Dog Tales

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Sgt. Rex: Marine Corps Hero Jul 06, 2020

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In 2006, Mike Dowling and Megan Leavey were each desperate to adopt their bomb-detecting partner in the Marines: Rex the German Shepherd. But they’d have to fight the U.S. government, life-changing injuries, and even each other in order to bring their beloved Sergeant home.

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Fido: Abraham Lincoln’s First ‘First Dog’ Jul 06, 2020

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Today, Abraham Lincoln is famous for his presidency, and for signing the Emancipation Proclamation. But he was known in his own lifetime for eccentricities like his love of animals, and his close relationship with a small stray mutt named Fido.

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Higgins: From Stray to Star Jun 29, 2020

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In 1958, animal trainer Frank Inn spotted a dirty, homeless mutt in an animal shelter. He took the pup, named Higgins, home... and made history. That humble stray became one of the biggest leading dogs in Hollywood, headlining the beloved Benji franchise.

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Smoky: The Yorkie Doodle Dandy Jun 22, 2020

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On the island of New Guinea, at the height of WWII, Bill Wynne came across a stray pup—a 7-inch tall Yorkshire Terrier. He named her Smoky, and she's credited with being the first recorded therapy dog.

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Cinderella Dogs: Overcoming Disabilities Jun 15, 2020

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Just like humans, many dogs have their fair share of bad luck. But that can make their “Cinderella story” that much more inspiring. We’re sharing miraculous tales of animals that faced adverse circumstances and tall odds—but were lucky enough to connect with owners who helped them rise up and inspire the world.

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Jofi: Freud’s Grand Dame Jun 08, 2020

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Sigmund Freud is frequently described as the father of psychoanalysis, and his dog Jofi could be considered the grand dame of therapy dogs. Theirs was a partnership that didn't begin until late in Freud's life, but it was one that would change him forever.

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Barry der Menschenretter: People Rescuer Jun 01, 2020

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The image of a Saint Bernard bounding through the snow, a barrel of brandy attached to its collar, comes from one specific dog: Barry der Meschenretter. Throughout his illustrious rescue career in the early 1800s, he saved many lives and kept travelers in the St. Bernard pass safe.

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The Dogs of Hurricane Katrina May 25, 2020

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An estimated 600,000 animals were killed or stranded by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. But, in the wake of the storm, politicians and animal rights activists banded together to create a silver lining: they made sure our pets would never be left behind again.

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Sgt. Stubby: World War Hero May 18, 2020

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When James Conroy adopted a stray dog named Stubby shortly before shipping off for World War I, he thought he was bringing along a cute companion. He had no idea the little dog would save his life...and many others.

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Bobby: The Maharaja’s 800 May 11, 2020

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Meet the Maharaja of Junagadh, an Indian prince from the early 20th century who owned 800 dogs. Although he treated them all like royalty, his favorite was a small black dog named Roshanara, who established a new royal tradition with her elaborate wedding to a golden retriever named Bobby.

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