True Tails

Ricochet the Surfing Dog: Riding Waves & Changing Lives with Her Paw-some Spirit!

Ricochet the Surfing Dog: Riding Waves & Changing Lives with Her Paw-some Spirit!

By Tyler Rivenburgh Jun 3, 2025

In the warm waters off Southern California, a golden blur of fur can often be seen gliding effortlessly on a surfboard, a cheerful smile on her face. This isn't just...

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Owney the Postal Dog: Riding the Rails and Delivering Smiles Across America

Owney the Postal Dog: Riding the Rails and Delivering Smiles Across America

By Tyler Rivenburgh May 12, 2025

In the bustling post office of Albany, New York, in the late 1880s, a curious little stray dog wandered in, sniffing at the mail sacks and charming the postal clerks...

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Seaman: The Newfoundland Who Explored America

Seaman: The Newfoundland Who Explored America

By Tyler Rivenburgh Apr 15, 2025

The 150-pound explorer with paws on the Lewis & Clark map. When you think of famous American explorers, Lewis and Clark probably come to mind. But there was another member...

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The Street Dog Who Became a Hollywood Star: The Real-Life Story of Strongheart

The Street Dog Who Became a Hollywood Star: The Real-Life Story of Strongheart

By Tyler Rivenburgh Mar 11, 2025

From Police Dog to Silver Screen Icon Before Lassie, before Rin Tin Tin, before Hollywood even realized the potential of canine actors, Strongheart set the stage—literally. He wasn’t just a...

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100 Years of Bravery: Balto’s Legendary Race Against Time to Save a Town

100 Years of Bravery: Balto’s Legendary Race Against Time to Save a Town

By Tyler Rivenburgh Feb 11, 2025

A century ago, in the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness, a hero emerged—not on two legs, but on four. Balto, a determined Siberian Husky, braved subzero temperatures, blinding snow, and treacherous terrain to...

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Duke the Dog: The Four-Term Mayor Who United a Town

Duke the Dog: The Four-Term Mayor Who United a Town

By Tyler Rivenburgh Jan 3, 2025

When you think of a small-town mayor, you might picture a dedicated civil servant, a lifelong resident, or perhaps a charismatic leader who rallies the community. But in the case...

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