Dina Fantegrossi
Dina Fantegrossi is a retired veterinary technician with 18 years of hands-on experience helpings dogs, cats, and exotic pets feel their best. She used her creative skills as an avid reader and hobbyist writer to produce educational materials and manage the social media pages at her veterinary clinic. From there, Dina began freelance writing for sites, such as BarkPost and Cattitude Daily before joining the iHeartDogs team.
Dina currently has two-and-a-half dogs:
- Finch, a senior Poodle mix rescued from a hoarding case in Columbia, SC.
- Kio, a senior Chihuahua rescued as a Hawaiian street dog and brought to SC by his former owner, who sadly passed away, leaving Kio at risk in a kill shelter.
- And Sissy, a rescued backyard breeding dog from rural SC. Sissy is technically Dina’s current foster dog, but she has been with the family for more than two years now!
Expertise: Pets, Science, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Rescue & Rehab
Education:
Coastal Carolina University, BS in Biology & Chemistry
St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine
Location: Myrtle Beach, SCI
Title: Assistant Editor
Articles by Dina Fantegrossi
Google’s Top 10 Most-Searched Dog Breeds In The U.S.
One particular breed dominates the U.S.'s Google searches, yet fails to make the top 5 on the AKC's Most Popular Breed list. What's the deal?
Read More Dog NewsMissing Woman’s Dog Helps Lead Investigators To Her Killer
Lori Slesinki adored her dog Peanut. She would never go away and leave him behind. Could the pooch hold the key to finding Lori's killer?
Read More Dog NewsDog Tied To Pole “Needs To Be Put Down ASAP” But Rescuers Have Other Plans
Someone left a 4-year-old Staffy mix outside a SC shelter thinking she needed to be put to sleep, but this pup may just prove them wrong!
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesWhy Do Some Dogs Watch TV?
Why do some dogs watch TV while others show no interest? They are capable of viewing the screen, but whether they choose to varies from dog to dog.
Read More Dog FactsCompassionate Adopter Lets Family Of Surrendered Senior Dog Know That He Is Loved
Dempsey's first family surrendered him to a shelter. His new mom wants them to know their dog is happy and they made the right decision.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesDNA Reunites Long-Lost Littermates Abandoned On Highway 12 Years Ago
A pair of abandoned littermates, separated since they were puppies, reunited after 12 years thanks to a doggy DNA test.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesWestminster: America’s Celebration Of All Things Dog Since 1877
A look back at the history of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, its past winners, and the reigning 2022 champions.
Read More Dog NewsFree-Spirited Agility Dog Helps Handler Cope With Trauma & Mental Illness
Crufts agility course darling, Kratu gave his mom a lifeline to help her cope with childhood abuse, anxiety, and late-diagnosed autism.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesPuppies Hiding Under Dangerous Landfill Equipment Flee From Rescuers
The foreman of a landfill outside St. Louis spotted three tiny puppies hiding beneath a dangerous piece of equipment. Could they be rescued?
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesElectronics-Sniffing Dog Helps Bring Child Predator To Justice
A newly-graduated working dog named Hidu teamed up with international authorities and activists to bring down a dangerous child predator.
Read More Dog NewsDisabled Dog Is Cruelly Abandoned On The Street Twice In One Day
A CCTV camera captured heartbreaking footage of a disabled dog being cruelly abandoned by his owner only to be returned and dumped again.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesMilitary K9 With PTSD Gives Suicidal Veteran Hope To Follow His Dreams
Army Veteran Eric Haynes was planning his fourth suicide attempt when a dog named Ciara unexpectedly came into his life and gave him hope.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesDogs From This Shelter Have A Habit Of Saving Their Humans’ Lives
Jack sniffed out a medical problem while Peyton prevented a life-threatening emergency. Could an "average" shelter dog save YOUR life?
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesPawrents Of Latest D.C. Dognapping Victim Confront Thief At Her Home
Charlie's mom and dad refused to let their rescue pup become another dognapping statistic, risking their own safety to get her back.
Read More Dog NewsSenior “Campus Dog” Lives To See A Statue Erected In His Honor
Canine campus mascot, Roscoe passed away earlier this week, but not before seeing a beautiful statue erected in his honor.
Read More Heartwarming Dog Stories
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