Georgia Police K9 Foundation / Facebook K-9 Shot in Line of Duty Will Enjoy 'Life of Luxury' in Retirement from Now On Donations of money and supplies have poured in, and Jerry Lee has even been the recipient of some artwork to celebrate his bravery. By Amanda Thomason April 23, 2021
San Antonio Humane Society / Facebook Dog Caught in Coyote Trap Manages to Gnaw Off Leg to Free Herself The poor dog was in a lot of pain with her wounds and infections, and it took 'multiple surgical procedures' to get her back to health. By Amanda Thomason April 21, 2021
Geauga County Sheriff / Facebook screen shot After Lengthy Battle with Cancer, Retired Sheriff Dies Just Hours Before Beloved K9 Partner Starting out as a road deputy and moving his way up to sheriff, McClelland was a staple in his community, and his dog Midge was, too. By Amanda Thomason April 20, 2021
Caitlin Maley via Kathie Bennett / Twitter screen shot Puppy Stolen at Knifepoint in Home Invasion Found by the Roadside Thankfully, on Friday evening, the puppy was found alive and well on the side of the road in Shettleston, Glasgow. By Amanda Thomason April 20, 2021
Courtney Leasure / Facebook Hiker Captures Moment She Thought Could Be Her Last After She and Dog Fell Off Boulder and Became Stranded Leasure used her iPhone's SOS feature to call for help, and a search team was able to locate her and escort her back to safety. By Amanda Thomason April 16, 2021
John Hoffart via AP Retired Sheriff and His Tiny K-9 Partner Die the Very Same Day Retired Sheriff Dan McClelland and his crime-fighting partner Midge were inseparable. By The Associated Press April 16, 2021
Missing Dogs Michigan / Facebook screen shot 'Resilient' Dog and Owner Finally Reunited After 5 Years: 'It's a Miracle' Perry and friends kept an eye out and their hopes up, but months passed with no sightings of the shy, 18-month-old pup. By Amanda Thomason April 14, 2021
RNLI Redcar / Facebook Rescue Volunteer 'Fearing the Worst' Finally Locates Dog Missing for 3 Days Stuck in Rockfall Despite having been stuck under a rock in cold temperatures, Murphy is reportedly doing well and is back home where he belongs. By Amanda Thomason April 13, 2021
Albany Police Department / Facebook screen shot Officer Gifts Leash and Toy to Three Boys After He Sees Them Walking New Puppy with Rope Beyond just a friendly chat, Schuler had identified a way he could help out the kids and their four-legged friend. By Amanda Thomason April 12, 2021
Cordray's / Facebook screen shot Sickening Discovery Made in Belly of Monster South Carolina Gator The alligator was allowed to be hunted as a 'nuisance alligator' under South Carolina law - and it turned out to have been quite a nuisance. By C. Douglas Golden April 12, 2021