The pup made it home safely, and made his big debut on Christmas via a root beer box - which successfully threw the kids off the scent.

He's still unsure how Ace put together the clever trick, and maintains that he's never done something like this before.

Tootsie was reportedly taken to Iowa then Maryland, but Paul Marinsky of Overland Park, Kansas, isn't letting her go of her without a fight.

Betty White has been working on a bit of a pet project, digging up a special series that's several decades old.

'I had suspicions that she was stolen but I couldn’t confirm it. I was so worried about her,' the dog's owner said.

Thankfully, a homeless man named Keith Walker was in the right place at the right time, and managed to save the animals on site.

Thanks to Balmer's willingness to enter the burning building and rescue the pup, the family will still be complete this Christmas.

Say what you will about Van Damme's acting chops or the quality of his films, but his love for life and puppies can't be denied.

Sanchez's research has lisolated nine 'intents' behind meows, and his app is designed to help you determine what your cat might want.

The end result, a parade of happy golden retrievers looking forward to their new lives, was a sight to behold.