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 […]
National Monument To Honor Military Dog Teams Service
Congress has enacted a law to honor military working dogs and their handlers with a national monument to be located at Lackland Airforce Base in San Antonio, TX.
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 Obesity: A Problem of Epic Proportions
“Show me your friends and I’ll show you who you’ll become” is a proverb often quoted. Unfortunately, this truth also applies to Man’s Best Friend. Americans are increasingly struggling against the battle of the bulge, and it’s not just humans being afflicted. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 52.5 percent of dogs were overweight […]
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.
Nominations Due For American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™
Speaking to fans of the Dog Files, we know we are preaching to the choir when we say that dogs deserve our love, care and respect. But if you know of a particularly heroic canine companion, it’s time to get your nominations in for the third annual American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™. Nominations may […]
United Kingdom Makes Microchipping Mandatory
No longer in the UK will owners have to think about microchipping their pets, the decision is going to be made for them, by law.