(TOUCHING TALE) With so many stories about human and animal companionship, this one really changes what you think you know about these complex relationships. Casey, an Alaskan malamute from Dalton, Georgia, made the lives of her caretakers pretty difficult. Casey was a rowdy troublemaker, often sneaking out from her home and digging holes in other people's yards, knocking over trashcans, and helping herself to food that wasn't hers. So, when a neighbor came over informing Carol Baird, Casey's guardian, that her dog had been visiting his house, she was ready to once again apologize for her pesky canine. But to her surprise, the man thanked her and proceeded to tell her how Casey has been taking care of his father who was suffering from Alzheimer's. The man then explained that Casey stopped showing up the night after his father had passed away, as if knowing that her task had come to an end. Read on for more on this extraordinary story. — Global Animal

(CAT PICTURES) The Internet world loves to be amused by cats and their hilarious antics. We love to giggle at galleries of cats pranking dogs and dapper kitties posing as characters from The Great Gatsby. But as it turns out, some cats have a more artistic side. As Irish writer Oscar Wilde once said, “Paradoxically though it may seem, it is none the less true that life imitates art far more than art imitates life.” In the spirit of aestheticism, check out this gallery of some serious felines imitating world-renowned paintings. — Global Animal

(TOUCHING TALE) In the past few days, many touching stories involving animals caught up in the aftermath of the devastating Oklahoma tornado have come to light. Barbara Garcia, a Moore resident who lost her home and her dog, was miraculously reunited with the pup in a tear-jerking video that has taken the Internet by storm. But a picture of a mud-covered dog faithfully standing by a deceased victim's body after the Oklahoma tornado hit has become a source of mystery. The dog, Susie, was photographed solemnly sitting amidst a pile of rubble. The story became even more heart-wrenching when reports revealed the dog was guarding a dead body, who everyone assumed was her guardian. Read on to find out the real story behind this moving picture. — Global Animal

(TOUCHING TALE) Bridget Evans and her service dog named Hero received a resounding applause as they crossed the podium to accept her master's degree from the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The pair attended the commencement ceremony in matching royal blue caps and gowns in honor of their accomplishments together. Read on for more on this inspiring duo, and learn how the amazing pair has touched the hearts of many. — Global Animal

(ANIMAL RESCUE) While Oklahoma residents have only begun picking up the pieces in the wake of the massive tornado that tore through the region earlier this week, it's encouraging to see miracles are still possible. One such moment occurred during a CBS interview with a woman named Barbara Garcia, whose home was completely destroyed by the colossal tornado. But her greatest loss was her missing dog, who she tried so hard to protect during the disaster. As the woman told her heartbreaking story, the news crew noticed a dog's head poking out from beneath the rubble. Read on for more details on this touching tale and check out the tear-jerking video of the miraculous reunion below. — Global Animal

(TOUCHING TALE) Marine Sgt. Ross Gundlach has finally been reunited with his long, lost love—a golden Labrador named Casey who served with him when he was a dog handler in Afghanistan. The two embarked on over 150 missions during their time together. The two embarked on over 150 missions during their time together, during which Gundlach says Casey was so efficient, she never once missed an explosive and even caught three prior to discharging. Read on to learn more about this touching tale and watch the video of the heartwarming reunion. — Global Animal

(CUTE ANIMAL PICTURES) These Hedgehogs, while providing love and joy to their companions, have also been moonlighting in secret jobs that their companions thankfully documented. Some hedgehogs enjoy sailing while others enjoy playing piano and ruling kingdoms. Scroll through the gallery to learn more about these working critters. — GlobalAnimal

(ANIMAL RESCUE) Indian villagers had to take matters into their own hands after a baby elephant got stuck in a muddy ditch. The female calf was trailing behind her herd when she became trapped. After the calf began to cry, her mother stepped in to try and save her child, but to no avail. That's when the local villagers decided to help out. Read on to learn more about the heartwarming rescue and see the video for yourself. — Global Animal