Lakeisha Ethans

When Megan Determan and Chris Kluthe arrived on set for their engagement photo shoot in the autumn sun with their pup Louie, they had no idea what they were getting themselves into. The couple intended to have one or two photos taken with their fur ball aside from all the other romantic ones with just the two of them, but Louie quickly stole the show! The fur ball, used to receiving lots of attention, quickly found waiting for his mommy and daddy to be quite dull. He behaved as well as he could at first, but all around him, the floor was covered in crunchy autumn leaves just waiting to be played in. So he jumped. He jumped straight into the photographer Karin Berdal of DnK Photography’s shots. The next few photos captured the essence of the pup’s excitement and enthusiasm as he attacked the leaves around him before coming to rest and being buried by them. The silly pup remained completely oblivious to the romantic photoshoot going on around him. Ordinarily, photographs where a person’s face was blocked would not be delivered. But these were obviously a very special case. Louie has a star quality to him that just can’t be ignored, and neither mommy nor daddy are surprised! What a way to celebrate an engagement! Let’s wish this couple all the best for their future as they take their next big step forward with their quirky, fun-loving fur ball. Like and share if you enjoyed! Feature Image Source: DnK Photography

The power of social media has never been stronger than when Cassandra Clark used it to rescue a mistreated pup and ended up saving 12 more lives in the process. Clark first noticed a husky on the balcony of a house near to her own in Dallas, but didn’t think too much of it. The pup had some area to move around and a large crate. But then something happened, and Clark saw the pup again – but now, he had a metal muzzle on. She noticed, but decided not to get involved. Shortly after, she once more saw the pup outside in the 100-degree heat without water. What finally pushed her to take action was when she heard him crying and wailing on a hot, 104-degree weather Monday. He had been confined to a tiny cage that was nowhere near the right size for him, hunched over and sad. She called animal services, but was told that they might have to wait 24 hours before responding. Her concerns that the pup may not survive heightened, and she took to Facebook and made a post about the poor husky. It didn’t take long for others to respond. The post had been shared nearly 1,000 times, leading to the faster rescue of the pup. Dallas Animal Services rushed to the house, and discovered something shocking. There were 12 other animals in the house, including another husky and several young kittens. The huskies were found malnourished and underweight, but now all the animals are safe and sound, thanks to Clark’s instincts to act fast. This story shows us the power of social media when used right. If you witness a similar situation with animals being mistreated and left in the heat, please contact your local animal services. Don’t forget to like and share to spread awareness! Feature Image Source: Cassandra Clark

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