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Home at Last
Missing for 5 Years, Chong Was Found 642 Miles from Home
Chong slipped away from his family in Lincoln, Nebraska back in 2021. Five years later he turned up behind a truck stop in Indiana, 642 miles from home, and one microchip scan brought it all back. His family drove out to bring him home, and his mom's advice for every searching family is simple. Never lose hope.
2026-08-04 · via WTVA News
Rescue Win
The Shelter Was Full. Then the Town Showed Up: 16 Pets Home in One Day
The Aiken County Animal Shelter in South Carolina was completely full, every single kennel taken. Then the local news showed what was happening, and the community answered. The lobby stayed packed all day, the waits were long, nobody left, and 16 pets went home in one day, including 8 dogs. As the shelter team put it, for the first time in a while, we are feeling hopeful.
2026-08-04 · via Kicks 99
Dog Adventures
Surf's Up, Paws Down: The World Dog Surfing Championships Just Turned 10
Dogs in tiny life vests took over the waves in Pacifica, California this weekend for the tenth annual World Dog Surfing Championships. Spaniels to Labs rode the boards while the crowd cheered every single ride, and a Miniature Pinscher named Rusty competed with a shark fin on his vest. The event raises money for local animal charities and even hosts adoptions right on the beach.
2026-08-04 · via NBC Bay Area