Drew Smith was at the shelter looking for a Golden Retriever when Carl caught his eye. This was the dog he was supposed to adopt instead. The two hit it off right away, and Drew didn’t hear a single bark from the friendly, easy-going dog… Until now.
Guy Fieri, a celebrity chef who is well-known for appearing in many popular shows on the Food Network (including Diners, Drive-ins & Dives and Guy’s Grocery Games), has taken to Twitter to share some super sad family news. On Saturday, January 22nd, the day before his birthday, the long-time animal lover and doggie dad publicly announced that his canine, Cowboy, had died. Anyone who has had the honor of bonding with an incredible canine companion can empathize with him and … Read more
Dogs are great at making friends. Most of them can walk up to a person or another dog and instantly fall in love. However, some canines have developed unique friendships beyond people and other pets. A 9-year-old dog named Huey recently introduced himself to a deer that was peeking over the fence in his yard. At first, Huey didn’t know what to think of the peculiar creature, but it didn’t take long for the two animals to warm up to … Read more
Usually, when creating an online listing for a dog that an animal shelter is eager to get adopted, they make a long list of appealing attributes. But when one New York-based animal shelter tapped into the power of social media to get a “colorful character” adopted, they went with a brutally honest review. And the results were both helpful for a future family, and highly entertaining for fellow dog lovers. At a quick glance, Ralphie is an adorable, young, and … Read more
There are a few reasons I’m so picky about what I feed my dog. Over my six years with iHeartDogs, I have seen some truly scary recalls, and I have read every article about food, labels, and ingredients that live on our site. I have gotten to be pretty good about reading labels, guaranteed analysis charts, and looking up recall history. Some pet parents are “helicopter parents,” I’ve always been proud to say that when it comes to my dog’s … Read more
When Layla noticed the others going downhill, she had to give it a try — SO smart!
iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. The best dog beds for Yorkies provide a warm place so your Yorkie doesn’t have to sleep on the floor. By investing in the right bed, you are protecting your furry friend’s spine and joint health. A bed is a place where dogs can feel secure and comfortable. Yorkies need beds just like we do, which are … Read more
iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. The best dog beds for Whippets provide a warm place so your Whippet doesn’t have to sleep on the floor. By investing in the right bed, you are protecting your furry friend’s spine and joint health. A bed is a place where dogs can feel secure and comfortable. Whippets need beds just like we do, which are … Read more
iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. The best dog beds for Westies provide a warm place so your Westie doesn’t have to sleep on the floor. By investing in the right bed, you are protecting your furry friend’s spine and joint health. A bed is a place where dogs can feel secure and comfortable. Westies need beds just like we do, which are … Read more
iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. The best dog beds for Weimaraners provide a warm place so your Weimaraner doesn’t have to sleep on the floor. By investing in the right bed, you are protecting your furry friend’s spine and joint health. A bed is a place where dogs can feel secure and comfortable. Weimaraners need beds just like we do, which are … Read more
iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. The best dog beds for Vizslas provide a warm place so your Vizsla doesn’t have to sleep on the floor. By investing in the right bed, you are protecting your furry friend’s spine and joint health. A bed is a place where dogs can feel secure and comfortable. Vizslas need beds just like we do, which are … Read more
iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. The best dog beds for Staffordshire Bull Terriers provide a warm place so your Staffordshire Bull Terrier doesn’t have to sleep on the floor. By investing in the right bed, you are protecting your furry friend’s spine and joint health. A bed is a place where dogs can feel secure and comfortable. Staffordshire Bull Terriers need beds … Read more
iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. The best dog beds for Shih Tzus provide a warm place so your Shih Tzu doesn’t have to sleep on the floor. By investing in the right bed, you are protecting your furry friend’s spine and joint health. A bed is a place where dogs can feel secure and comfortable. Shih Tzus need beds just like we do, which … Read more
iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. The best dog beds for St. Bernards provide a warm place so your St. Bernard doesn’t have to sleep on the floor. By investing in the right bed, you are protecting your furry friend’s spine and joint health. A bed is a place where dogs can feel secure and comfortable. St. Bernards need beds just like we … Read more
iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. The best dog beds for Shiba Inus provide a warm place so your Shiba Inu doesn’t have to sleep on the floor. By investing in the right bed, you are protecting your furry friend’s spine and joint health. A bed is a place where dogs can feel secure and comfortable. Shiba Inus need beds just like we … Read more
Augustina, a tiny piglet, was found wandering around all by herself. She was thankfully saved by a rescue group in New Jersey. She was then transferred to Uncle Neil’s Home, a beautiful sanctuary that houses 75 farm animals. Quickly, a kind woman with Uncle Neil’s Home rescue became quite attached to Augustina. The piglet’s backstory is a total mystery. Piglets are rarely alone especially since they come from large litters. Maybe she was dumped there? It was strange indeed. Regardless, … Read more
A monster chained a starving Pit Bull to a tree outside an abandoned house and left her to die. But she wasn’t going down without a fight. She cried out, over and over again, until someone heard her and called for help. Her rescuer, an amazing man named Jason Flatt with Friends to the Forlorn Pitbull Rescue, used bolt cutters to free her. The dog was so well-behaved. She happily walked alongside her human hero on a leash. She couldn’t … Read more
A heartless family surrendered their 19-year-old dog Annie to the shelter. Initially, she could hardly walk. Annie’s human friends carted her from the shelter into their car to take her to her new foster home. Before their journey, the volunteers stopped and got Annie some burgers. Annie was so excited and ate them right up! Lauren, Annie’s foster mom, saw Annie’s photo online and knew instantly that she had to foster her. Annie didn’t know it yet, but she was … Read more
When a five-month-old puppy wandered away from his Bang Pu, Thailand home and couldn’t find the way back, this brilliant dog sought help at a place he recognized—his veterinary clinic! As dogs will sometimes do, the Thai Ridgeback puppy slipped out onto the streets alone and got lost. And though he couldn’t find his home again, when the pup spotted the Putahracsa Veterinary Clinic, he knew he’d found somewhere familiar that could help him reunite with his mom. While most … Read more
The Gentle Barn, a sanctuary for animals, has raised many abused animals over the years and given them better lives. One of their famous residents is a cow named John Lewis Thunderheart (or just Lewis for short). Lewis’ mom was killed at a slaughterhouse, leaving him with no one to look after him. He suffered from pneumonia and needed special care as a result. So, the Gentle Barn took him in and nursed him back to health. But little did … Read more
A dog named Elsie was rescued from the streets of Tijuana, Mexico. She was emaciated and pregnant. The California-based rescue group worked tirelessly to find Elsie the perfect forever home… and they did with Sandrine and her husband, but it wasn’t an easy feat. Sandrine wanted to adopt a dog for a long time but her husband wasn’t really rosy on the idea. He eventually gave in and met a few dogs his wife liked but didn’t feel a connection. … Read more
The mother and her puppy sat alone in the vast, dry desert skeptical of the world around them.
The loving dog is so giddy with happiness that she can barely hold back her smiles as she tends to her precious “baby”!
The moment the baby owl hears the special whistle, he grows alert and races across the yard with his quirky hops!!
When bushfires began blazing through their habitat in Australia, many koalas started searching for water in nearby backyards. Quasi the koala frequently visits one particular family’s property when it’s extremely hot and he’s hankering for a drink. He does it so often that Rusty, the family’s dog, and Quasi have become best friends. In fact, it happens so frequently that the family was able to capture a particularly adorable video that has since gone viral. The adorable interaction begins with Quasi … Read more
Nala came to her foster family after her parents split up. She was covered in mange causing her to lose half of her fur. She was in constant pain. Her paws were too soft for her age, which was a sign that she didn’t go outside much. It was as if she didn’t have a chance to be a real dog. The sweet pup quickly became attached to her foster parents. She had all this love to give and wanted … Read more
Pets seem to sigh heavily quite often for individuals who don’t have to pay bills or do chores. Yet, we still pamper them no matter how lazy they are. But what if they could maintain their laidback lives while earning a little money off it? PetSmart recently announced a dream job for dogs and cats alike, and their humans will be pleased with the benefits. The popular pet supply company is looking for two “chief toy testers,” one dog and … Read more
Maui and Ruby, the sweetest dogs, met baby Eric as soon as he came home from the hospital. The love they felt for him was instant, but their love grew even more as days went by. They quickly became Eric’s guardians. The dogs watched Eric as he slept to ensure he was safe. They snuggled with him whenever they could. They took in his scent and all the love he had in his precious baby heart. They knew Eric would … Read more
There’s nothing worse than watching your Great Dane suffers from itchy skin allergies. We asked our community of over 800,000 Great Dane owners the following question: What shampoo do you recommend for a Great Dane with itchy or sensitive skin? We’ve summarized the best responses below. Always remember to check with your veterinarian before making changes that affect your Great Dane’s health. iHeartDogs is reader supported, so some of the links below may be paid affiliate links at no additional cost … Read more
There’s nothing worse than watching your Frenchie suffers from itchy skin allergies. We asked our community of over 800,000 Frenchie owners the following question: What shampoo do you recommend for a Frenchie with itchy or sensitive skin? We’ve summarized the best responses below. Always remember to check with your veterinarian before making changes that affect your Frenchie’s health. iHeartDogs is reader supported, so some of the links below may be paid affiliate links at no additional cost to you. 18 Best … Read more
