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Dog Reunites With His Favorite Toy After 5 Years

When Finn the Dachshund was just a mini weiner, his favorite toy was a delightfully squeaky rubber pig. Unfortunately, Finn’s boisterous puppy play sessions led to the pig’s early demise. His humans bought him replacement pigs time and time again, yielding the same destructive results before finally sending Piggy into early retirement. Five years later, Finn is a full-grown hot dog and much more mature!   He’s old enough to respect and appreciate his current toys, but part of him has … Read more

Lost Dog Hitches A Ride On A Junior High School Bus

This week, the new kid in school was short, furry, and had four legs! In Washington, a Bull Terrier sneakily boarded the school bus, remaining unnoticed in a group of kids. She then preceded to ride the entire way to Shahala Middle School in Vancouver! According to a story by Oregon Live, the bus driver noticed the pup passenger about halfway through the route. But with a bus full of school kids, she wasn’t able to pull over and investigate, so the … Read more

Dying Dog Abandoned In Wheelbarrow Gets A Miraculous Second Chance

On the afternoon of November 1, 2016, an emaciated, paralyzed German Shepherd named Cubby was surrendered to the Harris County Shelter (HCS) in Houston. He was so weak that he had to be pushed there in a wheelbarrow. The prognosis was grave, but shelter volunteers could tell that Cubby was not ready to give up, so they decided that they would give him every possible chance to fight for his life. Such a sweet face. #cubbystrong Posted by Val’s Pals … Read more

Teenager With Autism Takes His Dog To The Finals Of The Crufts Dog Championship

Most of you have heard of Crufts. This is an international canine event that centers around a conformation championship, agility competition, obedience competition and much, much more. In fact, it’s the largest show of its kind in the world. One amazing piece of Crufts is the Eukanuba Friends For Life competition. This competition celebrates man’s best friend and showcases the amazing ways humans and dogs transform and enrich each other’s lives. For 13-year-old Joel Sayer, a competition of this caliber … Read more

Ask A Vet: Should I Give My Dog a Glucosamine or Chondroitin Supplement?

There is some buzz about joint care supplements. People are intrigued by an opportunity to circumvent or augment the usual recommendations and drawn by the lure of alternative (non-traditional) options. In the past, veterinarians have been skeptical of complementary medicine, but joint supplements containing ingredients like glucosamine, chondroitin and others have science backing their effectiveness. Good Things Come to Those Who… Supplement? Studies have indicated that ingredients like glucosamine and chondroitin (and others) can reduce the inflammation in canine patients … Read more

3 Warning Signs of Canine Arthritis

As our dogs age, they start exhibiting signs of their physical maturity. Arthritis is a common ailment that affects our aging dogs and to keep them comfortable, we should be able to identify the early symptoms. We don’t want them living in pain, but dogs are very stoic animals and it can be difficult to know exactly when they’re hurting. If you watch closely, you might be able to spot these signs and seek veterinary care early on into the … Read more

You’ll Be Surprised When You See What Security Camera Captures This Man Doing To A Stray Dog

Bülent Kalpakçıoğluc, a municipal worker in Giresun, Turkey, didn’t know he was caught on candid camera when he saw a stray dog lying outside in the snow. The camera had been installed due to recent theft and was hoping to catch criminals in the act if they were to strike again. Kalpakçıoğluc is no such criminal, though. Instead, he didn’t something totally unexpected when he approached the stray dog. First, he offered the dog some food. Then, he took the coat … Read more

12 Dog-Centric Instagram Accounts You Have To Follow

There’s nothing like pictures of adorable pups to brighten your day. For anyone on social media (which is almost everyone!), there are a fair share of photo-filled accounts to appease every interest. For us, of course, it’s dogs! Here are 12 dog-centric Instagram accounts that you should follow for your daily fill of fun, fluff, and inspiration. A photo posted by IHeartDogs.com (@iheartdogscom) on Dec 2, 2016 at 5:07pm PST 1. @hotfirefighters These photos feature more than the handsome, heroic firefighters of Charleston, SC. “We save … Read more

Giving This To Your Yorkie Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your yorkie has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Westie Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your westie has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Weimaraner Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your weimaraner has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your St Bernard Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your st bernard has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Staffordshire Bull Terrier Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your staffordshire bull terrier has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep … Read more

Giving This To Your Shih Tzu Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your shih tzu has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Shiba Inu Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your shiba inu has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Sheltie Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your sheltie has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Shar Pei Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your shar pei has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Schnauzer Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your schnauzer has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Samoyed Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your samoyed has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Rottweiler Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your rottweiler has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Pug Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your pug has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Poodle Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your poodle has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Pomeranian Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your pomeranian has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Pitbull Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your pitbull has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Pekingese Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your pekingese has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Papillon Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your papillon has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Old English Sheepdog Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your old english sheepdog has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep … Read more

Giving This To Your Newfoundland Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your newfoundland has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Mutt Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your mutt has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Miniature Pinscher Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your miniature pinscher has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Maltese Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your maltese has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Lhasa Apso Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your lhasa apso has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Watch This Clever Dog Fetch His Gear When It’s Time For A Walk

Dogs are usually so eager and capable of learning new tricks, and we particularly love when they are trained to do things to help their humans! This smart Staffie, named Ziggy, just loves walks (I mean, what dog doesn’t?!). Full of excited energy, Ziggy like to fetch his walking gear for his human in order for them to get out the door faster. His happiness in anticipation for their stroll is absolutely contagious! Watch the adorable video below: Good boy! As it … Read more

Woman Gets The Best Reward After She Helps Save A Puppy From His Abuser

When a woman named Heather Frazer heard the cries of a puppy nearby, she knew that something wasn’t right, and desperately searched for the source of the sounds. The cries echoed near her home for weeks until one day, she was finally able to pinpoint the apartment they were coming from. Once she found the source, she called the police. Inside, they found a horrible scene: a Golden Retriever puppy had been beaten with an iron rod, and there were two other … Read more

Giving This To Your Lab Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your lab has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Jack Russell Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your jack russell has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Husky Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your husky has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Havanese Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your havanese has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Greyhound Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your greyhound has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Giving This To Your Great Dane Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your great dane has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your Golden Retriever Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your golden retriever has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your German Shepherd Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your german shepherd has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Giving This To Your French Bulldog Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your french bulldog has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your … Read more

Dog Rescued From Meat Farm Who Slept Sitting Up Gets Her First Real Bed

The story of Harriet is one that reminds us that even after physical wounds heal, it’s the emotional scars that linger. Harriet is a gorgeous black pup that was rescued from a Korean meat farm and taken to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. After a long, exhausting, and probably frightening journey overseas, this pup was ready to rest. Even though the kind staff at the rescue provided Harriet with a warm, soft bed, she had no idea how to use it… … Read more

Giving This To Your English Springer Spaniel Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your english springer spaniel has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep … Read more

Giving This To Your Dogue De Bordeaux Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your dogue de bordeaux has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep … Read more

Giving This To Your Doberman Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your doberman has allergies, you know how painful it can be. Not just for your pup, but for you as well. It’s difficult to see your companion suffer through testing, pain and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. Determining what your dog is allergic to can be a long and difficult process, and some allergies may be mild and go undiagnosed. However, if your dog has severe or even moderate allergies, you know the challenges faced trying to keep your dog … Read more

Check Out Some Of The Funniest, Most Creative Dog Names Out There

There’s nothing like the excitement of bringing home a puppy or rescue dog and knowing that they’re going to be cared for and loved for the rest of their days. Whether your pup has never had a name or you’d like to re-name your rescue to signify her new start, a lot of thought can go into this decision! Some people love names that describe their dog’s personality, some get inspiration from pop culture icons, and others prefer to go the traditional route  But … Read more

Learn From Me: Prevent a Life of Agony for Your Dog Before It’s Too Late

I’ll never forget that day. The sun was shining, dancing on the waves of the Pacific Ocean. The sand was warm, but not hot. And there were seagulls. There were so many seagulls. Cassius and Bailey sat patiently at the top of the storm wall. They eyed their prey. I knew they wanted to go. This wasn’t their first rodeo. And then came the three little words that they’d been waiting for…“Go get ‘em!” My dogs loved chasing seagulls, or … Read more

This Year’s “Puppy Bowl” Will Feature 3 Adorable Special Needs Pups

On February 5th at 2 PM EST, the 13th Annual Puppy Bowl will premier on Animal Planet to the delight of millions of pet lovers. This year the event will feature three very special pups in the starting lineup – Winston, a vision and hearing impaired Australian Shepherd mix, a deaf English Pointer named Doobert, and an adorable three-legged Terrier by the name of Lucky. Puppy Bowl XIII was filmed in October with shelter cuties from 22 states and 34 … Read more

Pregnant Woman Was Told To Get Rid Of Her Dogs. This Is Her Response!

When Aditya Raheja and her husband Sanjana Madappa of Bengaluru, India found out they were expecting, they couldn’t have been more excited. The couple has spent a good portion of their time rescuing dogs and providing them with loving, forever homes. They have five canine children and were really looking forward to adding the first human baby to their home. Unfortunately, not everyone shared the same sentiment.   After announcing their pregnancy, Raheja and Madappa were told by family, friends … Read more