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Amber LaRock, LVT
Amber LaRock is a Licensed Veterinary Technician with 12 years of experience in the field. She originally worked in emergency veterinary medicine at Airport Freeway Animal Emergency in Euless, Texas, but transitioned to an online career that allowed her to volunteer with international animal rescues. From there, Amber began her journey of creating informative and engaging pet health content.
Amber joined the iHeartDogs writing team in 2019 and began to showcase international animal rescues with a series on iHD called Amber Abroad. She now lives in Chiang Mai, Thailand with her two cats, Oliver and Quinn, and she does marketing and social media management with a preventive pet health subscription company called Vetted.
Expertise: Veterinary Medicine, Pets, Shelter Medicine
Education: Cedar Valley College, A.A.S. Veterinary Technology
Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Title: Veterinary Technician, Writer
Articles Reviewed by Amber LaRock, LVT
Rescue Refused To Give Up On Bear, Though The Odds Were Against Him
This rescue pup defied the odds and found a forver family in his rescuers!
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesPilot Flies Across Country To Reunite Lost Dog With His Family
A pilot flies a lost pup across the country to reunite him with his family!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesDog & Cat Rescue Pub Is An Animal Lover’s Dream!
We can't wait for this pawsome pub to open their doors!
Read More Cute Dog StoriesGolden Retriever Raises Baby Bunnies, Birds & More!
This loving pup is the best doggy dad ever!
Read More Cute Dog StoriesWoman Adopts “Vintage Puppy” In Time To Join Her Fight Against Cancer
This rescued Pittie proves just how amazing it can be to adopt a senior pup!
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesAmber Abroad: Part 5 – Children Are The Key To A Better Future For Animals
The PPAWS team knows that the well-being of future animals will rely on the children of Cambodia!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesDog Falls Into River & Is Kept Safe By A Helpful Sea Creature
A sea creature and fur baby were caught on camera sharing a special moment!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesCadaver Dogs May Be The Key To Finding Ancient Burial Grounds
Dogs are proving to be even more incredible than we already thought!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesNashville Animal Shelter Gets A Makeover Thanks To Your Donations
Your kind donations helped a shelter get the renovations their animal's deserved!
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesAdorable Dachshund Pups Go To Work With Their Fed Ex Driver Dad
This adorable duo is the cutest delivery team ever!
Read More Cute Dog StoriesAbandoned, Handicapped Chihuahua Finds Loving Foster Home
After being abadnoned on the side of a busy highway, this lovable pup has finally recieved the love he always deserved!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesMom Checks On Sleeping Baby To Find Their Rescue Dog Cuddling At Her Side
This mom couldn't believe where she found her rescue pup!
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesAmber Abroad: Part 4 – Cambodian Monks Caring For Abandoned Animals At Pagodas
Did you know that pagodas are often filled with animals? Let's dive into life at pagodas and the relationship between the monks and animals that live there.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesYou Helped Rico Address His Stubborn Behavior & Find A Forever Home
This deserving pup got his chance at rehabilitation because of you!
Read More Success StoriesSoldier Falls In Love With Dog In War Zone & Finds Her A Home In The U.S.
This pup won the hearts of everyone on this military base, so they found her a forver home in the U.S.!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesSleepy Police Pup Naps Through His Entire Swearing-In Ceremony
This sleepy police pup just couldn't stay awake during his swearing-in ceremony!
Read More Funny Dog StoriesOrphaned Fawns Survive With Love Of Gentle German Shepherd
This German Shepherd helps to rehabilitate orphaned fawns!
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesAmber Abroad: Part 3 – On A Mission To Save Lives And Change Attitudes
Veterinary missions not only save the lives of animals in Cambodia, but people too!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesTrudy Overcame A Traumatic Past & Got The Second Chance She Deserved
After experiencing a heartbreaking event, Trudy finally got the help she deserved!
Read More Success StoriesPet Adoption Prank Reveals An Incredible Surprise For Rescue Founder
A hardworking rescue owner recieved the surprise of a lifetime!
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesYou Helped Sly Come Out Of His Shell & Assist In Rehabilitating Others!
This rescue pup went from shy and fearful to thriving and helping others!
Read More Success StoriesDisabled Dog Returned To Shelter 3 Times, Finally Finds Forever Home
Just when Moby thought he would never get his happy ending, the fur parents of his dreams swooped in!
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesAnimal-Loving Golden Retriever Raises Baby Goats As Her Own
This Golden Retriever absolutely loves her adopted baby goats!
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesFur Mom Trains Golden Retriever To Bring Groceries To Neighbor In Need
A Golden Retriever named Sundance is going the extra mile to help his neighbor!
Read More Dog NewsCouple Takes Action To Feed City’s Stray Dogs
San Felipe is filled with passionate animal lovers that are trying to make a difference for the stray dog community!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesDog Rushes Home Each Day To Crawl Into His Comfy Bed
This adorable pup can't wait to come home to his fluffly bed each day!
Read More Cute Dog StoriesGame Of Thrones “Direwolf” Passes Away From Cancer
Fans say goodbye to Odin, the beloved "direwolf" in the Game of Thrones series.
Read More Pet LossWild Dolphins Swim Up To Boat To Kiss Their Canine Friends
Watch this dolphin give the sweetest greeting to a new canine friend!
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesA Veteran Found The Furry Companion Of His Dreams Thanks To You
Pets For Vets is able to match veterans with the furry companions they've always wanted!
Read More Success StoriesAmber Abroad: Part 2 – Cambodians & Their Love Of Animals
Though our lives may be different, our love for the animals in our lives is one in the same!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesBulldog Puppy Gives His Mom Some Serious Sass!
An adorable Bulldog puppy named Elvis gives his mom some attitude when he tries to explore on his own.
Read More Cute Dog StoriesRobotic Dogs Lift The Spirits of Dementia Patients That Can’t Care For Actual Pets
A Texas woman is raising money to help donate robotic dogs to her local memory care center. You can help!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesDeaf Terrier Surprised When Soldier Dad Arrives At Adoption Event
A deaf Terrier Mix named Noelle is caught off guard when her soldier dad comes home and surprises her!
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesOpie Went From A Life Of Neglect To A Life Filled With Love Because Of You!
A desperate pup named Opie found the love he needed thanks to your help!
Read More Success StoriesDogs May Have Domesticated Themselves, Not The Other Way Around
Do you think we domesticated dogs, or the other way around?
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesAmber Abroad: Welcome to iHeartDogs Around The World
Come along as we show you the hard work of animal rescuers around the world!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesIndian Street Dog Makes Incredible Transformation With The Help Of Animal Rescuers
A street dog that suffered for so long has finally recived the love she deserves!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesMale Senior Dog Becomes “Mom” To Orphaned Newborn Kitten
When a tiny orphaned kitten found herself in need of love, Paxton had plenty to offer!
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesAfter Hunting For Her Missing Engagement Ring, Fur Mom Realizes Her Dog Ate It
A dog mom becomes suspiscious of her pup when her engagement ring suddenly goes missing!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesYou Helped Mauka Transform From A Broken Pup To A Social Butterfly
Thanks to you, Mauka was rescued from a terrible life of neglect!
Read More Success StoriesDog Swallows Bag Of Cocaine That Was Thrown Into His Yard – Vets Rush To Save Him
When a bag of drugs is thrown into Nipsey's yard, rescuers and police rush to save his life.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesSecurity Cam Captures Mother Dog Running To The Rescue When Leopard Attacks Her Puppy
A mother dog shows how tough she can be when a leopard attempts to snatch her puppy!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesStudy Finds Interesting Trends Among Dog People
A recent study set out to crack the code on dog parents and see just how involved they are in our families.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesTeacher Dies While Trying To Rescue Her Dog That Fell Through Ice Into Freezing Pond
A dedicated fur mom lost her life after attempting to rescue her dog.
Read More Dog NewsYou Helped Suki Gain The Strength She Needed To Find Her Forever Home
You helped this rescue rehabilitate a malnourished dog and find her a forever home!
Read More Success StoriesYou Helped Bobo & His Friends Fly From A High Risk Shelter To Their Forever Homes
Thanks to your donations, dogs like Bobo continue to find their forver home!
Read More Success StoriesDedicated Dog Dad Is Cashing Out His 401K To Pay For Dog’s Open Heart Surgery
A dedicated dog dad will stop at nothing to ensure a healthy future for his sick pup!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesWuhan Goes Into Lock Down, Rescuers Rush To Save Abandoned Animals Trapped In Their Homes
Rescuers in Wuhan are responding to thousands of requests to assist dogs that have been abandoned in their homes.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesDog Is Reunited With Family After Tornado Suddenly Destroyed Their Home
The Dunlap family faced their worst fears when a tornado suddenlydestroyed their home, causing two of their family pets to go missing.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesDesperate Pup Leads Rescuers To Litter Of Puppies & A House Of Horror With Neglected Animals
A desperate pup leads rescuers to her litter of puppies, along with other animals that were suffering from neglect.
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