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Love Unleashed: Our Favorite Dog Stories

From Tim Tebow, Dean Koontz, and more: inspirational stories to make any pet lover weak in the knees.

from Reader's Digest Magazine | September 2012
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Courtesy Tim Tebow
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Tim Tebow on Otis, His Comeback Dog

We know him for football and his faith, but long before he was famous on the field, Tebow showed true grit in saving his treasured pet. Read more »

Daniel Ogren via Wikimedia Commons
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Josh Duhamel on Meatloaf, the Rescue Pooch

A Hollywood guy who's really a hometown hero: Josh Duhamel recently told us about his adopted dogs, how taking care of them primed him to be a dad, and more. Read more »

Courtesy Jerry Bauer
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Dean Koontz's Five Favorite Canine Books

Having written several novels in which dogs play leading roles and many more in which they are supporting players, Dean Koontz notes, "some even think I am dog-obsessed." In this passage from The Literarian, he weighs in on his favorite dog stories ever. Read more »

Courtesy Steve Madden
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Roma on Her Adored Master, Steve Madden

A dearly departed dog shares an inspirational story with the guy who played fetch all those years, but always came back home. Read more »

Courtesy Ronald D.
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Tell Us Your Tail!

Pets steal our hearts, become our dearest friends, and can even save our lives. Post a miraculous or moving story about your furry, feathered, or scaled companion on our new Tumblr, StoryBox, for a chance to be published. Write, now! »

Your Comments

  • Lois K.

    Where do I post a story about my pet? Thank you. tworunners@wamail.net

  • Csbaker98

    I enjoyed this article so much I bought The Art of Racing in the Rain, thanks to Dean Koontz’s list of five of his favorite canine books. I absolutely loved it. Now I shall go back to my Nook and purchase Merle’s Door!!

  • zgrqyl

    good story.

  • Jilzd13

    Yes..where do I post a pet story???