Teddy, a man that Smiley frequently visited in a nursing home, had no speech and was unable to communicate. But that didn't stop the dog from trying. "One day, Smiley put his feet up in front of ...

Animal lovers the world over are grieving for Smiley, a blind therapy dog with an irresistible grin and an inspiring rescue story. Smiley was rescued from a Canadian puppy mill in 2004.

A Newport Beach pastor maintains that the annual Blessing of the Animals is the third holiest day of the year, after Christmas and Easter. “It’s a joyful day to celebrate our little critters ...