Dog 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.
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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
Every 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.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesDog Waits More Than 1,900 Days for a Home, Then a Photographer Steps In
After 1,900 days in a shelter, Scraggles still loves fetch, belly rubs, and people as he waits for the home he has never known.
Read More Heartwarming Dog StoriesCouple 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.
Read More Dog Rescue StoriesAustralian 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 StoriesInjured Mama Dog Uses Her Strength to Care for 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 on Houston Streets Takes Her 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 Records Troubling Encounter With 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 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 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 Discovered Alone in Desert Is Finally Safe and Getting a Fresh Start
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 Gives Puppy Found on Ant Hill a Second Chance
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 and Owner Emotional Reunion After Being Separated 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’s Tough-Guy Roles Contrast With His Longtime Love of Rescue Dogs
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 an Overlooked 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 StoriesScientists Investigate What Triggered Nepal’s Flash Flood
Nepal's catastrophic glacier flood leaves hundreds dead as rescuers search for thousands missing across devastated communities.
Read More 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 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 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 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 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 StoriesUnexpected Discovery Leads to a Fresh Start for 70 Dogs
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.
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