The group of avid cyclists decided on a whim to head out on an 80-mile ride, and because of that decision, they ended up saving a life.

Whether the rat was sick or simply a brazen big city dweller, it certainly drew a lot of attention from the dogs, the owners and the internet.

The puppy has been recovering and getting lots of love as animal services is dealing with a flood of adoption applications.

Chata was a star patient, friendly and sweet, wagging her tail 'the whole time,' and she was able to go back to her family the following day.

Thankfully, the dog and camper were returned to the nurse on Monday, but most of her belongings have disappeared.

Authorities encountered some issues when the dogs' owner, neighbor Franklin Boyd, refused to turn them over.

Within 45 minutes Koda had tracked the young girl's scent and found her in a boggy area behind the family home.

A 7-year-old girl in Virginia was brutally killed in late January. Now, her grandparents are facing serious charges.

Morris had to give Cotton mouth-to-mouth on the way to the vet, as the dog's lungs had collapsed and he was barely breathing.

Volunteers are asking for the public's help to cover the dog's medical fees so that the grieving family has one less thing to worry about.