Therapy Dogs Tie The Knot In An Adorable Doggie Wedding
These two therapy pups bonded over a puppaccino, and now they are tying the knot!
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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
Family Refused To Give Up On Their Missing Pups, Even After A Month-Long Search
When two dogs went missing, their family refused to give up until they brought them home safely!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesShelter Announces Their “Line-Up” Of Adoptable Dogs Named After Nationals Ball Players
Shelter comes up with a clever idea to find homes for adoptable dogs by naming them after National ball players.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesGramps, A Rescue Dog With Cancer Is Checking Off His Bucket List
Gramps has lived a hard life, but his rescuers are determined to help him enjoy his retirement!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesHe Was Abandoned On Christmas Eve 2015 & Is Still Waiting For A Family
Bernard is a beuatiful pup who would love the chance at a forever family!
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesDog Trapped In Barn For 6 Years Gets A New Life & Extreme Makeover
Lazarus lived his entire life in a dirty barn stall, waiting for someone to come along and rescue him!
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesCan Dogs Sense Earthquakes Before They Happen?
Recent earthquakes have raised questions about a dog's ability to predict earthquakes and natural distaters.
Read More Dog NewsLuma & Picasso Are The Perfect Pair
Picasso and Luma are an impressive pair that work each day to defy the odds!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesHamilton Police Release Their 2020 Calendar, Paws and Order
The Hamilton Police Force are posing with adorable animals for a good cause!
Read More Cute Dog StoriesBeloved Self-Walking Pup Is Battling Cancer
Sporty is a self-walking pup that provides "street therapy" to the citizens of downtown Chicago! Unfortunately, he is about to begin the fight of his life against cancer.
Read More Dog NewsMan Rappels Into Canyon To Save Abandoned Dogs
A man scales a cliff to bring two abandoned dogs to safety!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesSherman’s Incredible Journey From Rescue Dog To Therapy Dog
Sherman made an incredible transformation from shelter dog to therapy dog with the help of his new family!
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesUPDATE: Little Girl Makes A List Of All The Reasons You Should Adopt Her Furry Friend
A little girl falls in love with her foster pup, and makes a list of all the reasons you should adopt him!
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesFire Crew Stumbles Upon Scared, Abandoned Dog
A fire crew was driving down an old dirt road, when they stumbled upon a dog in need of help.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesNewlyweds Skip Traditional Wedding Gifts & Ask For Shelter Donations Instead
This animal loving couple decided to give back to their local shelter in a big way!
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesDog Overcomes His Disease, Wins National Search And Rescue Award
JP the search and rescue dog won' % t let anything stand in the way of doing his job!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesYou Helped This Fiesty Pup Get Rescued From Euthanasia & Find A Perfect Home
A dog's attitude shouldn't determine whether they find a home or not. You helped Bowe get rescued and find the perfect that accepted his fiesty personality!
Read More Success StoriesGroup Of Lucky Shelter Dogs Get Impressive Makeover
A group of shelter dogs get a lifechanging makeover in an effort to help them find their forever home.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesBlind And Deaf Dog Escapes From Yard & Is Found Safe Days Later
A disabled senior dog is found safe after days of searching!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesA Tiny Hairless Puppy Shows Up At The Shelter With A Need To Cuddle
A tiny hairless puppy showed up at the shelter with a serious love of cuddling. No matter her painful skin, she just wanted to be in someone's arms.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesA Beautiful Vintage Photo Collection Of Dogs & Their Humans
A beautiful collection of vintage dog photos will be displayed at the AKC Museum of dogs.
Read More Heartwarming Dog Stories90-Pound Homeless Beagle Makes Jaw-Dropping Weight Loss Journey
An obese Beagle is found wandering the streets, and his new owners are dedicated to bringing him to health!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesDog Found Alive After 1 Month Of Being Trapped Under Hurricane Dorian Rubble
A dog is found alive after 1 month og being trapped under piles of rubble from Hurricane Dorian.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesThis Special Center Is A Haven For Senior Dogs To Live Out Their Days
A woman dedicated to improving the life of senior dogs, opened a sanctuary in which they can live out their retirement.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesDog Is Reunited With His Dad After Being Lost For 4 Years
A man is reunited with his beloved dog that had been lost for 4 years!
Read More Dog NewsTattoo Helps A Man Overcome His Social Anxiety & Meet New Pups
A man is faced with anxiety over approaching pet owners for permission to pet their furry friend, so he gets a special tattoo that asks for him!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesThis Two-Legged Puppy Has A Wheelchair Made Of LEGOS
A two-legged puppy found an amazing home, that made her a custom wheelchair out of LEGOS!
Read More Heartwarming Dog Stories“Water On The Brain” Can’t Keep These Pups Down!
Cerebellar Hypoplasia is a condition that effects the cerebellum, causing dogs to be unteady and wobbly. No matter the difficulties, these pups won't let this disease get them down!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesWoman & Her Dog Make The Cutest Biker Gang
A woman and her pup love to hit the road on two wheels, any chance they get!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesPuppy With Special Needs Captures Everyone’s Heart
A special needs pup defies the odds, and lives an incredible life with her new family!
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesRetired Military Dogs Just Want A Family – Now You Can Give Them A Loving Home
Retired military dogs are looking for their forver home! Could you open your heart to one of our nation's heroes?
Read More Dog NewsInjured Woman Rescued By Man Who Heard Her Dog’s Cry For Help
An owner and her dog are rescued after surving 2 days in the wilderness with serious injuries.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesAussie Stands On His Hind Legs To Hug His Horse Friend
Orion and Destiny are the best of friends, no matter their incredible height difference!
Read More Heartwarming Dog Stories350 Dogs Are Rescued From Disgusting Puppy Mill, Ran By A Man With Animal Abuse Charges
Over 300 dogs were rescued from terrible conditions in a puppy mill in Hillsborough County.
Read More Dog NewsDog Lost His Best Puppy Friend 1 Year Ago, & Still Saves Him A Spot On Their Bed
Harry is so loyal to his late furry friend, that he leaves a spot for him to this day on his favorite bed.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesPPAWS Works With Mission Rabies To Vaccinate Thousands Of Animals in Cambodia
Mission Rabies heads to Cambodia to vaccinate thousands of animals.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesFirefighters Rescue Bulldog Trapped Under A Collapsed Home From Hurricane Dorian
A team of firefighters work together to rescue a trapped dog under a pile of rubble from Hurricane Dorian.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesU.S. Bomb Sniffing Dogs Sent To Jordan Are Dying Of Neglect
Bomb sniffing dogs being sent to Jordan are working in harsh conditions, and are dying from neglect.
Read More Dog NewsAgatha Has Fought For Survival For So Long. Let’s Find Her A Forever Home.
In honor of Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week, this is the story of an adoptable pup named Agatha!
Read More Dog NewsA Dog With A Troubled Past Wins The People World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest
A puppy mill rescue takes the crown for the World's Cutest Rescue Dog!
Read More Cute Dog StoriesLoyal Dog Lays By His Sick Owner’s Side Until The Very End
A dog named Benny loved his owner unconditionally, and wanted to stay by his side until the very end.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesLost Dog’s Bed Helps Him Find His Way Home
A loved pup goes missing in a pet sitters care, and pet parents use his favorite bed to find bring him home.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesOfficer Wouldn’t Leave This Injured Dog’s Side Until Help Arrived
An officer sat by an injured dog's side, and refused to leave until help arrived.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesThe Strongest Animal Cruelty Charges in History For Horrific Dog Fighting Ring Owner
Investigation into a cruel animal breeding and dog fight ring brings the harshest punishment in animal cruelty history.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesBeloved Arson Dog Hears His Final Radio Dispatch Before He Is Laid To Rest
Beloved Arson dog listens to his final radio dispatch after 10 years of service.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesDogs Suffer as More Are Abused Online, And Justice is Never Served
Dogs are trending online, and this is leading some cruel pet owners to abuse their dogs for the sake of likes and online fame.
Read More Dog NewsRescuers Fall in Love with Tiny Puppy Thrown Away in Plastic Bag
A tiny puppy is discovered in a garbage bag, thrown away like trash. What happened next will warm your heart!
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesA Rescue Dog And Cat Go On The Most Incredible Adventures Together
A rescue dog and cat find forever friendship, and incredible adventures together!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesThe Last Of Three Stolen Puppies Is Finally Found And Returned To Rescue
Three puppies were stolen from a rescue in San Francisco, and were found with the help of their community.
Read More Dog NewsAmazing Therapy Dog Hired By Dentist To Do The Sweetest Job
A new study shows that therapy dogs reduce stress in the dental office for anxious children.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesTerminally Ill Dog Rescued And Lives Final Days Filled With Love
A kind man adopts a dog with terminal cancer, knowing he only has weeks to live.
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