Some dogs are just so fearful and so untrusting that they’re virtually unadoptable

Having been through various cases of abuse and mistreatment, they are sometimes so scared of humans that they cower in a corner and even lose control of their bowel movements. But at the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center in Madison, New Jersey, they have a safe place to stay, recuperate, and recover. There the qualified, caring professionals work their very hardest to try and bring these sad dogs back to life.

One of the dogs, Robin, was a particularly tough case, but eventually moved forward with one activity – play. She used to just hide whenever a person would come near her, but when toys were introduced to her routine, she quickly brightened up and adapted to her environment. That’s just one example of how organizations like these can change the lives of dogs (and people as well.) It would be a worthy cause to donate to.

This powerful and uplifting news video from CNN depicts just how a dog might impact a kid’s life

When a normal couple has their first boy, they are overjoyed. But they soon notice something different about Johnny, their son, because he would rarely interact or talk to other people and would keep to himself, having a hard time expressing his feelings and emotions to others. He couldn’t really relate to other people well. Then, one night, Johnny’s mother sat down to watch a newscast, and on the news was a story of a pitbull who had been mistreated. Doctors said she had a very, very slim chance of survival, but the pitbull made it anyway. Johnny’s mother felt that adopting the pup would be a good idea, but at first her husband was skeptical, since they already had 3 kids total.

That all changed the moment Johnny met Xena the pitbull. They had an instant bond and were always together. Johnny slowly but surely started being social, doing homework, talking to others, and best of all, eating. He would even cut up bananas for the dog. In the end, this really shows how the power of friendship can be so important in even just one person’s life.

This video went super viral in a matter of days

It shows a brave dog, home alone, who literally walks in on a couple of bear cubs and does not hesitate to scare them off. You would think two bears, even if they are babies, would have just a slight advantage in a two-on-one face off against a small puppy, but not in this case.

The courageous dog just barks and jumps and runs them both off the property, and one of the bears even hops the gate one more time in order to complete the narrow escape. I have no idea how the dog did that, but it sure was an amazing feat. It also gives some laughs too, as it’s pretty rare for such a big animal to be scared of a small house pet. Anyways, it was every man (or bear) for himself when the puppy came running towards them.

So much for brotherly love. That dog really was savage though.

Inside the Training of a SEAL’s German Shepherd

The German Shepherd. A dog renowned for its ferocious bite and tenacity when chasing down its target, while also having the ability to sniff out substances with ease. The German Shepherd is used and trained for many special operations, ranging from domestic cases to military endeavors, but perhaps its best known role is with the creme de la creme of the United States Military: The Navy SEALs. In this short documentary, the reporter first goes up into the Colorado Springs to find out just how powerful the dog can be. He puts on protective gear, and starts the experiment.

In a matter of seconds the dog takes him down and he is subject to its relentless attack instinct. He then also moves on to a location in the middle of the desert, where he meets with a former US Marine who now trains dogs for military purposes. They simulate a situation similar to when Osama Bin Laden was captured, and see exactly how the dog would have reacted. Again, they witness the raw power, courage, and intellect of the German Shepherd.