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On a hot day in Dubai, Anand Raman went to visit his sister at work. Everyone he passed was trying to stay cool and out of the sun. However, no one seemed hotter than the stray dog he came across hiding in the shade under a car. The dog was eating some scraps and he didn’t appear in very good shape. His fur was dirty and matted and when he got up, he seemed to be walking weird. Raman knew … Read more
Most dogs are down to eat: any time, any place, any food. Small dogs, big dogs, and in between dogs seem to share an absolutely insatiable appetite for all things foodie. Some of them don’t even mind if their snack is not of the typical kibble variety. They will explore the entire world with their mouths just to make sure they don’t miss a single morsel. The long held cliche that dogs are always hungry is certainly understandable. But what … Read more
Dogs are gorgeous creatures. That’s why we fill our phones up with pictures of them from every angle doing anything imaginable (well.. at least I do.) It’s also why they’ve appeared in works of art since they first became man’s best friend. As our relationship with dogs has evolved over the course of human history, so have the ways they inspire our art. Here are some interesting impacts dogs have had on human artistic expression over the last several thousand … Read more
Brody and Katie are professional adventurers that spend their time on the road with their furry friend, Spaghetti. While exploring the Canyons in Colorado, they came across a pair that was in desperate need of help. While Brody and Katie were hiking through the canyon, they kept hearing barking in the distance. They assumed they were coyotes, and continued about their trek. As the barking got closer, they began to search for the source of the yelps. Suddenly, they saw … Read more
Sherman came into his humans’ lives at just the right time. With recently battling medical difficulties and the loss of a pet, they were emotionally drained. That is, until they met Sherman. In 2012, Joy and Billy Carr learned that Billy had a brain tumor that needed to be surgically removed. While processing this horrifying news, their 17 year old dog, Bubba, passed away. Dealing with two major crises at once, they were beginning to feel defeated. Soon after Billy … Read more
UPDATE 3/8/2020: REGGIE IS STILL LOOKING FOR A HOME! https://www.facebook.com/FureverBullyLoveRescue/posts/1773168772814561 Original story: Reggie is a 9 year old, loving Pit Bull that’s currently being fostered by a family in Florida. Being a senior dog, he is having some difficulty finding a home. Despite the odds stacked against him, his very best human friend, Elivia, is determined to find his forever family. Reggie was recently rescued from a crowded shelter, and placed in a foster home with Thea-Marie Parent and her … Read more
Virtually every major city has a stray dog problem. Some places have it far worse than others though. In cities with a severe stray problem, residents often consider these dogs a nuisance. Some, however, are the heroes these pups desperately need who think they deserve better. Dimitra Andrenou is one of those heroes. In order to help her husband Paul Kofteros’ business, Dimitra and her family moved from Leicester, England to Larnaca, Cyprus. Dimitra quit her job as an assistant … Read more
Ever since he was a puppy, Jake loved being around other dogs. He and his older sister, Molly, were both Golden Retrievers and he always looked up to her. So, when Molly passed away, Jake was heartbroken. He didn’t like being the only dog, so his parents decided to get Addie to keep him company. Addie was a young Golden Retriever, but she ended up helping Jake in more ways that their parents had even imagined. Jake had a lot … Read more
There’s a heart wrenching dumping grounds in Echo Lake Park, Texas. It’s a horrid place where evil humans abandon their dogs in the cruelest way possible. The dogs who are lucky enough to survive are often surrounded by the bodies of other fur babies with less fortunate outcomes. One woman is working relentlessly to change this. One Woman Refuses To Give Up On The Abandoned Judy Obregon is in charge of a rescue called The Abandoned Ones. She goes to … Read more
Have you ever heard of leptospirosis? It is a very rare life threatening disease that can infect dogs and humans alike. Vets in Arizona, Utah, and Colorado are seeing significant increases in dogs infected with the disease, many of which have been faced with the awful worst case scenario of having their beloved dog put to sleep. The good news? There is a vaccine for the disease that you may want to get this year. A Recent Case in Colorado: … Read more
A fire crew in Colorado was driving down an old dirt road, when they stumbled upon a small figure in the middle of the path. At first, they assumed the figure was either a raccoon or a skunk that hadn’t been so lucky with crossing the street. Once they got a bit closer, they couldn’t believe their eyes. They soon realized that the lifeless creature in the middle of the road was actually a small dog. Once the crew approached … Read more
Hailey Pugh is a young girl that just turned 10. She had an exciting birthday party that was complete with a bounce house, a Kona ice truck, and unicorn decorations. However, Hailey’s birthday wish was a little different from the other girls her age. Instead of asking for presents, she asked her guests to help animals in need by donating to the local shelter. Saving animals is much more important to her than getting new things. Specifically, Hailey requested that … Read more
We never get enough time with our dogs before they cross the Rainbow Bridge. But, furbaby parents rejoice! There is new hope on the horizon. Groundbreaking research is being conducted across the country on a vaccine for cancer in dogs. The results are promising so far! It’s called the Vaccination Against Canine Cancer study and it’s the biggest clinical trial ever conducted on dogs. So far there are about 150 dogs that are participating. The dogs are being seen at … Read more
Sadie and Rocky are two Pit Mix pups that are bonded for life. The pair have survived against all odds relying on the comfort and eventually, courage and wits of one another to survive. You see, Sadie and Rocky were abandoned by their family in the most cruel and inexcusable way. Sadie and Rocky’s family moved out of their derelict house leaving the dogs locked inside with no food, water, or intention of returning. They even went so far as … Read more
The concept of a service dog may be confusing to those who don’t have one. Sometimes you really need to see these working pups in action to fully understand how necessary and important they are. Take Ruby for example. Ruby is a gray and white Pit Bull/Staffy from Australia who’s also an outstanding service dog. She started training as a therapy dog in 2017, two years after her mom Shauna Darcy adopted her. https://www.instagram.com/p/9FFbnsLzn6/ Ruby’s initial duties were to help Darcy … Read more
Two animal loving newlyweds recently tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in Ohio. While most couples opt for traditional wedding gifts, these two had a very different idea up their sleeve. Jonathan and Jeananne Wickham are heavily involved in animal welfare, and have adopted each of their cats from local shelters. Over the years they have seen the great need that shelters have for supplies, and knew they wanted to help out in a big way. After doing research … Read more
Rusty is a 1-year-old rescue dog that has been in search of his forever home. He looks just as happy and healthy as any other dog, but unfortunately, there is a lot that you can’t tell from just looking at him. In Georgia, Rusty was diagnosed with a liver shunt. This means that his liver can’t detoxify blood due to an abnormal vessel pushing blood away from his liver. He had a surgery to help him restore his normal blood … Read more
Caroline Earle White was a powerful woman with a heart for helping animals. She was destined to be a change-maker and a change-maker she was. Born and raised in a wealthy Quaker family, she was the daughter of an attorney who was an influential advocate for the abolition of slavery. Her mom also worked for suffrage and abolition. A Burning Passion Since Childhood Sparked Nationwide Change Horses and mules were used for working purposes when Caroline was growing up in … Read more
I have no idea why cartoons and TV shows continue to portray cats and dogs as natural enemies, but it needs to stop. Cat and dog friendships are the purest around, and they are plenty! Every multi-animal parent worries their animals won’t get along. Maybe it’s because they don’t give the older sibling any input in the adoption process. A Texas woman named Christina and her boyfriend Vincent adopted little Raven, a Tamaskan Husky, as a puppy in December, 2015. … Read more
The Netherlands holds the proud, new title of being the first country in the world to have no stray dogs. Take a sigh of relief- it wasn’t achieved with any euthanasia! It is estimated that there are about 200 million stray dogs throughout the world, which means we can all learn something from the Netherlands. A little human compassion and kindness can go a very long way! The Cultural Significance of Dogs in the Netherlands Dogs have been seen as … Read more
Hope is a tiny Pit Bull mix puppy with a loving family to care for her, however, this sweet puppy wasn’t always so lucky. She was first found in plastic bag inside a Coachella Valley dumpster when she was only a few weeks old. Luckily, Alejandra Espinoza Zazueta came to the rescue after receiving a call from her mom. Unfortunately, when Zazueta arrived at the scene, she discovered that poor Hope was not in very good shape. Zazueta discovered that … Read more
Caddy Williams woke up early one morning because she knew Ami, her 3-year-old Great Dane, was about to give birth. She was ready to help and of course, she was excited to meet her dog’s new puppies. She knew all the puppies would be special, but one puppy ended up being even more unique than she had imagined. This is because one of the 9 puppies was born naturally green! All of the other puppies were born with normal colors … Read more
Kiara Roldan and her sons Angel, 4, and Avian, 1, share their home with an adorable Doberman Hound Mix puppy named Apollo. As with all puppies, Apollo is curious, playful, and willing to do just about anything for the chance at getting some food. They say that curiosity killed the cat, but in Apollo’s case, he’s lucky it didn’t seriously hurt him. Angel attends preschool near the family’s home on Bradley Avenue in Parma, Ohio. Kiara and one year old … Read more
Fostering a dog in need doesn’t just help out the overcrowded shelters. When you bring a shelter dog into your home, whether it’s for a few weeks or a few months, you’re making a sincere impact on a dog’s life. Plus, it’s pretty good for the human’s soul, too. Kate Howard, a journalist and editor in Kentucky, recently shared a story on Twitter that proves it. After attending a friend’s memorial service, Kate returned home to sit on her porch … Read more
JoePete is an 8 year old Doberman with a passion for helping others. Despite the difficulties of dealing with a chronic disease, he continues to push through every single day. Cris Bean recognized JP’s impressive knowledge when she adopted him back in 2010. It’s when JP began the human remains training program that his skills truly began to shine. He progressed so quickly in his training, that it was clear that he would be something great. Cris Bean and JP … Read more
Sadly, many cities don’t have restrictions on the sales of puppy mill puppies at pet stores, so many people buy them unknowingly. However, Colorado is working hard to pass laws against these horrible facilities. Berthoud recently became the first city in Colorado to ban the sales of puppy mill puppies at pet stores, and Breckenridge recently had a similar ban. It’s not just going to stop there though. More cities are already considering puppy mill bans. Related: Best Pet insurance … Read more
iHeartDogs works closely with the Greater Good by donating part of each sale to their various charity efforts. Thanks to dog lovers like you, so many dogs will go on to find their very own happy ending. The shelter can be an incredibly stressful environment for a dog, especially when they are used to living in a home. An abrupt change is enough to put any dog on edge, not to mention the fear of being surrounded by sights and … Read more
In May of 2018, Greater Good partnered with Wings of Rescue and the Humane Society of Tulsa to transport over 200 cats and dogs. Volunteers loaded the plane with carriers filled with curious cats and canines. Their flight lasted under an hour and took them to Seattle’s Boeing Field. The cats and dogs were then taken other local shelters to wait for their furever families. Four-Legged Friends Took Flight Fawn was one of those lucky dogs who made the flight … Read more
When you choose products from iHeartDogs, you become a hero. Why do we call you a hero? Because part of every purchase you make with us goes to helping shelter dogs in need. In our eyes, that makes you a dog saving hero and the shelter dogs you save most definitely feel the same! Thanks to a grant from GreaterGood.org, funded by the iHeartDogs.com community, a sweetie pie named Sally made it on a transport through the Second Chance Movement and found her forever … Read more
When it comes to a shelter dog’s ability to find their forever home, their appearance really does matter. A simple makeover can make all the difference for a homeless pup. The team at Rover understands this reality, and wanted to give a lucky group of shelter dogs the chance to stand out among the crowd. In celebration of National Adopt a Shelter Dog month, along with special news of their own, Rover teamed up with MaxFund animal shelter and Wag … Read more
Sometimes you’ve just really gotta admire a dog’s commitment to a good chase. I’ve seen a dog collide with his own reflection to defend his turf, but never before have I seen a chase end quite like this. On a Saturday morning, October 5th, an eager pup on a walk with his person in Wilton, Connecticut started chasing a chipmunk. He ended up with his head stuck in a tree. I’ve heard of firefighters rescuing cats stuck on top of trees … Read more
Alison French was heartbroken when she found out that her Shih Tzu named Looby was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer. When she was first diagnosed, the vets expected she would only live a few more weeks, but luckily, they were wrong. French ended up getting three more years with Looby, but now, she is getting ready to say goodbye. It’s just as hard as it would’ve been three years ago. Looby’s Last Walk Before saying goodbye to Looby, French wanted to … Read more
Harlso is an adorable Dachshund that has become a social media star thanks to his unusual talent. He can balance items on his head! Not just specific items, but he can balance nearly anything on his head including dog toys, donuts, and even a tower of cards! There seems to be no limit to this dog’s talent, which is what has made him a social media star. So, how did this adorable dog even learn this special skill? The Start … Read more
All dogs deserve to be treated with kindness and compassion. Food, shelter, love and protection are just some of the basics. They can’t always take care of themselves, so it’s our job as parents to look out for their best interest. But this isn’t always the case. A recent photo went viral of a poor Malamute riding in the back of a pickup truck. The truck tailgate was open, and the dog was covered in snow. This photo started an … Read more
As if we needed another reason to be completely obsessed with dogs, Beija the Golden Retriever is here to give it to us. The helpful pooch recently lent her friend a helping paw. Beija and four of her best pals were caught standing outside of a pool when one of the pack was having second thoughts about taking a dip. Peanut the Dalmatian can be seen hesitating to take the leap into the water. He made a few attempts but … Read more
There are few things more courageous than a child undergoing chemotherapy and surgery for life threatening cancer and handling it like an absolute champ. Johnny Martin is only 13 years old but has already combatted a rare form of cancer that required a year and a half of chemotherapy five days a week and a harrowing surgery that required a team of surgeons and 26 hours to complete. Johnny’s mother, Michelle Boyer told WGN 9 Chicago, “I wouldn’t wish that kind … Read more
By: Natasha Feduick, LVT* Does your dog lick and chew her paws all the time? Do you have to constantly deter her away from obsessively licking her toes? Does it drive you nuts to have little wet spots on the couch and bed from where she was spending her day chewing on her paws? Do you ever sit and watch, and just wonder why she is chomping away on her own little foot or if there is a “dog chewing … Read more
Kilo’s life began in a cruel, and all-too-common fashion. He lived in a dreary backyard without enough to eat. His only purpose was to breed and produce litter after litter of puppies. Eventually, Kilo ended up in a California kill shelter. That’s where he met volunteer Candice Miller. At the time, Miller had three dogs of her own and was not looking to add another. But something about Kilo touched her heart. He cowered at the back of his cage, … Read more
A family in Kansas City, Kansas is asking for help to find their missing family member. Paul Carney and his wife, Cailey Kroesen Carney let their dog out for a bathroom break on September 29th. Heidi, a large, Bernese Mountain dog, did not come back. It’s a scenario they never dreamed would happen. You see, Heidi is more than just a furry family member. She is a nurturer, a companion, and a therapy dog for her human brother, Reed. Heidi … Read more
On October 14th, Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team was called in to save a hiker and his dog on the Grandeur Peak trail in Utah. The two were spotted on the trail and they appeared as if they were unable to move. Several hikers saw them and made a phone call, so the search and rescue team had to get there as soon as possible. However, the only complication was that the dog happened to be a … Read more
Animal hoarding is a terrible phenomenon. Vice reported that there are between 900 and 2,000 cases every year in the United States, affecting around 250,000 animal victims. In many cases, however, the people who hoard animals have certain mental conditions and believe that they’re helping the animals. Animal hoarding, after all, isn’t just having a lot of animals at home if they’re all properly cared for. Hoarding by definition requires a person to be unable to properly house or care … Read more
As dog people, it’s impossible to imagine a situation where seeing a dog doesn’t thrill us. However, many ride share drivers beg to differ. Allowing passengers’ dogs into their cars can upset other riders or irritate anyone who’s allergic. Not to mention, as we all know, dogs can be pretty messy. That’s not preferable when your car is your business. Finding a ride for ourselves and our pups isn’t always easy. Often drivers will cancel rides as soon as they … Read more
The Stairs family lived through their worst nightmare when their beloved dog, Chesney, went missing last week. What made this experience even more terrifying is the fact that Chez is blind and deaf. They immediately feared the worst. Chez has been a member of the Stairs family for 14 years. Now that he is well into his senior years, he has recently become blind and deaf. Chez has learned how to maneuver through life in his family home, but is … Read more
The Kern County Fire Department serves the city of Bakersfield, California. Firefighters were called out to a house fire at the 2200 block of Pacific Street earlier this week. The property included two structures: the main home at the street and a smaller house in the back. When firefighters arrived on the scene, both were engulfed in flames. An Unknown Number of Pets Lost Their Lives The back house was more severely damaged than the front. Firefighters found evidence that … Read more
In 2007, Duchess the Toy Fox Terrier got lost from her home. Her mom, Katheryn Strang, said that her son accidentally left the back door open after school one day while she was at work. Sadly, when Strang came home, Duchess was nowhere to be found. It was heartbreaking to see that her baby was missing, so she looked long and hard to find her. Luckily, all the time and effort she spent searching paid off in the end. When … Read more
Blake is a 6 year old male Shih Tau Bichon mix who lives with the utter adoration and love of his family in Glasgow, Scotland. Dog mama Kirsteen Marshall and her daughter Tess have shared their home, bed, time, and hearts with Blake since he was a tiny pup. Recently, Blake accompanied his mom to a shop in the Gorbals area of Glasgow. While she was inside, Blake was stolen. What unfolded over the next 48 hours is a testament … Read more
Dog fighting is a cruel and unethical sport that is still prevalent around the world today. Though we already know this practice is horrendous, we don’t always know the full story behind the scenes. A recent undercover investigation brought to light the torturous acts that these poor dogs endure and more detail on how dog fighting rings operate. Animal fighting expert, Terry Mills, testified at this trial as an expert where he was able to explain the behind the scenes … Read more
The Santa Maria Fire Department is quite accustomed to rescuing citizens in distress. This last week, however, they found themselves tending to a much smaller citizen, who had gotten himself in a desperate situation. The fire department received a call about a tiny puppy that had gotten himself trapped in a local canal. They were unsure of this little pup’s injuries but knew that he needed immediate help. So first responders raced to the scene, unaware of what they would … Read more
A hiker and his dog were just going for a walk on the Yellow Trail in Fredon Township when they were met with an unfortunate situation. They found themselves stranded on a steep incline, unable to get back to level land. The man and his dog clung to a tree at the bottom of a cliff as the man quickly dialed 911. Luckily, Troopers Sean Sullivan and Russell Cahn came to the rescue as soon as possible. It was around … Read more
If you’ve ever rescued a dog or visited a shelter then you know firsthand how much they appreciate your love and attention. This was no different for a sweet girl named Penny who was recently rescued in Georgia. Penny was so grateful that she just couldn’t stop hugging the woman who saved her. A Last-Minute Rescue Lia Domingo went to the Augusta Animal Shelter earlier this week ready to rescue a dog in need. She was working with The Pixel … Read more
There are so many dogs in shelters that get overlooked simply because they have special needs. Disabled dogs and paralyzed dogs are often not even considered by most families. However, Claire-Louise Nixon specifically adopts and helps these dogs in need. In fact, she shares her home with 27 different dogs that have had trouble finding a home. She cares for all of them greatly, and it takes a lot of effort. Most of Nixon’s furry friends are injured dogs that … Read more
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