In Brisbane, Australia, David, and his family were having a fun afternoon with some pals in an open area. Alexander, their 2-year-old son, was supposed to be playing with Leala, the family’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier. But no one took notice when the youngster vanished from sight. The 9-year-old dog began to tug at David, but the man didn’t think anything was wrong.   Image/Story Source Credit: Lisa Brockbank via GodVine        When David pointed out that Leala was … Read more

For a dog named Boomer, life looked quite bleak. He was badly injured and living on the streets. His days were numbered but thankfully he was found in time wandering on a highway. But once Boomer was rescued, there were still many challenges ahead of him. Challenges he’d no longer face on his own. The rescue organization, Hopalong Animal Rescue, reached out to Thom hoping he could foster Boomer. Boomer would need a lot of TLC and Thom was thankfully … Read more

Has a friend ever confided in you that the loss of their dog caused more grief than the death of a close relative? Have you ever felt this way yourself? Society has conditioned us to feel ashamed of such emotions, but research suggests we are more than justified when we deeply mourn the loss of a furry friend. When our first family dog, Spike passed away, my father suffered terribly. He would come home from work and just sit in … Read more

It’s saddening to see a large number of veterans dealing with excruciating PTSD post returning from service. With dwindling self-worth and nagging combat stress, they often develop self-sabotaging tendencies that cannot be healed with traditional therapy. Many such struggling veterans have now found solace at California’s “Lockwood Animal Rescue Center”, amidst the company of rescued wolves!   Image/Story Source Credit: Great Big Story via YouTube Video     Founded in 2011, this sanctuary rescues wolves and wolf-dog hybrids from different … Read more

Jameson Wall, a 7-year-old autistic boy from Tennessee, was born drug-dependent and later diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder. His early years have been a series of doctor visits and hospital stays. In other words, it hasn’t been easy for young Jameson. Life was also difficult for Brucey, a stray dog who ended up at a nearby shelter. Fortuitously, these two souls would find each other, and their lives would change for the better. About Jameson’s Conditions Jameson’s mother, Laura … Read more

A mail carrier in South Dakota had to take a detour on her route when she found an abandoned puppy in the middle of a gravel road. The black and white pup with big ears appeared to be only a few weeks old at the time. He was exhausted and underweight, so the mail carrier put him in a box that normally holds packages. She kept him with her for the rest of the mail route, and he was a … Read more

Stephen Foster works as a part-time maintenance man at a gas station in Dade City, Florida. Since the recent death of his wife of 35 years, Stephen has come to rely on the love and companionship of his little dog, Ollie. The pooch even accompanies him to work, happily watching her dad from the end of a tether. A few weeks ago, Ollie was hit by a car driving through the gas station parking lot and was left with a … Read more

With over a million subreddits for all sorts of specific communities, Reddit has a lot to offer. Particularly for us dog lovers, a subreddit called “BeforeNAfterAdoption” lets rescuers and dog parents share the stories behind their adoptions. Naturally, all these photos and videos are touching, a nice reminder of why we love to save animals. Graham Whatmough, or as he’s known on Reddit “u/WhereTheHighwayEnds” shared a beautiful video of his dog Willow happily enjoying the outdoors to the page. You’d … 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 the … Read more

Six months into his deployment to Afghanistan, Spc. Alec Alcoser grabbed his dog’s leash and left the barracks. It was a mission day, and Alcoser and his partner, a German Shepherd named Alex, were reporting to duty. They’d been working together for months and already had a close bond. They slept in the same bed, enjoyed their free time together, and always had each other’s backs. On that day their friendship was put to the ultimate test.       … Read more

We love all dogs here at IHeartDogs… from pups all the way through senior dogs. They touch our hearts no matter what the age. Well, you’re about to meet a dog that they called the “grumpy old man“. He will touch your heart and make you SMILE! Be sure to watch the video all the way to the end below.     Image/Story Source Credit: GeoBeats Animals via YouTube Video         A guy went to the shelter … Read more

For those standing near the chimpanzee exhibit, a typical day at the Detroit Zoo rapidly descended into pandemonium. Spectators were enthralled as two chimps giggled and chased one another around the area, but then everything changed. Rick Swope was standing right in front of the enclosure and decided to step in and help instead of watching on the sidelines.   Image/Story Source Credit: Animal Planet – YouTube Video     One of the chimps slipped and fell into the moat … Read more

When a train struck this innocent dog, the consensus was that he would either live in agony until his days were over or be killed. But one rescue crew believed there was a third alternative, and they wanted to try anything to see if their hunch was correct. *Discretion is advised due to images that may be upsetting to viewers   If you have an interest in donating to the wonderful Animal Aid Unlimited team in India. You can help … Read more

When animal control officers brought a somber-looking “abandoned” Pit Bull home, they knew there was little hope for this elderly puppy. Hank, a Pit Bull, was adopted and given a name. However, despite behavioral and socialization training, Hank didn’t “act” the way his new owners wanted. Hank was labeled a “failure” and put on the kill list because he didn’t act as expected.     Image/Story Source Credit: WPBF 25 News via YouTube Video     But, when one of … Read more

When a senior dog ends up at a shelter, their chances of adoption are usually low. Even though older dogs are sweet, easy companions, many people want a dog they’ll get to have more years with. It’s understandable, but dogs of all ages deserve to live in a comfortable home for the rest of their lives. When they don’t have as much time left on this planet, adoption becomes even more crucial. So, when a 15-year-old dog wound up at … Read more

Dogs’ eyes can get watery like humans’ can, but before a recent study, there was no evidence that their tears related to emotions. Dogs don’t seem to sob when they’re sad, but Professor Takefumi Kikusui began to wonder if dogs experienced “tears of joy” after seeing his Standard Poodles’ eyes well up during emotional moments. So, Kikusui conducted a study to discover if there’s any correlation between dog tears and happy moments. His research suggests that dogs might tear up … Read more

“Surf Dog Ricochet” is a famous Golden Retriever known for serving as a therapy dog and helping people with disabilities surf. She’s great at what she does, but as she gets older and faces health struggles, surfing gets harder. So, her human has decided that a recent adventure will likely be Ricochet’s last time riding the waves. However, Ricochet won’t let her final surfing adventure be forgotten. As always, she made the event unforgettable for everyone that attended. Even though … Read more