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Update: June 10, 2022 Eva, the loyal and brave Belgian Malinois who fought off a mountain lion to save her human, passed away unexpectedly this week. The attack, which occurred on May 16, left Eva with a serious skull fracture. According to her mom, Erin Wilson, the 2-year-old dog suddenly began suffering from seizures over the weekend. Despite rushing her to the veterinary clinic at UC Davis, Eva’s condition continued to deteriorate. “She just never woke up,” Wilson tearfully reported … Read more
In Melbourne, Australia, a loveable cat puts her motherly instincts to good use by co-parenting a litter of Cavalier King Charles/Poodle puppies. This breed of pups is fondly referred to as the Cavadoodle. The sweet-hearted grey Bengal kitty named Medina has taken on the challenges of puppy parenting following the devastating loss of her own litter. Medina and her litter of adorable golden puppies were first discovered via a series of TikTok videos posted by her owner Chanelle. These videos … Read more
Moses the Pit Bull was ecstatic when he was finally adopted into a loving family in California last year. He was his family’s greatest “good boy,” and they were a fantastic team. However, owing to financial hardship, the family was compelled to relocate to an inexpensive location that did not allow pets. Image/Story Source Credit: Nancy Klein via Facebook Watch Video In this video from Stanislaus Animal Services Agency in Modesto, we see Moses clutching to … Read more
Sgt. Joe Stasio and K-9 Enzo served together in the Marines for over a year. For seven months, they were side by side in Kuwait, training back in the United States. The two of them last saw each other in January 2017, but now that Enzo is eight years old and retiring, Stasio was able to adopt him thanks to Mission K9 Rescue. Image/Story Source Credit: WKBW TV | Buffalo, NY via YouTube Video Although … Read more
A van decorated like a bus with pictures of dogs in the windows seems like it would be easy to spot. Yet, that didn’t stop someone from stealing it and driving away with some dogs still inside. Joshua Nichols is the owner of Tail Blazers University, a dog training, daycare, boarding, and grooming company in Massachusetts. He’s been in business for many years, but one small mistake put some dogs at risk. Nichols left the van running with two dogs … Read more
During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, 61-year-old Igor Pedin refused to go anywhere without his nine-year-old Terrier mix named Zhu-Zhu. The man and his dog were in Mariupol, which is currently a Russian-controlled area in the southeastern part of Ukraine. He had family in Zaporizhzhia, which was a Ukraine-controlled city about 225 kilometers (140 miles) away. Despite the risks, Pedin knew he had to get himself and Zhu-Zhu to safety. The only way he could get there was by foot, … Read more
Updated 5/16/22 Just two months after a movie based on her life premiered on Netflix, Ruby the hero police dog has passed away. According to a Facebook post from the Rhode Island State Police, K-9 Ruby was put to sleep following a “sudden, acute, and untreatable illness.” The story of the remarkable pooch and her handler Cpl. Daniel O’Neil inspired the Netflix film, Rescued By Ruby. Before joining the force, Ruby, an Australian Shepherd and Border Collie mix, was an … Read more
VanBuren is a sweet, outgoing Pit Bull-type puppy who loves giving kisses and is eager to please the people around him. So, how did he end up trapped in a black wire cage semi-submerged in a river with a badly broken leg? According to his caretakers at Michigan’s Jackson County Animal Shelter, VanBuren was lucky. Had someone not spotted the pup and contacted animal control before the area’s recent bout of rain, he likely would have drowned in the rising … Read more
The road to recovery has been a long one for Buddy the Labrador Retriever mix. Buddy is getting a new lease on life after being intentionally set on fire by a 12-year-old boy while living on the streets as a stray. No one knows why the child decided to do this — but it resulted in terrible wounds and pain for the poor dog, who was found wandering the streets of Mississippi on April 22 with an extension cord wrapped … Read more
The love and loyalty of a pet is incredible to experience. Once a dog chooses you, that’s it, you’ve been claimed. You become their everything. But, why does this happen? Well, dogs are naturally pack animals who favor the company of others. Many experts believe that this pack mentality, coupled with a survival instinct, is why dogs remain so loyal to their human companions. They bond deeply with their caretakers, and view you as their pack. Dogs are even well … Read more
Updated March 2022 Dogs are incredible characters. Almost without exception, they have this amazingly upbeat spirit that lights up any room, brings smiles to our faces, and can turn our whole lives around. Even some of those that suffer the most horrific abuse and neglect come out of it ready to forgive with little hesitation. Dogs are pure love. And when given love, they can accomplish big, big things. Kardi is one such dog who has taken the love she … 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
When Liza Thayer went out of town to attend a wedding, she left her dog back in Connecticut with her parents. Yet, the furry friend didn’t seem to get the message. The pup, whose name is Indy, thought her mom had left her behind by mistake. So, she quickly came up with a plan to sneak out and find her human again. In the meantime, Indy also ensured that she wouldn’t be late for work. She often came to work … Read more
Brian Walton from Oklahoma is currently in a difficult situation regarding his Yorkie named Jax. Jax was Walton’s best friend for the past two years but one day, he suddenly went missing. Walton searched for days to find Jax but had no luck. Then, he went out of town for two weeks, and when he came back, he found out where Jax was. But he was already adopted by a new family! Now, Walton is confused and heartbroken. He doesn’t … Read more
Mahoning County, Ohio deputy dog warden Dave Nelson was only trying to help a mistreated dog when he answered a call on July 20, 2021. A man had the dog on a chain and was dragging him down the street. Not long after Nelson arrived on the scene, that man attacked him with a knife. Nelson was taken to Mercy Health for treatment, while the Youngstown Police Department took the culprit into custody. Animal Charity coordinator Jane MacMurchy told WKBN … Read more
Puppies are adored by most children. For a youngster to accept that he must let a puppy go and find her a good home, it requires great maturity and altruism. When this boy discovered a puppy, he knew he couldn’t care for her on his own, so he decided to assist with the search. TRUST US, when we say that you’re going to want to WATCH the ending of the video below. Keep reading this will warm your heart! … Read more
Update 5/17/2022 – After the Wisconsin Humane Society was notified about a dog named “Baby Girl,” who was left tied to a fire hydrant, they located her owner. Even though the owner abandoned Baby Girl, the shelter said that it’s clear they cared for the dog. That’s why they left her with supplies and a heartfelt note. They were unable to take care of her, so they wanted her to find the best home possible. Vets determined that Baby Girl … 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. Rounding a street … Read more
Spuds may have some silver in his fur, but when it comes to protecting his family, this good boy proves that age is just a number! The 9-year-old rescue Pit Bull is being hailed a hero for his role in subduing a home invader. Leroy Rucker of Altoona, Pennsylvania, was relaxing with his dogs when an alleged burglar suddenly came through the front door. What Spuds did next shocked local police and made the senior pooch a local celebrity. According … Read more
It was an hour after midnight when a strong surge of floodwater broke open the front door and rushed inside the home of Elaine Hendrickson-Parry. Naturally, everyone including their dog Luna, was asleep inside when the raging current started sweeping in through the open door. Recent heavy rainfall and severe storms resulted in serious flooding, and in this case, a tumultuous current that was capable of sweeping away canine companions. Once awakened, Elaine and her 88-year-old-father immediately did their best … Read more
When a senior dog ran off during a walk, her family didn’t think much of it at first. The dog knows the neighborhood well, so they assumed she’d find her way back home. But when hours went by with no sign of the dog, they feared the worst. Hours turned into days, and the pup still wasn’t home. The family was about to give up hope, but they decided to look around the area one more time. To their surprise, … Read more
Whenever you post something on social media, someone is sure to comment with their opinion. And if you post anything that shows an animal in danger, some backlash is guaranteed. However, one man didn’t see a problem with his actions, so he had no problem posting something awful all over the internet. He shared a photo of his girlfriend’s dog with his mouth zip-tied shut. The man seemed to think it was a silly way to keep the dog quiet, … Read more
Warning: grab the tissues. When musician John Pointer wrote and shared an essay about the day his beloved Boxer Benny passed away–from Benny’s point of view–he did it to process his own grief. But little did he know that the story would be circulated world-wide, being translated into multiple languages. When asked what sparked the idea for the essay, John told iHeartDogs: It just didn’t make sense. [Benny] was the Energizer Benny. Nothing stopped him. I couldn’t comprehend it. And I was devastated. I … Read more
Finding the perfect dog to fit into your family is about more than bringing home the first pretty face you see. There are some dog breeds for experienced owners only – and for good reason. You need to think about your life and choose a dog that’ll be happy in the kind of home you can provide. To start, are you an individual, or do you have a family with children? Do you spend your free time being active, or … Read more
Even though fans gathered for a soccer game in Romania, the sport wasn’t the highlight of the event. Soccer players in Romania started their game in a special way that was unrelated to soccer. Instead of doing something sports-related to kick off the event, soccer players cuddled adoptable dogs from a local shelter. With their help, many of these dogs went from being strays to being pampered for life. This one game was just the beginning! It’s a part of … Read more
Can you imagine what a dog feels like after they are abandoned by the people they consider as family? It must be very confusing for the poor dogs. It’s such a heartbreaking scene watching the abandoned dogs roaming around, probably still wondering why they were left there, and still waiting and hoping that maybe their owners would come back for them. Brooke, a rescuer with the Kings SPCA-Rescue saw that exact scene when she went to pick up a dog … Read more
Pets play a big role in lawn care. Most dogs spend lots of time in the yard sniffing, playing, and doing their business. So, the ideal lawn care solution should not only make your land look great, but it should also use ingredients that won’t put your pets in danger. Most lawn treatments include harmful chemicals that can make our dogs sick if they accidentally ingest them. Sometimes, keeping your dog away from treated yards isn’t enough to put pet … Read more
What’s The Difference Between Lemonade & Prudent Pet Insurance Plans? Thank you for visiting our guide to comparing Lemonade and Prudent Pet pet insurance plans. Below you’ll find a comparison of plan rates, multi-pet discounts, wellness plans, coverage amounts, and more. Remember that the easiest way to shop for pet insurance is using a tool such as this to compare pet insurance plans from all the major pet insurance companies at once. With this tool, you can compare rates from … Read more
What’s The Difference Between FIGO & ManyPets Pet Insurance Plans? Thank you for visiting our guide to comparing FIGO and ManyPets. Below you’ll find a comparison of FIGO vs. ManyPets insurance plan rates, multi-pet discounts, wellness plans, coverage amounts, and more. Remember that the easiest way to shop for pet insurance is using a tool such as this to compare pet insurance plans from all the major pet insurance companies at once. With this tool, you can compare rates from … Read more
Animals from other nations, particularly those that are poor, flood their communities. Many pet owners can’t afford to get their pets spayed or neutered, and the problem just grows worse. It was discovered that one dog named Sunny-day lived on the factory’s ground. It’s common for locals to feed the dogs and try to make them at ease, but veterinary care is a limiting factor. If you have interest in donating to the wonderful Animal Aid Unlimited team in … Read more
There is nothing more delightful than the bond between a dog and a child. This bond can be established early on, but most new parents are frightened when their baby first arrives home. When it’s their first kid, many parents worry that their dog, who is clearly the family’s first baby, will get jealous or angry. It’s an inevitable shift that has to go as smoothly as possible. In this video, the parents include their beloved dog Danbi in … Read more
Caring for shy dogs is such a rewarding experience because you get to watch them come out of their shells and learn to trust. Yet, the first few days after adopting a shy dog can be rough as they learn to adjust. If their new families aren’t careful, the dogs might try to run off. That’s what happened with a tiny dog named Lilibeth. After spending some time in a foster home, she was adopted. However, she went missing after … Read more
Two years ago, Mercedes Trujillo was at college in Utah when she got a text from her stepmom about a dog that her sister had nearly run over. The pup was wearing a name tag that read: “My name is Lilly. If you found me, pls keep me. My fam can’t & I need love” The heartbreaking photos of a scared dog with a tag on her collar resonated with Mercedes, and she had the feeling that this dog was the … Read more
As embarrassing as it is, we’ve all had to deal with a dog scooting their butt on the carpet before. It’s an action many dog parents are quick to stop, but not always considerate about. When a dog scoots their butt, they’re not trying to deface your flooring or make you cringe. Odds are, they’re experiencing something uncomfortable that they can’t tell you about. So, as unsettling as butt-scooting can be, take it easy on your dog. The sooner you … Read more
As a puppy, 6-year-old Merrick was abandoned at a garage sale. He had a huge abscess on his face and needed corrective surgery. Right from the start, the poor boy faced a lot of hardship. Unfortunately, it wasn’t smooth sailing from there at all. Brought to the Kansas City Humane Society, Merrick waited and waited for someone to take him home for good. He waited there for over 5 years. Merrick spent more than 2,000 days living at the Kansas … Read more
Every year, Curtis Culver and his brother plan a backpacking trip to Grand County, Colorado. Culver’s dog, Stella, usually tags along. This trip was the 20th year so far, but it was the first year they encountered dangerous weather conditions. The three of them had to evacuate to escape a harsh snowstorm, but when help arrived, Stella bolted in fear. Culver panicked as he was forced to leave her behind. Being a smart and resourceful pup, Stella survived five days … Read more
A tiny Rat Terrier named Siggi had a rough start to life. The puppy was born with upside-down front paws, which forced her to walk around on her elbows. While her imperfections are beautiful, her paws likely made her incredibly uncomfortable and would only get worse as she aged. Luckily, OklahomaState University offered a miracle to Siggi. They were able to provide her with a life-changing surgery that could correct her painful paws. The surgery required a 3-month-long recovery process, … Read more
As someone who ended up rescuing a foster, I understand how hard it can be to let go of an animal you’ve cared for. When a special bond forms, you just can’t imagine saying goodbye. Frustratingly for a U.S. Marine who bonded with the abandoned dog he rescued overseas, taking her home wasn’t so simple. Luckily, an organization dedicated to solving this particular problem stepped in to ensure these two didn’t have to be apart. The story of their bond … Read more
Sometimes it’s really difficult to say no to your dog – especially when he pins his bottomless brown eyes on you as you eat dinner. How can you deny that face? Well, in some cases you absolutely must turn your dog down. There are some foods that you should never feed your dog. Keep this list in mind the next time your pup points his puppy dog eyes at you. Now, you’ll know what is most dangerous to him. Keep … Read more
What’s The Difference Between Trupanion & ManyPets Pet Insurance Plans? Thank you for visiting our guide to comparing Trupanion and ManyPets. Below you’ll find a comparison of plan rates, multi-pet discounts, wellness plans, coverage amounts, and more. Remember that the easiest way to shop for pet insurance is using a tool such as this to compare pet insurance plans from all the major pet insurance companies at once. With this tool, you can compare rates from Trupanion and ManyPets side … Read more
Judy Obregon is a dog rescue volunteer who spends most of her time looking for abandoned dogs. These pooches weren’t important enough to their callous owners to be properly handed in. Instead, they were left on roadsides, in parks, and all around the world. She was on her way to a notorious landfill despite being unwell and tempted to remain in bed. She noticed a strange item out of the corner of her eye as she drove. She came to … Read more
Tina was a military working dog that served with the United States Embassy in Baghdad since 2014. She and her handler, Specialist Mark Kropp of Shenandoah, were tasked with keeping explosives and other harmful materials out of the embassy. Image/Story Source Credit: WNEP 16 – The News Station Tina was sent back to the United States in 2017, and Tina was retired. That’s when Matt realized how much he missed her unique connection with him. So, … Read more
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and dog lovers everywhere are taking this opportunity to spotlight the many benefits of pet ownership for our mental health. The perks of owning a dog are too numerous to count. They protect our homes and families, show us unconditional love, and give the BEST snuggles. And now, a recent study performed by Dogs for Good (in conjunction with More Than Pet Insurance) proves that dog ownership can make a person happier as well. … Read more
After saving her family’s lives, a wonderful St. Bernard named Dory has been called a hero. The kind giant just wasn’t herself one morning at 2:00 AM. They were alerted by the whining and pacing of Dory, who wouldn’t allow them to return to bed. Image/Story Source Credit: KOCO 5 News via YouTube Video Dory wasn’t calming down, and the cats were meowing. Dory’s father had to investigate why she was so upset, so he … Read more
Nuomi, the German Shepherd, has made quite a splash recently as a result of his deviously clever receipt of a delivery package! This furry guy was all by himself when the mailman rang the bell to drop off a package. However, that wasn’t the only thing that happened! Image/Story Source Credit: YouTube Video In this video uploaded by home security, Nuomi is seen resting on the ground when he hears the doorbell. He sits up and quickly … Read more
Two puppies that had formerly been inside a loving home were instead attempting to survive on the streets. The fluid in their bellies was extremely bloated. Both pups were severely underweight, with low levels of albumin. Albumin is a key blood protein and fluids can build up in the abdomen when it is insufficient. The day they were found, they were unconscious and had severe injuries. They were believe to have been an experiment of some sort, maybe a … Read more
Security footage at the Jurupa Valley Animal Shelter in California showed two thieves breaking in and leaving with three dogs in the middle of the night. Most cases of animal shelter theft involve owners stealing their pets back. Typically, the owners believe they’re doing what’s right, but it’s not always what’s best for the dogs. These three dogs ended up at the shelter after a reported bite incident and signs of neglect. California’s laws require dogs to be quarantined for … Read more
Chris Jimenez is a dog trainer based in San Diego, California, but he had 35 German Shepherds located in Kyiv. The dogs are trained to assist military and law enforcement, but when the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, the dogs were trapped in their kennels. Jimenez realized that the dogs wouldn’t survive long on their own, so he flew to Ukraine to rescue them. Transporting 35 large dogs was easier said than done. Jimenez had to raise $40,000 for a … Read more
What’s The Difference Between Lemonade & FIGO Pet Insurance Plans? Thank you for visiting our guide to comparing Lemonade and FIGO pet insurance plans. Below you’ll find a comparison of plan rates, multi-pet discounts, wellness plans, coverage amounts, and more. Remember that the easiest way to shop for pet insurance is using a tool such as this to compare pet insurance plans from all the major pet insurance companies at once. With this tool, you can compare rates from Lemonade … Read more
63-year-old Sherry Noppe suffers from early-onset dementia, and when someone with dementia wanders off, it can be scary. Sherry went missing after going for a walk at the 7,800-acre George Bush Park in Katy, Texas. None of her human family members were there to guide her when she wandered off the path, but her loyal Lab named Max was by her side. Max belonged to Sherry’s son, who passed away two years ago. So, the pup has a special bond … Read more
Toledo, United States.