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The 10 Best Positive Dog Stories The Internet Has To Offer


2020 was not a great year for news. Pandemic, fires, and all sorts of gloom have dominated our screens. But it wasn’t all bad, because our canine companions never let us down. Here are 10 of the best dog news stories from 2020. 


Expect a bit of goof, some serious heroics and some very very good doggos.


1) Humane Hero’s Dog Of The Year Was Kenz

The American Humane Hero Dog Award is an annual competition that celebrates America’s doggy heroes. Whether it’s working in service, saving lives, or simply providing lifelong companionship. And 2020’s winner was the heartwarming story of rescue turned reducer, MacKenzie. 


Kenz for short, this little lady was born with a cleft palate, needed multiple surgeries and required constant bottle feeding. Now full-grown, she provides care for baby animals with birth defects, who often can’t be with their parents. She will cuddle and console them on their healing journey. Kenz also serves as a disability educator, interacting with children at schools so they learn to be open-minded, kind & patient.



1) Humane Hero’s Dog Of The Year Was Kenz

The American Humane Hero Dog Award is an annual competition that celebrates America’s doggy heroes. Whether it’s working in service, saving lives, or simply providing lifelong companionship. And 2020’s winner was the heartwarming story of rescue turned reducer, MacKenzie. 


Kenz for short, this little lady was born with a cleft palate, needed multiple surgeries and required constant bottle feeding. Now full-grown, she provides care for baby animals with birth defects, who often can’t be with their parents. She will cuddle and console them on their healing journey. Kenz also serves as a disability educator, interacting with children at schools so they learn to be open-minded, kind & patient.



2) Olive And Mabel Had A Performance Review

British sports broadcaster for the BBC, Andrew Cotter, decided to hold a performance review with his two labradors. Over Zoom. What could possibly go wrong?!


Famous for reporting on their daily activities with his signature dulcet tones, Andrew addressed the fact that over the last 12 months the sofas had taken a bit of a beating, and that no squirrels were caught. It’s definitely worth a watch. 


2) Olive And Mabel Had A Performance Review

British sports broadcaster for the BBC, Andrew Cotter, decided to hold a performance review with his two labradors. Over Zoom. What could possibly go wrong?!


Famous for reporting on their daily activities with his signature dulcet tones, Andrew addressed the fact that over the last 12 months the sofas had taken a bit of a beating, and that no squirrels were caught. It’s definitely worth a watch. 



3) Pop Was Fed Up Too

Owner Rashida Ellis took a picture of her English Bulldog Pop while she was working from home during the pandemic. Big Poppa, his full name, was whining on her apartment patio. So Ellis sent the picture to her friends. 


The photo was then retweeted thousands of times, as the perfect encapsulation of everyone’s mood. Apparently, Pop loves nothing more than playing with children and wasn’t able to go down and play with some of his usual friends due to social distancing guidelines.  We feel you Pop.



3) Pop Was Fed Up Too

Owner Rashida Ellis took a picture of her English Bulldog Pop while she was working from home during the pandemic. Big Poppa, his full name, was whining on her apartment patio. So Ellis sent the picture to her friends. 


The photo was then retweeted thousands of times, as the perfect encapsulation of everyone’s mood. Apparently, Pop loves nothing more than playing with children and wasn’t able to go down and play with some of his usual friends due to social distancing guidelines.  We feel you Pop.



4) Lamb Chop Was Voted Cutest Rescue Dog Of 2020

Sadly, Lambchop began her life in a puppy mill, where she spent more than six years giving birth to multiple litters. She faced multiple surgeries, socialization challenges, and a fear of people, but overcame them all to become a doggy advocate for adoption. 


Beating 10,000 other adorable dogs to win the crown of cutest rescue dog, her prize saw her win a year’s supply of dog food. Yum!


4) Lamb Chop Was Voted Cutest Rescue Dog Of 2020

Sadly, Lambchop began her life in a puppy mill, where she spent more than six years giving birth to multiple litters. She faced multiple surgeries, socialization challenges, and a fear of people, but overcame them all to become a doggy advocate for adoption. 


Beating 10,000 other adorable dogs to win the crown of cutest rescue dog, her prize saw her win a year’s supply of dog food. Yum!


5) Moose Graduated 

8-year-old labrador Moose had been working as a therapy dog for six years at Virginia Tech's Cook Counseling Center when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. So the university decided to honor him during the 2020 virtual commencement, as thanks for all the help he had offered students in his time. 


His honorary degree in veterinary medicine suits him very well, and he is apparently doing well with chemo. We believe in you, Moose! 


5) Moose Graduated 

8-year-old labrador Moose had been working as a therapy dog for six years at Virginia Tech's Cook Counseling Center when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. So the university decided to honor him during the 2020 virtual commencement, as thanks for all the help he had offered students in his time. 


His honorary degree in veterinary medicine suits him very well, and he is apparently doing well with chemo. We believe in you, Moose! 



6) Capone Finally Got Adopted

After 1,134 days in the Pittsburgh Animal Friends Shelter, Capone was the longest resident they had ever had. And in 2020, after 3 long years, he was finally adopted! 


The 10-year-old senior pooch suffers from being hard of hearing and with reduced sight, so the shelter compiled a heartwarming video to find his perfect partners. And it worked!


6) Capone Finally Got Adopted

After 1,134 days in the Pittsburgh Animal Friends Shelter, Capone was the longest resident they had ever had. And in 2020, after 3 long years, he was finally adopted! 


The 10-year-old senior pooch suffers from being hard of hearing and with reduced sight, so the shelter compiled a heartwarming video to find his perfect partners. And it worked!


7) Labs Did Beer Runs

Karen and Mark Heuwetter, the owners of Six Harbors Brewing Company in Long Island, decided to switch up their delivery service during the pandemic... By involving their two dogs, Barley and Buddy on beer runs during the coronavirus pandemic. 


These sophisticated doggos are the epitome of service with a smile, more than earning them the nickname of the "brew dogs". It’s a pretty cool nickname too, if you ask us. 


7) Labs Did Beer Runs

Karen and Mark Heuwetter, the owners of Six Harbors Brewing Company in Long Island, decided to switch up their delivery service during the pandemic... By involving their two dogs, Barley and Buddy on beer runs during the coronavirus pandemic. 


These sophisticated doggos are the epitome of service with a smile, more than earning them the nickname of the "brew dogs". It’s a pretty cool nickname too, if you ask us. 



8) A Rescue Helped Conservation Efforts

Eba, once a discarded puppy, is now an elite canine conservation worker. Trained to sniff out marine wildlife droppings, these dogs help researchers gain valuable information and are critical to research. Thanks for all your hard work, Eba!


8) A Rescue Helped Conservation Efforts

Eba, once a discarded puppy, is now an elite canine conservation worker. Trained to sniff out marine wildlife droppings, these dogs help researchers gain valuable information and are critical to research. Thanks for all your hard work, Eba!


9) Jake Grew Up To Be A Firefighter

Jake the pitbull was a victim of a house fire when he was still very small. But luckily he was rescued by the heroes of the South Carolina Fire Department. 


One firefighter, Bill, took Jake into his own home. He was in rough shape and needed lots of help, but the two formed an incredible bond. Once he was recovered and fully grown, Jake became an official firefighter with help from the Mayor of Hanahan. No, we’re not crying! We just have something in our eye!


10) Tucson Became A Salesman

Staff at a Brazilian Hyundai dealership noticed a stray was in the habit of making regular visits. One rainy night, they decided to welcome him in and name him Tuscon Prime.


Super sociable and willing to get stuck in, Tucson was given the title of “Official Meeter & Greeter.” In addition to his concierge duties, he is improving his marketing skills with regular posts to his Instagram account. 


9) Jake Grew Up To Be A Firefighter

Jake the pitbull was a victim of a house fire when he was still very small. But luckily he was rescued by the heroes of the South Carolina Fire Department. 


One firefighter, Bill, took Jake into his own home. He was in rough shape and needed lots of help, but the two formed an incredible bond. Once he was recovered and fully grown, Jake became an official firefighter with help from the Mayor of Hanahan. No, we’re not crying! We just have something in our eye!


10) Tucson Became A Salesman

Staff at a Brazilian Hyundai dealership noticed a stray was in the habit of making regular visits. One rainy night, they decided to welcome him in and name him Tuscon Prime.


Super sociable and willing to get stuck in, Tucson was given the title of “Official Meeter & Greeter.” In addition to his concierge duties, he is improving his marketing skills with regular posts to his Instagram account. 

We hope these new stories featuring our favorite canine pals brightened up your day. If you have your own doggo-themed good news stories to share with us, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch!