5 dog stories that will warm your heart this Christmas

A college student in Oklahoma formed a special connection with a dog at the animal shelter where she volunteered. While she was away at college, the dog was adopted. She was happy and sad, because she would have liked to keep him. It turns out it was her parents who adopted Rambo, who is now living happily at their Seiling, Oklahoma home. Hallee Fuqua was thrilled to be reunited with the dog, but will still volunteer at the animal shelter.

Ward staff at Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley have given rescue dogs a merry Christmas. Besides caring for their patients, the staff handed hampers of treats for the dogs homed at Rainbow Dog Trust in Wombourne. Ward clerk Tracie Cash came up with the idea after losing her dog to cancer in September. She said she is not quite ready for another dog yet, but wanted to do something for charity. They now hope the dogs will find a fur-ever home.

A woman in Powys was heartbroken when her dog was stolen two years ago. Trisha Joseph never gave up looking for six-year-old Belle, a springer spaniel. She had posted on more than 500 Facebook groups looking for Belle. It finally paid off. On Friday, one of the group members spotted the dog being put up for sale 75 miles away. An 18-year-old had kept her for six months and was selling her. He was shocked to find out the pup was stolen, but now Belle is home with Trisha.

Nine lucky dogs will have a future as beloved pets after they were rescued from a dog meat farm in South Korea. A campaign led by Humane Society International UK (HSI) led to their rescue. All nine pups were wagging their tails as delighted animal rescuers hugged and welcomed them. HSI has managed to shut down 13 Korean dog meat farms and have rescued a total of 1,600 dogs.

Many dog owners know their pets enjoy watching TV. However, the owners of a pet shop in Abergele have taken things a step further. They spent more than £100,000 putting together a cinema for dogs. There is a coffee shop serving snacks and drinks for humans and their doggie friends. Treats for dogs include popcorn, cakes and pies. Drinks include “Pawsecco” and “Bottom Sniffer” beer. 40 people can enjoy the films with their dogs. Films will all be pet-related.