The dog’s owner brought him to the animal shelter to be dropped off because the family could no longer care for him. The owner said that the boy couldn’t walk anymore and he was scheduled to be euthanized that day. However, McKenzie stepped up to foster him with the hope of nursing the poor dog back to health. The next morning brought an upsetting trip to the vet. The dog was diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy, and the number one recommendation … Read more

WARNING: The content of this article may be sensitive to some readers. As long as dogs are still being harmed in the dog meat trade, animal rescuers will keep doing everything they can to save them. Humane Society International recently rescued 34 dogs from meat farms in South Korea. Many of the dogs are shy and hesitant to trust humans, but they’re all ready to find the loving homes they deserve. These dogs have made their way to the United … Read more

A dog, named Bo, was left for dead by his owners. He lived in a dilapidated doghouse in the yard. Bo had been attacked by coyotes and was never taken to the vet. He had wounds all over as well as mange. Street Dog Rescue received a call about Bo, finally, by a neighbor. Volunteers with the rescue group got to Bo as quickly as they could. At first, they thought rescuing Bo would be a simple task. Boy, were … Read more

In Kuwait, smack in the middle of the desert landscape, homeless animals fight to survive. The temperatures rise to dangerous conditions making it more difficult for innocent animals to find shade, food, and clean water. One such dog, later named Sandy, was found underneath a water tank. The people that passed by could barely see her. Sandy dug a hole beneath the large tank to keep as cool as possible in the sweltering heat. The dog was also protecting a … Read more

Lolly was rescued from an Iowa puppy mill, and like many dogs in these situations, she was terrified of the world. She was scared of humans and refused to walk on a leash. The breeders at the puppy mill had broken her trust in humans, so she wasn’t eager to accept affection from her rescuers. But with time, patience, and love, Lolly warmed up to the humans who were kind to her and she found her forever home. She has … Read more

Seven helpless puppies are safe, warm and in the capable care of Harbor Humane Society after surviving a terrible storm. Abandoned with nothing but a cardboard box for shelter, the pups, who are about four weeks old, withstood low temps, pouring rain, and howling winds before being rescued by police. Responding to a call from a good Samaritan, the Ottawa County Sheriff’s office discovered the pups huddled in a cardboard box on the side of the road near Holland, Michigan. … Read more

Like a septic tank, cesspools have to be pumped. It’s a nasty but necessary job. But when it came time for one New York family to have the duty done, they got more of a mess than they bargained for when their dog fell into the open utility hole cover and straight into the sludge. Yuck, right? But more than just gross and leaving a dog covered in filth, the collecting gases in a cesspool are toxic and have the … Read more

As the holidays approach, we ask you to remember our furriest friends when you open your heart this season. Every week, iHeartDogs offers support to Waggle for five special pets. Waggle is a non-profit organization that allows families and rescues to crowdfund for their pets through trusted caregivers like veterinarians, surgeons, and specialists. They verify every candidate to ensure that each campaign is for a pet in legitimate need. We love Waggle because they pay care bills directly, and any … Read more

One morning, a teenager heard scratching outside on the porch. He went to investigate and found a tiny puppy all by herself in the rain. He didn’t know what to do, so he called his parents at work. They said that the puppy wasn’t allowed inside because their landlord would only allow one dog in their home, and the family already had a pup named Rocky. The landlord lives right next door, and the teenager’s mom and dad didn’t want … Read more

A puppy, later named Piglet, was abandoned at a high school in California. He was found all alone inside a bin. It was obvious that his ears were cut off. Someone hurt this poor puppy and then left him to suffer. How despicable! Rescuers were called in, and they took him straight to the vet. His ears were in bad shape. Piglet needed stitches and a loving foster home. Haley with the Front Street Animal Shelter opened her home to … Read more

The stray dog and cat population is a growing problem on the beautiful Indonesian island of Bali. Rescuers from Little Steps Matter fight every day to rescue innocent animals from the streets and give them a chance at life. In April 2021, they discovered a tiny, neglected puppy in the parking lot of a local market. With no mama dog in sight, it was clear the pup was abandoned and desperately in need of their help. She was weak, dehydrated, … Read more

Tunisia, Africa, is one of many countries with a stray animal problem. Not enough people are spaying and neutering their pets, leading to many homeless cats and dogs. Sadly, Tunisia has taken an inhumane approach to the issue by killing dogs and cats as a way to control the population. Many animal lovers are fighting back against this cruel practice, including veterinarian Raoudha Mansour. Mansour has humane ideas for controlling the stray animals. So, she has taken matters into her … Read more

Sidewalk Specials set up Outreach in De Doorns and asked the local kids to bring them the “sad dogs.” That’s when they led Gigi over on an old handbag strap. He had a fractured pelvis, mange, and tick bite fever, and his owners didn’t want him any longer…   Image/Story (Screenshot) Credit: Sidewalk Specials via YouTube Video   The dog was taken to the vet in Cape Town for a look over and care, and donations covered all of his … Read more

The days spent in a shelter are often overlooked, with the long and sorrowful ones of a pup in mind. These responsibilities are basic, and they can’t compare to love or care. Not to mention the terrible fate that may befall them if they aren’t adopted into a household. This is an issue that occurs far too often at high-kill facilities. So, what happens when an unwanted shelter dog is adopted into a family and learns that its existence will … Read more

It could be the only way to save its life.

The St. Plus X High School had their practice at a new location when something unusual happened. A stray dog showed up, and he quickly bonded with some of the team members. The innocent Pit Bull thought everyone was his friend, so he wandered over to a nearby yard to play with some dogs. But sadly, those dogs didn’t want to be friends, and they attacked him. The stray dog might’ve died if the rugby team members hadn’t rushed to … Read more

An animal shelter in Georgia was holding a Pardons week where they tried to get all the animals into permanent or foster homes so no one gets euthanized. The week was about to end and it seems like some animals are not gonna make it. One of them is Jimmy, a very scared and timid dog. Jimmy was feral, and they could barely touch him. Thankfully, a kindhearted man took a chance on Jimmy.   Watch Jimmy’s amazing transformation in … Read more