Senior Dog Missing in Yellowstone as Rescuers Race Against Time
Luna, a 10-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, is still missing in Yellowstone after weeks alone as rescuers race to find her before winter.
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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
Cat Looks At His Pit Bull Best Friend Like They’re Soulmates
Cat Abe adores his Pit Bull friend Joan, cuddling close and gazing at her so sweetly that their family jokes they've shared 600 lifetimes.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesRescue Beagle Weighed 72 Pounds Before Her Incredible Transformation
Rescue Beagle Autumn weighed 72 pounds when she entered foster care. See how careful meals, gentle walks, and surgery changed her life.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesRescue Dog Studies the Ancient Labrador Tradition of Fetch but Has One Important Rule
Taysum, a four-year-old rescue Labrador mix, loves relaxing with people and is learning how to play fetch as he awaits his forever home.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesVeteran and His Devoted Dog Shared an Extraordinary Bond Until the Very End
A veteran and his loyal dog share a bond so deep, it transcends life itself, leaving a legacy of love that touches the heart.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesA Litter of Seven Abandoned Puppies Arrive at Shelter Looking Nothing Alike
Seven abandoned puppies left Sacramento SPCA staff guessing about their unusual looks, but every one of them found a home in just two days.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesStylish Afghan Hound Samantha Turns Her Mom’s Closet Into True Fashion
Samantha, a stylish Afghan Hound in Edinburgh, models scarves, coats, and thrifted looks while her mom shares the story behind her outfits.
Read More Cute Dog StoriesFirefighters Rescue 14-Year-Old Golden Retriever From 20-Foot-Deep Ditch Following Hurricane
After Hurricane Isaias, 14-year-old Golden Retriever Benny became trapped in a 20-foot ditch. Tallahassee firefighters came to his rescue.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesSenior Foster Dogs Have Nightly Rave Parties Before Adoption
Senior foster dogs enjoy nightly rave parties with glowing collars, and 13-year-old Cosmo finds a loving family after joining the tradition.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesTwo Giant Dogs Have One Couch and Absolutely No Concept of Personal Space
Two giant dogs turn a crowded couch into a hilarious cuddle pile as Bear the English Mastiff lets his brother settle right on top of him.
Read More Funny Dog StoriesTwo Wolfdogs Discover Tiny Puppy Hidden Beneath Park Bushes
Two Wolfdogs discovered a tiny puppy hiding beneath bushes during a road trip. Later, little Aiden was following his rescuers everywhere!
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesFrantic Mama Dog Reunites With Missing Puppies After Hours Apart
After hours apart, mama dog Stella sees her missing puppies again. Her reunion leads to another beautiful surprise and a new forever home.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesRescued Dog Learns How To Play With Toys After Weeks Of Fear
Marshall was once too frightened to accept treats. After patient rescue and training, he discovered toys and a love for other dogs, too.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesMeet Lola: The ‘Genius’ Pup with a Side of Comedy
Meet Lola, a charming pup with a knack for comedy and a heartwarming story that will tug at your heartstrings.
Read More Trending Dog StoriesTwo Senior Dog Sisters Need a Home After Ten Years Together
After ten years with one family, senior dog sisters Nikki and Philly are in a shelter, hoping for a new home where they can stay together.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesDog Gives His Feline Best Friend the Strangest Little Nibbles
Jocko has a funny habit of nibbling on his cat, Jolene, like corn on the cob, and her surprisingly calm reaction makes their friendship sweet.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesStray Dog Survives Hours in Chile River as Rescuers Persist
Stray dog Morocho survives hours in Chile's flooded river before a familiar caregiver helps him reach safety and begin a hopeful new chapter.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesTatum the ‘Talking’ Rescue Dog Leaves Behind a Legacy of Laughter and ‘No Fank Yous’
Beloved rescue dog Tatum of Tatum Talks has passed away. His family shares a heartfelt goodbye and remembers the joy he brought to so many.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesFall Isn’t Official Until Yellow Labs Stella and Mabel Take Their First Leap Into the Leaves
Two Labradors jumping into leaves bring smiles to millions as their devoted owner keeps a heartwarming fall tradition alive.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesTiny Corgi Reunites With Her Giant Malamute Best Friend and Jumps for Joy
After more than a year apart, a tiny Corgi reunites with her giant Malamute best friend in a touching moment of pure joy.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesHigh School Crowns Two Very Good Dogs as Its First Canine Homecoming Royalty
Evergreen High School crowns two beloved facility dogs as homecoming royalty, honoring the comfort and joy they bring to students.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesCar Lands on Rocks Below Malibu Highway, and Firefighters Rush to Help Trapped Dog
Firefighters rescue a trapped dog after a car crashes onto Malibu's rocky shoreline. Both dogs escape without apparent injuries.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesLion Cub Needs a Mom, and a Labrador Steps Up for the Job
Zambi, a rejected lion cub, finds an unlikely surrogate mother in Sabi, a loving Labrador who gives her comfort and companionship.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesShelter Dog Realizes She’s Finally Going Home and Her Whole Body Starts Wiggling
After a difficult start and months of waiting, Pit Bull mix Paisley finally finds a loving family and joyfully leaves shelter life behind.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesBanana Wins Seahawks Corgi Race, but It’s Her Sassy Look Back Everyone Is Talking About
Banana the corgi wins her second Seahawks Corgi Cup, going viral after a hilarious glance back at her competition.
Read More Cute Dog StoriesRiley Green May Be the Country Star, but His Dog Carl Keeps Stealing the Show
Riley Green’s dog Carl makes his TV debut on The Voice, adding another milestone to the Cowboy Corgi’s growing fame.
Read More Cute Dog StoriesSenior Dog Gets the Zoomies and Proves He’s Still Got Plenty of Puppy Left
Once paralyzed after a back injury, 14-year-old Cody now delights thousands with joyful zoomies and his remarkable second chance.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesBaby Hippo Is Growing So Fast, Zoo Starts Measuring Her in Cookies
Maple the pygmy hippo is growing fast, and Toronto Zoo found an adorable way to measure its beloved Tiny Tank using cookies.
Read More Cute Dog StoriesRescuer Picks Up Sick Puppy, Then Her Phone Rings With Another Dog Who Needs Her
Cosmo and Starlight were found minutes apart, weak and covered in fleas. Their rescue gave both dogs a chance to heal and feel safe.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesFirefighters Finish Pet CPR Training and One Shift Later 15 Newborn Puppies Need Them
Georgia firefighters put new animal CPR training to work, helping veterinarians safely deliver 15 puppies during an emergency C-section.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesBlind Rescue Dog Learns His Way Around and Lives Life Full Speed Ahead
Blind rescue dog Miller survived devastating eye injuries and an ER crisis, and now he's thriving with an incredible love for life.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesGiant Pit Bull Lets His Tiny Chihuahua Sister Make All the Rules
After losing his canine companion, Pit Bull Duffy finds joy again through an unlikely friendship with tiny Chihuahua Tink.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesPeople’s Race for World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Is Down to 3 Very Good Dogs
Bean, Tiberius, and Champ overcame heartbreaking beginnings to become the final three in the 2026 World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesMystery Animal Turns Up Behind Texas Pizza Shop Very Far From Where She Belongs
Police find a mysterious animal hiding outside a Texas pizza shop and discover she is an escaped kinkajou in need of safe care.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesRescuers Discover 80+ Spaniels and 2 Cats Inside One Home and Spring Into Action
84 dogs and two cats were rescued from filthy conditions and received treatment and new homes following an RSPCA investigation.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesWoman ‘Whacked’ Wild Horse With Shovel And Did Not Expect To Receive “Instant Karma”
Witness the unexpected twist of fate when a woman confronts a wild horse on Assateague Island, home to majestic free-roaming creatures.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesLittle Girl Spends Days Worrying About a Puppy, Then Comes Home to the Best Surprise
A little girl worried she was too late to save Scratchy, until she came home from school and found the rescued puppy waiting for her.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesTrainer Says Baxter Was His Toughest Case in 10 Years, but He Kept Showing Up
Once terrified of leashes, rescue dog Baxter learns to trust again after a year of patience, training, and his family's devotion.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesRescue Dog Gets a New Title and Joins the Navy for a Very Special Mission
Rescue dog Raider becomes a Navy morale dog, bringing comfort and companionship to thousands of Sailors and Marines at sea.
Read More Heartwarming Dog Stories15-Pound Chihuahua Joins Mexico’s National Guard and Gets His Own Tiny Tactical Gear
Rescued Chihuahua Comando joins Mexico’s National Guard, training for search and rescue while winning hearts along the way.
Read More Amazing Dog StoriesMore Than 100 Chihuahuas Get a Fresh Start After Massive Rescue
146 rescued animals from a Tennessee hoarding case are finally safe and receiving urgent medical care and compassion after neglect.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesBride Has the Cutest Twin on Her Wedding Day, and She Has Four Paws
Bride Ashley and her beloved Labrador Charlie wore matching pink gowns, creating a touching family moment on her wedding day.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesSenior Bulldog Is Shaped Like a Dinner Roll and Sounds Like a Broken Lawnmower
Meet Lawnmower, a noisy senior Bulldog whose hilarious sounds, love of cheese, and huge personality have charmed shelter staff.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesWoman Sees a Dog Who Needs Help, and One TikTok Changes Both Their Lives
A viral video helped rescue a malnourished French bulldog in Miami, and the woman who raised the alarm will soon adopt him.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesDog Leads Police Officer Home After His Person Spends Hours Waiting for Help
A loyal dog led a Leawood police officer home, where its owner had been stranded on the floor for more than three hours.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesTsunami the Hero Dog: Statue Honors 26 Lives Saved After Venezuela’s 2026 Earthquake
A statue in Maracaibo, Venezuela now honors Tsunami, the Border Collie credited with helping save 26 lives after Venezuela's June 2026 earthquake.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesDogs Love Netflix’s ‘Sealook,’ and Their Vision Explains Why
Dogs are glued to Netflix's 'Sealook.' A sourced, dated look at how canine color vision and motion detection explain the seal-watching craze.
Read More Cute Dog StoriesDog Turns Firefighters’ Routine Call Into the Best Backyard Adventure
A playful dog joins firefighters at a smoldering stump and turns their routine response into an unforgettable backyard adventure.
Read More Cute Dog StoriesThree Kids Disappear From Campsite, and One Very Good Dog Knows What to Do
K9 Archie helped searchers find three missing children in Colorado on his first mission, just one day after completing his training.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesDog Dad Makes Sure His Pup Is Prepared for Life With Some Very Important Talks
Oaduk adopted Duke during a difficult time, never knowing his devoted dog would become the companion he says saved his life.
Read More Heartwarming Dog Stories70-Pound Shelter Dog Is Completely Convinced He Was Born to Be a Lap Dog
Meet Milo, a 70-pound rescue dog with a medical condition, a love of cuddles, and an unshakable belief that he belongs in your lap.
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