The Funniest and Most Heart-Warming Animal Stories of 2018

2018 has been rough for a lot of us, but it’s also been a wonderful year for heart-warming animal stories. Here are some of our favorites from throughout the year. So be sure to read up on all of these stories to learn more.

Paco the Base-Jumping Dog

When rescue dog Paco finally found a home, he couldn’t have imagined what his new owner had in mind for their walkies.

Chase Reinford is an extreme sports enthusiast, and together, the pair have taken on an adrenaline-charged base-jumping lifestyle.

Bug-Eyed Bulldog Becomes an Internet Star

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Buggy the bug-eyed bulldog was found, abandoned, and near death, by a good samaritan as a puppy. After emergency surgery (which involved making him a new nostril), Buggy is now a healthy, happy dog, who’s won a very loyal online following!

Justin Beaver Keeps Making a Dam Inside His House

A rescue beaver named JB (short for Justin Beaver, of course) lives inside a human house – and is constantly stealing doormats, cuddly toys, and even lacrosse sticks to build a dam that isn’t needed!

The Donkey Who Thinks He’s a Dog

Tiny Tim was so small when he was first born that his owners thought he was a rabbit. They hand-reared him as he grew, and he learned to live indoors, with the dogs.

Now, Tiny Tim is basically a dog – he plays fetch, wags his tail, and greets his owners like a little puppy.