Delivery Man Saves Helpless Dog From Being Strangled By Elevator
A dog got trapped in an elevator, seconds away from strangulation. But luckily, a delivery man was in the right place at the right time.
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Molly Weinfurter
Molly Weinfurter is an animal-loving writer for iHeartDogs.com. While pursuing a BFA in Creative Writing at Full Sail University, she started taking on a variety of writing and editing jobs, specializing in pet content. She started at iHeartDogs shortly after graduating college, and now, she’s happy to be an even bigger part of the team. She also hopes to publish her own novels one day.
When she’s not writing, she spends time volunteering at local animal organizations. Her volunteer efforts include fostering dogs, educating about puppy mills, and bringing shelter dogs to events. She also has two rescue pets of her own: a Shih Tzu named Mabel and an axolotl named Wooper. Mabel is a sassy old lady who loves napping while Wooper just floats around with no thoughts in his head.
Molly is passionate about the work she does at iHeartDogs because she loves knowing that her writing is helping animals in need!
Expertise: Fosters dogs, volunteers for Bailing Out Benji
Education: Full Sail University
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Title: Writer
Articles by Molly Weinfurter
Animal Control Vows To Protect Family’s Dog, Then Euthanizes Him That Day
A family's Pit Bull stayed at an animal control facility one day for his own safety. But then, staff euthanized him without warning.
Read More Dog NewsFamily Begs For Return Of Sick Dog Who Escaped Vet Clinic Weeks Ago
A sick dog escaped from the vet when no one was watching. Three weeks later, the family is still searching for her.
Read More Dog NewsMangey Puppy Bunny-Hops Her Way Into Foster Mom’s Heart
A tiny puppy with a bad case of mange had no hair and couldn't walk, but now she's happy, healthy, and surrounded by love!
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesTraumatized Puppies Trapped In Tar Let Out Heartbreaking Screams For Help
Rescuers found three tiny puppies trapped in tar, crying out for help. Since then, they've made the most incredible transformation!
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesDog Mom Shares Warning After Creep Gets Ahold Of Dog’s Collar
A woman thought a fellow dog lover was being friendly until they used the information on her dog's tag to ask her out in a creepy way.
Read More Dog NewsMiracle Dog Falls 170 Feet Into Gorge, But Comes Out Unscathed
A Pit Bull fell 170 feet into the Red River Gorge on a hiking trip. Somehow, he survived with only a few minor scratches.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesJudge Gives Rare, Shocking Ruling Amid Emotional Dog Custody Battle
A former couple got into a custody battle after raising a dog together for a year. The judge took a unique approach with the ruling.
Read More Dog NewsYou Helped Fill The Bellies Of Many Abandoned, Malnourished Dogs
Thanks to your help, a dedicated Texas rescue is able to provide healthy meals for the hundreds of dogs in their care!
Read More Success StoriesSenior Pit Bull Abandoned At Vet Spends 200 Days Waiting For Love
A senior Pit Bull spent 200 days waiting for a forever home after being abandoned at an animal hospital. But a family finally adopted him!
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesHeartwarming Time Lapse Shows Bulldog And Baby Growing Up Together
A little girl has been by her Bulldog's side since she was three days old. Their bond is the cutest thing you'll ever see!
Read More Cute Dog StoriesDog’s Extravagant Birthday Party Saves Homeless Animals
A Goldendoodle named Dagny had a big birthday celebration, which raised over a thousand dollars for dogs at the local shelter.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesHeroes Work Together To Save Terrified Dog Stranded On Buoy
A scared Shih Tzu ran into the water and clung onto the nearest buoy. She was trapped until kind strangers came to save her.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesNewly-Adopted Rescue Dog Saves Owner From Fatal Mudslide
A man adopted a dog from Serbia, and the dog rescued him in return by saving him from a mudslide. Now, the dog is a local hero!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesLawmakers Demand Answers After Discovering Horrific Beagle “Experiments”
Lawmakers are demanding justice after reports claim that Beagle puppies were abused and killed using taxpayer money.
Read More Dog NewsTortured Dog With Eyes Super Glued Shut Fights To Keep Her Vision
A tiny dog was brought to the vet after her eyes were superglued shut. Vets worried she'd never be able to see again.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesHeartbroken Dog Found With Metal Wire Clamping Her Mouth Shut
A Good Samaritan found a dog with metal wire tying her mouth shut. It was so extreme that they could see her bones and tissue.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesVisually Impaired Woman Suffers Abuse For Asking People Not To Pet Her Guide Dog
Strangers try to distract a woman's guide dog at least once a day, and one man took it too far by screaming when he was asked to stop.
Read More Dog NewsPit Bull Puppy Found Barely Alive In Tornado Rubble Now Saves Lives
Little Man the Pit Bull was found near death in tornado rubble in 2013. Now, he's a successful and heroic search and rescue dog.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesDrone Rescue Is A Last Resort For Starving Dogs Stranded By Volcano
Many dogs are stranded amid the La Palma volcano eruption. So, officials are planning to use drones to rescue them.
Read More Dog NewsDog Abused & Left To Starve In An Abandoned Attic Falls In Love With Her Rescuer
A woman was cleaning out an abandoned attic when she found a severely malnourished Pit Bull. She saved the innocent dog's life!
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesBrave Rescuer Slides Into 40-Foot Rock Crevice To Save Stranded Dog
A senior dog got trapped in a rock crevice that was 40 feet deep. But after five long days, rescuers figured out how to free her.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesQuirky Dog Abandoned For Being “Too Old” Now Educates Others
A 14-year-old Pekingese was abandoned for being "too old." But luckily, he later found a human who loves him no matter what.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesMan & The Dog Who Saved His Life In The Strangest Way Die Just Months Apart
A dog named Kiko saved his human's life by biting off his toe. Now, ten years later, they died only four months apart.
Read More Pet LossDog Surprises Her Foster Mom With Litter Of Puppies During Midterms
A college student took in a foster dog during her midterms. Little did she know, the canine was pregnant with a litter of puppies!
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesSuspicious Woman ‘Finds’ Stolen Dog, Then Refuses To Return Her
Wendy the senior dog was stolen from her family's yard. Then, a woman found her, but didn't return her as promised.
Read More Dog NewsWorld’s Cutest Rescue Dog Overcame Her Fears With The Sweetest Smile
Heaven the smiling dog is the 2021 People's World's Cutest Rescue Dog! She had a rough start to life, but now she's as happy as can be!
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesFirefighters Save Terrified Dog Trapped In Narrow Drain Pipe
A runaway dog got trapped in a drain pipe, but couldn't turn around to escape. So, many crews came together to save the pup's life.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesThese Abandoned Dogs Were Skin And Bones Until You Saved Them!
Two malnourished dogs were abandoned at a rest area without food, water, or shelter. You helped save their lives!
Read More Success StoriesWoman Burns 90% Of Her Body Trying To Save Her Dog From Thermal Spring
A woman burned 90% of her body while trying to save her Shih Tzu from a thermal spring at Yellowstone. Now, she's fighting for her life.
Read More Dog NewsDesperate Dog Relentlessly Chases Car To Beg For A Forever Home
A tiny dog ran behind a stranger's van until they pulled over and let her in. Now, she has the forever home of her dreams!
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesRECALL: Another Popular Dog Food Has Dangerous Vitamin D Levels
A popular dog food brand recalled 1,600 cases of products due to elevated levels of vitamin D, which can be dangerous for dogs of all sizes.
Read More Dog HealthHeartbreaking Video Footage Shows Man Dumping Frantic Dog At Storage Facility
In a surveillance video, a man abandoned an Akita at a storage facility with a pile of dog food. Officials are demanding answers.
Read More Dog NewsTerrified Puppy Found Tied A To Shopping Cart Submerged In Water
A stranger found a helpless dog tied to a grocery cart, which was submerged in water. The puppy's owner claims she didn't do it.
Read More Dog NewsSeveral “Genius Dogs” Learn Names Of New Toys In Record Times
Six Border Collies around the world competed in the "Genius Dog Challenge," where they learned the names of new toys without hesitation.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesSubaru Promises To Continue Saving Overlooked Shelter Dogs
Subaru recently announced their third annual "Make a Dog's Day" to encourage more customers to adopt overlooked shelter dogs, aka "Underdogs."
Read More Dog NewsResearch Confirms It: Adopting More Pets Improves Happiness!
Do pets improve happiness? Which pets make humans the happiest? A new study answers all these essential pet questions.
Read More Pawsitive Dog StoriesYou Helped This Surrendered Chihuahua Find The Perfect Home!
Yorden the Chihuahua was surrendered by his family, but thanks to generous donations, he has found the perfect forever home!
Read More Success StoriesDog In “Fospice” Aims To Conquer Bucket List In Her Final Days
A dog with terminal cancer was given weeks to months to live. So, her fospice family created the perfect bucket list for her.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesWoman Risks Her Own Life To Stop Two Men From Drowning A Dog
Two men tried to drown a Pit Bull in a Georgia creek, but a stranger risked her life to save the innocent canine's life.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesYou Helped A Senior Chihuahua Reach Her Weight Loss Goals
Pixie the Chihuahua was very overweight when she was rescued, but donations helped her get into shape and live her best life!
Read More Success StoriesHockey Team’s New Service Dog In Training Will Melt Your Heart!
The Washington Capitals recently welcomed a new service dog in training to their team. His name is Biscuit, and he's unbelievably cute!
Read More Cute Dog StoriesLandlord Attacked After Exposing Horrific Puppy Mill In Tenant’s Apartment
A New York landlord reported her tenant's puppy mill to authorities, but when the tenant found out, he beat her to get his revenge.
Read More Dog NewsMan Reunites With 150-Pound Dog Thanks To Help From The Community
A man spent five whole days trying to find his 150-pound Mastiff. Despite being so big, the dog seemed impossible to locate.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesUPDATE: Abandoned Dog Who Chewed Off Own Leg Is Now Recovering
A Pit Bull was tied up and abandoned with no food, water, or shelter. Sadly, she thought chewing off her own leg was the only solution.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesCouple Saves Dog From Tracks Just 30 Minutes Before Train Comes
A couple found a dog tied to train tracks near their home, but luckily, they saved him just before a train sped by 30 minutes later.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesRetired First Responder Finds His Lost Dogs During News Interview
A retired firefighter's Pit Bulls provide him emotional support. So, when they were stolen from his secluded yard, he didn't know what to do.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesMeet People Magazine’s Cutest Rescue Dogs Of 2021!
People Magazine announced the finalists for the World's Cutest Rescue Dog of 2021. They're even cuter than you'd expect!
Read More Cute Dog StoriesWoman Shares Emotional Reunion With Yorkie Lost Before Cross-Country Move
A woman lost her dog seven months ago, and then moved across the country. So, she was very emotional when the Yorkie was finally found.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesPermanently Smiling Dog Needs Massive Donation To Save His Life
Jasper the Chihuahua mix has a permanent smile, but sadly, it comes at a cost. He needs many donations to find the root of the problem.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesRECALL: Popular Dog Food Brand Has Elevated Vitamin Levels
A popular dog food company recently recalled four canned dog food formulas due to elevated levels of vitamin D.
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