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Science Explains Why Hearing A Dog Cry Can Break Your Heart

Dog parents: If the sound of a whimpering pup makes your heart melt like a wet Wicked Witch, you’re not alone. A new study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science found that dog parents find the sound of a crying dog equally as sad as the cries of a human baby. For the study, 500 young adults listened to the sounds of dogs whining, cats meowing, and human babies crying. What researchers found overall was that people who lived … Read more

New Jersey Law Bans Predatory Pet Dealers From Tricking Buyers Into “Leasing” Pets

On July 27th, 2019, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill that prevents pet dealers from leasing out dogs and cats to individuals. This is to discourage a practice that is said to be predatory and tricks people out of their money. Many pet lovers ended up paying much more than they’d planned on their dog or cat due to pet leasing. This law was approved almost unanimously because the Senate passed it by 37-0 and the Assembly approved … Read more

Author’s Passion for Pups Inspires a Book Series and a Home for 20+ Rescue Dogs!

David Rosenfelt is a famous author that is known for his Andy Carpenter mystery books, but he also has a strong passion for rescuing dogs. His book series centers around a lawyer that solves crimes with the help of his dog. The protagonist also rescues dogs in the series, which is actually much like Rosenfelt’s own life. Rosenfelt and his wife typically have at least 20 rescue dogs in their home at once. About Rosenfelt’s Dogs https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1763960563664250&set=a.151017491625240&type=3&theater It all started … Read more

Donated Food From Your IHD Purchases Helped Ottie Lose Weight & Find His Forever Home

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. Ottie was rescued from a hoarder’s home along with many other animals. Due to his unhealthy lifestyle, he was overweight and unhappy. “You could see in his eyes that this wasn’t the life for him. Ottie needed stability, love, and a steady, healthy diet,” Fido and Fluffy’s Rescue told iHeartDogs. Thanks to your … Read more

It’s Back To School Time And These Dogs Want In On The Action!

Summer is coming to a close, and all over the country kids are returning to the classroom. Heading back to school can be a bummer, but to our dogs it seems like a blast! Think about it: There’s new clothes, colorful supplies, bus rides, and tons of new friends to meet. What more could a pooch ask for?     The dogs below are tired of watching their school-age humans embark on new adventures – they want in on the … Read more

Preventable Deadly Virus Spreading in the Midwest. Is Your Dog Protected?

Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) sent out a grave warning yesterday to dog lovers everywhere. In the past week alone, the shelter has seen dozens of dogs at their intake doors infected with canine parvovirus. Canine parvovirus is completely preventable with a routine vaccination. These preventative measures are extremely successful at protecting our pups from dangerous diseases. IACS said on Facebook, Canine parvovirus, or parvo, is a highly contagious, life-threatening disease and it’s only going to continue to spread throughout … Read more

Ringo’s Last Ride: Poodle Follows Miss Norma’s Footsteps with End of Life Road Trip

In late 2015, the day after her husband, Leo, of nearly 70 years was admitted to hospice, Miss Norma learned that she had a large, cancerous mass in her uterus. Two days after losing Leo she and her son sat in her doctor’s office to discuss treatment options. The usual combination of surgery, chemo, and radiation were on the table. The doctor asked Miss Norma how she would like to proceed. Her son reported on Facebook, A tiny woman at … Read more

Distraught Woman Fired After Taking Day Off to Grieve the Loss of Her Beloved Pup

Emma McNulty Petition

If you love dogs, you know that furry paws make no difference when it comes to the place that they hold in our hearts. Our pups are family, and the loss of a dog is devastating. Emma McNulty felt the heartbreak of losing her beloved companion when her dog of 14 years, Milly, unfortunately passed away. Emma and her family were crushed by the sudden loss, and struggling to make it through that difficult day. Emma was scheduled to work … Read more

7-Year-Old Dog Pit Bull Spent Over 1,000 Days in a Shelter. Will He Find His Furever Home?

A resident of Valley Animal Center in Fresno, CA for 1,001 days (that’s almost 3 years for you math whizzes), Marmaduke has finally been happily united with his new person.  On Friday, August 2nd, 2019, the big moving-out day arrived at last for this 7 year-old shelter dog who had been awaiting adoption since 2016! But finding a forever home for this lovable American Staffordshire was a group effort to say the least. The Valley Animal Center is a no-kill … Read more

Groom Denied by Bride as Her ‘Best Dog’ Steps in for First Dance

Why have a best man at your wedding when you can have a best dog instead? At her recent wedding, Sara Carson Devine proved that dogs can be just as valuable to a wedding party as humans can. During her wedding reception, Sara’s first dance was unlike any other. She performed a dance to the song “Footloose,” but instead of dancing with the groom, she danced with Hero, her “Best Dog.” The video of their dance became viral not long … Read more

Excited Dog Runs in Her Wheelchair for the Very First Time

After a horrible car accident in Savannah, Georgia, a sweet dog name Pigeon was left with her rear legs paralyzed. Sadly, her original owners abandoned her after this incident, and she was left struggling to move. Not long after, a kind dog-sitter named Erica found Pigeon and changed her life for the better. When Pigeon came home with Erica, she could move fairly well on her own, but she had to hop around using her front legs to pull her. … Read more

Are Dogs or Cats Better at Curing Loneliness?

Can pets help cure loneliness? This is a commonly asked question, and many pet lovers agree that they feel less lonely around their furry friends. However, whether or not this is true is something that not everyone can confirm. Recent studies have shown how pets can help with loneliness as well as whether cats or dogs are the better companion in this situation. About the Study The main age group that this study is centered around is seniors. There are … Read more

Officer Finds Dog Eating A Couch To Survive, Then Adopts Him Into His Family

A Cry For Help From A Nose Under A Door Officers in Plainfield, New Jersey were called to a home for a welfare check after neighbors reported that they hadn’t seen or heard a man who supposedly lived at the residence. When officers arrived they found a dog’s nose sniffing under the door. They contacted neighbors and the man’s ex-girlfriend who confirmed that the man was safe and wasn’t coming back. They said the cat and dog were cared for. … Read more

Woman Shoves Dog in Trunk When Shelter Refuses to Euthanize Him

People can be so deplorable. Take this woman, for instance. Not only did she want to have her dog euthanized just because she didn’t want him anymore, she shoved the pitiful looking dog into the trunk of her car when the shelter refused to grant her death wish. Sara Perry took the emaciated dog to the Brevard Humane Society where she intended to either surrender him to their care or have him put down. When the shelter staff told her … Read more

10 Cutting Edge Products Showcased at the 2019 SuperZoo Convention

As part of our commitment to bring you the best of all things dogs, we recently sent a team to the 2019 SuperZoo trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their mission – to find the latest & greatest products and services that the industry has to offer. Bur more importantly, we wanted to find products that could make your lives easy…better. So we saddled up the iHeartDogs pink Cadillac, loaded up with snacks and headed to Vegas. Vegas, Baby! What’s … Read more

Kibble Your Dog is Going to LOVE

The best love is the best food, and the best food should be available to ALL furry friends: small and large, purebred and mixed, stray and rescue. Pet food brand “I and love and you” celebrates the incredible bond between human and pet. It’s why they’re called “I and love and you.” At iHeartDogs, we share that love and want to bring to our community things that we believe are the best. That is why we have partnered with “I … Read more

Man Arrested for Rushing Into Burning Home to Rescue His Dog

Of course, nearly any dog lover would put themselves at risk to save their dog’s life. However, Jarrod Martin was punished for this very action. Instead of being cheered on for saving his furry friend, he was immediately put in handcuffs. When a fire started at Martin’s house in Memphis, Tennessee, firefighters came to the scene immediately. They helped everyone out of the burning building, but they left one important family member behind: Martin’s dog, Bishop. Martin could see Bishop … Read more

Woman Leaves Dog in Hot Car, Officer Gets Justice in Ironically Named Town

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It was a warm day just two hours south of Albuquerque, New Mexico when a police officer was dispatched to a local supermarket to investigate a dog left a hot car. When Officer Kreischer arrived on the scene, in the ironically named town of Truth or Consequences, he found a dog with no air conditioning and no ventilation. As temperatures soared over 90 degrees that day, Officer Kreischer knew he had to act fast. A Hero With a Heart The … Read more

Enter To Win A Month Of Free Food For Your Dog And Your Favorite Shelter!

Who doesn’t love the idea of feeding shelter dogs? Well, here’s your chance to not only feed them, but to provide them with warm blankets and fun toys. Need more? How about a 30-day supply of super healthy dog food for your pup? Done. iHeartDogs.com and “I and love and you” are partnering up for this limited time giveaway. Simply fill out the form below, and you’re entered. It’s so simple you could have your dog do it! What’s In It … Read more

Thanks to You, Harvey Went from Hungry to Happy

Everyone loves a happy ending and it’s out absolute privilege to bring you success stories that are a direct result of your purchases through iHeartDogs. Our partnership with GreaterGood means that your every item you buy on our site makes a difference. Today we get to introduce you to Harvey, who was a recipient of much needed food to fill his belly and return him to good health. Harvey was found in the woods. He was only about six months … Read more

Abandoned By His Family, Your IHD Purchases Saved Kilo From Certain Death

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. Kilo was about 5-years-old when his owners surrendered him to a Mississippi kill shelter. Although the 100+ pound Akita mix never showed any signs of aggression, they feared he may accidentally harm their grandchildren. Sadly, Kilo was diagnosed with heartworm disease at the shelter. Without rescue, this would mean a death sentence. Thanks … Read more

Meet Lance Corporal Chesty XV, the Marine Corps’ Cutest Member

Chesty XV and Chesty XIV sniff one another.

Meet Lance Corporal Chesty XV That little puppy in the grass is Chesty XV in 2018 – and nowadays, at 1 and 1/2, he’s the youngest Lance Corporal in the Marine Corps. He also happens to be an English Bulldog. Though Chesty XV only attended his first parade as the Marines’ official mascot in July, he’s just the newest member in a long line of English Bulldogs serving as mascots for the Marine Corps. Affectionately known as the ‘devil dogs,’ … Read more

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

Bridezilla Goes Berserk After Fiancé Spends Wedding Funds on Dog’s Surgery

When it comes to relationships, money is a notorious source of tension and disagreement. It takes a great deal of work and compromise to establish guidelines for how you will manage your finances as a couple. As with all things, open communication is the key to keeping the harmony. A man recently took to Reddit to enlist the opinions of others in the forum regarding a financial disagreement he and his fiancé were having. User Unsurebigbig said that his 10-year … 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

Texas Tripe Recall

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

Senior Dog Saved from Certain Death Along Highway

David Fredman was driving to work on a Missouri highway when he was stopped dead in his tracks. He saw a medium sized dog hanging by his neck from a cord alongside the freeway near an electrical box. He couldn’t believe his eyes. He told Fox 4 KC, “I saw what looked like a dog that was being hung over the side of some sort of power box. The cord was definitely strangling him. His feet were touching the ground, … 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

Toby and Amos

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

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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