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Virginia Funeral Home Hires Golden Lab For The Best Reason Ever

Who do you turn to in times of emotional distress? For many of us, our dogs are a bottomless source of love and support. One funeral home in Southwestern Virginia was inspired by a dog’s love. They decided to hire a golden Labrador as a grief therapy dog. A Brilliant Idea Oakey’s Funeral Service is a well-established business in Roanoke, Virginia. The funeral home opened its doors in 1866. Now, Oakey’s is using a canine to support its clientele through … Read more

Shocking Discovery: More than 130 Dogs Rescued From Unthinkable Neglect

California animal control workers uncovered a stunning case of cruelty. More than 130 malnourished dogs were living in horrible unhealthy conditions at an Orange County, California home. Thankfully, they moved quickly to remedy the grizzly scene. A Horrifying Discovery An anonymous caller tipped off the authorities. Something wasn’t right inside the large home within the gated community. So, animal control arrived quickly. They wore hazmat suits while they removed dogs from a home in Orange, California. Authorities red-tagged [deemed … Read more

Someone Adopted the Dog She Loved, Would She Ever See Him Again?

Hallee Fuqua was working on her degree from Oklahoma State University and spent her free time volunteering at the Humane Society of Stillwater. She absolutely loves dogs and wanted nothing more than a dog of her own. She wanted one so much that she asked her parents for one year after year for Christmas. They really thought she should wait until she finished college so, reluctantly, she waited. Her time at the Humane Society gave her the opportunity to interact … Read more

Stray Pup Welcomes Rescuers with Cries of Joy

A stray pup named Ruby recently learned the hard way just how dangerous uncovered wells can be. Nobody knows exactly how she ended up at the bottom of the dark, dank hole in Udaipur, a city in India, but her luck changed when someone reached out to animal rescue group Animal Aid Unlimited. Rescuers arrived on the scene and Ruby greeted them with a chorus of welcoming cries. Animal Aid Unlimited is a nonprofit in India whose work has touched … Read more

Is Your Dog’s Breed Listed Here? Then Make Sure You Clean Their Ears WEEKLY

According to Nationwide Pet Insurance, ear infections were the top reason people visited a veterinarian in 2016. This painful condition could be alleviated if dog owners were more consistent about caring for their dog’s ears, such as frequent inspections, and weekly cleanings. Which Dog Breeds Get The Most Ear Infections? If your dog has floppy ears, in other words, the ear itself folds down over the ear canal, they are at a higher risk than other dogs for infections. The following … Read more

Is Your Dog’s Breed On This List? Make Sure You’re Cleaning Their Ears Once a Week

Is Your Dog Suffering from a Hot Spot? This $13 Amazon Prime Item Might Help

You may have noticed your dog scratching and licking at an ugly, red oozing spot on his skin. A hot spot. Hot spots are a type of skin infection caused by bacteria. The spots will be red, moist, and irritated that started with your dog’s picking at it, and made worse by bacteria. The patch can get bigger in just a few hours and will be very painful for your pet. You’re likely to find them on your dog’s head, … Read more

Texas Movie Theater Welcomes Dogs AND Offers Bottomless Wine

What’s your favorite way to spend a night at home? For some of us, we need no more than a good glass of wine, a film, and our dog by our side. One movie theater in Texas takes these simple pleasures to the next level by allowing patrons to consume unlimited vino, watch a movie, and bring their dog. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sara Carson (@thesupercolliesmom) on Feb 15, 2019 at 6:09pm … Read more

Last Remaining Shelter Dog Finally Finds Forever Home

We love to hear stories about dogs and cats getting adopted. This tale started off bittersweetly. In the first act, hundreds of animals found their forever homes. However, one little guy was left behind. In the second act, this pup was finally adopted into a loving home. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10103987556197442&set=a.10100549376107902&type=3&theater Meet Kenny Recently, a Kansas City shelter held an adoption fair for its animals. It was a massive success! More than 200 animals moved out of the shelter and into their … Read more

Trucker and State Troopers Save Lives of Dogs Thrown from Car on Interstate

A truck driver turned hero was driving along Interstate 81 on a cold winter’s day in upstate New York when he witnessed an unthinkably cruel and disgusting act. From the window of a rusted out Dodge Durango he saw someone throw two dogs to the side of the highway like trash. He immediately pulled over to render aid. The pups turned out to be Beagle mixes, one an adult of 6-8 years old and the other an adolescent around 1 … Read more

Dog “Bounty Hunter” Works Tirelessly to Reunite Dogs to Their Humans

It is almost unthinkable to consider what would happen if your dog went missing. The pain is immense. One York, Pennsylvania man is making it his mission to erase the pain and reunite families and their dogs. A superhero Ryan Bulson spends his nights and weekends helping people find their missing dogs. No, it’s not his job. He helps others out of the kindness of his heart. He told WQAD-TV: “The feeling you get when you return that dog to … Read more

22 Dogs Rescued from Dismal Fate at Chinese Slaughterhouse

Their captors doomed them to an unthinkable fate…and then…they were rescued. The Humane Society International’s Chinese partner raided a slaughterhouse housing 22 dogs. The workers saved the dogs from becoming meat for a Shanghai restaurant. The timing of the rescue was eerie. Rescuers saved the dogs from becoming meat for a restaurant located less than 12 miles from the venue of the 2019 World Dog Show. Thankfully, the dogs survived long enough not to meet this terrible future. Rescuers brought … Read more

Abandoned Boxer Rescued After Being Found Chained to Lamppost

In April, the picture of an abandoned dog went viral. A man found a Boxer tied up by the side of the road in Hull, UK, without food, water or shelter. It was a devastating scenario. This dog needs a home A Good Samaritan named Graham Dobson found the terrified dog. He brought him food and water and waited for an owner to reappear. No one showed up, so Dobson called the dog warden (known as animal control in the … Read more

Sad Pup Was Returned To Shelter After Adoption, But He Never Gave Up Hope

The saying goes, “patience is a virtue.” For one dog, it took more than patience to survive his stint at a shelter in North Fork, New York. Unfortunately, the pup named Gio struggled to adapt to shelter life. He lost weight and often paced back and forth. Gio just wanted a human to call his own. https://www.facebook.com/adoptlovenfawl/photos/a.10151586210841574/10156004387616574/?type=3&theater The pup returned to a shelter after a bad adoption experience. According to Gabrielle Stroup of the North Fork Animal Welfare League … Read more

Given Ultimatum – ‘It’s Me Or The Dogs’ – Dog Rescuer Ends 25-Year Marriage With Her Husband

Liz Haslam’s life has always revolved around dogs. Growing up, her mother bred West Highland Terriers, and her father owned an animal food business. As she got older, she knew her home wouldn’t be complete without the sound of paws padding down the hall, and she eventually found her passion working with rescue dogs. Unfortunately, after years of living in a home filled with pups, Liz’s husband wanted to take a break from rescuing. When he gave her the ultimatum … Read more

BREAKING: FDA Announces Expanded List of Recalled Hill’s Prescription Diet & Science Diet Dog Food

05/22/2019 – UPDATE Once again, Hill’s Pet Nutrition is expanding the list of its canned dog food found to contain elevated levels of vitamin D. According to a company statement made by Hill’s, this update includes only one new date code that was associated with a SKU that was already included in the previous recall. This new list came from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration announcement made on May 20, 2019. Here is the latest list of Hill’s Pet … Read more

Given Ultimatum – ‘It’s Me Or The Dogs’ – Dog Rescuer Ends 25-Year Marriage With Her Husband

After Unthinkable Neglect This Injured, Sick Dog Was Saved By A Good Samaritan

An ordinary commute turned into something extraordinary when a woman noticed something living on the side of the road. To her horror, it was a badly injured dog that needed medical attention as soon as possible. She jumped into action. Battling to Survive A Good Samaritan saw an abandoned dog on the side of a St. Louis highway. She immediately rushed over to help. The dog, who was later named Harris, was severely emaciated and wrapped in a blanket. Harris … Read more

See The Amazing Transformation Of This Sick, Abandoned Dog That Was Set To Be Euthanized

It is a heartbreaking truth that some abandoned dogs are euthanized. When their medical care is too expensive or they do not have a forever home, these pups face a grim future. With aid from generous benefactors, one lucky pup named Emu was spared this awful fate. A Tail of Survival Someone found Emu, a sickly, senior dog, roaming the streets. Because he appeared to be in such dire straits, they brought the pup to a vet to be euthanized. … Read more

Military Dog Saves Soldier On The Battlefield – Soldier Pays Him Back In Kindest Way

The US military is made up of more than just brave men and women. Dogs also fight on behalf of the American people. Fearless canines fight amongst humans. This is the story of one brave Belgian Malinois named Lyka. Wounded warrior Lyka served as a US military combat dog in Afghanistan. During her duty, Layka was shot four times by the enemy at point-blank range. Even though was extremely injured, Lyka attacked and subdued the shooter. She saved her handler … Read more

Therapy Dogs Bring Peace To Suffering Parkland Students, Breaking Our Hearts And The Internet

Tragedy struck Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida in February of last year when an expelled student entered the school and opened fire. He murdered 17 people and injured 17 more giving this massacre the gruesome title of deadliest school shooting in our history. When students returned to campus later that month the terror and fear that had filled the halls and classrooms was replaced by the comfort and love of a slew of therapy dogs from all … Read more

Once Unwanted, Pup Becomes a Hero When He Saves Little Girls From Kidnapper

Melissa Lambert didn’t want to adopt a dog. Her husband, Thom, had been willing to bring home a furry family member for years, but Melissa was not on board. However, she would frequently take her three daughters to their local animal shelter to give some love to the pets there, but she hadn’t thought to bring one home. That is, until she met Edgar. Edgar is a brown and white Treeing Walker Coonhound, a handsome boy, or as Thom Lambert … Read more

Mother & Puppies Transported Out of Kill Shelter & Adopted Thanks to iHeartDogs Customers!

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. The Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team (START) rescues animals from high-kill shelters in Southern and Central California and transports them to vetted Pacific Northwest rescue organizations, where they find forever homes quickly. Thanks to a grant from GreaterGood.org funded by the iHeartDogs.com community, START recently transported hundreds of animals to safety. Once … Read more

Rescue Rebuild Team Braves New England Winter to Build More Space for Shelter

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. “Jersey City in December sounds like a fabulous idea, right? The good news is that the Rescue Rebuild team prepared for the worst weather possible. We bought 98 body warmers and 288 hand warmers to be exact! Double good news: first is that we had warmer more tolerable weather than anticipated and … Read more

Skinny, Pregnant Dog Surrendered by Owner Lives to Care for Her Pups, thanks to iHeartDogs Customers

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 Great Dane named Oreo was surrendered by her owner. 4 Paws 4 Rescue received her covered in fleas, and they could tell that she was skinny despite being heavily pregnant. Once Oreo had her puppies, it became quite clear just how emaciated she was. You could see every bone in her … Read more

Happy Pup is Returned to Her Navy Mom After an 8 Month Deployment!

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. “PACT for Animals is a champion of the Human-Animal Bond. PACT gives peace of mind to hospital patients and military personnel throughout the US, by placing their pets in temporary foster homes until their owners can be reunited with the companion animals they love. Every year, thousands of companion animals are surrendered … Read more

The Shelter Dog is Chosen Over the Labrador Retriever as Ohio’s Official State Dog!

Did you know that of all 50 United States, only 12 have named official state dogs? Most have chosen breeds that have roots based within their state lines. But Ohio recently joined the party, bringing the number of states with official dogs to 13, and they really made their choice count! In a bill sponsored by State Senator Bob Hackett, the Shelter Dog was named the official state dog of Ohio! The bill was backed by nearly 100 co-sponsors and … Read more

Suicidal Veteran With PTSD Adopts Rescue Dog. Now He’s Helping Other Vets Do The Same.

Air Force veteran David Sharpe knows all too well how high the risk runs for suicide among military veterans and their families. After serving our country in two Middle East deployments, one that landed him with an up close encounter with a Taliban sympathizer’s weapon, Sharpe was traumatized and depressed. He had lost two of his friends, vets like himself, to suicide. He started to question if the same solution was best for him. He turned to alcohol and prescription … Read more

“Old Dog Disease”: Understanding Idiopathic Vestibular Disease

Most people have never heard of Idiopathic Vestibular Disease (IVD), also known as “old dog disease” or “old rolling dog syndrome.” It is a sudden, non-progressive disturbance of balance most common in senior dogs. If you’ve never heard of it or seen it happen, it can be quite frightening, but rest assured, IVD is typically harmless. What Is Idiopathic Vestibular Disease? If your senior pet suddenly begins to walk in circles, has an unsteady gait, seems dizzy, or holds its … Read more

Biker Rescues Dog From Physical Abuse on Highway

What would you do if you witnessed a dog getting abused on the side of the road? One Texas man doesn’t need to guess. When he observed a small dog on the receiving end of violence, he immediately took action. Knight in shining helmet This heartwarming story dates back to February 2016. Brandon Turnbow was out riding his motorcycle when he saw the unimaginable. Turnbow was riding his Harley Davidson on a trip to visit his father. Then, he witnessed … Read more

VIDEO: Terrified Puppy Learns to Love Human Touch Again

Unfortunately, some of the world’s public pounds are not the most hospitable spaces for abandoned animals. They are often underfunded and over-crowded. One small dog in a Romanian pound did not receive the attention she needed to thrive. A dog in need of attention An animal rescue organization found Minna, a small, black mixed breed dog, in a Romanian pound. Howl of a Dog immediately recognized a dog in need. Minna cowered in a corner of her pen, shaking with … Read more

Heartbroken Pup Regularly Visits His Dad’s Grave

Warning: you probably won’t make it through this story with dry eyes. If you ever wondered about the connection between human and dog, this story will leave you with no questions. This is confirmation of how closely we bond to our dogs. Faithful companion In Ordu, Turkey, there is a dog mourning the loss of his human. Zozo visits his dad’s grave frequently to be close to his beloved. When he was only one-week old, Zozo’s human abandoned him. Luckily, … Read more

Best. Benefit. Ever. These Employees Bring Their Pups to Work

Imagine a ruff day at the office. Maybe you missed a deadline or let someone down. What could cheer you up immediately? Your best friend, of course! Employees of Achieva Credit Union don’t need to imagine this scenario. They bring their dogs to work. Dog days at the office Employees at Dunedin, Florida’s, Achieva Credit Union headquarters have the best perk ever. They can bring their dogs to work. Tara Murphy, the company’s chief information officer, is one of those … Read more

Theater Lets Dog Lovers Enjoy Wine At The Movies With Their Pups!

Couple Rescues Over 300 Senior Shelter Dogs In Memory Of The One They Lost

Many of us have been lucky enough to have a dog come into our lives and change it for the better. But for a dog to touch hundreds of lives? That’s something really special. Moses was a dog like that. He was at the Seminole County Animal Shelter the first time Mariesa and Chris Hughes saw him. Time was running out for Moses – as a senior shelter dog, he had been passed over by potential adopters over and over … Read more

RIP PSD Axle: Ottawa Police Bid Farewell to Beloved Service Dog

The Ottawa police force laid to rest one of their brothers in arms. Axle, a German Shepherd, passed away at 14-years-old. He was a member of the canine unit for nine years. According to the Ottawa Sun, the city police has 11 dogs in their canine unit. German Shepherds are often police dogs. They have more than a century’s experience as working dogs. The German Shepherd Dog Club of America said, “[The first German Shepherd was a] working sheepherder, requiring … Read more

UPDATE: Married with Children. Can These Rescue Pups Stay Together Forever?

Jet and Jasmine were rescued by Brown Dog Coalition in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. They came to the group with a litter of puppies, a healthy dose of fear, and the very strong desire to remain together. When kenneled separately, the pair would howl and cry until reunited. To rescuers, it seemed that the only source of love they had ever had was from one another and that they should stay together, forever. The group decided to make every attempt to adopt … Read more

Daughter Continues To Care For Stray Her Father Loved Before He Died

On April 16, Johnny the stray lost his best friend in the world. But the love and kindness that existed between the two lives on. From the beginning, the two had seemed a pair. When the stray first showed up in the neighborhood, Nurul Ain and her father named him Johnny and began leaving him food. “A few years ago, this dog appeared in front of our house. At first we were just feeding him because he was so thin,” … Read more

Horse And Dog Decide It’s Playtime!

Step aside, humans. There’s a new best friend in town for dogs… horses. It might sound a little strange, but there’s video evidence to prove it. One Southern dog and horse have formed an unlikely friendship. Best buds This unusual pair met and formed a bond on their mother’s farm in East Texas. Lucy is a 2-year-old Portuguese Water Dog mix and Whiskey Brown is a 4-year-old quarter horse stallion. They play together in the farm’s rolling pastures. In the … Read more

Two Years After Being Stolen, Pup Makes 2,000 Mile Journey Home to His Family

Sometimes miracles, hopes, and prayers really do come true. One Florida family had to suffer through many months of longing, but eventually, their wish became reality. It took two long years, but the Peterson family finally got their German Shepherd back. https://www.facebook.com/WingsofRescue/photos/pcb.2397019740310205/2192040234222143/?type=3&theater An immense loss In late April, a German Shepherd was found abandoned. She was covered with snow in a rural Colorado ditch. According to the Wings of Rescue organization, the dog was malnourished with an injured leg when … Read more

14 Hilarious Panorama Dog Pic Fails – Try Not To Laugh

Do you need a laugh today? Scroll through these hilariously unfortunate panoramic photos. Here’s what we know about panorama photos: you shouldn’t move when you’re in one. These pups didn’t get the memo. These hilarious snaps were caught in a Twitter thread from Jocelyn. Ready, set…laugh! 1. The Beach Comb(er) 2. Someone is skipping leg day at the gym. 3. Shaped like the ball she’s chasing! 4. There’s something wrong with the mirror, Carl. 5. And Fluffy wins by a … Read more

RECALL: Did Hill’s Announce Another Dog Food Recall? Depends Who Is Asking!

We’ve told you about other recalls of dog food from Hill’s Prescription Diet & Science. Unfortunately, recalls seem more frequent as of late. Here’s another one to know about uncovered by Truth About Pet Food (TAPF). The details This case of dog food recall is a bit tricky to track. TAPF reported seeing Facebook posts indicating Hill’s added another product to their excess vitamin D recall. TAPF researched the issue on the FDA website and found nothing to support the … Read more

Arkansas City Finally Ends Ban on Pit Bulls…With a Catch

A ten-year ban on Pit Bulls has finally come to an end for one Arkansas city. For the last decade, Cabot has not allowed residents to have a Pit. Now things have changed for the good. Ordinance no more Residents of Cabot, Arkansas, were not allowed to have Pit Bulls in their homes. Thankfully, that ban was lifted in April 2019 and the people of the city can now have these pooches. Cabot Animal Services Director Mike Wheeler told KATV, … Read more

Police Dog Comforts Children While They Face Abusive Parents in Court

For most of us, our dogs provide emotional support on a regular basis. From being our constant companion to cuddling close when they sense we are sad. Our pups are there for us when we need them most. For the children of David and Louise Turpin, companionship from one police dog got them through the harrowing ordeal of testifying against their parents. Meet Raider Raider is a Yellow Labrador. He works for the city of Corona, California, as a Facility … Read more

Beware! Zombie Raccoons Are On The Loose

Most of us don’t worry when we see a squirrel or bird near our pup. Usually, they ignore each other. But Chicago police are warning people with dogs to be vigilant when they see raccoons nearby. Why? Because some of them are zombies. Zombie raccoons? No way! Yes, you read that right. Police in the Chicago suburb of Riverside said some raccoons are infected with the canine distemper virus. They could pose a danger to pups. The Riverside police reported … Read more

Rescue Dog Adopted After 2,381 Days in Shelter – Sometimes Dreams Do Come True

The 22-year-old man stepped inside the shelter and looked around. “I’m here to take Higgins home,” he said. Higgins had been waiting over six and a half years for someone to say that. To put it in perspective, six and a half years is roughly 2,381 days. It’s 57,144 hours. It’s 3,428,460 minutes. For Higgins, who had once thought he’d found his forever home and been cruelly deceived, it was a lifetime. Higgins was only a year old when he … Read more

UPDATE: Petco Continues to Mislead but Adds Free Trade-In Event to Draw In Customers

This weekend, May 18-19, pet supply giant Petco is offering customers who are members of their loyalty program Pals Rewards an opportunity to trade in a can or bag of dog or cat food that contains artificial ingredients for “a free artificial-free upgrade to a select product that meets Petco’s new nutrition standard.” Sounds pretty great, huh? Isn’t it wonderful to see one of the biggest players in the pet retail world caring about the quality of food that our … Read more

Celebrate National Rescue Dog Day – Send A Message With These Sweet Treats

May 20th is National Rescue Dog Day! According to the ASPCA, over 3 million dogs enter shelters each year. All of these sweet pups just want to find love and a forever home. Unfortunately, many never get the chance. So The Dog Bakery and Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue have teamed up with a great way to treat your special pup and help countless other rescue dogs just waiting to find that special someone. Your dog will love these freshly … Read more

Why Do Dogs Bite, and What to Do When a Dog Bites You

Did you know that more than 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year? More than 800,000 people require treatment for those dog bites. Unfortunately, dog bites just aren’t as rare as you may think, and sometimes you can get surprised by a bite from your own dog. Why do so many dogs bite people every year? What should you do if your dog bites you? We have the answers you’re looking for. Why do dogs bite? Dogs always … Read more

Stray Dog Rescues Toddler, Finds Forever Home with Her

They say “everything happens for a reason.” Sometimes it takes a while for the reason to reveal itself. For one family in Sevier County, Tennessee, the appearance of a stray dog was unusual. After a month, the reason the stray dog frequented their home became apparent. Some even called it a miracle. Destiny A black and white dog began visiting Sima Bentley’s home. She wasn’t sure whom he belonged to. But the stray dog made it clear he was bound to … Read more

Pup Hears Favorite Song – He Can’t Help But Sing Along

Imagine you’re at a wedding and the DJ starts playing your favorite song. You can’t help but sing along and dance, right? Well, one Australian Shepherd is no different. When his tune comes on the radio it brings Oakley to life. That’s my jam! What’s one of the smartest dog breeds? Many people believe Australian Shepherds are extremely intelligent. Perhaps that intelligence extends to knowledge of music because our friend Oakley knows his favorite song even after only hearing the first … Read more

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51,821,477 Meals Donated

281,751 Toys Donated

55,604 Blankets Donated

406,765 Rescue Miles Donated

$66,782 Funded For D.V. Survivors

$1,881,595 Funded For Service Dogs

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Shelter Dogs

Fly Shelter
Dogs To Safety

Keep Pets &
Domestic Violence
Survivors Together

Pair Veterans
With Service Dogs