Puppy with a Purpose

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Over the next 16 months, join us as we help our puppy transition from a puppy with a purpose...

Awww! TODAY's puppy Sunny reunites with his mom for Mother's Day

TODAY's puppy with a purpose, Sunny, reunited with his mother, Muffin, for the first time since...

Watch TODAY puppy Sunny meet the Easter Bunny

Over the Easter weekend, TODAY's puppy with a purpose, Sunny, met the Easter Bunny for the first...

Sunny days are here! Learn fun facts about TODAY's new puppy with a purpose

Sunny made his debut as TODAY's third puppy with a purpose last week. He's so excited that he...

Watch TODAY puppy Sunny see snow for the 1st time

Sunny, our Puppy with a Purpose, had never seen snow until the big storm hit Wednesday. He loved...

Pup-date: How are TODAY puppy Sunny and his siblings doing?

As TODAY puppy Sunny wraps his first week with our family, we check in on his siblings, who are...

When Sunny met Charlie! The new TODAY puppy hits it off with his predecessor

Charlie returned to TODAY to meet our third puppy with a purpose, Sunny!

Meet Sunny, TODAY's 3rd puppy with a purpose

TODAY's third puppy with a purpose, Sunny, made his debut on the show Monday ... and he brought...

Meet TODAY’s new Puppy with a Purpose (and help choose his name!)

Olivia Poff, who raised former TODAY puppy Charlie, joins the show to introduce our newest Puppy...

How guide dogs changed 2 people's lives for the better

Former TODAY puppies Wrangler and Charlie have graduated to useful lives of service, and now...

TODAY puppy Charlie begins his new life in service to a military veteran

He's nearly grown, which means it's time for the TODAY Puppy with a Purpose, Charlie, to start...

The 21 best holiday gifts for dogs and their human best friends

We rounded up the 21 best gifts for dogs (and dog lovers) that pooches everywhere will love....

Watch the sweet moment Charlie met the veteran he will serve, Stacy Pearsall

Charlie is a dog with a very important job! Meet the former staff sergeant and aerial combat...

Charlie's going home! Here's how America's VetDogs matched him with a veteran

For the first time, our favorite little service-dog-in-training got to meet the veteran he will...

19 smart gadgets that make having a pet a breeze

This month's "Stuff We Love: Pet Edition" not only celebrates the coolest pet products, but also...

Charlie meeting this adorable puppy will be the cutest thing you see today

Charlie, TODAY's Puppy with a Purpose, hung out with a special visitor in Studio 1A this morning....

How to throw a birthday party for your dog (like TODAY’s 1-year-old Charlie!)

Charlie, our puppy with a purpose, has just turned 1, so Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, author of...

Charlie helps honor veterans during baseball tour

Our puppy with a purpose was so honored to have a few special missions while on the road.

Happy 1st birthday, Charlie! Find out what’s next for TODAY’s puppy with a purpose

He's not all grown up yet, but the cutest, furriest member of the team is taking a new step toward...

See why Charlie made some adorable new farmyard friends

It wasn't your everyday Tuesday barbecue.

Here's how you can support Charlie during National Military Appreciation Month

Service dogs are provided to veterans free of charge thanks to help from volunteers and supporters...

How these prison dogs and inmates are changing veterans’ lives

A nonprofit program that trains service dogs for military veterans has also benefited prison...

TODAY's puppy with a purpose reunites with family — see the adorable photos!

Charlie missed them so much!

Charlie approves! Labrador is most popular breed in US for 26th straight year

The American Kennel Club released its list of the most popular breeds this year — sure to get...

TODAY puppy Charlie goes to his first basketball game

As part of his training to become a service dog, Charlie, TODAY's puppy with a purpose, attends...

Happy anniversary, Charlie! 7 things to know about TODAY's puppy with a purpose

Charlie himself shares what his first six months at TODAY have been like!

5 things you need to know before adopting a pet from a shelter

Looking to adopt? Read these tips before your trip to the shelter! (By TODAY with our sponsor...

Charlie has been working hard, and he's ready to show off some new skills

TODAY's puppy with a purpose is making great progress with his training!

Veteran helps raise awareness for service dogs with TODAY puppy pin

Andrew Dale started making pins as a hobby in 1999. But after Sept. 11, that "hobby" quickly...

How can I help you? Here are all the skills Charlie's learned so far

TODAY's puppy with a purpose is putting his best paw forward to becoming a helpful service dog....

Wrangler is officially a guide dog! Meet his new family

Wrangler, TODAY's first puppy with a purpose, introduced us to his new handler after finishing...

Happy (half) birthday, Charlie! See the TODAY Puppy’s most adorable moments

TODAY's precious puppy with a purpose had a lot to celebrate on Christmas... he turned six months...

There's a dog for that! Charlie's puppy raiser talks canine career paths

TODAY's puppy with a purpose is one of many dogs who have big jobs.

Bringing home a puppy for the holidays? Here are 6 tips to help you prepare

If you're planning to bring home a little pooch this holiday season, fear not! We've got you...

Leaders of the pack! Here are the top dog names of 2016

It's the end of the year, so let's give our furry friends something to bark about.

Charlie's puppy raiser highlights 5 lessons she's learned while on the job

Olivia reflects on her time raising TODAY's little puppy with a purpose.

From 356 to 167 pounds: 6 steps this woman took to lose weight

When Karen Kelly got a dog, her life changed completely — for the better.

TODAY's puppy with a purpose hits the road to visit the Naval Academy

It was a day of firsts for Charlie! TODAY's puppy with a purpose took his first big road trip...

7 super cute Halloween dog costumes inspired by food

Dress up your pup as his favorite treat in an adorable Halloween dog costume that's inspired...

5 ways your dog can actually help you lose weight

Here's how to get and stay in shape with the help of your dog.

6 grooming tips to help your pet put their best paw forward

They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but a young one should become accustomed to a...

Your pup's sure to go crazy for these bacon dog treats

These dog treats are filled with bacon goodness and nutritious oats