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Graceful. Majestic. Airy. Things this Corgi is not – but he’s trying so hard! Cooper wants so badly to leap into the water like his friend. But they make it look so easy with their long legs and sleek body! It comes naturally to the Lab to be swanlike in water, but Corgis aren’t really made for elegance. Still, this determined Corgi isn’t going to let being short and round stop him from trying his best. Legs out… leap into … Read more
There are so many sweet animals that have been at a shelter for a long time. They are waiting for a forever home, and sometimes, families just need an extra push to welcome these dogs and cats into their homes. At the Pet Adoption and Welfare Services (PAWS) in Rutherford County, Tennessee, a kind couple has gone ahead and taken that extra step. They decided to pay for the adoption fees for most of the animals. The couple came into … Read more
Fido is a 4-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix. Sadly, he has been at a shelter for 3 years of his life. When he was just a puppy, he was brought to ALIVE Rescue in Chicago. His first family loved him very much, but they surrendered him because they said having a dog around was too overwhelming for them. The staff at ALIVE Rescue have closely bonded with Fido, but he is still searching for a loving place to call home. … Read more
When people follow their passion, good things happen. In the case of Gloria Gilbert Stoga, following her heart brought together inmates, puppies, and community members in need and the end result is changed lives. After reading an article about a veterinarian in Florida who recruited prison inmates to train seeing eye dogs, she was immediately inspired. She quit her job and aimed her sights on giving people in and out of prison a new lease on life. Puppies Behind Bars … Read more
Bear’s parents knew from the start that they had brought a very special pup into their lives. Though they were already engaged when they adopted Bear, they knew they wanted to include him in their special day. Bear is truly Roisin and Hunter’s pride and joy, and they wanted to take this chance to show him off to all their friends and family. Bear walked down the aisle before his mom, he was the model on all of their party … Read more
Dogs have been documented in daily life for almost all of recorded time. With their impressive working skills and fierce loyalty, it’s no surprise that there are records of dogs serving in battle as far back as 600 BC. Dogs were originally bred for specific purpose, such as herding, hunting, and serving as the family watch dog. With skills like this, it wasn’t long before they were recruited to help serve in military efforts. Not only have dogs followed their … Read more
Dogs are an important part of a family. So, of course, it’s common for dog parents to include their furry friends in their family photos. However, not all dogs are a fan of sitting still and posing nicely for the camera. Beatrice the two-year-old Weimaraner is one of those dogs that didn’t want to be photographed. At the time, her family didn’t think much of it, but her expressions soon became the best part of their photos. Beatrice’s family just … Read more
Slaughterhouse Survivors is an organization that is dedicated to the rescue of dogs stuck in the horrific meat trade in China. Thanks to the three amazing ladies who created this organization, Pearl has gone on an epic journey to her forever home in America. Though animal advocates are fighting to abolish this cruel practice, there are still slaughterhouses present in China. When three expats living in China (Hayley, Aimee, Emily) rescued their first group of dogs from a local slaughterhouse, … Read more
Norbert is a living example of the notion that good things come in small packages. At just 3 pounds, this tiny pooch easily fits in the palms of his dog mom’s hands but his small stature doesn’t stop him from spreading big love everywhere he and his handler go. As a registered dog therapy team, Norbert and Julie have been bringing smiles to those that need it most in Los Angeles for over 8 years. https://www.instagram.com/p/BuClebqA408/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Norbert is a Pint … Read more
A highly skilled and expertly trained working dog will soon be setting off for an assignment in the Hawaiian Islands. He has been training for months with Goose Masters in Franklinville, North Carolina and will join two other working dogs and kennel mates already working in Kauai. These 3 Border Collies will make up a team that is charged with the important task of keeping airline passengers, crew, and a species of protected birds safe at the island’s airport. Nene Birds Were Settling … Read more
Do you ever feel like your dog is keeping something from you? There’s something off, but you can’t quite put your finger on it? All you know is that something is up, and if your dog could talk, would he tell you what it is? This yellow lab has such an honest face. There’s not a hint of dishonesty in it, and you can see the moment that his human starts asking, he begins to buckle under pressure. She knows … Read more
Most dogs have no problem entertaining themselves – sometimes in ways we don’t entirely understand! This itty-bitty pup is hanging out with his human for the day, but is being kept in a box. We all know that, when given the choice, a dog’s favorite place to be is always by their favorite person’s side! So this puppy is doing his best to get out of the box, likely to get to his human, but he isn’t getting far at … Read more
Your dog’s health should always be a priority, and a huge part of their well-being is what goes into their bellies. Many dog parents just choose one of the most popular brands because it seems easier, however, many of these dog foods are actually not the healthiest. So, when it comes to feeding your dog, take into consideration the different ingredients and the quality of their food. How do all dog foods compare and how can that help you decide … Read more
Golden Retrievers, Peaches and Duke tied the knot in a doggie wedding ceremony in Mansfield, Texas. With their frequent cuddle sessions and their shared kisses, it was time to make it official. Peaches and Duke are therapy dogs that work together at the Methodist Mansfield’s Physical Medicine Department, where they provide comfort to patients undergoing physical medicine therapy. They work hand in hand with patients helping to ease their nerves through treatment, and show their everlasting support. The two dogs … Read more
Service dogs are heroes, and anyone who’s ever had one can tell you they’re capable of incredible things. They truly change the lives of the people they’re trained to help. In some cases, they also change the lives of the people who train them. Former U.S. Marine Al Moore suffers from PTSD and relies on a 3-year-old Labrador service dog named Kevin. Kevin came to him through an organization called America’s VetDogs. He wakes Moore up when he has nightmares, … Read more
In This Issue
● Recent Recalls
● Treating Dogs With Stem Cells
● Affordable Meds For Separation Anxiety
● Turn Leftover Chicken Into Dog Treats
● Do Dogs Use Tools?
● Coping With Canine Deafness
● Promising Vaccine For Canine Cancer
Whoever says dogs don’t talk have never seen a yowling Husky or a Frenchie having a hissy fit. Dogs can express themselves verbally when they want to, and we’ve seen more than a few videos of dogs who have a lot to say! This video is a little different. This pup isn’t arguing, but he’s definitely not happy! He perks up and gives his person his undivided attention when the word “bacon” is spoken, but the conversation takes an unpleasant turn … Read more
Maddie Fang has fostered more than 100 kittens. She shares her experience on @fangsfosters where you can see kitten photos that will melt your heart. She has a particular affection for bottle feeders, helping them grow in preparation for adoption. It’s a great deal of work to nurture itty bitty kitties but Maddie manages with a little help from a friend. Her dog Leo plays a big role protecting, cleaning, and loving the kittens. https://www.instagram.com/p/B26u6AXJZA7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Leo is a Born Lover Maddie … Read more
Juvenile inmates in Rapid City, South Dakota are participating in a pilot animal therapy program through a partnership with the Humane Society of the Black Hills. Currently one dozen male inmates are enrolled in the program with plans to expand it to the entire jail community. The program is called Paws Forward and it is already having a positive impact on the juvenile offenders who are taking part. About Paws Forward Paws Forward is the brain child of the Humane Society of … Read more
In Henrico County, Virginia, a dog had fallen into a well. He was terrified to be stuck down there, but luckily help was on the way. The well was dry and old, so it barely even looked like a well at first glance. It appeared to have been covered over at some point because there was soil, brick, and stone on top of it. So, it looked like just a hole in the ground. The poor dog appeared to be … Read more
Recently, the Humane Rescue Alliance had a mite infestation at one of their locations. Because of this, they need to undergo critical maintenance right away. For this to be done, they need to evacuate 160 animals before this maintenance occurs. So, in order to speed up the adoption processes, the Humane Rescue Alliance has currently waived adoption fees at their New York Avenue location and their Northeast D.C. shelter. As many animals as possible need to be adopted right away. … Read more
Brodie Moss is known for exploring the remote coasts of Australia and sharing his adventures on YouTube and Instagram. Of course, his adorable dog travel buddy, Stryda, makes his adventures even more exciting. She is very well-behaved on the boat, but it wasn’t always that way. When Stryda was just a young puppy, she became a little too curious during on of their boat rides, and her dad had to come to the rescue. When Stryda was a puppy, she … Read more
For those of us who admire, love, and devote ourselves to dogs, it comes as no surprise that a skilled service dog played a vital role in bringing down the most wanted terrorist in the world. Thanks to the special operations Delta Force and one of their K9 military soldiers, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is no longer a threat and ISIS has lost a leader. Today we celebrate her service by sharing what we know about this real American hero. Plus: … Read more
The Medina family was devastated to learn that their two beloved pups had escaped from their backyard. After 4 weeks of endless searching, they were starting to lose hope. Wakiya, a 2-year-old boxer-Boston terrier mix, and Kels, a 3-year-old pit bull, pushed through a broken portion of their fence last month. Even immediately hearing the sound of the dog’s crashing out, they were no where to be found. They frantically searched their neighborhood, hoping they could catch up to their … Read more
Sasha Hobson is a photographer that loves dogs. Every year, she goes all out with Halloween costumes for all of her dogs, and every year, she seems to have adopted even more furry friends. This year, she has seven dogs in her home, and she wanted to find the perfect costume that would suit all their personalities. At first, she thought of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme, but then she came up with something even better. Hobson’s seven dogs … Read more
The Humane Rescue Alliance in DC has come up with a clever way to find homes for some deserving pups! In honor of the Nationals playing in The World Series, you can adopt a dog named after your favorite ball players. The Group of dogs named after the National players arrived at one of the Humane Resource Alliance locations about a week ago. The idea to name these furry friends after baseball players has had such an impact, that almost … Read more
Cyrus came to Refurbished Pets of Southern Michigan as an 11-month-old chunk of love. You would have never known it from his face but he had quite the painful past. Sweet Cyrus underwent a 10-week training program where he learned tricks and commands. He perfected tug of war, which was his favorite! Cyrus Defied The Odds and Beat Death His story was tragic but awe-inspiring. A woman called the police to report a dead dog in her yard. Much to … Read more
Nine-year-old Pavel Abramov lives in the small city of Arzamas in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. A lifelong animal lover, he began sketching and painting dogs and cats at a very young age. About a year ago, Pavel lost his own fur-friend. He also began to notice the large number of strays in his area. Pavel’s heart ached for them, and he knew he had to do something. He decided to put his passion for art to good use. Pavel began painting … Read more
Patrick Bartee is a professor at Valencia College in Orlando, Florida. He initially adopted his dog, Zoe, because one of his students found her as a stray. Bartee fell in love with her right away. Two years ago, Bartee left Zoe with his elderly parents while he was out of town. His parents went to a Walmart in Daytona Beach, and Zoe was gone when they returned. Security footage showed that Zoe had been snatched up and driven away. When … Read more
Monica Anderson and her son arrived home on Friday night to find one of their dogs, a Rottweiler named Nova, pacing frantically and barking hysterically. It was immediately evident to Monica and her son that something was not right. A man had entered their garage and was attempting to enter their home. They let Nova out and she let the intruder know that he had no business being on their property! Intruder Asks His Victims to Call Off the Dog … Read more
The state of Pennsylvania passed a law protecting dogs from being left outside during extreme cold or hot weather. The legislation, called Libre’s Law, was inspired by the story of a Boston Terrier who was left locked in a kennel to die at the hands of a breeder in Pennsylvania. Libre’s abuse, rescue, and recovery captivated animal lovers around the world. His fighting spirit sustained a movement that led to legal changes in the state of Pennsylvania. Libre’s Story of … Read more
Does anyone remember those handful of days living with a dog before they’ve somehow learned how to open doors? I don’t really either. The point is, many breeds of dogs are quick to figure out our little human contraptions. The only thing they’re better at figuring out is how to find food. Two cunning Golden Retrievers in Phoenix have a pretty good handle on both of those skills, and it shows. The dogs’ people, a man named Chris Cardinal and his wife, … Read more
Service dogs are trained to do all sorts of amazing things, from detecting health issues to helping the physically disabled. Some are serving their country as assistants to military veterans. That’s the kind of work that should be recognized, and for one amazing service dog it will be. A 3-year-old Lab named Sully will soon have a statue erected in his honor for his work with former United States President George HW Bush. America’s VetDogs, a non-profit organization committed to helping the … Read more
When Terra was first rescued, she had almost no hair and she seemed very fearful. Her hair loss was the result of a skin condition which likely came about because her previous family was neglectful. The poor puppy had a lot of recovering to do, and she didn’t even know what it was like to be loved. Luckily, a kind veterinary worker from West Sussex, UK decided to help Terra through her recovery process. Terra lost most of her fur … Read more
A dog that was later named Clifford was found trapped on a steep cliff in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was reported to have been there for about 5 days, and he couldn’t move because he was scared of falling. On October 13th, Friends Furever Animal Rescue got a call about Clifford and they knew right away that they had to rescue him. Dave Wright and Richard Jensen bravely climbed up to save the scared pup. When the animal rescue officials … Read more
Saving Grace Animal Society is making sure Gramps enjoys the remainder of his life to the fullest. Growing up a backyard dog, he never knew what it was like to be part of a family. Erin Deems met Gramps about 5 years ago, when she volunteered with the Alberta Spay and Neuter Task Force. In this position she would help to perform house calls, where they would spay and neuter pets who were still intact. Being a backyard dog, Gramps … Read more
Jill McGlaughlin never thought she’d be a writer, but after she rescued her dog, DD, she knew she had to share her story. Four years ago, McGlaughlin and her family went on a vacation to Mississippi. During their trip, a stray dog followed them to the place they were staying and she remained near the family all week. As their vacation came to an end, McGlaughlin knew she couldn’t just leave the dog behind. They fell in love with DD … Read more
If you didn’t already know, part of each sale on the iHeartDogs.com store is donated to GreaterGood.org, which offers grants for charities and programs like Canines For Service. Customers like you are the reason heartwarming stories like this one are possible! Canines For Service’s Canines for Veterans initiative works with U.S. Veterans to help them regain stability in their lives following their service. Thanks to a grant from Greater Good, Veterans and former shelter dogs are matched through this program to improve both human and … Read more
Mayah was rescued during a police raid on a drug house in Georgia. She was taken in by the LifeLine Animal Project shelter where they instantly fell in love with her sweet personality. She is a senior dog with a lot of love to give, but the staff at LifeLine later learned that Mayah had a special trick that was both quirky and adorable. They quickly found out that Mayah had actually reinvented “the sit.” When Mayah sits down, instead … Read more
It’s the worst sight in the world: that sad, droopy, “please don’t leave me” look your dog gives you when they see you’re going for the door. It’s basically the worst part of having a dog, knowing you can’t take them with you everywhere you go. That’s what makes the places that do allow dogs so important to us. Pollok Football Club on the Southside of Glasgow, Scotland is one of those blessed places that welcomes four-legged friends to all … Read more
Tim Ryan lives in a quiet neighborhood in Virginia Beach. He says that there’s very little crime in the area, so he and his family always feel very safe. However, one day, when Ryan was not home, something terrible happened. Two people tried to break into his house while his two daughters were home alone with their dog, Penelope. The girls were terrified, but everything turned out just fine thanks to their brave and loyal dog. Ryan believes that the … Read more
Washington County District Attorney Eugene A. Vittone filed felony charges against three individuals in connection to a police raid that recovered 92 injured and emaciated dogs from a farm in South Hills. Lucy Ann Binakonsky, Emily David Binakonsky and Charlotte L. Binakonsky face 16 felony counts, including five counts of aggravated cruelty to an animal for the death or serious injury of five dogs. Law Enforcement Raided a Farm All of the dogs recovered from the farm were German Shorthaired Pointers. … Read more
Stowe Pinnacle is a 3.7 mile “up and back out” trail of difficult terrain near Stowe, Vermont. It is hiked by loads of people and is especially popular from April to October. Dogs are allowed to hike the trail but most of them are with a human. Not two Golden Retrievers named Baylor and Samson. They hike the trail all by themselves. Countless hikers have posted photos greeting the duo at the summit. Their hashtag? #stowepinnacledogs https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Bjbh7lXCN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Not Homeless, Just Outdoor … Read more
When Benji was a young Lab puppy, he had a lot of anxiety. His dad, Russel Teck, felt bad for his poor puppy, so he wanted to find an activity that could help Benji. At first, Teck considered agility, but it just didn’t seem like Benji’s thing. Plus, he didn’t have space in his yard for an agility course. So, after further research Teck discovered the perfect job for his nervous pup: a therapy dog! Benji went through a year … Read more
If you’ve ever had a senior dog then you know how heartbreaking it can be to watch them struggle. Once your puppy who loved toys, cuddles on the couch and running free is now confined to beds on the floor and labored walks to the water bowl. Inviting a pooch into your family means you commit to see them through, for sickness and in health. Tonino Vitale from Italy knew this. Anything Can Be Overcome With Love And Devotion Vitale … Read more
During a fire in California a few days ago, a firefighter named Paul Alvardo heard the cries of a puppy. He couldn’t see any animals near him, but the sound seemed to be coming from a nearby bush that was on fire. So, he sprang to the rescue and found a tiny puppy trapped under the burning bush. Luckily, thanks to his bravery, he was able to bring the young pup to safety. The puppy had a solid white coat … Read more
These days, virtually none of us can manage a simple commute without our phones out in our laps and headphones in our ears. Fortunately though, most phones have cameras, and you never know when that accessible feature is going to come in handy on the bus. Take for example the passengers riding the 620 First Bus in West Yorkshire, England. Phones or not, they couldn’t help but notice that when the bus stopped at Bierley Lane, a four-legged passenger got … Read more
Shelters are filled with lovable animals that are waiting for the chance at their very own forever family. While happy endings occur every single day in the rescue world, there are also a number of pups who are still waiting for their chance at happiness. Bernie is one of the many who are still waiting. Bernard is a 6 year old Saint Bernard mix that has been living at the shelter for almost 4 years now. He was found on … Read more
First impressions are often wrong. That’s one reason so many people write off or stay away from strays and shelter dogs. In the wrong contexts like on the street or in a small crate, great dogs can come off mangy or fearful. A wonderfully kind priest in Gravatá, Brazil devised a brilliant way to make the stray and abandoned dogs of his city appear more adoptable. Every Sunday at the Paróquia de Sant’Ana Gravatá parishioners worship alongside stray dogs that Father … Read more
Lazarus is a 7 year old Great Pyrenees who until recently hadn’t experienced the feeling of being loved. He had been kept in a barn stall for almost 7 years, where he was left to live in deplorable conditions. Lazarus’s life was forever changed when a good Samaritan was asked to feed a local pup who’s human had just been diagnosed with a terminal illness. He agreed to help, but was in absolute shock once he saw the condition of … Read more
There is no shortage of dog halloween costume posts floating around the internet these days. I mean, Halloween is next week and there is something so absurdly hysterical about a dog in a costume. Things can get pretty hilarious when you place a wig on a pup’s head or dangle gawky jewelry from a dog’s neck. It’s all in good fun and as long as the dogs enjoy the extra attention, we are happy to get behind harmless dog costumes … Read more
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