Couple Swore They Wouldn’t Get Another Dog Until a Blind Husky Changed Everything
Blind Husky Cookie overcame a painful past and found a forever home with a couple who discovered she could heal their hearts, too.
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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
Australian Shepherd Does More Housework Than Most Humans and Makes It Look Easy
Meet Promise, the clever Australian Shepherd who helps with laundry, dishes, sweeping and more while turning chores into bonding time.
Read More Cute Dog StoriesDog Stole Eggs to Survive in a War Zone, Now She’ll Never Go Hungry Again
A homeless dog survived war-torn Ukraine by stealing eggs until rescuers gave her the chance to find safety, family, and love.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesHave You Ever Heard of a Tree Kangaroo? Meet Adorable Nane
Meet Nane, a rare Huon tree kangaroo growing from a tiny pouch joey into a confident climber while inspiring hope for his species.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesLost Dog’s Mournful Howl Has a Million People Searching for His Family
Lost dog Ranger’s mournful howl reaches millions as a Kansas City shelter searches for the family he may desperately miss.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesTerrified Dingo Puppy With a Broken Leg Was Surviving on Bugs and Scraps
Orphaned dingo Yindi was found thin and injured, but patient care helped her heal, learn to trust, and find a loving forever home.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesMama Dog Found Shot in the Face Used Last of Her Strength to Nurse Newborn Puppies
Mercy survived gunshot wounds to her face while nursing five newborn puppies. Now rescuers are fighting to give her a future.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesPuppy Found Barely Alive on Houston Streets Takes First Steps Toward a New Life
Rudy arrived critically ill and unable to stand. Weeks of emergency care helped the tiny rescue puppy regain his strength and hope.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesDog Treat Camera Captures Worker Allegedly Attacking 5-Pound Senior Chihuahua
A 12-year-old Chihuahua is recovering after a Florida HVAC worker was arrested following an alleged attack captured on camera.
Read More Trending Dog NewsTrooper Spots Crate at Rest Stop and Finds the Saddest Eyes Looking Back
An Ohio trooper rescues an abandoned puppy found trapped in a crate near a busy interstate, giving the frightened dog a safe new start.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesPuppy With Severe Facial Burns Finally Gets a Pain-Free Day to Just Be a Puppy
Burnie suffered severe facial burns, but loving foster care and treatment are helping this energetic puppy heal and enjoy life again.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesTravis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s Dog Makes Her Adorable Onscreen Debut
Travis Kelce’s fluffy Samoyed, Wendy, makes a charming campaign debut beside him at The Plaza Hotel in New York City.
Read More Cute Dog StoriesBlind Dog Survives Terrifying Night Alone After Being Dumped in Desert
Blind dog Copper was found alone in the Arizona desert. Now safe with rescuers, he is receiving care and preparing for a new life.
Read More Dog Rescue Stories85-Year-Old Rescuer Saves Puppy Left on Ant Hill to Die
An 85-year-old rescuer saved Peanut from an ant hill. After weeks of veterinary care, the injured puppy is finally healing.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesPuppy Found Stuck in a Tire Gets a Second Chance and the Perfect Name
A puppy found with his head trapped in a tire gets a careful rescue from shelter staff and a fitting new name: Hotwheels.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesDog Reunited With Owner After Surviving Deadly Floods in Nepal
Deaf dog Sweetie survived devastating floods in Nepal and reunited with her family days after they feared she was lost forever.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesTom Hardy May Play Tough Guys, But Rescue Dogs Have Always Had His Heart
Tom Hardy's love for rescue dogs shines through in his bond with Woody, his support for shelters, and his surprising Instagram choice.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesPriest Rescues a Street Dog and Gains the Most Faithful Companion
Rescued dog Simón faithfully attends Mass beside the Colombian priest who saved him, sharing touching moments of trust and devotion.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesPolice Rescue a Neglected Puppy, One Year Later, He Joins the Force
Once rescued from neglect, Redden is now a certified Pensacola police K9 whose meaningful name honors his remarkable second chance.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesDid a Collapsing Glacier Trigger Nepal’s Deadly Flash Flood?
Nepal's catastrophic glacier flood leaves hundreds dead as rescuers search for thousands missing across devastated communities.
Read More Trending Dog NewsDog Makes It His Daily Mission to Drag the Cat Beds Outside
Rescue dog Dexter finds a loving home and charms his family with his hilarious daily habit of carrying cat beds outside.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesRescue Dog Saves 86-Year-Old Man During Terrifying Backyard Attack
Hero Pit Bull Kane protects an 86-year-old man during a violent attack, then reunites with him during his hospital recovery.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesRescue Dog Gets So Droopy He Practically Melts Into the Couch
Rescued dog Caramel has a rare condition that gives him remarkably loose skin, but it never stops him from enjoying a happy, loved life.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesDog’s DNA Test Fails 6 Times Before Lab Discovers What Makes Him So Rare
After six failed DNA tests, rescued dog Dante's mysterious genetics reveal an extraordinary surprise his new family never expected.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesDog Found Tied to a Boulder Discovers What Being Loved Feels Like
Pickles survived hunger and extreme heat before finding a loving family and becoming the loyal companion they needed most.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesShelter Dog Puts On His Bow Tie for Adoption Day, But Nobody Comes
Marshall dressed for adoption and waited in his bow tie, but no one came. Now his rescuers are determined to find his perfect home.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesRescue Dog Can’t Stop Cuddling the Little Girl Who Chose Him
After losing his owner, rescue dog Bosco finds a loving home and becomes inseparable from the little girl who helped save him.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesDolly Parton’s Incredible Legacy Includes a Lifetime of Helping Animals
Remembering Dolly Parton’s remarkable love for animals, from bald eagle conservation to supporting rescue pets in need.
Read More Trending Dog NewsSomeone Stole a Disabled Dog’s Wheelchair and Police Want Answers
A disabled senior Pit Bull named Baby lost her $800 specialized wheelchair after it was stolen from a porch in St. Cloud, Florida.
Read More Trending Dog NewsDog Saves His Owner’s Life as Wildfire Engulfs Everything Around Them
German Shepherd Shadow alerts his owner to a wildfire at her home, helping save her life before rescuers step in to keep them together.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesTiny Kitten Cuddles Her Way Into the Heart of a Grieving Dog
After losing his lifelong companion, grieving dog Sam finds comfort and joy again through an unexpected friendship with rescued kitten Gigi.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesTokyo’s Coolest Dogs Wear Fan-Powered Jackets to Beat Brutal Summer Heat
Japan's fan-powered cooling suits circulate chilled air around dogs and cats, helping pets stay comfortable during extreme summer heat.
Read More Trending Dog NewsFamily Dog Sends Baby Into Giggle Fits With Endless Kisses
A baby erupts in belly laughs as his gentle Bernese Mountain Dog best friend showers him with sweet kisses in an adorable video.
Read More Cute Dog StoriesMove Over Labs, America Has a New Favorite Dog Breed
Chihuahuas take the top spot in 2026 as America's most popular dog breed. See which breeds lead the rankings in every state.
Read More Trending Dog NewsDog Found With Hundreds of Ticks Finally Gets the ‘Yes’ She Needed
Princess endured hundreds of ticks on the streets until rescuers stepped in, giving the trusting dog safety, care, and a hopeful future.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesDelivery Driver Spots a Dog, a Basket of Balls and an Adorable Sign
A lonely delivery driver meets Juniper, a friendly Pit Bull mix whose tennis ball invitation transforms her quiet workday.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesAfter 53 Races, Adopted Greyhound Is Finally Living Like a Queen
After 53 races, greyhound Poppy discovers toys, affection, and the comfort of a loving home as she begins a peaceful new life.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesStorm Sends Tree Crashing Onto Trailer and Exposes 70 Dogs Living Inside
More than 70 dogs are safe after a storm exposed an alleged hoarding case, beginning a remarkable community rescue effort.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesRunaway Pig Goes Viral in West Hollywood and Ends Up Living the Malibu Dream
Viral pig Wilbur finds a loving Malibu home with songwriter Diane Warren after his unexpected adventure through West Hollywood.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesLee Asher Says Goodbye to Molly, the Dog Who Helped Him Find His Purpose
Lee Asher mourns beloved Molly, his first pack dog and longtime companion who helped inspire The Asher House and his life of rescue.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesDog Falls Down a Cliff and Spends 17 Hours Waiting on a Tiny Ledge for Help
Carl survived 17 hours stranded on a Tennessee cliff before firefighters carried out a dramatic rope rescue, reuniting him with his owner.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesGiraffe Calf’s Fluffy Little Hairdo Made Him an Instant Celebrity
Baby giraffe Eugene charms Toledo Zoo visitors with his fluffy hair, curious personality, and sweet introduction to his new herd.
Read More Cute Dog StoriesFirefighter Saves Badly Burned Puppy From Fire and Gains a Partner for Life
Jake survived severe burns in a 2015 fire and became a beloved fire department mascot whose remarkable story still inspires.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesRescue Husky Pulls Off a Jailbreak So Impressive Even Shelter Staff Have to Laugh
Rescued Husky Maya leaves shelter staff laughing after her clever kennel escape reveals just how far this joyful dog has come.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesStray Dog Outsmarts Every Trap for 71 Days, but His Rescuer Refuses to Give Up
A rescuer spent 71 days earning the trust of stray dog Wally before finally bringing him home and giving him the loving family he needed.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesBloodhound Crashes a Half-Marathon and Accidentally Finishes 7th
Bloodhound Ludivine wandered into an Alabama half-marathon, ran 13.1 miles with 165 people, and amazingly finished seventh.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesGolden Retriever ‘Started Smiling Again’ After Befriending the Family’s Duck
A Golden Retriever regained her playful spark after forming an extraordinary friendship with Louie, the family's unexpected pet duck.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesThree-Legged Deer Walks Out of the Woods With Two Fawns and Captures Hearts
A resilient three-legged doe in Maine inspires many hearts after overcoming a hunting injury and caring for two young fawns in the forest.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesShelter Dog’s Magnificent Eyebrows Make Him Look Like He’s Judging Everyone
Gomer's hilarious eyebrows hide a shy, sweet personality as the expressive shelter dog waits for his forever home.
Read More Funny Dog StoriesTiny Dog Dodges Rescuers for 3 Days, But One Woman Refused to Give Up
After three days alone and terrified, an emaciated dog named ET is rescued, healed, and given the loving home he deserved.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesDog Waits Until Store Is Quiet, Then Sneaks Inside to Steal His Favorite Snacks
Former stray Ranger once stole food to survive. Now this clever dog keeps returning to an Alabama store for snacks and fun.
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