Pit Bull Breaks Breed Stereotypes By Saving Human’s Life
Astro the Pit Bull mix was always judged because of his breed. But he proved himself to the world by saving his human's life.
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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
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If your dog is looking for a job, Busch is hiring! They're looking for a "Chief Tasting Officer" for their dog brew products.
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A woman's lost dog was found by the rescue she adopted him from. But now, the rescue's owner is refusing to return him to his family
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A woman entrusted a Rover sitter with her young Poodle mix. But when the puppy ran away, the sitter lied for several days.
Read More Dog NewsDog Saves Family From Fire, Then Disappears For Two Months
Tank the Boxer saved his family's life by alerting them of a fire. But after that, he got spooked and ran off for over two months.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesOfficer Smashes Door, Inhales Smoke To Save Dog From Fire
A Florida home burned down with a scared and confused dog trapped inside. But an officer's quick thinking helped save that dog's life!
Read More Dog NewsUPDATE: Longest Shelter Resident Returned After Single Day With Adopters
Rusty has spent over 419 days in shelters. His latest family kept him for only a day, but then returned him for being "too much work".
Read More Dog NewsDog Impolitely Achieves His Dream Of Becoming A News Reporter
A Golden Retriever dreamed of being a news reporter. So, he achieved his goals by snatching a reporter's microphone on live TV!
Read More Funny Dog StoriesFamily Creates Bed On Wheels For Elderly Dog’s Adventures
Cocoa the Chesapeake Bay Retriever slowed down at 16 years old. But her humans found a creative way to keep her "walking" comfortably.
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Kirpy the police K9 successfully sniffed out illegal drugs and concealed humans for seven years. Now he's enjoying retirement!
Read More Pawsitive Dog StoriesCountry’s First Indoor Dog Water Park Is Approved By Pampered Pups
A South Dakota dog resort opened an indoor water park for dogs, which is the first of its kind in the country. You won't want to miss it!
Read More Pawsitive Dog StoriesFamily, Friends & Fellow Officers Say Goodbye To Rescued Police K9
Champ the German Shepherd mix was a rescue dog and a successful police K9. But sadly, he passed away following his retirement.
Read More Pet LossRECALL: Dog Food Company Pulls Over 55 Products For Salmonella Contamination
Midwestern Pet Foods voluntarily recalled all their products from the Illinois facility. They could be contaminated with salmonella.
Read More Dog HealthYorkie Taken From Elderly Woman’s Porch Is Returned Safe & Sound
A woman stole a dementia patient's Yorkie off her porch. But four days later, the family found out that it wasn't as it seemed.
Read More Dog NewsLos Angeles Becomes The Country’s Largest No-Kill City!
Los Angeles now has a 90.49% save rate in shelters, making it the largest no-kill city in the United States. This is a reason to celebrate!
Read More Dog NewsBoy Has Cutest Reaction When His Lost Pit Bull Returns Home
Bruiser the Pit Bull got lost while chasing a rabbit. Two months later, he had the most beautiful reunion with his favorite human!
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesYour Workplace Might Become Pet-Friendly After COVID!
Will the end of the COVID-19 pandemic bring more pet-friendly offices? A survey from Banfield Pet Hospital suggests that it might!
Read More Dog NewsFire Crew Saves Deaf And Visually Impaired Dog From Drainage Pipe
A deaf and visually impaired dog got trapped halfway down a drainage pipe. But luckily, a kind fire crew rushed to save the day.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesDog Stops Traffic To Save Her Human During A Seizure
A woman collapsed and had a seizure while walking her dog Clover. Luckily, Clover jumped into action and saved the day.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesFlorida Couple Runs Busy Dog Rescue Right Out Of Their Home
Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta run a dog rescue right out of their Florida home. They could have over 70 dogs in their house at once!
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesRECALL: Congress Fights To Recall Seresto Collars After Thousands Of Dogs Harmed
Seresto collars have over 75,000 incident reports, according to the EPA. So, congress is seeking to recall these dangerous flea repellents.
Read More Dog News8-Year-Old Boy Rides His Bike To Save Dogs From The China Meat Trade
8-year-old Rhys is very passionate about saving dogs in need. So, he's biking to raise money to rescue the dogs in the China meat trade.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesRECALL UPDATE: More Frozen Food Contaminated With Disease-Causing Bacteria
Bravo Packing, Inc. expanded their recall to include all pet food and bones. The food could be contaminated with salmonella and listeria.
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Miracle the German Shepherd survived being thrown off a balcony. Now, she's training to be a service dog for a military veteran.
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Some dogs have a special connection to St. Patrick's Day due to their breed's history. Meet these 7 adorable Irish dog breeds!
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Connor the Yorkie was stolen in front of his family 13 years ago. But after years of wondering, the family got a heartwarming surprise!
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A 15-year-old Pit Bull mix named Swampy needs luck on his side. This "southern gentleman" needs a forever home for his senior years.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesLittle Girl With Rare Blood Disorder Gifted Service Dog That Could Save Her Life
8-year-old Mia has aplastic anemia, a rare blood disorder. But after being surprised with a service dog, things are looking up for her.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesUPDATE: Ethan The Formerly Malnourished Dog Gets Adoption Celebration
A malnourished dog named Ethan went from 38 pounds to 85 pounds in only a month or so. Now, he's heading home with his new family!
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After two years, a lost Pit Bull found her way home. But her mom is now raising money to cover her severe medical care.
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A brave Pit Bull jumped into action when a boy was drowning in Australia. He's now a hero and he doesn't even realize it!
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesUPDATE: Shelter Director And Overlooked Pit Bull Trade Places For A Day
Max the Pit Bull has been at the shelter for over 440 days. So, the shelter director swapped places with him for an entire day.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesKind Strangers Save 160-Pound Dog After Tragic Hit-And-Run
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Read More Amazing Dog StoriesDog Groomer Arraigned After Horrific Video Shows Him Abusing Poodle
A video of a Michigan groomer abusing a Poodle went viral, causing an outrage among dog lovers. Now, justice is served.
Read More Dog NewsWobbly Rescue Pup Will Hop His Way Into Your Heart
Morty the wobbly rescue Chihuahua has taken the internet by storm. Just wait until you see his adorable runway-worthy walk!
Read More Cute Dog StoriesRECALL: Frozen Dog Food Contaminated With Salmonella & Listeria Is A Danger To Pets & People
A frozen pet food tested positive for salmonella and listeria monocytogenes. Here's what steps you should take next.
Read More Dog HealthUPDATE: Malnourished Dog Doubles His Weight And Reunites With His 11-Year-Old Rescuer
Ethan the rescue dog was on the brink of death when a family found him in a parking lot. But now, the healthy pup reached his weight goal!
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When a rescue Pit Bull named Sid fell into an icy pool, his mom didn't hesitate. She jumped in after him and ultimately saved his life.
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When dogs are excited, they can't contain themselves! It's one of the most adorable things in the world, so check out these dogs' happiness.
Read More Funny Dog StoriesParalyzed Dog Is Searching For A Family To “Ski” With And Love Forever
A puppy named Courage has paralyzed back legs. But she doesn't let that stop her from playing, running around, and even skiing!
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Dogs love to beg for treats and table scraps. We should stop them, but these 21 begging dogs are just too adorable to say no to!
Read More Funny Dog StoriesAbused Senior Finally Finds Her Forever Home After 10 Years In A Shelter
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Rescue dogs Sassy and Spero got married! Their wedding helped encourage adoption and support heartworm treatment for shelter dogs.
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A DC flower shop had rescue dogs deliver Valentine's bouquets this year. They ended up donating $1,000 to animal organizations in the area.
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Khyber the rescue dog celebrated "bonus days" after a cancer diagnosis. Now, his little brother Nico is living every day to the fullest.
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