the school's yearbook in Portage, Indiana.

Meet the new class of retrievers that are now trained to help stop black market trade.
Sniffing Out Wildlife Crime

Dogs are the first of their kind to learn to sniff out black market deliveries of rhino horns, snake skins, ivory, sea turtles, sea horses and more.

Sgt. Knott and his comfort cat Koshka.
Comfort Cat

A cat helps soldier in Afghanistan and gets a ticket to the United States.

Loyal Boydy stayed with his owner and kept him warm during his 4-day ordeal.
Dog Stays With Injuried Owner For Four Days

Loyal dog Boydy stays with his owner after he is pinned under his car for 4 days.

Remi and his owner Tom Dropik enjoy competing in Dockdog competitions around the country.
Homeless To World Record Holder

Homeless dog Remi becomes the World Record holder for the Dockdogs Speed Retrieve.

Dr. Betsy Kennon brings Scooter to visit patients. Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/Tribune-Review
ASPCA Cat of the Year 2012

Little cat that uses a scooter to get around has been named the ASPCA cat of the year.

Marik and his companion Zero.
Neglected Dog Finds Love With Cancer Amputee

German Shepherd Zero helps Marik Tucker to cope with cancer, deafness and amputation.

Lilian Dausman, 6, and her dog Dauz on his first night home after being lost for eight months.
Dog Reunited With Owner 900 Miles Away

Italian greyhound is reunited with family 900 miles away.

Dog handler PC Dan Thomas with Janus (right) who is retiring along with his replacement Zane (left). (c)NewsTeam
Top Canine Officer To Retire

Belgian Malinois Janus will retire after 10 successful years on the West Midlands Police force.

Ben (l) and Jade only want to be with each other. Ben traveled 10 miles in freezing weather to be reunited with her.
Ben and Jade

Two strays only want to be together.

Molé pulls his owner to a hole while hiking and they discover a missing hiker.
Dog Finds Lost Hiker

Dog finds hiker that was unseen by other hikers.

Henry along with Martin Clues and his owner Julie Barrett.
Saving Julie and Henry

English Spring Spaniel saves the owner who saves him.

Daisy and her owner Tracey Marshall.
Loss and Found

A Bullmastiff helps a women recover from the loss of her son and dog.

Ruby stays with Faith at all times. They even nap together. Photo (c) Where's Wuby/Facebook
For The Love of Faith

Dog helps little girl who struggles with a rare form of diabetes.

Mr. Gibbs and Alida. The Golden Doodle carries the oxygen tank that she needs to survive.
Paramedic Pooch

Golden Doodles learns to carry the oxygen for a little who needs it 24 hours a day.

Owen and his dog Haatchi.
Three Legged Friend For Life

Owen Howkins had withdrawn from life before Anatolian Shepherd Haatchi came into his life.

MA1 John Washington, MWD Renato and Veterinarian, CPT Michele Pfannenstiel
Honor For Military Working Dog

Military Working Dog Renato is working hard to help keep our troops safe in Afghanistan.

Kilo is now healing from his wounds.
Dog Takes a Bullet For Owner

A pit bull terrier springs into action to prevent a robber from entering the house.

Rangers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are using Bloodhounds to track down elephant poachers.
Congo Hounds

Bloodhounds are being trained to locate elephant poachers in the Congo.

Nellie saved her entire family when an intruder entered their hotel room.
Hearing Dog Wins National Award

Hearing dog saves deaf owner from harm and wins a national award.

Gangsta saved his owner's life after she had an epileptic seizure while in the shower.
Mighty Little Dog

Pomeranian saves owner after she has an epileptic seizure while in the bathroom.

This is Fiona today. She was voted the ASPCA Dog of the Year.
Trash to Treasure

Little dog found in a trash heap becomes the ASPCA's Dog of the Year.

Buster and his owner/handler RAF Police Sergeant Michael Barrow are now enjoying a quieter life. (Photo by Corporal Scott Robertson)
Retiring Dog of War

Decorated Dog of War Buster retires a hero.

Note that was found on Buddy.
Message on a Dog

When his homeless owner was in trouble, Buddy sprang into action to find help.

Lilica travels two miles each day to bring food to her family.
Sense of Duty

Dog travels two miles each evening to bring food home to family.

Nicole Banks is shocked to learn that her dog is alive after 10 years.
Dead Dog Returned To Owner

Thinking her dog was dead, Nicole Banks was shocked to learn that he was alive and well and on his way home.

The gentle and loving Golden Retriever regains its place as the 3rd most popular dog.
Top Dogs 2012

Labs continue to reign as the top dog for 2012 with the German Shepherd and the Golden Retriever following 2 and 3.

Crash and his owner Billy Tom Vaughn.
Crash Saves The Day

English Shepherd save owner several times and is nominated for two top awards.

Nanook and Coleen Kilby during the Purina Animal Hall of Fame awards ceremony.
My Heart Beats For Nanook

Siberian Husky cross Nanook knew that his owner was about to have a heart attack before she went to bed.

Loyal German Shepherd Tommy continues to visit church each day even after his owner dies.
Loyalty Knows No End

Dog continues to visit church every day even after owner dies.

Little Bella (front) was able to alert her owner to her undiagnosed cancer.
Dog Detects Breast Cancer

Little Bella was able to sniff out her owner's cancer before she went to see her doctor.

Mickey heard her owner when no one else did.
Dog Saves Pregnant Owner

Dog saves pregnant owner, Idaho Falls, Mickey the dog, Alaskan Eskimo dog

Holly is reunited with her owners after traveling 190 miles.
The Incredible Cat Journey

Cat travels 190 miles to be reunited with her owners.

Guide Dog For Paralympic Cyclist
Guide Dog For Paralympic Cyclist

Guide dog helps Paralympic Cyclist.

Jack loves to retrieve in the water even though he is blind. (c)Caters News Agency
Sense of Sight

Blind Lab becomes the champion in a water competition in the UK.

Luther helps a young girl to smile again in Newtown, CT.
Comfort and Joy

Comfort dogs are brought in to aid the victims and survivors in Newtown, CT.

Boo and owner Lisa Edwards.
Boo's Journey of Healing

Mix lab Boo helps Lisa Edwards spread the joy of healing.

Little Peyton and his best friend Ashepoo.
Aussie Stays With Lost Toddler

When two-year-old Peyton disappears, his Aussie is right by his side.

Stacey during the Hero Dog Awards. Photo courtesy of Maria Mandel.
The Teddy Bear Project

Great Swiss Mountain Dog Stacey works to bring smiles and teddy bears to those in nursing homes and hospitals.

Winston is on-call for canines in need.
On Call Blood Donor

When other canines are in need of blood, Winston the boxer comes to their rescue.

Army Staff Sergeant Charles Shuck and his hero MWD Gabe at the Hero Dog Awards.
Military Working Dog Gabe

Former street dog becomes the Hero Dog Award winner.

Cristina and her hearing dog Tatiana.
Master of Friendship and Guidance

Black lab saves owner after life-threatening asthma attack.

Jenna Brousseau, little Harper and their hero Duke.
Shelter Dog Returns the Favor

Shelter dog alerts family that baby is not breathing.

Todd and his owner Peter Loizou. (Photo: BBC News)
The Incredible Journey

Loyal Labrador Retriever swims 6 miles to return home to owner.

Brett Grinde and his hero dog Effie.
The Right Place at the Right Time

Elderly German Shorthaired Pointer saves man frozen to the ground.

Bear during the awards ceremony.
A Life For A Life

German Shepherd rescues owner after seizure.

Darryl Steen and his hero canine Diamond.
Diamond Blaze

Pit Bull saves family from fire and wins two awards.

Python Detection Dogs
Python Detection Dogs

Labs are being used to reduce the Everglade population of Burmese pythons.

Sadie and Eli.
Owl Be Seeing You

Owl tries to attack dog when another dogs tries to save him.

Yogi and his owner Paul Horton share a special bond.
Four-Legged Angel

Golden Retriever doesn't follow his owner's command and saves his life. Yogi, Paul Horton, bicycle

Benny is a hero to his owner following a lawn mower accident.
Benny To The Rescue

Benny saves his owner after a horrific lawn mower accident.

Little Quila saves his family. Photo courtesy of Petfinders.com.
Quila Saves The Day

Little Quila saves her owner when she becomes unconscious. Chihuahua

Echo and Mike searching in the rubble in Haiti.
Echo and Mike

Echo, yellow lab helps with the earthquake in Haiti.

Schmichael and his family
Schmichael and the Blaze

Schmichael saves his family life after only one day of coming to live with them.

Ricochet, the 2011 ASPCA Dog of the Year
Ricochet, the Surfing Miracle

Surfing Golden Retriever.

Soot used his scent of smell to locate a lost hunter in the mountains of West Virginia.
Soot Saves The Day

Soot saves a hunter who is lost in the mountains.

Monty bit his owner to save her life.
Lovable Monty

When orange cat Monty bit his owner, he knew it was to save her life.

Molly nurses her kittens just as she does her puppies. Photo Courtesy of Max Oden/Dothan Eagle
Bulldog Adopts Kittens

New mamma Bulldog adopts kittens when mother cat is killed.

Bradley knew just what to do to save his unconscious owner.
The Love of My Life

Bradley comes to the rescue of his owner who lies unconscious on the bathroom floor.

Fancy's quick action saved her family from a fire that destroyed the house.
Dachshund Saves Family From Fire

A little Dachshund saves her family from a blaze.

John and Gloria Benton with their hero dog Titan.
Taking Care of Grandma

When his owner was unconscious, Titan would not let her husband leave to go to work.

Bree with her owner Michele Gilks at the Purina Animal Hall of Fame ceremony.
Rude Awakenings

Little Bree would awaken her owner every night because of sleep apnea, which she did not know that she had.

Officer Lanteigne visits with Lilly during her hospital stay.
Pit Bull Saves Woman From Train

A Pit Bull pulls a woman to safety just as a train was approaching.

Melannie Layne and Mike visit with a child at a local hospital.
Inside and Out

Deaf Aussie Mike helps others through love and the use of American Sign Language.

Buddy along with State Trooper Shanigan and his owner Ben Heinrichs.
GSD Leads State Trooper to Fire

When his owner was in trouble, German Shepherd Buddy lead help to him.

Snowflake was able to see her neighbor as she tried to knock on the door.
Heroes Just Happen

When her neighbor was in trouble, Snowflake the Aussie knew just what to do.

Treo and his handler Sgt. Dave Heyhoe
Treo Wins Dickin Medal

Known as one of the best Military Working Dogs ever, Treo is awarded the coveted Dickin Medal.

Hank risk his life to prevent his owner from being further abused and opens the door for many other animals. Photo by KMBC News
Great Dane Hero

When his owner was being abused, Hank placed himself between the attacker and his owner.

The lovable Beagle has ousted the tiny Yorkie to become the third most popular breed in the United States for 2011.
Top Dogs 2011

Meet the dogs that are at the top of the list of most popular breeds according to the American Kennel Club.

Even though he only has three legs, little Henry is a big inspiration to many around the world.
Henry's World

Even though he only has three legs, little Henry is a big inspiration to many around the world.

Dooley and his owner Barbara Bagley.
Survival Skills

Although Barbara Bagley had lost her husband and one dog, she knew her other canine companion was still alive.

Ellie sits quietly as she waits for another child to help.
From Tears to Giggles

When miniature Schnauzer Ellie arrives at the Comprehensive Cancer Center in Birmingham, tears turn into giggles.

Justice and her owner Brian Field.
Justice For Brian

Disabled Vet Brian Field has Justice to help him cope.

Maverick during a showing. Photo courtesy of Dan Stallings
From Forgotten to Unforgettable

Once neglected and abused, Maverick is now competing at one of the biggest dog shows in the world.

Kanga with her owners John and Mary Rudder and her Vet, Dr. Joseph Martins
Kanga of New Jersey

Though faced with a disability, Little Kanga of New Jersey beat the odds and now helps others.

Glenda Mosher and Missy
Scooter and Missy

When a cow attacked Glenda Mosher, her two dogs Scooter and Missy knew just what to do.

Joanne Day and her assistance dog Kaiser
Kaiser Saves Day

Goldendoodle Kaiser wins the Crufts Friends for Life Award for his help with owner Joanne Day.

Shirley is always at Rebecca's side. Photo by Damien McFadden
Rebecca and Shirley

Shirley is Rebecca's constant companion and serves as her medical alert dog.

Deuce
Formidable Crime Fighter

Deuce the crime fighter.

Shadow, the Companion Animal of the Year
Deaf Dog Brings Love to Many

Shadow is a deaf Jack Russell Terrier that is a therapy dog.

Sasha
Golden Saves Little Boy's Life

Sasha the Golden Retriever saved Austin from accidentally hanging himself.

Harris.
Hero Harris

Hero is an adopted Lab that has worked hard to bring therapy and love to everyone he encounters.

Toby.
Saving the Bumblebee

Toby is and English Springer Spaniel that is being trained by the army as the world's first bee-sniffing dog.

Jack
Crow Thinks he is a Dog

Jack the crow was rescued and now thinks he is a dog.

Tahoe
Dog Who Can Psychoanalyze

Tahoe II, a Labrador/Golden Retriever mix, has been spreading her unique blend of therapy at Greydon for many years. This canine has shown that she is able to help patients in ways that no human ever could.

Sundance
Sundance Saves Girl From Snake

Sundance, a golden retreiver, saved Kaila from a snake.

Aussie
Upside Down Fish

Upside down goldfish.

cubs with golden retriever.
Golden Adopts Baby Tigers

A golden retriever lets baby tigers nurse.

Sophie
Deaf Dalmatian Saves Drowning Girl

When she was only a few months old, Sophie, a deaf Dalmatian, saved a drowning girl.

Judith Dodsworth and Pikelet singing.
Opera Singing Hound

There is one hound in Melbourne, Australia who is known to have perfect pitch. The singing canine is Pikelet and he is a Greyhound.

Cassie
Got Grizzlies?

Karelian Bear Dog helps chase away bear.

Tiny Dancer
World's Smallest Therapy Dog

Dancer, a long hair chihuahua is the world's smallest therapy dog.

Canine Heroes of 9/11
Canine Heroes of 9/11

Stories of rescue dogs on Sept. 11, 2001.

Taz
Taz Sniffs for Prison Cell Phones

Taz loves sniffing for cell phones from prison cells.

Seals
Seal Saves Dog From Drowning

When Chris Hinds was out walking his dogs along with his son one day, he saw a sight that he will never forget.

Goldie
Blind Horse Has Heart

Palomino Horse, Goldie, is a therapy horse that works with mentally and physically disabled children and adults.

Chance
Chance Saves Owner From Attack

Chance, a mix breed, saved his owner from an attack.

Joker watching his dolphin friends.
Joker Swims With Dolphins

Joker, a mixed breed, loves to swim with dolphins.

Maya
Maya Saves Owner From Attack

Maya, an American Pit Bull Terrier, saved her owner from an attack.

Abby
Boudreaux Search And Rescue

Boudreaux, a bloodhound, was rescued from a shelter and became a search and rescue dog.

Abby
Abby Rescues Downed Man

Abby, a shetland sheepdog went and got help.

Peeka
Peeka Saves Abandoned Baby

Peeka, a Lhasa Apso and Poodle mix, found an abandoned baby just in time!

Lye and Nicola Willis
Lye Helps Owner Become Independent

Lye, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, helps her owner regain her confidence and independence.

Buttons
Buttons Helps Those in Need

Buttons the miniature stallion is a therapy horse.

Suann DeCourcey and Maggie May.
Maggie May Saves Her Owner

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier saves her owner from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Jessica and her dog Princess. (Photo taken from ABC News Ch. 6)
Princess Saves Damsel in Distress

Princess, a half Labrador Retriever, and half German Shepherd dog saved 10-year-old Jessica McMahon of Cherry Hill, NJ while on a walk.

Shannon Lorio, 36, pets Hero the German Shepherd she credits with saving her life.
Hero Saves Crash Victim

Hero, the German Shepherd, saved a stranger from a car accident.

Ranger Kevin Pierce with Annie, the first arson dog to work for the Texas Forst Service.
Little Arson Annie

Bloodhound is able to track arsonists from miles away.

Rugby league star Jackson Crews and his dog Bella.
Dog Swallows Toxic Toad

As Bella eats her food, she consumes one of Australia's deadliest animals.

Zoo
Sahara and Alexa

Showing others that dogs and cats can be friends, Sahara and Alexa proved it each day at the Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio.

Sunni is missing the antigens that cause other dogs to react to a donation of blood.
Sunni, Blood Donor Dog

When a dog is in need of a blood transfusion, just call on Sunni to lend a hand (paw).

Ann Barford and her hearing dog Jinty.
Jinty, The Shelti Hero

When others are in trouble, Jinty will come to the rescue.

Tony Bailey and Jake, the Lab that kept Tony from being swept away in the Platte River. (Photo: Rebecca S. Gratz/The World-Herald)
Dog Saves Boy from Platte River

No one could believe that Jake the Lab could save anyone from drowning, but he did.

Alexis Sararas sits with her Whippet, Moose. (Photo by Luke Hendry/QMI Agency)
Moose, The Hero Whippet

Moose ran into the house to get Jolene's attention when her daughter was in trouble in the backyard.

Matilda sits among the guest at the Algonquin Hotel in New York.
The Algonquin Cat

Step into the lap of luxury and meet the cat that is a staple at the Algonquin Hotel in New York.

Jeff Eckland now sports a tattoo of Doc (reunited above) on his chest. (Photo by Keoki Flagg)
Avalanche Dogs

It took Golden Retriever Doc only 15 minutes to find a man buried beneath the snow following an avalanche.

Snowie watches over her kittens. (Photo by Jamm Aquino/Star-Bulletin)
Snowie, The Cat-Hating Dog

Although she hated cats, Snowie knew when a kitten needed her help.

Sam and his best friend Josie
Crufts Friends for Life

Face with the life-limiting Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Sam finds comfort in the little Yellow Lab Josie.

Hero Jackson
Hero Jackson

Although just a puppy, Jackson knew something was wrong outside and had to let his owner know it.

Charley and Tom DeCicco. (Photo from Therapy Dogs of South Florida)
Pause For Paws

Students in college and in elementary school benefit from visits with certified Therapy Dogs

Cole with Service Dog of the Year Bingo.
Service Dog of the Year

Jack Russell Terrier Bingo is able to detect when 8-year-old Cole is about to stop breathing.

A proud Alex holds Mel-O after she is inducted into the Purina Hall of Fame.
Cat Detects Dangerous Blood Sugar Levels

Mel-O is able to detect when his owner's blood sugar rises, even when he is asleep.

Foxy accepts his award from the Hartz Mountain Corporation along with his owner Mrs. Maquire.
A Foxy Tail

When his owner falls and breaks her hip, the little former shelter dog jumps into action.

Inspector Kody is on the job.
Bug-Sniffing Kody

Kody can smell bed bugs even before you can see them.

Shelby enjoying herself after saving her family.
Hero Dog Shelby

German Shepherd Shelby wakes the family just in time.

Jordan leaps from the dock during a recent Dockdogs event. Photo by Jeff Banaszek
Lab Sets World Record

Chocolate Lab Jordan sets the record in the Dockdogs Speed Retrieve event.

Gabe and her constant companion Izzy.
Gabe and Izzy

Gabe lets a Black and Tan Coonhound named Izzy bring her out of her depression and speak out against bullying.

Norton and his owners.
Pit Bull Hero

When large breed dog lover Ann heard about a "loser" dog that needed a home, she was hesitant.

Coco with his owner Karen Ruddlesden, who suffers from Addison's Disease.
Life-Saving Lab

Chocolate Lab Coco is the world's first Medical Alert Dog trained to assist an Addison's Disease sufferer.

Trento's nose is always ready to serve.
A Bloodhound Knows

You can always count on a Bloodhound to find the scent.

Blue licks his wounds.
Heeler Defends Against Alligator

Australian Blue Heeler defends his owner against an alligator.

Tia with Sonia Rampley.
Hero Dog Saves Stroke Victim

Hero dog uses his claws to alert his owner that her husband had had a stroke.

Silky Saves Family From Fire
Silky Saves Family From Fire

When a fire broke out in the house, little Silky Terrier Heidi jumped into action.

Harriet and Yepa
Friends For Life

Yepa, a Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla, won the Friends for Life competition held during the Crufts Dog Show in the United Kingdom.

Maya and her dog Jack.
A True Treasure

Once left to die in a dumpster, Jack the little terrier, became the healing power to a little girl.

Penny wearing her Texas Animal Hall of Fame medal.
Penny's From Heaven

Known as the "Healing Angel," Penny, a Golden Retriever, is said to have the gift of presence that awakens something in someone."

Rocky with handler and dog squad officer Neil Smith.
Robber Chooses Wrong Yard

When a robber tries to hide in a neighborhood yard following a robbery, little did he know that he had chosen the yard of a police dog.

Jumping in the pond is part of the job Lucky enjoys. (Photo by Kelli Uldall)
Living The Sweet Life

Border Collies are being used to keep geese off of the golf green at Pebble Beach Golf Course in Pebble Beach, CA.

Wrigley and his owner Steven Werner.
Dr. Wrigley

Golden Retriever Wrigley was able to successfully sniff out cancer in his owner's ear.

Ace leads Patty Spellman into independence.
Guide Dog For Independence

Smooth Collie Ace is leading blind owner Patty Spellman into a life of independence.

Airedale Returns Home After Three Weeks
Airedale Returns Home After Three Weeks

When his owner was involved in a car accident, Airedale Terrier Max became frighten and runs away only to return three weeks later.

From Death Row to Hero
From Death Row to Hero

Young, hyperactive yellow Labrador Retriever Duncan began his life as a stray and ended up becoming one of the top search and rescue dogs in the country.

Nose For Nokia
Nose For Nokia

There are dogs that sniff for drugs, sniff for bugs and even sniff for cancer; however, now the state of Florida has a specifically trained dog that is able to sniff for cell phones that are being smuggled into their prison system.

Certified Cadaver Dog
Certified Cadaver Dog

Certified Cadaver Dog Stache has spent his life performing successful searches and solving cases.

Poodles Are Misunderstood