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    Second Chance Movement™ – The Key To Giving Shelter Pets a Second Chance At Life

    Shop Second Chance Movement™ Every Second Chance Movement™ purchase funds the transportation of shelter animals from overcrowded, high-kill shelters to no-kill shelters where there is high demand for pets. Your support unlocks a second chance for these animals and truly provides the key to a new life!   Plenty of shelters throughout America have more demand for pets than they have animals, yet in other parts of the country there are shelters overrun with animals and not enough funding to keep … Read more

    Your Help Flew Two Dogs To Their Second Chances At Life

    Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. One of these organizations, Wings Of Rescue, provides air transport for dogs in risky situations to second chances elsewhere.  Through the Second Chance Movement™ program, happy endings like the ones below are made possible. Your support saves lives! When 8-year-old Beagle Willie’s person passed away, he was turned in to the St. Bernard Parish Shelter outside of New Orleans.  A little Terrier mix named Bonzeye ended up … Read more

    They Had Given Up On This Sweet Dog With Cancer, But You Gave Him His Second Chance

    Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. “Chief entered the high-kill Lancaster Shelter in California with a cancerous growth on his tail. He was such a gentle dog, but nobody wanted him. The shelter gave only 48 hours before he was going to be euthanized. “But enter our friends Vicki and Lori of Hands Paws & Hearts, who thankfully came to … Read more

    Transport Gives Strays Found On Farm A Second Chance

    iHeartDogs works closely with GreaterGood by donating part of each sale to their various charity efforts. One of these organizations, Animal Lifeline, provides transport for dogs in risky situations to second chances elsewhere.  Thanks to customers like you, Animal Lifeline is able to make a difference for many dogs in need! Amos and Andy are just two of those dogs. On a rural farm in Tennessee, two skinny and malnourished sibling pups (now named Amos and Andy) were caught chasing the … Read more

    Your Favorite IHD Products Help Give Dogs Like Clyde A Second Chance

    According to his friends from the Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team (START), Clyde’s former owners made a big mistake when they abandoned him. Luckily, START was able to rescue sweet Clyde from an overcrowded California shelter and send him on a transport to Safe Haven Humane Society in Tangent, Oregon. At Safe Haven, dogs like Clyde get the time they need to decompress so they can put their best paw forward when meeting adopters. Thanks to this second chance, Clyde … Read more

    County Government Drama Kept This Dog From Finding A Home Before He Was Given A Second Chance

    Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. “Herky is a 2-year-old male Terrier mix who entered the municipal shelter in Jefferson County, TN on November 3, 2018. An owner who said she had too many dogs surrendered Herky. “At 20 pounds, he would ordinarily have flown out of the shelter in a quick adoption. The shelter was in a … Read more

    This Death Row Dog Only Needed One More Chance To Find Her Forever Home

    Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to GreaterGood, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible.  In June 2016, police and animal control rescued Pippa from a nightmare situation in a Riverside County house. They discovered thirty-eight skeletal dogs in the home, ten were already dead. The other twenty-seven, including Pippa, were removed and taken by animal control to the San Jacinto Shelter and held as evidence. She was severely … Read more

    The First 15 Seconds Of A Coyote Attack Are Critical – Here’s How To Protect Your Dog

    Earlier this year, Toni Tesen let her dogs out for a late night potty break. Stanley, an 11-year-old Toy Poodle, suddenly saw movement in the bushes and sprang forward to investigate. Tesen had enough time to register the “fat tail” of a coyote before the animal took off through a nearby field with poor Stanley in its jaws. It happened so quickly, the seven pound rescue dog never had a chance. “Stanley was there one minute and the coyote was there … Read more

    Crate-Hating Dog Challenges His Rescuers, But Gets A Second Chance, Thanks To You!

    Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good Charities, which helps support various charitable programs. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible – this one specifically through the Second Chance Movement™ program. Animal Investigation & Response (AIR) recently shared with us the success story of Goliath, a dog rescued from Hurricane Harvey who wouldn’t stay in a crate long enough to be flown to an area where it would be … Read more

    Old Sad-Eyed Shelter Dog Gets a Second Chance, Finds Forever Family Thanks to iHeartDogs Customers!

    Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good Charities, which helps support various charitable programs. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. Mickey was already 10 years old when he was dumped by his former people at a high-kill shelter in California. A senior dog with sad eyes, Mickey was confused as to why he had been left there at all. He only wanted to be loved, and … Read more

    Thanks To You iHeartDogs HEROES, These 85+ Animals Received A Second Chance At Life!

    Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible.  Animal Lifeline successfully coordinated transport, immediate care, and foster placements for over 85 animals that needed assistance following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria. This tremendous effort was made possible thanks to a grant they received from Greater Good and the Second Chance Movement. The funding they received was able to relieve some … Read more

    How This Key Bracelet Started a Movement And Is Saving The Lives of Shelter Dogs

    Why are so many pets euthanized in shelters? The answer is simple: it’s a problem of supply and demand. In many areas, such as Southern California, the supply of shelter pets is high, leading to overcrowding in underfunded animal shelters. Because the demand for shelter pets is not high enough in these areas, euthanasia is very common. This is tragic, because these are perfectly good pets with many years of love left to give. A Simple Solution to a Complex … Read more

    How This Simple Key Necklace Started a Movement And Is Saving The Lives of Shelter Dogs

    Why are so many pets euthanized in shelters? The answer is simple: it’s a problem of supply and demand. In many areas, such as Southern California, the supply of shelter pets is high, leading to overcrowding in underfunded animal shelters. Because the demand for shelter pets is not high enough in these areas, euthanasia is very common. This is tragic, because these are perfectly good pets with many years of love left to give. A Simple Solution to a Complex … Read more

    They’re Loading Up a Plane Full of “Death Row Dogs” & Flying Them to Safety for Valentine’s Day

    Forget flowers and chocolates! If you’re looking to give a meaningful gift this Valentine’s day that can actually save the life of a shelter pet, look no further. At many shelters across the nation, demand for pets is low while the supply of new dogs and cats coming into shelters is increasing. In situations like this, shelters often euthanize perfectly healthy pets, simply because there are not enough new adopters coming forward in the immediate geographic area. How can this … Read more

    iHeartDogs & Supporters Rally to Raise $60k for Maui’s Furry Friends in Need

    Though the fires that ravaged the beautiful island of Maui have been extinguished, its landscapes and communities stand in ruins. The rich history of Lahaina stands in ash and devastation. And with so many lives tragically lost and more still unaccounted for, the local hospitals overloaded, and citizens left unsure of what comes next, the heart of the island is heavy with grief. But, even in such a dire situation, a beacon of hope emerged. Fueled by the unwavering commitment … Read more

    UPDATE: Thank You For Helping Over 100 At-Risk Dogs Fly To Safety!

    On December 31st, 2020, you helped us fly over 100 dogs and cats from overcrowded Louisiana shelters to no-kill shelters with open space in Wisconsin and Michigan. Just in time for the new year, these dogs arrived in facilities where their chances of adoption are much, much higher. Thank you to all the kind Heroes who helped these pups start their new lives on the New Beginning Pet Rescue Flight! When items are purchased from the iHeartDogs’ Second Chance Movement … Read more

    Help Us Fly Tiny To The Forever Family Of Her Dreams!

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    Louisiana animal shelters are struggling more than ever due to the current pandemic. Shelters are experiencing overcrowding and strains in funding, which directly impacts the furry friends within their walls. Dogs in kill shelters are facing a terrifying reality due to lack of space, meaning so many deserving furry friends may never meet the family of their dreams. Thanks to dog lovers like you, some of these pups are getting their second chance! On December 31st, 2020, iHeartDogs will rescue … Read more

    Cocoa Mellon Needs Your Help After Losing Her Mom To COVID

    New Beginnings Transport

    The COVID-19 pandemic has made life more difficult for humans and animals all over the world. In Louisiana, the amount of dogs in kill shelters is increasing. With minimal funds and overcrowded kennels, many of these locations need to make the difficult decision to euthanize perfectly healthy dogs. Luckily, iHeartDogs’ Second Chance Movement program is working hard to save these at-risk pups. On December 31st, 2020, iHeartDogs will sponsor a flight of up to 100 dogs from Louisiana to no-kill … Read more

    Coffee Bean Lost Her Mom To Covid-19 And Needs Your Help

    It’s not something we love thinking about, but sometimes you have to wonder: if something happened to me, who would take care of my dog(s)? Knowing the outlook for pets surrendered to shelters in overcrowded areas, I’d prefer to see mine placed in the care of someone I know personally. However, not everyone has that option. One particular side-effect of the coronavirus pandemic has been an increase in surrendered or abandoned animals. Many people lost their jobs or homes and … Read more

    Help Sparky Find A Family To Cuddle Him And Keep Him Warm

    Like so many communities around the world, Louisiana shelters have seen a massive increase in surrendered dogs. The COVID-19 pandemic has ripped dogs from their homes, either due to financial strain or illness. Sadly, this has put shelters in the difficult position of making decisions to fight overcrowding. In many cases, this means ending innocent lives that still have so much love to give. Sparky Dreams Of His Own Couch To Cuddle On With A Family That Loves Him Sparky … Read more

    Help Us Fly 100 Dogs On Death Row To Loving Homes!

    New Beginnings Transport

    Many innocent dogs are alone in Louisiana, begging for a place to call home. Amid the pandemic, shelters are becoming overcrowded, leaving them with a difficult decision. Dogs in kill shelters may have to be euthanized due to lack of space and funding. But with the help of caring dog lovers like you, we can transport these dogs to freedom. On December 31st, 2020, iHeartDogs will save up to 100 homeless animals in Louisiana by sponsoring the New Beginning Rescue … Read more

    Transport Funded By Your Purchases Saved These Two Sweet Dogs

    iHeartDogs works closely with GreaterGood by donating part of each sale to their various charity efforts. One of these organizations, START Rescue, provides transport for dogs in risky situations to second chances elsewhere.  Thanks to customers like you, START is able to make a difference for many dogs in need! The area of California where the Porterville shelter sits is a high-intake area. That means many more dogs come into the shelters there than can find loving homes. Because the Porterville Shelter is … Read more

    You Helped This Depressed Pup Find Someone Who Adores Him

    Dog Rescued From Kill Shelter

    When you purchase items from the iHeartDogs store, a portion of that profit is donated to GreaterGood. GreaterGood is an organization that does lots of amazing work to save at-risk animals. Thanks to loyal customers like you, many shelter dogs get a second chance at life because of the generous donations. One of those lucky pups is Braxton. Braxton is an affectionate dog that just wants to be loved in return. But his first family surrendered him to the Visalia … Read more

    Your Help Kept Two Surrendered Siblings Together

    Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities like START Rescue. Through the Second Chance Movement™ program, providing travel miles for animal transport, happy endings like the one below are made possible! German Shepherds Journey and Leya lived with their mom in Los Angeles, until that was no longer possible for them. START Rescue received a call from her, in tears, saying she had lost her home. As a result, she had to move to much smaller premises … Read more

    Thanks For Helping Us Fly 123 Dogs To New Beginnings!

    If you’ve been following iHeartDogs this July, you may have noticed we began fundraising for a Wings of Rescue flight to save over 100 at-risk dogs from Oklahoma. In fact, you may have even supported the Operation Second Chance: Oklahoma Pet Rescue Flight. And if you did, every single one of us and all 123 dogs you saved are eternally grateful! As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Oklahoma reported its highest unemployment rate of all time in April 2020 at 13.7%. … Read more

    Your Support Brought Abandoned Thor To A Loving Home

    Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities like START Rescue. Through the Second Chance Movement™ program, providing travel miles for animal transport, happy endings like the one below are made possible! Try as I might, I just can’t wrap my head around leaving a dog behind with a house. Sadly this happens often, all over the globe. Of course, there are many circumstances that could lead to abandoning a dog. But whether their families lost the ability … Read more

    Thanks To You, Abandoned Senior Dog Stu Has Been Saved

    Part of every sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to GreaterGood, which helps support various charities like START Rescue. Stories like the one below are made possible with your help! Senior dogs who find themselves at shelters have it rough. They’re much harder to get adopted, and at some shelters they’re first on the list for euthanasia when space is low. Most adopters walking into shelters are looking for puppies, not older dogs. Fortunately, the stats for senior dog adoptions are improving. … Read more