Name one thing better than a dog. See? You can’t.
This handsome and majestic labrador, who changed a lonesome little boy's life.
Minta is an assistance dog specially trained to help people with autism. She was paired with a little boy named Jacob, and has changed his life as the two formed a deep bond. You can read a profile on Minta and Jacob in the Daily Mail and keep up with their progress on Facebook.
Minta the Austism Assistance Dog / Via Facebook: Minta-the-Autism-Assistance-Dog
Flawless icon Lentil, a French bulldog with a cleft palate who's helping to raise awareness for those with craniofacial differences.
Lentil is a French bulldog born with a cleft palate. He needs special medical care to be able to eat and drink on his own, but with help from his owner, The French Bulldog Rescue Network, and his many, many fans and supporters, Lentil has been giving a fighting chance. His mission, as stated on his Facebook page, is "to raise awareness for those with craniofacial differences and to teach all of us to be kind." You can follow his progress and adventures on Facebook and Twitter.
"My Name is Lentil" Facebook page / Via Facebook: MyNameIsLentil
These superdogs, who help veterans lead more independent lives.
There are several organizations that train dogs to be companions for veterans. For someone who has faced trauma and injury, physical or otherwise, having a loyal friend around to comfort and aid you can mean venturing closer to recovery, mobility, and/or independence. You can follow one such organization, Pets for Patriots, on Instagram and check out how they pair at-risk dogs in shelters with veterans in need of a helpful companion.
The story of a puppy who led rescuers to a lost little girl.
As the story goes, a little girl who went missing in Siberia was saved after her puppy led rescuers to where she was. The little girl had been missing from her home for 11 days, and survived by eating wild berries and drinking river water, according to The Siberian Times. The dog had reportedly remained by the girl's side for 9 days before returning to her village.
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