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Mary Schwager           "Watchdog Mary"
WatchdogMary TV and print journalist now watchdogging for animals. Honored to have won 16 Emmy, 7 Edward R. Murrow and Associated Press awards for investigative reporting & writing. I love tips, send me your story ideas! www.watchdogmary.com
Articles by Mary
7 min read

Baby Pigeon Meets Woman And Decides She's Her Mom Forever

"[She] is a super cuddly baby" 😍💓
8 min read

Stray Dogs In Parking Lot Ask Everyone For Help

"They go up to every car that passes by in hopes to find a home" ❤️️
6 min read

Mom Dog Who Lost Her Babies Adopts 3 Tiny Kittens Who Need Her

"It was very motherly — she knew what to do right away"🐶❤️️😻😻😻
6 min read

Big Dog Meets Tiny Orphaned Kittens And Instantly Adopts Them All

"She is obsessed and won't leave them alone. She wants to keep treating them like they're her babies."
9 min read

Stray Dog Joins Race And Runs 15 Miles To Find A Family

"He was just running and jumping, all excited to see people" ❤
10 min read

Rescue Cat Helps Save Owner And Neighbors From Fire

"I rescued Kitty. She rescued me. Then I rescued her back.”
4 min read

Dog Is So Worried When Her Best Friend Has To Go To The Vet

Such a sweet pup!
7 min read

Sweet Dog Has Been Waiting 3 Years In Shelter For A Family

“He’s not accepting that fate. He wants to go home" ❤️️
10 min read

Woman Drives Dog 1,300 Miles Home To Find Owner No Longer Wants Her

"I love her more than words can say.”
7 min read

Rescued Baby Cow Loves To Sleep In The Dog Bed

“I’ve heard people say that the love of a cow is the best thing ever.”
8 min read

Little Puppy Found With Mouth Taped Shut Thanks The Man Who Saved Him

“I was awestruck because I didn't think he remembered me” 🤗💕
5 min read

Sweet 14-Year-Old Shelter Dog Gets Adopted Just In Time For Christmas

Her old family had dropped her off right before the holidays 💔