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
UPDATE: Former Fighting Dog Helps His Dad Tackle The American Ninja Warrior Course
Johnny the Pit Bull was rescued from a Chicago dogfighting ring. He overcame his brutal past to become K9 Ninja Warrior of his own backyard.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesVlogger Has The Best Reaction When An Injured Eagle Flies Into His Car
33-year-old Renate Balbuena was attempting to film his first vlog when a Phillipine Serpent Eagle came crashing through his car window.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesDog Falls Overboard & Swims Over A Mile Before Rescuers Arrive
U.S. Coast Guardsmen in Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina, were in the right place at the right time to save a desperate dog’s life this week.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesFacing Euthanasia, Local Shelter Offers Dog Dad Hope For His Injured Pup
When Ollie was hit by a car, a vet told her dad euthanasia was the only option. But he was about to meet some compassionate animal heroes!
Read More Heartwarming Dog Stories9-Year-Old Rescue Pit Bull Helps Pin Down Intruder Until Police Arrive
When he saw his dad in danger, this brave senior rescue dog sprang to action and subdued a dangerous burglar. Good boy, Spuds!
Read More Dog NewsHow To Get Financial Help To Fund Your New Service Dog
A professionally-trained service dog can cost up to $50,000. Here's how you can finance your new furry helper without breaking the bank.
Read More Dog HealthThis Fish-Related Disease Is 90% Fatal In Dogs: Here’s What You Need To Know
According to the CDFW, the disease is treatable if caught early but is usually fatal within two weeks without proper veterinary care.
Read More Dog NewsFrustrated Parents Scold Dog For Breaking Into Nursery…Until They Check The Baby
“We spent the night in the hospital. I don’t know what would have happened if he hadn’t woken her. We don’t deserve dogs.”
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesPolish Vet Risks His Life Crossing Into Ukraine To Rescue Hundreds Of Animals
Dr. Jakub Kotowicz and his team have made three trips into war-torn Ukraine with food and supplies, returning with their cars full of animals.
Read More Dog NewsShy Street Dog Hiding In Garbage Bin Goes From “Trash To Treasure”
Animal Control got a call about a stray dog hiding inside an overturned trash bin and found the cutest pooch peeking out at them.
Read More Dog Rescue Stories7 Things You Might Be Doing That Hurt Your Dog’s Feelings
Dogs can get their feelings hurt just like humans can. Here are some worry-inducing behaviors that humans do without realizing.
Read More Dog HealthDog CPR: This Step-By-Step Guide Could Save Your Pup’s Life!
Knowing how to perform dog CPR can drastically increase your pup's chance of surviving an emergency. This guide includes step-by-step photos.
Read More Dog HealthVlogger Descends 25 Feet Into Live Volcanic Fissure To Rescue Trapped Dog
The adventure photographer and TV host is an expert on volcanoes. Now he can add dog rescuer to his list of achievements, too!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesCalifornia To Consider A Bill Of Rights For Dogs & Cats
Soon, dogs and cats in California may enjoy their own Bill of Rights, helping to protect them against cruelty and exploitation.
Read More Dog NewsStudy Shows Your Dog’s Pee & Poop Are Helping To Destroy The Environment
A recent study from Belgium shows that off-leash dogs are helping to destroy the environment as a source of soil pollution around the world.
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