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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

Ask A Vet: Should I Give My Dog Joint Supplements?

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

Death Row Dog Gets The Miracle He Deserves, Thanks to iHeartDogs Customers

Part of each sale for the iHeartDogs store is donated to Rescue Bank, a program through Greater Good that helps feed hungry shelter dogs. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible.  We’re sharing Grover’s story because it represents the plight of millions of homeless dogs. The circumstance of a shelter dog is often a vicious cycle: they’re abandoned, taken to a confusing and scary place, and become depressed. Then, they have a hard time getting adopted because most … Read more

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

If your corgi 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 Collie Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your collie 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 Cocker Spaniel Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your cocker 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 your … Read more

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

If your chow chow 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 Chinese Crested Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your chinese crested 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

Abused Dog Who Was Hit By A Car While Scavenging Has Made A Miraculous Recovery

It’s hard not to wonder why some dogs are born into such unfortunate lives. In Spencer’s short year on Earth, he had already seen his share of pain and suffering. When the Doberman was found along the side of the interstate in South Carolina, he’d been struck by a car as he hungrily scavenged road kill. He was taken to a vet called Paws and Claws in Columbia, South Carolina, where it was obvious to staff members that he’d broken … Read more

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

If your chihuahua 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 Cavalier Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your cavalier 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 Cane Corso Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your cane corso 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 Bull Terrier Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your 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 your … Read more

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

If your bullmastiff 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 Bulldog Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your 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 dog … Read more

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

If your boxer 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 Boston Terrier Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your Boston 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 your … Read more

Giving This To Your Border Collie Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your border collie 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 Bichon Frise Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your bichon frise 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 Bernese Mountain Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your bernese mountain 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 Beagle Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your beagle 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 Basset Hound Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your basset hound 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 Australian Shepherd Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your australian 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 American Staffordshire Terrier Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your american staffordshire 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 Alaskan Malamute Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your alaskan malamute 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 Akita Daily Could Help Alleviate Painful Skin Allergies

If your akita 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

Cat-Loving Boxer & Her Two Feline BFFs Team Up To Foster Kittens In Need

Suzie the Boxer loves kittens. In her 7 years of life, she has helped her mom, Kelly Hartman, foster dozens of the adorably helpless little furballs. After years of lovingly nurturing the cats just to say goodbye a short time later, Kelly found herself – and Suzi – especially attached to a special gray kitten by the name of Kushi. A photo posted by @suzie_and_kushi on Jan 1, 2017 at 1:45pm PST When Kushi first arrived he was suffering from … Read more

NHL Coach Skips All Star Game To Be With His Deployed Son’s Sick Dog

Fans of the Columbus Blue Jackets know that Coach John Tortorella is a devoted family man. His son Nick is a US Army Ranger stationed abroad, so there was much concern and speculation when Tortorella announced that he would miss Thursday’s NHL All Star game and all of All Star weekend in order to attend to a “personal matter”. Many feared that the family had received bad news regarding Nick. Congratulations to John and Christine Tortorella on receiving one of … Read more

Watch What This Service Dog Does When His Young Human Has A “Pass Out Spell”

Service dogs can perform so many different tasks to help their owners, and their caring companionship completely changes their lives for the better. Colt, the dog in the video below, lets his young human know before she’s about to pass out so she can find a safe spot to lie down….but his job doesn’t end there. Afterward, Colt applies Deep Pressure Therapy and licks the girl’s face to help her regain consciousness. The pup even checks his human’s heartbeat. Watch the incredible … Read more

From The Vet: 3 Things Every Boxer Owner Should Know About

Boxers are beautiful, expressive and friendly. Their nubby tails seem to always be wagging. Unfortunately, they do seem to be predisposed to certain issues, of which all owners should be aware. Certain diseases seem to crop up more often in certain types of dogs. These are known as breed associated disorders. Each type of dog has its own list, but many of the issues are shared by multiple breeds, and very few of these types of issues are exclusive to … Read more

From The Vet: 3 Things Every Great Dane Owner Should Know About

Great Danes are gorgeous and remarkable. They are stoic and kind. However, they do seem to be predisposed to certain issues, of which owners should be aware. Certain diseases seem to crop up more often in certain types of dogs. These are known as breed associated disorders. Each type of dog has its own list, but many of the issues are shared by multiple breeds and very few of these types of issues are exclusive to a single breed. Great … Read more

Ask A Vet: Does My Dog Know When A Storm Is Coming?

We know that many creatures are certainly attuned to their surroundings and other subtle cues that humans might miss. It’s been suggested that dogs can detect a lot of things, like hidden cancers and impending seizures in patients with epilepsy. People also report that they notice changes in their dogs when a storm rolls in, but can dogs tell when there’s going to be a storm? We would love to have our dogs help us anticipate and plan for severe … Read more

Man Tries To Help “Lost” Dog… Then He Reads His ID Tags

Tyler Wilson was stopping to fill up his gas tank at a local Kentucky gas station when a friendly Labrador Retriever came wandering over to greet him. Fearing for the dog’s safety, he was happy to see the pooch had ID tags on his collar. When he checked them, however, it wasn’t the typical name and phone number he was expecting to find. Instead there was a funny little note that read, “My name is Dew. I am not lost. … Read more

Dog Wouldn’t Stop Following Animal Control Officers, So They Gave Her A Home And A Job!

In the wake of Hurricane Matthew earlier this year, Animal Control officers from Charlotte, North Carolina responded to the town of Tarboro to assist with rescue efforts in the continued flooding and devastation. Officer Scott Kisch was part of a caravan of rescue vehicles heading back out of the area when he noticed a little brown dog running alongside his truck. She refused to stop following him. The dog was not in any immediate danger, but she was clearly alone … Read more

The 7 Best Hotel Chains For Traveling With Your Dog

Your dog is part of the family, so why wouldn’t you want to include them in your family vacation? Finding a hotel that accepts dogs can be difficult, so we’ve found the 7 best hotel chains that will welcome your canine companion. Not every location of these chains accepts pets, and each hotel might have its own fees or size/breed restrictions, so it’s best to call the location you want to visit ahead of time. Keep in mind that most … Read more

Is Your Pit Bull Suffering In Silence from Joint Pain?

The best time for you to read this article is 5 years ago. The second best time is right now. That’s because the sooner you recognize and react to signs of joint pain in your Pit Bull, the better the quality of life your dog will have. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing … Read more

Is Your St. Bernard Suffering In Silence from Joint Pain?

The best time for you to read this article is 5 years ago. The second best time is right now. That’s because the sooner you recognize and react to signs of joint pain in your St. Bernard, the better the quality of life your dog will have. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing … Read more

Is Your Newfoundland Suffering In Silence from Joint Pain?

The best time for you to read this article is 5 years ago. The second best time is right now. That’s because the sooner you recognize and react to signs of joint pain in your Newfoundland, the better the quality of life your dog will have. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing his … Read more

Is Your Dachshund Suffering In Silence from Joint Pain?

The best time for you to read this article is 5 years ago. The second best time is right now. That’s because the sooner you recognize and react to signs of joint pain in your Dachshund, the better the quality of life your dog will have. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing his … Read more

Is Your Golden Retriever Suffering In Silence from Joint Pain?

The best time for you to read this article is 5 years ago. The second best time is right now. That’s because the sooner you recognize and react to signs of joint pain in your Golden Retriever, the better the quality of life your dog will have. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing … Read more

25 Incredible Dog Tattoos That Prove Puppy Love Is Forever

Is there any truer expression of devotion than having your loved one’s likeness permanently etched into your flesh? A tattoo is an artistic expression of the wearer’s soul and a brilliant way to show your pup just how much you care. Whether it’s a simple black outline or a full color portrait, these masterpieces in ink all have one thing in common – they were created out of love! Do you wear your puppy love on your sleeve – or … Read more

This Man’s Dog Has Been Delivering The Paper To The Neighborhood For 11 Years

In Boulder, Colorado, Golden Retriever Quincy and his human go out every morning to help bring newspapers to everyone in the neighborhood! Although the deliveries have already been made, the energetic senior pup brings the papers right to his neighbors’ doorsteps so that they don’t have to walk too far. Watch a story on the world’s cutest paper delivery boy in the news clip below: What a good boy! It’s obvious that Quincy loves his job, prancing around the neighborhood and … Read more

This Excruciating Condition Wreaks Havoc on Dogs In The Winter – Know The Signs!

Doctors don’t exactly know the reason why, but there is one condition that both humans and our beloved pets suffer from more persistently in the winter: joint pain. And while we humans have the ability to reach for pain meds and talk to our doctor about our symptoms, are precious pups do not. In fact, dogs are quite good at keeping their joint pain a secret. Why do dogs hide their pain? As pack animals, not showing their pain has survival benefits. The ancestors … Read more

Rescue Dog Proudly Presents 11 Puppies To Foster Mom

Stevoni Doyle has been fostering dogs for over a decade, and has seen her fair share of triumphs and tragedies. But when Grayce gave birth to 11 puppies three weeks after coming into her care, the pup did something she’d never seen before! Grayce Pit Bull was fostered through Rescue Rovers Dog Adoptions in Utah. Formerly neglected, she was saved just weeks before giving birth. From the video below, it’s clear that the new mama feels safe in the loving care of Doyle. … Read more