Gabrielle LaFrank

2 days ago | aol.co.uk | Gabrielle LaFrank

Almost every pet parent will experience anticipatory grief, even when their cat or dog is young and healthy. Dreading a life without a fur baby is a sad yet normal experience of pet parenthood, but nothing compares to the grief and emptiness of actually saying goodbye. Whether it's sudden or expected, a pet's passing will turn the world upside down in the most tragic ways.

2 days ago | aol.co.uk | Gabrielle LaFrank

There are plenty of kindhearted people in the world, but dog foster parents like Isabel Klee and her fiancé, Jacob, are in a league of their own. Fostering a pet is one of the most selfless things a person can do for an animal, but some so many rewarding moments and milestones make every sacrifice worth it. On May 9, Isabel's 23rd foster dog, a terrified and resilient little pup named Tiki, reached one of those life-changing milestones.

2 days ago | pethelpful.com | Gabrielle LaFrank

These sweet Great Pyrenees are so sleepy after their night shift, but that’s the life of a livestock guardian dog!Dogs may be man’s best friend and anyone’s furry companion, but dogs can also work a number of important jobs that make their owners’ lives much easier. There are service dogs, police K9s, and military dogs, of course, but farm dogs are just as essential to their industries. Livestock Guardian Dogs are assigned to (you guessed it!) guard the other animals on the farm.

3 days ago | aol.co.uk | Gabrielle LaFrank

There are millions of lovable dogs and cats waiting patiently in animal shelters around the world, but sadly, there aren't enough people adopting them. Many innocent shelter dogs like Bernie have no choice but to wait patiently in their kennel until the right person finds them. Fortunately, there are also people who want to help these dogs find their perfect forever homes, just like the kindhearted shelter staff and volunteers at One Tail at a Time in Portland, Oregon.

3 days ago | pethelpful.com | Gabrielle LaFrank

This German Shepherd and Golden Retriever may not be twins, but they walk perfectly in sync!Being a dog walker is challenging but fun and rewarding work that always keeps you on your toes, but if you’re lucky like Brianne, the dog walker who goes by @thecrazydoggirl on Instagram, you may witness a moment or two that make your efforts completely worthwhile.