Month: June 2016

We lost a hero today. Fargo, a Belgian Malinois K-9 officer, was shot and killed during an armed robbery. The brave pup began working with the force at nine months old and had served for a total of five years. He had an immense love for his line of work that was almost as strong as his love for his trainer and dad, Deputy Warren Cavanagh. Their bond was so unbreakable that Fargo could always tell what his partner was going to say without him even needing to speak. Their incredible friendship was full of trust and togetherness. Fargo lived with his partner and became the family pup. Cavanagh’s daughter, 8-years-old, was also deeply affected by the loss of the beloved fur ball. Fargo’s passing marked the first time in 37 years for this department that a K-9 officer was killed in the line of duty. His funeral was filled with police officers lining the streets and his own K-9 friends standing faithfully by. Even the rain couldn’t deter them, and they regarded the falling water as tears of the angels also mourning Fargo’s passing. Take a look at this video Cavanagh said during his eulogy, “Saying goodbye means you’re never going to see him again… So I said, ‘I’ll see you later.’” More bittersweet and melancholy words have never been spoken. Rest in peace, Fargo! We’ll see you on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. Do share this around to honor Fargo. Feature Image Source: Matt Perron

The unwavering and unconditional love of a mother for her babies is one of the most inspiring forms of devotion. Although this certainly applies to human mothers, there’s no denying that pups can exhibit strong maternal instincts. A pit bull mom showcased her love for her 10 newborn babies after the family was abandoned at the Sacramento SPCA in California. Staff were shocked when they turned up for work in the morning and found this pup mom and her litter left on their doorstep. The newborns were only a few days old and their mom’s residual bleeding led to the conclusion that she’d been dumped there just after giving birth. There was no food or water in sight. The pit bull mother could have easily sought nourishment elsewhere, but she refused to leave her babies’ sides. She chose to wait for help to arrive while standing strong with her litter. Thanks to her devotion and love, all ten puppies were healthy! At first, the shelter was concerned with having eleven new mouths to feed, and it would be unhealthy to separate the puppies from their mother at such a young age. But who would want to adopt eleven pups? Luckily, a foster dad was happy to take them until they grew old enough to be separated! He was only too happy to welcome the family into his home, and he even prepared a special space for the mother and her children to snuggle and grow. This inspiring story is a true tale of the love, hope, and perseverance of a mother. The sweet pit bull mom was friendly to everyone she met despite being abandoned. What an amazing, positive pup! She’s finally getting the rest she deserves, and she’s proven that by staying strong, anything can be overcome. Did this story inspire you? Like and share if it did! Feature Image Source: Sacramento SPCA

Attention, all pups who love water, this is a friendly PSA: it’s summer! You know what that means, it’s time to splash in the pool and play around under sprinkles and hoses. Have fun, and make sure you’ve perfected your doggy paddle! And just look at that! A pup has already leaped straight into the pool. He’s paddling and swimming like a pro, then slowly leaning back until – oh! What’s this? He’s standing on his hind legs in the pool! That dawning realization that he can stand in the pool is the best thing you’ll ever see. He goes from surprised to confused to happy in all of about three seconds – you can see it in his eyes! He must be feeling proud of how tall he is! No more need to paddle around now – if he wants to cool off, he can just stand up straight in the pool and let the water rush over him! Take a look at this video! We can’t tell if this pup is lazy or just a genius, but he might have been a mermaid in a past life – or a fur-maid! Check out this hilarious video here. Don’t forget to like and share, too! Feature Image Source: Cody The Labrador

In honor of her boxer pup named Leo, who was taken by cancer, Holly Walthers has taken on the inspiring mission of rescuing and fostering pups who are in need. She runs a Facebook page called Leo Puppy Mill Survivor, and formed Team Leo to help pups in need all over the West Coast. It was in October 2015 when the fateful day arrived for Holly to rescue Rex, a senior handicapped boxer pup, from a kill shelter in California. The poor pup was gravely ill and dependent on a wheelchair due to degenerative myelopathy, but Holly and Team Leo worked hard and were able to give him a second chance at life in Vail, Colorado! Life was looking up for Rex, and it got even better when a new fluffy friend joined his household. In January, Smores the guinea pig joined Team Leo and fell head over heels in love with Rex straight away! Rex gave her a chance, and Smores’ feelings were soon reciprocated. Together, these two can take on the world! Smores follows Rex along on his wheelchair in her custom pink sidecar, and the two do everything together, from eating to napping! As Rex shows off his soft and gentlemanly nature, Smores gets to snuggle with him happily. It’s certain that they’ll have many more great adventures together! Rock on, Rex and Smores! Don’t forget to like and share this story if it made you smile! Feature Image Source: Leo Puppy Mill Survivor/Facebook