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An Ohio woman was recently surprised by the rescue dog she is fostering. According to a report, Kaitlin Devoto, of Cincinnati, Ohio, knew virtually nothing about the pup she had agreed to foster. All she knew was that the dog was rescued from a puppy mill.

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A 77-year-old Arizona woman is facing forty-three counts of felony animal cruelty charges after complaints of animal hoarding at two separate residences led law enforcement officers to discover the homes in a filthy condition.

Who needs a guard dog to scare away home invaders, when you have a pet parrot as overprotective as Versace? Animals are extremely intelligent than we give them credit for. A pet parrot is being hailed as a hero in Australia after scaring off potential thieves with frightening shrieks on New Year’s Eve.

A wild deer wreaked havoc in Minnesota last weekend after launching itself through the glass door of a butcher shop. The shop's surveillance camera captured the mid-sized deer making its grand entrance by shattering the glass door in the entryway.

Oftentimes, pet owners share funny videos of their dogs watching the TV as humans do by focusing on the screen like they understand what’s going on. One totally hilarious footage of a dog trying to find a bear after it vanished from his TV screen went viral.

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Earlier this month, an Arizona woman named Jill Rogers noticed an unusual sight when she was driving through her Phoenix neighborhood. Rogers, after spotting the animal from afar, said she was like, "What the heck is that on the car?" Upon taking a closer look, Rogers discovered that the animal, who calmly perched atop the parked car in front of her, was a coyote.

The Aussie woman managed to gain the trust of a stray cat bearing a striking resemblance to late comic actor Charlie Chaplin.

Fascinatingly, a clever orange cat learned how to drink from the water dispenser in its home by observing it for so long.

You've probably read the recent story of a black cat who found a forever home in Maryland after being surrendered by her owner in Virginia because she wanted to cuddle. This time, it is a senior Florida dog who was returned by her human parents to the animal rescue in Sarasota County because she wanted to sleep in bed with them.

I couldn't be happier today after a cute musical dog graced my screen. While scrolling through my Twitter homepage, I came across an adorable video of this talented doggo that warmed my heart with his piano playing and drumming skills. During a musical performance, you can't see a pianist playing piano and a drum at the same time. However, this doggo seems to have broken the record in a viral video that shows him playing piano with his hands and using his tail to play the drum.

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In a viral Instagram video, the sweet pup named Daisy Brown is seen at the door wagging her tail affectionately and leaping for joy as soon as her owner gets home. Daisy apparently couldn't wait for her mom to get home. And after seeing her coming through the glass door, she was like mom I was already missing you!

A United Airlines pilot adopted a black German Shepherd dog who was abandoned by his owner at San Francisco International Airport. The 6-year-old dog and his owner arrived at the airport from China in late August. However, The CDC wouldn't allow the dog to enter the United States because he didn’t have the proper documents. Besides, The CDC has strict rules about animals arriving from high-risk countries for rabies. Consequently, the dog's owner abandoned his fur baby and continued his trip to New York State.

A sick Chihuahua mix puppy who was found abandoned on a cold street in Boston, Massachusetts, has fully healed and is now ready for adoption. The six-week-old puppy, who was named Tuesday, was found in East Boston with canine parvovirus, a contagious virus mainly affecting dogs. The sick canine was apparently left to die on the cold streets of Boston.

One of the best parts of having a pet is cuddling. While some felines don't like cuddling because it makes them feel trapped, others do seem to enjoy it. This is the case of Ellie, a black and white cat who was surrendered by her owner because she wanted to cuddle with him at night. On December 8, 2022, Ellie was dropped off by her owner at the PetSmart in Chester, Virginia.

Many parents will testify that it takes only a moment for a tragedy to occur. You can be watching over your kids exhaustively and within a moment and in the twinkling of an eye, they are gone. That is what happened on November 29, 2022, when Abigail, a 7-year-old girl and her 4-year-old sister Cecilia vanished from their parent's home in Louisiana. The young girls' parents, Mary and Justin Bourg, tearfully said their Golden Retriever family dog named Artemis first ran into the woods to explore and the girls followed him.

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Friendliness and kindness are some of Golden Retriever dogs' characteristics. These eager-to-please family dogs are known for their joyous and playful approach to life, a puppyish behavior they maintain into adulthood. This was the case for an adult Golden Retriever named Tofu from Detroit, Michigan. The sweet pup looked surprised and reacted in the sweetest way possible after seeing a window cleaner outside his apartment building.