Just like people, dogs can be blood donors to dogs in need. There are usually certain requirements that a donor dog must meet in order to give blood, but it is usually a very simple collection process ...

It's a dog-help-puppy world out there, thanks to canines like Olivia. The pooch is no stranger to saving lives. She's a registered therapy dog at DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital in ...

A Labrador retriever named Olivia recently saved the life of a 5-month-old puppy who was rushed to Portland’s DoveLewis veterinary hospital with life-threatening symptoms caused by rodenticide ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — We brought you this story in April, but this week's Everyday Hero is so special that we're giving her some extra time in the spotlight. She's not just man's best friend, she's ...

Whether it’s emergency trauma or chronic illnesses, pets often need blood transfusions. The U.K. is pioneering a national blood bank system that has already saved countless lives. Veterinarians draw ...

MEANWHILE, FRIENDLY COMPETITION TO FILL A CRITICAL NEED IN THE CITY OF FOLSOM FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS ARE JOINING FORCES FOR A BLOOD DRIVE, AND THEY’RE DOING IT IN A WAY THAT THEY HOPE CAPTURES A ...

Sharwood the dog is a life saver… no, literally. The Gordon Setter has saved the lives of hundreds of dogs through his blood donations. With the help of his loving and proud owner Sue Mitchell (UK), ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — American bulldog pitbull mix Chunk's name suits him well. At 75 pounds his owner, Aly Evans, says he's kind of like a bull in a china shop. "But sweet, very, very ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — After the knife attack on the police canine Roam, there was a lot of blood needed for surgery. It emphasizes the importance of blood donations for dogs. ‘It's very sad ...

BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - Across the country, there’s a pressing demand for blood donations, extending beyond humans to our beloved pets, who also require life-saving transfusions. Many people are ...

Olivia is a therapy dog at DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital in Portland, Oregon Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013, covering pets, ...