Uplifting

On the left, a dark-haired woman dines outdoors while a beagle stands at her chair; on the right, a smiling woman pets the same beagle in a garden.

Rescue Dog Gets a Royal Second Chance With Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Rescue dog Mamma Mia's journey from Envigo to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Montecito home highlights rescue success and joy.

Rescue Dog Gets a Royal Second Chance With Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Rescue dog Mamma Mia's journey from Envigo to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Montecito home highlights rescue success and joy.

2026 Fat Bear Week Champion is Crowned After Public Votes for Favorite

2026 Fat Bear Week Champion is Crowned After Public Votes for Favorite

Did your favorite win? 

2026 Fat Bear Week Champion is Crowned After Public Votes for Favorite

Did your favorite win? 

A smiling man crouches in a grassy backyard with two gray-and-white pit bull dogs, one on each side of him.

Josh Hutcherson Adopted an Injured Pit Bull at 19 and Says Leaving Shelter Dogs Behind Is Still the Hardest Part

Josh Hutcherson's rescue dogs highlight the power of pet adoption and shelter pets to transform lives.

Josh Hutcherson Adopted an Injured Pit Bull at 19 and Says Leaving Shelter Dogs Behind Is Still the Hardest Part

Josh Hutcherson's rescue dogs highlight the power of pet adoption and shelter pets to transform lives.

On the left, a suited man holds a dog's leash on a CNN Heroes stage; on the right, the same man and dog pose in a forest.

Justin Theroux’s Rescue Dog Kuma Goes From Mange-Covered Shelter Pup to Protective Big Sister

Heartwarming story: Justin Theroux’s rescue dog Kuma becomes a calm, protective big sister to the family’s newborn.

Justin Theroux’s Rescue Dog Kuma Goes From Mange-Covered Shelter Pup to Protective Big Sister

Heartwarming story: Justin Theroux’s rescue dog Kuma becomes a calm, protective big sister to the family’s newborn.

A yellow Labrador wearing a green Sheriff K-9 vest rests among large lichen-covered rocks outdoors.

Three Children Vanish From Colorado Campsite Until Search Dog Archie Picks Up Their Scent Almost Immediately

Uplifting rescue: a Chaffee County search and rescue dog leads teams to find three lost children near Buena Vista.

Three Children Vanish From Colorado Campsite Until Search Dog Archie Picks Up Their Scent Almost Immediately

Uplifting rescue: a Chaffee County search and rescue dog leads teams to find three lost children near Buena Vista.

On the left, a man cradles a small brown puppy indoors; on the right, a man crouches outdoors as a small dachshund trots toward him.

Dog’s Overwhelming Love for His Dad Leaves Him Buried Beneath Nonstop Kisses

Heartwarming dog reunion as a 9-year-old Dachshund covers her dad in kisses after nearly a year apart.

Dog’s Overwhelming Love for His Dad Leaves Him Buried Beneath Nonstop Kisses

Heartwarming dog reunion as a 9-year-old Dachshund covers her dad in kisses after nearly a year apart.