Pit Bull Saves Preschooler Days After Being Adopted
Christi Smith brought TaterTot, a Pit Bull, home from a local shelter just hours before he was scheduled to be put down. She had intended to foster him until a permanent home could be found. But she thought her 4-year-old son, Peyton would enjoy his company in the interim. Peyton and TaterTot bonded instantly, playing […]
A Dog Named Freedom: A California Dog Rescue Tale
Dog Files Fan, Julie Hendrickson sent in this powerful, dog rescue story about a dog in need and how it changed her life. Enjoy! Kenn Bell Dog Files Creator I joined the Navy Nurse Corps in 1991 after graduating from Georgetown University. Several years after starting my Naval career, I became an active volunteer in […]
Dog Files Opinion: What The Hero Dogs Of 9/11 TV Special Means To Me
On September 11, 2001, I woke up in New York City like I always did. I had breakfast, a shower, cup of coffee and read the news on the internet.
Animal Planet Premieres “Hero Dogs of 9/11” Documentary
Dog Files, an online website and video series dedicated to dogs and the people who love them, is pleased to announce that “Hero Dogs of 9/11,” a documentary based on their viral video short, is premiering on Animal Planet, September 10, 2013 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Dog From Viral Photo That Touched Millions Passes Away
The deep bond between a man and his dog was captured in a tender moment in July of 2012. John Unger asked his friend Hannah Stonehouse Hudson to take one last photo of his beloved dog, Schoep, a 19-year-old dog with arthritis. Unger was anticipating having to put Schoep to sleep soon due to the […]
Lost Pitbull Reunited With Owner After Three Years, From Across The USA
It’s unclear how Smoke, a sweet pitbull, ended up all the way in Florida after disappearing from his California home three years ago. Eric Hough, a 30-year-old professional BMX rider, adopted Smoke three years ago in Huntington Beach, CA. Smoke bonded quickly with his new owner and other dog sibling, Molly, a chihuahua. Hough felt […]
Naki'o The Bionic Dog Pawsitive Spokesdog For DisABLED Pets
Naki’o’s life started out with very little hope. He and his litter mates were found in the cellar of an abandoned home in the middle of a harsh Nebraska winter. Their mother hadn’t survived. Naki’o was stuck, frozen into a puddle. Due to the frostbite, Naki’o lost all of his toes, the tip of his […]
Dog Battling Cancer Surpasses Prognosis to Welcome Sailor Home
Navy wife Jennifer Ralston posts the touching reunion video of their beloved dog outliving a poor cancer prognosis to await the arrival of Serviceman Ralston.
Meet Oscar, The Not So Handicapped Dog: Heartwarming Video
Meet Oscar Madison, the little Dachshund that could! Oscar was a rescue off of NYC’s Dog Death Row, until his new family adopted him.