Frightened Young Dog Found in Culvert Finally Has People She Can Trust
Young dog Addie is recovering in intensive care after being found shot and badly injured inside an Oklahoma City culvert.
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Russel Moneva
Title: Content Creator/STRA Ambassador
Joined iHeartDogs: April 2024
Russel Moneva has spent more than 15 years sharing his life with dogs and nearly a decade loving cats, beginning with rescued pets his family took in and deeply cared for. He volunteers with HomeLife Media’s Free Spay and Neuter program and helps with weekly street-feeding efforts for stray dogs and cats in his community. Russel enjoys writing viral, heartwarming, funny, and rescue-focused stories that celebrate the special bond people share with animals. At home, he and his family care for four Labrador Retrievers, Luna, Skye, Kuzma, and Bruno, who make every afternoon walk feel like an adventure while fiercely protecting the people they love most. Russel believes the love pets give never truly leaves us, and that even after loss, the memories and joy they bring stay in our hearts forever.Articles by Russel Moneva
Two Orphaned Manatees Grow Stronger Together Until the Day Rescuers Dreamed About
Orphaned manatees Taiku and Dakiti return to the wild after three years of dedicated rehabilitation and lifesaving care.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesPuppy’s First Mom Loved Him Enough to Make an Impossible Decision
After his mom faced cancer and surrendered him, puppy Alex found loving rescuers and a new family ready to cherish him.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesPhotos Taken 432 Days Apart Show What Waiting Did to This Shelter Dog
After 432 days in a shelter, one-eyed dog Spinach finally finds the loving family his devoted rescuers never stopped hoping for.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesHis Family Adopted a Puppy, but This Rescue Dog Is Pretty Sure It’s His Baby
Rescue dog Cactus treats new puppy Cowboy like his baby, cuddling him close as their beautiful bond melts hearts online.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesShe Steals Your Socks and Then Flashes the Kind of Smile You Can’t Stay Mad At
Harney has traveled to 14 countries, but her sweetest adventure is the unexpected bond she formed with a man who never loved dogs.
Read More Heartwarming Dog Stories‘Hunks for Hounds’ Calendar Pairs Handsome Men With Dogs for a Very Good Cause
Philadoptables' 2027 Hunks for Hounds calendar pairs animal-loving men with adorable dogs to raise vital funds for pets in need.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesAirman Had to Leave Her K9 Partner Behind, but Their Story Wasn’t Over
After serving together overseas, military dog Akim retires and reunites with handler Jenna Canada for a loving forever home.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesPuppy Surrendered for Being Deaf Grows Up to Serve With the National Guard
Deaf shelter dog Axel joins the Michigan National Guard, bringing comfort, connection, and companionship to soldiers preparing to deploy.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesDog Figures Out How to Call Mom at Work and Has a Lot to Say
A clever Bichon named Aly uses a special button to call her mom at work, leading to a sweet conversation when she misses her.
Read More Cute Dog StoriesHero Dog Tsunami Saved Lives, Now His Legacy Is Set in Stone
Rescued Border Collie Tsunami receives a statue after helping locate 26 survivors following Venezuela's devastating earthquakes.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesBrad Pitt Reveals His Pack Has Grown and Explains Why Dogs Make Life Better
Brad Pitt reveals he welcomed a third dog, a rescue, while celebrating canine companionship at the Heart of the Beast premiere.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesBunny the Talking Dog’s Mom Reveals What Years of ‘Conversations’ Have Taught Her
Bunny the Sheepadoodle uses 110 soundboard buttons to communicate, helping Alexis understand her needs, feelings, and even pain.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesLittle Boy Meets Lonely Dog at Gas Station and Begs His Parents Not to Leave Him
A boy refused to leave a lonely Pit Bull at a gas station, leading his family to bring Clark home and give him the love he needed.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesPuppy Who Couldn’t Take a Single Step Surprises Foster Mom by Walking Across the Room
Puppy Pudding once couldn't stand alone. Now, with support, patience, and plenty of determination, she's taking steps on her own.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesRyan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Meet a Pile of Puppies and Chaos Quickly Follows
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman share laughs, Marvel stories and puppy cuddles while meeting adorable adoptable dogs.
Read More Cute Dog StoriesDog Gets So Excited About His Favorite Things He Immediately Falls Asleep
Toast the Doodle has narcolepsy, causing surprise naps whenever he gets excited, even during dinner and playtime with his sister.
Read More Cute Dog StoriesDog Vanishes Without a Trace Until His Family Gets a Call 4 Years Later
Missing for four years, Owl is finally reunited with his Sedona family after a microchip helps police identify him.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesSandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman Fall for Adoptable Pets and Make One Request
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman share a sweet Dream Date with rescue kitten Pawla and puppy Tagliatelle and quickly bond.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesDogs Love Netflix’s ‘Sealook,’ and Their Vision May Explain Why
Dogs are becoming obsessed with Netflix's Sealook, and its colorful seals, lively movement, and sounds may help explain the fascination.
Read More Cute Dog StoriesChatty Italian Greyhound Has Something to Say About Absolutely Everything
Meet Pickle, the talkative Italian Greyhound whose daily chats and lovable personality fill his family's home with laughter and joy.
Read More Cute Dog StoriesCouple Puts a GoPro on Their Dog and Sees Their Wedding Through His Eyes
A beloved dog wears a GoPro at his owners' wedding, capturing touching moments with guests from his unforgettable point of view.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesScientists Find Coyote DNA Hiding in the Chihuahua Family Tree
Chihuahua DNA reveals ancient genetic links to coyotes, offering a fascinating glimpse into the tiny breed's wild American ancestry.
Read More Dog News‘Frank the Tank’ Could Barely Move Until His New Family Changed Everything
Frank the Tank, a rescued Dachshund, is shedding pounds and gaining mobility, comfort, and happiness with his devoted family.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesGiant Bullmastiff Has Absolutely No Idea He’s Too Big to Be a Lap Dog
Meet Meech, a 160-pound Bullmastiff whose love of cuddles, pajamas, and stuffed toys reveals the sweet heart behind his enormous size.
Read More Cute Dog StoriesCane Corso Abandoned for Being Too Gentle Discovers Something Worth Guarding
Rejected for being too gentle, Zen found a loving home and proved his courage when his family needed him most.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesRunaway Pug Gets an Adorable Mugshot That Helps Police Crack the Case
Runaway Pug Bean lands at a police station, where her adorable "pugshot" goes viral and helps officers reunite her with her family.
Read More Cute Dog StoriesSomeone Tossed This Tiny Chihuahua Over a Dog Park Fence and Walked Away
Tiny Chihuahua Dolly survived eight hours alone after being tossed over a shelter fence. Now she is safe and preparing for a new home.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesFormer Guide Dog Has Dad Trained to Tuck Her In Just Right Every Night
Oreo couldn't become a guide or therapy dog, but she found her perfect role bringing love and comfort to the family that adopted her.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesShelter Flips the Adoption Process and Lets Dogs Choose Their Humans
A shelter flipped adoption day around, letting dogs choose their humans and helping four hopeful pups receive applications.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesDog Discovered in a Cardboard Box Was Afraid of Everyone Until Her New Mom Arrived
Abandoned in a cardboard box, fearful Joon slowly learned to trust before finding a loving home with Christina and her family.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesShelter Takes In a Breed They Don’t See Every Day, and She’s 99 Pounds of Fluff
Meet Ruby, a rare 99-pound Tibetan Mastiff whose gentle heart, intelligence, and incredible fluff are winning over her shelter.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesSearch for Missing Police K9 Gael Ends With Good News
Miami Gardens Police search for K-9 Gael after he escaped his handler, was struck by a car and disappeared into the neighborhood.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesTiny Pomeranian Has Never Had a Family Because She Spent Her Life Making Puppies
After three years in a breeding mill, tiny Pomeranian Seri is finally discovering comfort, freedom, family, and a life of her own.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesPolice K-9 Is Home Recovering After Being Injured in the Line of Duty
K-9 Nike is recovering at home after being stabbed during a burglary arrest in Escondido, leaving him with seven facial wounds.
Read More Dog NewsGirl Scouts Are Launching Their First-Ever Cookie Just for Dogs
Girl Scouts unveil Patch Pals, their first dog cookies, plus allergy-friendly Sparkables for the 2027 cookie season.
Read More Dog NewsRescued Mama Dog Has So Many Puppies There Aren’t Enough Spots at the Milk Bar
Pregnant shelter dog Marina gave birth to 14 puppies, then found a rescue ready to help her entire family grow strong together.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesFoster Dog Finds an Adopter on His Second Day, but There Was Just One Problem
A foster mom struggled to let Pillsbury go until a meaningful feather and an unexpected response helped her realize he was already home.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesCurious Terrier Gets Tangled in Recliner and Needs Heavy-Duty Rescue
Maryland firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free Highway, a terrier trapped inside a recliner, before rushing him to a vet.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesDog Rescued by U.S. Soldier Overseas Makes Incredible Journey to Rejoin Him
Soldier Jeremy Ferris reunites with Sadie, the stray dog who comforted him during deployment, after her rescue from Jordan.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesOne-Eared Rescue Dog Van Gogh Paints His Way Into Thousands of Hearts
Van Gogh overcame a heartbreaking past to become a beloved rescue dog artist whose colorful paintings helped animals and inspired thousands.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesDog Waits 1,502 Days for a Home, Then His Rescue Shares the Best Secret
After 1,502 days in rescue, Hashbrown, a wheelchair using dog with a huge heart, finally found the loving forever home he deserved.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesEvery Shelter Dog Gets a Hamburger, but the Best Treat Comes Later
Shelter dogs enjoy a surprise Burger Day, but the sweetest part came later when every pup featured in the video found a loving home.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesStray Dog Carried an Enormous Weight for Years Until Rescuers Set Him Free
Senior Chihuahua Porky gets life-changing surgery, leaving a painful past behind and finding a loving home filled with comfort.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesStray Dog Was on His Last Day When Someone Drove 14 Hours Just to Save Him
Abandoned Wabby was saved on his final day at the shelter and found a loving home, where his gentle personality changed people's perceptions.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesHusky Who Lost a Leg After Serious Injury Shows Everyone What She Didn’t Lose
Husky Bronx survived a gunshot, lost a leg, and found her joy again. Now this playful rescue dog is ready for a loving home.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesShy Kitten Meets a Dog 100 Times His Size and Finds an Unexpected Best Friend
Tiny kitten WeeWoo finds confidence and comfort after forming an unlikely friendship with Lily, a gentle Great Pyrenees.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesBeloved Golden Retriever Tucker Budzyn Remembered by Millions of Fans
Beloved Golden Retriever Tucker Budzyn dies unexpectedly after battling lymphoma, leaving his family and millions of fans heartbroken.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesDog Arrives in Desperate Need of Help and Amazes Everyone With Her Comeback
Mango survived starvation and devastating injuries. Now the rescued French Bulldog is walking again as her long recovery begins.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesThis Vermont Farm Lets You Spend the Day Surrounded by Golden Retrievers
A chance encounter with Golden Retrievers inspired a Vermont farm where visitors find joy, comfort, and plenty of wagging tails.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesShelter Calls Them ‘Mismatched Peas in a Pod,’ but These Dogs Belong Together
Blind and deaf Albie and playful Peppa seem completely different, but their beautiful bond means these best friends will stay together.
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