Pets

A man had an emotional reunion with his dog Oreo amid the L.A. wildfires -- but the feels didn’t stop there 'cause he also got to hug the firefighter who saved his pup!

Casey Colvin was ecstatic as he sprinted up to Cal Fire Battalion Chief Brent Pascua, pups Oreo, and Tika in tow, telling them, "This guy saved your life!" ... and immediately throwing in a compliment, comparing the firefighter's looks to a Ken Doll.

Colvin was all gratitude in the "NBC Nightly News" segment, telling Pascua when they first met, he was in full-on crisis mode, and if it hadn't been for him, both of his dogs would’ve been goners.

There are thousands of people who have been displaced by the raging L.A. wildfires, but add to that list dogs, cats, ducks, goats, pigs, horses, birds, fish and other creatures that are in desperate straits.

There have been some happy reunions where pet owners have been reunited with their lost, beloved pets. Check out the gallery with scores of precious reunions.

On the other side, there are animals that have been rescued but the owners are not known. In Pasadena alone, more than 100 animals are sitting in shelters, waiting for their owners to come forward.

Paris Hilton is putting on her cape to help Los Angeles wildfire victims in more ways than one ... donating more money and reuniting one family with their lost pet.

Paris helped the Pasadena Humane Society reunite a cat displaced by the deadly Eaton Fire with her family, who lost their home in the blaze.

The feline was found after the fire destroyed entire neighborhoods in Altadena and Paris visited the kitty at the Pasadena Humane Society and asked her legions of fans to help find the cat's owner.

The Game is stepping up big time -- pushing forward with his animal rescue mission amid the L.A. wildfires and sharing heartbreaking pics of animals caught in the devastation.

The rapper shared on IG Monday how it’s a miracle some animals survived the fires, especially after seeing the destruction left behind in fire-ravaged areas.

The Game says he teamed up with wildlife rescue nonprofit Cleo’s Critter Care, bringing food and water for the animals, hoping to gain their trust and get them to a shelter where they can hopefully reunite with their owners.

Terrifying footage of the raging fires in Los Angeles shows people stuck inside a home with their dog surrounded by the inferno.

Check out the video posted to X ... a man swings his camera from side to side showing the hell on earth flames whipping around outside the glass doors of the house.

You can hear him coughing and anxiously talking to his pooch and another man in the kitchen, reassuring them that they're going to be okay.

Need one last feel-good moment heading into 2025?? Kirk Herbstreit's got ya covered ... 'cause the popular sports announcer shared footage of his 14-month-old dog, Peter, enjoying the beach for the first time -- and it'll warm your heart.

The adorable pup accompanied Kirk out to Los Angeles for the massive College Football Playoff matchup between Ohio State and Oregon going down at the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day ... and with more than 24 hours before kickoff, the two took a stroll at Manhattan Beach for the final sunrise of 2024.

Peter clearly loved running around the shore ... and while we don't know if he took a dip in the Pacific, it's much warmer than snowy Indiana!!

Dogs are known as a man's best friend, but not for one Delta Air Lines passenger who says he got booted from his first-class seat by a service animal.

After his annoying experience, the passenger posted a pic of the furry pooch on Reddit and ranted about what happened to him.

Under the user name @ben_bob, he told others in a forum he was upgraded to first class before his flight only to be downgraded 15 minutes later to a "worst seat than I previously had."

Tom Brady got in a swole sesh with his dawgs this week -- and we mean that literally ... with the seven-time Super Bowl champion taking his furry pals to the gym in Miami!!

The legendary quarterback and FOX Sports analyst was out and about in Florida ... with his four-legged friends in tow as he left a workout.

Speaking of legs, it's clear TB12 ain't neglecting his lower limbs ... 'cause he put his chiseled gams on full display as he rocked a pair of black short shorts.

Crumbs, the world's fattest cat, sadly passed away in October ... and now we're learning more details about how the furball died.

The orange tabby suffered from heart disease caused by his obesity -- an autopsy showed he had acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema. That's a life-threatening condition resulting from the build-up of fluid in the lungs due to increased heart pressure, according to multiple news outlets in Russia, where Crumbs lived.

At the time of his death, it was speculated he passed from some complication of excess weight, though tumors were also reportedly found on his spleen and other organs.

Model Lindsey Pelas will have you howling over her latest photoshoot ... posing in a number of racy ensembles with some puppy plus-ones.

Check it out ... the blonde beauty, known for posing in a variety of spicy publications -- including Playboy, Maxim, GQ, and Sports Illustrated -- left very little to the imagination as she donned skin-showing lingerie and other sexy ensembles for a new puppy calendar.

In fact, Lindsey showed off her curves in everything from a black bodysuit, to a pale pink bra and panty combo, to a white crop top -- with a noticeable amount of underboob.

The tragic news of the passing of Kirk Herbstreit's beloved dog, Ben, made its way to the Oval Office ... with President Joe Biden sending his condolences in an emotional letter to the football announcer and his family following the loss.

"Ben brought so much comfort and unconditional love to millions of Americans across our nation," POTUS wrote in the note. "In your most joyful moments and most grief-stricken days, he was there, sensitive to every unspoken feeling and emotion."

"I know what it is like to lose a beloved pet, and I hope you can find some comfort in cherishing the beautiful memories you shared with Ben. He was a good boy."

"Shameless" actress Emma Kenney just pulled off a heroic move -- swooping in to save a dog that was about to be euthanized.

Emma shared an IG Story of the cute pup being walked by an unidentified woman, explaining she and her BF, Conrad Hilton, stepped in just in time to rescue him minutes before he was set to be put to sleep ... and rushed him to L.A.'s no-kill shelter, Yogi's House.

Emma, a longtime animal activist, shared the clip to Michael Bublé's "Holly Jolly Christmas," making it clear that this pup's second chance at life is a Christmas miracle.

Sad news from the K-Pop world -- BTS member V’s beloved pet dog has died.

V shared the heartbreaking news Monday via an Instagram Story, telling fans in Korean his pet dog Yeontan had "gone on a long journey," posting a compilation of pics and videos of his furry friend on his feed to honor their time together.

The singer explained it felt right to share the sad news with the BTS ARMY -- a nickname for the boyband's fans -- since they've shown so much love to Yeontan over the years.

It's a big day for the short snout community ... 'cause the first pug in history just won the 2024 National Dog Show.

Vito the pug -- a happy-looking pup with the trademark smushed pug face -- was named best-in-show just minutes ago ... beating out a crowded field of more than 1,900 dogs consisting of more than 200 unique breeds.

Check out Vito's crowning moment ... Verde -- a Welsh terrier with long, luscious locks -- is named Reserve Best-in-Show, a second-place finish.

A famous dog has passed ... a dog famous for her owner and famous in her own right.

Birdie was a Golden Retriever owned by Jennifer Garner, who announced the pooch has passed. Jen says, “It is hard to know how to write this— it seems nuts, given the world, to mourn a pet, but since we have shared Birdie with all of you, it only seems fair to let you know of her passing.”

Birdie stopped eating last week -- a clear sign something was wrong because J.G. described the dog as a foodie -- and the fam became alarmed and took her to the vet, who delivered some horrible news -- Birdie was at the end of her life.