Dog Helps His Young Master Rescue A Mama Goat & Her Newborn Stranded In The Snow
A young girl and her loyal dog brave the snowy wilderness to save a stranded mama goat and her newborn. A tale of courage and warmth.
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Dina Fantegrossi
Title: Assistant Editor/Senior Writer/Veterinary Technician (retired)
Joined iHeartDogs: February 2017
Dina Fantegrossi has shared her life with dogs and cats for over 35 years, currently caring for her senior Chihuahua, Kio, along with a rotating crew of foster dogs. She spent 18 years working in the veterinary industry and has volunteered in animal shelters since high school, fostering dozens of animals and even rehabilitating injured wildlife. Dina enjoys writing in-depth health content that empowers pet parents to better understand and care for their animals. She’s especially touched by the pure joy dogs show when their humans return home, no matter how long they’ve been gone. She believes our pets understand more about life and love than we ever will.Articles by Dina Fantegrossi
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A rescued dog named Bitsy finds a new purpose, bringing comfort and love to a shelter full of cats, warming hearts everywhere.
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A family searches for a beloved dog lost in a crash, hoping to reunite him with his owner, who remains in a coma.
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