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Woman Overcomes Her Struggles and Opens an Animal Rescue in Honduras

In Roatan, Honduras there is a dedicated team that is fighting for the safety and well-being of the local animals and community. Behind the magic is a passionate animal lover, Janessa Baar, who overcame her personal struggles to make this dream a reality. In 2007, Janessa found herself immersed in the darkness of a pain killer addiction. After a series of painful back surgeries, she became addicted to the opioids that were prescribed to her and continued to struggle in … Read more

Your Purchases Helped Land Hogan and Timmy in New Homes

When natural disasters strike, rescue groups mobilize. One of the ways they prepare to save the lives of pets in the affected area is to relocate pets already in shelters to nearby states. Doing this makes space in the local shelters for all the pets that will become displaced because of the natural disaster. Before Hurricane Barry made landfall, Wings of Rescue loaded up 150 at-risk animals from shelters in Mississippi and Louisiana and flew them to nearby states to … Read more

Petition To Ban Woman Who Accidentally Uploaded Abuse Video From YouTube Has Over 50,000 Signatures

Update: There is now a petition that hopes to get Houts banned from YouTube. There are nearly 50,000 signatures so far. Add your name to the petition at Change.org. Brooke Houts is a well-known, 20-year-old YouTuber and an aspiring actress from Atlanta, Georgia who currently resides in Los Angeles. Like many popular YouTube stars, the majority of her videos revolve around pranks and her mundane life tasks. If you spend a few minutes looking at her YouTube channel, you’ll quickly … Read more

Breaking News: Texas Tripe Recalls Pet Food after Finding Traces of Salmonella and Listeria

The FDA just released a troubling announcement warning pet owners not to feed certain lots of the Texas Tripe raw pet food. After testing positive for Salmonella and Listeria, the FDA is concerned for the potential threat to pets and their owners. Which food is being recalled? The Texas Tripe brand sells a line of raw and frozen food products that are sold in 20 and 40 pound cases. Each of these cases holds individual plastic pouches containing the food. … Read more

Roo, the Six-Legged Puppy Bounces Right Into Bullied Boy’s Heart

We can all agree that there are few things cuter than a bouncing, romping, playful puppy. Hold on to your heartstrings, though, because you’re about to meet Roo, the cutest little thing that ever went viral. Roo is a black lab mix full of energy and curiosity, like all puppies. She has deep, knowing eyes, a shiny soft coat, and a couple of extra legs that make her all the more special. Born with two extra front legs, Roo was … Read more

Adoptable Dr. Crosby Needs Your Help!

Calling all dog lovers! We need your help! Dr. Crosby is a sweet, well-trained and behaved boy who has been at the SPCA of Westchester in New York for 3 years. Let’s help him make his very last house call and get this guy into a forever home. Image C/O SPCA of Westchester As part of the big Clear the Shelters event happening tomorrow across the country, iHeartDogs and Greater Good brought big smiles to another group of shelter staff and … Read more

Her Puppies Didn’t Make It, But You Gave Tabitha and 116 Other Dogs a New Life

Thanks to a grant from GreaterGood.org funded by the iHeartDogs.com community, Tabitha received a second chance at life. She was found under a trailer with a litter of newborn babies that were all deceased. She entered the municipal shelter in Jefferson County, TN, on December 7, 2018. Three weeks later she was taken in by Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter in East Hanover, NJ, on a December 27, 2018, transport. Tabitha has a bright future, and there will be no more … Read more

5 Super Service Dogs in Action with Their Handlers

Service dogs have the capacity to amaze us with their intelligence, devotion, focus and abilities. We’ve all seen stories of service dogs performing heroic feats to save lives. We’ve watched them in public providing support and alerts to handlers in need. They help their humans walk, retrieve needed objects, assist first responders with their efforts and use their noses to detect illness and oncoming health problems. Today we honor 5 of these incredible service dogs, sharing videos of them in … Read more

Nationwide Alert: Vets Warning about Toxic Algae Responsible for Dog Deaths

Cyanobacteria, also referred to as blue-green algae, is a growing problem that is proving to be lethal to dogs. It is a bacteria found coast to coast fueled by warm climates, and it’s especially prevalent in the south in the summer and fall months. Particularly susceptible are warm, undisturbed bodies of water. Blue-green algae can even bloom in your backyard pool and puddles! It produces a neurotoxin that causes catastrophic damage to multiple organs in record time. According to the … Read more

My 12 Year Old Senior Dog Lost His Mobility. Here’s Everything I Tried and What Finally Worked.

I have a 12 year old chihuahua that has been having back, knee, and hip issues. Over the past year or so he has lost his mobility tremendously. He got to where he could barely make it out the door to go potty without his back legs collapsing. (It is only about a 2 inch drop.) He would yelp when I would pick him up. We took him to a chiropractor and found out that he has two vertebrae … Read more

Full Glasses & Full Bellies: The Perfect Pairing for Every Dog & Wine Lover

Feed Dogs. Drink Wine. Is there anything more relaxing than cozying up to your pup? How about a snuggle while you sip on hand-selected exclusive wine that helps feed shelter dogs in need? Now that is a pairing we can all get behind! iHeartsDogs is bubbling with warm fuzzies over our latest collaboration with Winc, the only service that will deliver delicious wines right to your door and feed shelter dogs at the same time. Winc is now offering The Rescue … Read more

Thinking about Adopting? The 5th Annual ‘Clear the Shelters’ Event Is Your Chance!

This Saturday, August 17 is a huge day for shelter animals coast to coast. For the 5th year running, Clear the Shelters will take place at over 1400 shelters and rescue organizations. For those in need of being adopted, this Saturday could be their big break! For 250,000 lucky pets, that is exactly what has happened since the first Clear the Shelters in 2015. What is Clear the Shelters? Organizations participating in the event offer special incentives, such as waived … Read more

You Helped the Shelter, Now Let’s Get Lili Adopted!

There is one very special resident at the Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center (SPARC). She is an absolutely adorable white bulldog mix named Lili and she needs YOUR help to finally find her forever home. Lili has been at SPARC for six years. That is over 2000 days of daily life in a kennel. The staff and volunteers at SPARC take great care of Lili but it’s time to elevate Queen Lili’s status to adopted family member. Image Courtesy of … Read more

Man Handcrafts His Fur Family with the “Least Adoptable” Dogs

From Darkness into the Light After a hard loss of one of his fur babies that left an emptiness he just couldn’t fill, Steve Greig had the heartwarming and inspiring idea to go to the local shelter and adopt the “least adoptable” dog they had. Steve told the Dodo, “I was just so distraught about [that death]. A month or two went by and I still felt so horrible about it. I decided that the only way I would feel … Read more

Blind Staffie Finds A Guide In His Forever Friend

While volunteering at her local animal rescue center, Jess Martin fell in love with an adorable Staffordshire named Amos that was born blind. When she heard that he was having some trouble finding his forever family, she immediately opened up her home to the timid pup. What originally began as a temporary foster home for Amos, turned into the home that would forever change his life. Jess was initially worried about how Toby, her 9-year-old terrier, would react to his … Read more

She Drove 1,500 Miles To Adopt The Dog Who Spent 4 Years In The Shelter

You may remember the sweet pup we featured last month who had been dumped at the shelter on Christmas Eve in 2015. Well with the help of those of you who shared his story, his future adopter read his feature on iHeartDogs and knew she could be the one to change his life. After waiting patiently for his forever home, Bernard finally got his happily ever after! In what seemed like fate, Kathy Ahern came across an adorable face on … Read more

Texan Mama Dog Does It Bigger – Gives Birth to 20 Puppies

They say everything is bigger in Texas. For one pregnant mama dog in Tyler that goes for litters of puppies, too. Image Lynn Marsh Harty Facebook Luna is a heeler lab mix who was picked up by Smith County Animal Control on a county road in Winona. It was obvious that labor was going to be coming soon for the very pregnant little lady. She was taken to the county shelter and labor began as expected the following morning. Luna’s … Read more

She Suffered Terrible Neglect, but You Helped Her Smile Again

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. Upon rescue, Daisy was losing all of her hair, and she had to have her right eye taken out due to a terrible infection. No one knows exactly what happened to Daisy, but some expect severe neglect. Luckily, today Daisy is living a great life! Her hair is growing back, her bad … Read more

4 Natural Ingredients That Nurture & Heal Your Dog’s Painful Joints

As your dog ages, you may notice he’s becoming stiff and slow – the same way people do as they get older. You’ll notice several changes as your puppy becomes an old fella, and you’ll want to respond to the changes the best way you can. In recent years, people have been turning back to nature to find relief from their own ailments, including joint issues as they age. The same can work for finding joint supplements for dogs. The … Read more

You Helped Find a Place For This Pup When No One Wanted Her – Now She’s Loved!

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. A grant from GreaterGood.org funded by the iHeartDogs.com community helped Animal Lifeline transport homeless animals from high-kill shelters to communities where they were quickly adopted. Animals like Lucy and Ben. “A few months ago, we received a request for help from a shelter in Tunica, MS. They had many more intakes than … Read more

5 Tips For Managing A Flea Infestation Naturally

Spring is in full effect, and fleas are a terrible pest that flourish in warmer weather. In fact, in many places, they are exceptionally bad this year – meaning flea infestation is a real problem. Once you have a flea infestation, it can be very difficult to get things back to normal. With fleas being uncomfortable pests as is, dogs with flea allergies are even more at risk for suffering. Here are some tips and tricks to managing a flea … Read more

Woman Requests Shelter’s 2 Longest Residents, Ends Up Adopting 3 Seniors

Leslie Sacks loves “helping out the needs of the lost and helpless.” That’s how she ended up sharing her home and property with five senior dogs, three goats, two Chilean squirrels (Dagos), two flying squirrels (Sugar Gliders), and a handful of cats. All of which are rescues. Sacks’ heart of gold made headlines after a July 24 visit to the Asheville Humane Society in North Carolina. “Which two dogs have been here the longest, with the most special needs?” she … Read more

FDA Says Chinese Jerky Treat Issue Is “Resolved.” Pet Food Expert Disagrees.

Susan Thixton is the author of three books on pet nutrition and the founder of the website, TruthAboutPetFood.com. She strives to keep pet parents informed of food recalls and other nutrition related issues. She recently reported on the 2019 meeting of the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) where she says the FDA made a shocking announcement. According to Thixton, Dr. Steven Solomon, FDA director of the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), “told the audience at AAFCO that FDA … Read more

Therapy Dogs Bring Love and Light to El Paso

First responders are true heroes when tragedy strikes. They show super human determination, grit and steadfastness during the most hectic, disturbing times. When others run out, they run in. At the end of the very long day, however, they’re still human. They need to release their stress. They need to take a moment to express grief. They need to be shown some love and provided some comfort. Image Methodist Healthcare System Facebook For the first responders and healthcare employees tirelessly … Read more

Statewide Registry Would Ban Animal Abusers From Owning A Pet For 7 – 10 Years

Three years ago, Cook County, Illinois passed a bill to create an online registry for convicted animal abusers. While the database was created, it went completely unused until CBS2’s report last week. Now, Senator Tom Cullerton plans to introduce a similar bill on a statewide level. If passed, it will become much more difficult for offenders to get their hands on more victims. Cullerton’s bill would prevent convicted animal abusers from purchasing or adopting another pet for seven to 10 … Read more

Forget Burt Reynolds and Tom Selleck. Meet This Adorable Shelter Dog…Salvador Dolly!

An insanely adorable puppy is breaking the internet with her “handlebar mustache.” Dallas rescue group Hearts & Bones took this heartbreaker in along with her litter mates. They were transported to Texas from New York and Instagram users are absolutely smitten with her and her uncanny facial fur. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0j33Gyljbi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The group cleverly named her Salvador Dolly, which only makes our hearts smile harder. She is still a nursing pup so she and her litter mates are being fostered until they … Read more

Pup Who Survived Being Shot 17 Times Becomes An Inspirational Therapy Dog

Maggie’s story is one of the worst cases of abuse we have ever come across. Although some of the details are hazy, here’s what we know about her past: She was discovered beaten and chained on a roadside in Beirut. Maggie had been shot 17 times, her right ear cut off, and her jaw broken. She was also heavily pregnant. Maggie was rescued and brought to the UK by the Wild At Heart Foundation. A veterinarian tending to her injuries … Read more

Why Losing A Dog Can Be More Painful Than The Death Of A Family Member

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

Dog Was So Matted He Could Hardly Walk

Officials at the Richmond SPCA consider Lionheart to be one of the worst neglect cases they have seen in decades. When the 7-year-old Poodle was surrendered to their care in April, he was so matted he was barely recognizable as a dog. “When I first looked at Lionheart in the kennel run when he first arrived, I literally could not tell which was the front or the back,” Richmond SPCA CEO Robin Robertson Starr told WTVR News. The filthy clumps … Read more

“People don’t realize how deadly dog collars are. I hope my story changes their mind.”

One Dog Mom Shares A Harrowing Story About Collar Strangulation “Ever since Milo was a small puppy, Jesse our older dog would nuzzle Milo’s face, play growl, and bite Milo’s collar (I think he was trying to show him who’s the boss around here). The two of our dogs are inseparable playmates. Milo had just turned one this Spring, and I bought him a beautiful new teal dog collar from my local pet store for his birthday, adorable bow tie … Read more

Pro Baseball Player Hits A Home Run Then Adopts His Furry Good Luck Charm

Jeff McNeil of the New York Mets had quite a charmed experience at the ballpark last week. As the team prepared for a home game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, they were visited by adoptable puppies from the North Shore Animal League. McNeil was especially drawn to a fuzzy blond pooch with a black muzzle, even posing for a photo with her snuggled against his chest. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeff McNeil (@jeffmcneil805) on … Read more

Retired Nurse Adopts Senior Dogs & Spoils Them Rotten In Their Final Days

Every dog deserves love, respect, and a little bit of pampering at the end of their lives. Sadly, hundreds of seniors and terminally ill pups pass away in shelters across the UK each year. Thanks to Nicola Coyle, that number is just a bit smaller. For her, The Grey Muzzle Canine Hospice Project isn’t about rescuing as many dogs as possible; it’s about filling their final days with joy. Coyle works with shelters and rescue groups in the Nottingham area, … Read more

Let’s Pawty! Celebrate Your Dog in the Best Way Ever!

Did you know that 75% of dog parents celebrate their pets’ birthdays and more than half throw a party? That’s a whole lot of tail wagging and butt wiggling! At iHeartDogs we know how important your fuzzy bundle of joy is to you. Whether you’re hosting or attending as a guest, when it comes time to celebrate another trip around the sun together, we’ve got you covered. Whether you know your pup’s actual birthday, celebrate the Gotcha Day when you … Read more

RECALL: FDA Issues Warning to Avoid ALL Pig Ear Treats

UPDATE: As of July 31, 2019 the FDA is now warning consumers to avoid buying or feeding ALL pig ears pet treats. In recent weeks, we’ve seen numerous recalls and warnings; however, this most recent warning is not specific to one brand or location. All pig ears should be avoided, discarded and destroyed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the FDA are investigating a suspected link between pig ear pet treats and human cases of salmonellosis. As … Read more

Have you seen these on Cars? One company is giving them away FREE and starting a movement

Have you seen these magnets on cars around town? If so, you’re not alone! Back in February, iHeartDogs decided to give these magnets away free. Little did they know what a movement is would create! In the last 6 months, they’ve given away over 10,000 magnets, and are receiving over 200 requests a day. Occasionally, they run out for a few days while they wait for more to be made. ? How can I get a magnet and are … Read more

Feral Dog Shows Foster Family Proof That He Has Learned To Trust Again

“Rescue” isn’t something that just happens in a day – it’s a process. In some cases, it can go very slowly. It’s at those times that rescuers live for the little moments. The first time a pup will take a treat from their hand. The first wag of a tail. The first time they will greet you instead of hiding when you walk in the door. It’s these little, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments that lets a human rescuer know that they’re on … Read more

Hikers Locate Missing Dog With A Little Help From The Stars Above

Kelly McDuffie and Danny Hartung were not looking for a lost pooch when they set out on their hike, but they recognized the Golden Retriever immediately. Missing dog posters bearing Max’s photo were hung all over Shenandoah National Park. When they stumbled upon him, Max had been lost in the wilderness for 11 days. McDuffie told Good Morning America, “Everything just fell into place that day…the stars aligned.” Max’s misadventure began on July 4 when he escaped from his family’s … Read more

Meet the Sweetest New Sheriff in America

St. Joseph County is a quiet midwestern area in northern Indiana, so close to Michigan that the area is known as Michiana. It’s home to families, farms and great schools, including Notre Dame University. It has recently seen some time in the media spotlight for another reason, though. It is the home of the most popular mayor in America, Pete Buttigieg, who is both mayor of South Bend and running for the Democratic presidential nomination. Eyes are on South Bend … Read more

20 Dog Breeds You Think You Want But Probably Don’t

We should preface this article by saying that every dog has unique gifts and challenges. The point of this information is not to bash or discourage ownership of any one breed, but rather to encourage thoughtful ownership. And don't forget, there are many wonderful mixed breeds waiting in shelters for their forever home! The Top 20 Dog Breeds You May Want To Avoid - As Lovable As They Are! There are hundreds of dog breeds in the world, each with ... Read more

RECALL ALERT: FDA Identifies More Pig Ears Contaminated With Salmonella

On July 26, 2019 Lennox International, Inc., issued a voluntary recall of their Natural Pig Ears for dogs because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. To date, the company is aware of two dogs that have become ill. The affected batches were shipped nationwide between May 1 and July 3, 2019. According to Dog Food Advisor, “these cases may be related to the ongoing FDA investigation of Salmonella illness associated with what appears to be a multiple source.” However, they … Read more

A 12 Hour Drive Meant The Difference Between Life & Death For This Pregnant Dog

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. Hazel was heavily pregnant when her previous owners abandoned her at California’s Porterville Animal Shelter. The facility is open-admission, meaning they cannot turn animals away. Unfortunately, this also means they must euthanize when space runs out. While puppies have an excellent chance of getting adopted, the same is not always true for mama … Read more

Your Favorite IHD Products Help Give Dogs Like Clyde A Second Chance

According to his friends from the Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team (START), Clyde’s former owners made a big mistake when they abandoned him. Luckily, START was able to rescue sweet Clyde from an overcrowded California shelter and send him on a transport to Safe Haven Humane Society in Tangent, Oregon. At Safe Haven, dogs like Clyde get the time they need to decompress so they can put their best paw forward when meeting adopters. Thanks to this second chance, Clyde … Read more

Nosy Frenchies Get Into Food Coloring & Accidentally Dye Themselves Green

If you have ever known a French Bulldog you know they are willful, mischievous, and incredibly nosy. A pair of white Frenchies in northern Thailand recently learned the error of their ways when they got into a kitchen cabinet in the dead of night. In search of snacks, they came across a bag of green food coloring instead. Their owner, Yada Ornsomjit was understandably perturbed when she discovered her emerald-colored pups the following morning! Not only did Dam-nam and Sai-Aua … Read more

Fire Survivor Is Training To Become A Therapy Dog For Other Burn Victims

9-year-old Taka was severely injured in a house fire in October 2018. With deep burns to his head, face, back, and extremities, he needed round-the-clock care. He found it at Care More Animal Hospital in Martinez, Georgia. One staff member in particular took a shine to Taka. Veterinary technician, Crystal Lesley became his foster mom. There was just one problem: Taka was aggressive towards her other dogs. Although the thought of giving him up broke her heart, Lesley could not … Read more

His Heartbreaking Shelter Photo Went Viral, Now He’s Living Every Pup’s Dream!

The photo shows a senior Chihuahua peeking out from beneath a fleece blanket. He looks positively tiny curled on an over-sized cot inside a huge concrete kennel. Once a beloved pet, Scooter suddenly found himself living at Michigan’s Humane Society of Branch County when his owner passed away. Shelter manager, Jan Nageldinger worried about Scooter’s future. Would anyone want to adopt a shy senior with a bad hip? She was prepared for him to live out his days at the … Read more

“Your dog almost died today” – Why I switched to a breakaway collar and will never go back.

UPDATES: See How These 10 Amazing Rescue Stories Ended

The best stories have happy endings, and if we had it our way, every dog would be living happily-ever-after in a cozy home with a loving family. We don’t always have a happy ending to share, because these pups are still in the middle of their stories when we hear about them. But we always hope that they’re on their way to a better future. Sometimes we’re able to find new information later, and when we do, we like to … Read more

Brazilian Woman and Her Adopted Pup Rely on the Kindness of a Stranger

Maria Luiza Valcazara, a young woman in Brazil, decided it was time to adopt herself a pup. She had moved into an apartment of her very own and wanted some companionship. She found a fast friend for life in a cute black rescue named Chips. They were very happy together. Image with permission Maria Luiza Valcazara Unfortunately, Chips was not happy at all when they were apart. The little love suffered from separation anxiety when Maria left him home alone. … Read more

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50,643,279 Meals Donated

281,309 Toys Donated

55,604 Blankets Donated

4,752 Rescue Miles Donated

$66,069 Funded For D.V. Survivors

$1,857,751 Funded For Service Dogs

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