Heroes

Sat, May 12 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 1

Rescued pet faces down freight train to save owner's life. At a railroad crossing in Shirley, Mass., Lilly, the pit bull, hurdled into a race against time. The dog's owner, Christine Spain, had collapsed on the train tracks, and the westbound f… more ›

Sun, May 6 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 1

Initiative encourages bargain shoppers to help rescued animals. Do you love a good bargain? Do you scour local papers and websites for the best deals around? Is your favorite piece of mail the weekly circular? If so, the ASPCA has a missi… more ›

Sat, Apr 21 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 2

Postal Service employee becomes dog's best friend. A hike in the woods nearly ended in disaster for Tessie, but the six-year old Boston terrier is home safe, thanks to a Postal Service employee who became a dog's best friend.
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Sun, Apr 1 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 2

Simple ways to "go orange" in support of our four-legged friends. For many pets and their owners, the start of April means longer walks in the outdoors and more afternoon naps in the warm sunshine. But this month also kicks off Preventio… more ›

Sun, Mar 25 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 1

ASPCA accepting nominations for annual Humane Awards. As pet owners, we tend to believe that our four-legged family members are extraordinary. But some furry friends go above and beyond the bonds of companionship. To recognize these animal hero… more ›

Wed, Mar 21 | By Amy Lieberman | 1

Charitable initiative promotes early intervention for working animals. Service dogs serve crucial, specialized roles that help their human companions perform the daily tasks they might otherwise have a much harder time completing. So it'… more ›

Tue, Feb 21 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 2

Zootoo salutes some of our favorite working animals. Pets and animals provide humans with so many gifts — fun, companionship, and love. But some extraordinary animals go above and beyond the bond between humans and pets. In honor of these fou… more ›

Thu, Jan 5 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 1

Baby animals gain freedom in inspiring survival story. Motherhood has bought two goats and their newborns freedom from the slaughterhouse, according to Meredith Turner, spokeswoman for Farm Sanctuary. Stella and her baby goat, Abigail, a… more ›

Mon, Jan 2 | By Zootoo Pet News Staff | 3

Nominations are open for nationwide canine contest. To pet parents, every dog is heroic — providing love and affection for their humans each day. But certain canines go above and beyond the human-animal bond to protect and serve their … more ›

Mon, Dec 26 | By Margo Ann Sullivan | 1

Rescue organization provides flight transport for animals in need. Middletown, R.I. – Her story started on a North Carolina veterinarian’s doorstep where she was dropped in a box with her littermates. But Kisses, a black and tan hound puppy… more ›