Ziya the Belgian Malinois' heroics has earned him a nomination for Nationwide Pet Insurance's Hambone Award Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013, ...

Many rescue dogs arrive at shelters after enduring neglect, illness, or difficult living conditions. While recovery can take time, animal rescuers often say patience and a safe home can completely ...

A rescue dog has been hailed a ‘lifeline’ for a veteran during his darkest hours. Max, a gentle canine adopted by Mark Wright ...

In the United States, most dogs are considered family members, so it can be very disconcerting if they get lost, and don’t come home. This is where local dog hero, Babs Fry, has made her mark. Fry is ...

CHRISTMAS VALLEY, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Street Dog Hero, a Bend-based, dedicated animal rescue organization, successfully hosted its first-ever low-cost spay, neuter and wellness clinic in the rural ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After all, dogs naturally gravitate toward the person who cares for them and gives them a sense of belonging, and over time, that ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A therapy dog in Georgetown ISD is getting some national recognition all while helping ease the minds of teachers and students in the district. Luna Raptor, is a certified therapy dog ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A total of 500 pounds of dog food have been donated throughout Central Oregon this week, thanks to local animal rescue Street Dog Hero. That’s half a ton of food that will be ...

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Belgian Malinois dog Ziya and his owner Tim A. Ziya, the hero dog, is getting honored for his matador skills. The year's nominees include Maddie, a dog who went to the vet with tummy troubles after ...