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Puppies are one of life’s greatest joys. They are also one of the cutest things on the planet. There is a reason for this – if they weren’t, no one would put in the immense amount of work it takes to train a puppy. Luckily, you don’t have to go at it alone. There are many professionals out there to help you with whatever your training goals are and you should plan before you even bring your puppy home. To … Read more
There are some dogs who want to go out, and then want to go in again, and then out again. It gets a little annoying when you have to get the door for them all the time. But hey, since we love our babies, we just let them have it their way. However, we also see more and more dogs who have learned how to open the door by themselves. Just like the dog in the video below. In the … Read more
There’s a saying that goes, “Never judge a book by its cover.” Some dogs may not measure up to breed standards, some dogs may even be deformed–but that doesn’t mean that they’re not capable of being a loyal, loving, and wonderful canine companion. Everyone, meet Loki–a dog who found his happy ending despite his odd appearance. Furever Home Rescue–a small but fierce animal rescue located in Minnesota, rescued Loki from a shelter in Texas. According to their Facebook Post, Loki … Read more
It’s an epidemic that’s more common than you’d think: dogs that are way too big for their favorite beds! These pups may have outgrown their comfy, cozy cots, but they’re in serious denial about needing to upsize. Here are 14 pawsome pictures of dogs who have underestimated how big they’ve become, and proving that when it comes to beds, size doesn’t matter. 1. This big boy has definitely grown out of this bed…“I want to keep it! It’s an oldie but … Read more
In Russia, a dog was found clinging to a piece of ice in the middle of the river. The incident happened in Yaroslavl, Russia, where a dog, which appears to be a German Shepherd, was clinging onto a piece of ice in the middle of a frozen river, holding on to dear life. There are no details as to how the dog got there. In the video below, you will see Rescuers rushing to the scene to save the poor … Read more
Humans are thrilled to see this season’s celebrity around Christmastime, but our pooches like to get a word–er, bark–in with Kris Kringle, too! Has your puppy been a good boy/girl all year long? Here are twelve pups who want to make sure that they get the gifts they’ve been drooling over come Christmas morning! And we want to know, would you take your dog to go see Santa?? 1. These brothers are so excited, they don’t even know where to … Read more
In Paraná, Brazil, a murdered man’s two dogs refused to leave their owner’s dead body even after the coroners loaded the man’s body to the van to be transported to the morgue. Police were called to the location, and when they got to the area, there they found the man’s two dogs guarding him. A day has already passed, but the dogs refused to leave the victim’s body. The poor dogs look tired and confused, probably wondering what happened to … Read more
Dr. Andrew Kaplan is a veterinarian who lives at the Upper West Side. On his regular working hours, Dr. Kaplan attends to the medical needs of the rich and the affluent. But on his weekends, he goes to the under-served neighborhoods to spay and neuter pets for free. His free spaying and neutering service all started when he adopted a puppy who was on death row and was going to be put down the next day. Toby was labeled “too … Read more
America’s four-legged warriors are one step closer to being guaranteed a ride home following service to their country, following the passage of the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by both the House of Representatives and Senate. For the first time, language in the bill, supported by the American Humane Association, mandates that our heroic military working dogs will be returned to U.S. soil upon retirement, and that their human handlers and their families – to whom these dogs mean more … Read more
Hope For Paws received a call about a mother dog who gave birth inside a college campus. The new mama gave birth to three puppies. When Eldad and Lisa of Hope For Paws got to the area, they saw the mother hiding in between a trench and a chainlink fence. When they tried to approach, the mother dog got scared of the rescuers so she tried to run away. Thankfully, Eldad managed to get a hold of her. The poor … Read more
As the weather gets cold and the holidays get crazy, we chilly, stressed-out humans tend to start fantasizing about adventuring to faraway lands. Here are 12 touristy, traveling pooches who would love nothing more than for you to join them on their global getaways. Whether you daydream about exploring foreign lands, wading in the tide, or sight-seeing in the snow, take a few minutes to sit back, relax, and live vicariously through these vacationing pups. They may be living the good life–but for the them, … Read more
Army Spc. Andrew Brown and his canine partner Rocky got injured during one of their operations in Afghanistan. Brown and Rocky were hurt when a Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded while they were searching for a structure in support of ongoing operations. Brown and Rocky are now at the Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C, were they are treated side by side in the same room. SPC Brown and Rocky are both doing well after being treated for injuries they … Read more
According to Petsmart, MARS Petcare issued a voluntary recall on Nutro Chewy Treats Apple due to potential mold. Affected Product The following product has been pulled: Nutro Chewy Treats Apple Size: 4oz. bag Petsmart SKU: 5229600 Product UPC: 7910511344 Lot Codes: Lots codes beginning with ‘4 50’, ‘5 02’, ‘5 03’, OR ‘5 05’ (regardless of best by date). The Risks Watch for any signs of sickness in your dog. Common signs to watch for include: Vomiting Agitation Walking … Read more
If you have ever given your dog peanut butter, than you know the cute face it causes as they try and get every last lick. Invariably they get it on their nose and chin, causing their tongue to do acrobatics as they stretch, wrap, and twist it to get every last drop of that delicious peanut butter. So cute, in fact, are these “peanut butter faces” that photographer Stephanie McCombie asked people to take pictures of their dog licking peanut … Read more
We all want our dogs to live longer. Certain compounds may hold the key to our hopes. Rapamycin is an FDA approved drug for humans after kidney transplant. As early as 1977, rapamycin was used as an immune modulator in cases of immune mediated disease and to prevent rejection post organ transplant. 1 Along the way, it was discovered that some of the mouse populations treated with rapamycin exhibited prolonged life span. More than one study has been able to … Read more
Bravo Pet Foods of Manchester, CT, is recalling a select lot of Bravo Chicken Blend Diet for dogs and cats due to concerns of a possible salmonella contamination. The recall was initiated after routine testing of a 2lb. chub of Bravo Chicken Blend diet for dogs and cat (Item #21-102) by the Colorado State Department of Agriculture, collected at a single retailer, revealed the presence of Salmonella. According to a release made by the company, they are also recalling three … Read more
One of the challenges that a puppy faces is conquering the stairs. When you’re a little dog, the stairs seems like an intimidating figure that’s really hard to conquer. However, the little dog in the video below has already conquered the stairs. He may be little but he’s definitely not scared of it. In fact, he has a very peculiar way of running down the stairs! Check out the video below! Awwww…what a cutie! But I wonder why he runs … Read more
We consider dogs and cats as family members. We include them in celebrating special occasions, and cherish the friendship and loyalty they give to us. Many of us even consider our dogs and cats as our therapists and the best of friends! They are so good in cheering us up and comforting us when we are sad, and especially when we are sick. The Juravinski Hospital, a hospital located in Canada, understands how pets can affect a person’s health. So … Read more
Duffy was one of 57 dogs the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) rescued from a puppy mill raid. They were living in disgusting conditions. Duffy was found exactly where he lies in the below picture – a matted mess in a dirty room, lying next to chemicals. Even though he was severely neglected, Duffy wagged his tail at his rescuers. He had not lost hope that he would make it out of the nightmare he was forced to … Read more
Come Christmas time, many kids dream of all the things they hope to find under their tree. But for kids that aren’t so fortunate, sometimes those dreams are overshadowed by harsh realities. For children that grow up on a strict budget, sometimes their wishes won’t become a reality… but that doesn’t mean that they still don’t hope for miracles. Olga Maruchshenko is a twelve-year-old girl living in a small town in Siberia, Russia, who dreamed of getting a “blue-eyed husky” … Read more
Steve Shelafoe is a sanitation worker in Phoenix, Arizona. As a sanitation collector, he sees a lot of strange stuff thrown in the trash. But he was shocked to see a dog at the back of his truck, moments away from being killed by the trash compactor. Steve told Fox News, “At first I thought he was just a stuffed animal, because he wasn’t really moving, and then as I stopped it then he jumped up on top and started … Read more
Everyone, meet Mickey–a dog with a problem in his esophagus that he needs a high chair for him to eat. Mickey was around 33 to 35 pounds when he arrived at the Lethbridge and Distinct Humane Society in Alberta, Canada. The problem is that his esophagus does not contract to push food or water down. So for Mickey to eat and let food and water go down his digestive system, he has to sit in a special high chair, otherwise … Read more
We love to travel, even our dogs love to travel with us. And we always make sure that we take excellent photos and videos during our travels. But I gotta say, this dog has the BEST travel video I have ever seen! This Collie named Hero loves to travel with his humans. And in the video, you will see him visiting different places across the North America. But what makes Hero’s video special is that he performs awesome tricks in … Read more
Move over elves, this year, Santa has a different kind of helper – adorable dogs and cats! Although we are quite sure that if real dogs and cats were helping out at the North Pole there would be a lot less work going on, this video is absolutely perfect! Santa even rewards the pups with well-deserved treats as they work! Nice job Santa! Admit, we all have one of these guys at work… And of course, cats are quality control…who … Read more
It’s Christmas time, a time to believe in miracles and wish granting. We all have special wishes that we hope will come true – secret desires or hopes that we only dare to dream this time of year. For these puppies, that secret wish is a home for the holidays. Rescued by 2nd Chances Rescue located in Norco, California, there are two litters of puppies looking for homes. The first were pulled from a shelter after their mom, Bessie, gave birth … Read more
We love Santa and we love our dog. Did you ever consider that your dog could out-santa Santa himself? Here’s why! 1. Your dog already has a fur lined coat. Your dog is pretty well equipped for the holiday season. He has his fur coat on and looks spiffy. Mrs. Claus wouldn’t even have to iron it, in fact, he would prefer if she did not. 2. Your dog is, by nature, happy and jolly. Dogs have joy in their … Read more
Are you looking for a little something to brighten up your day? Well, we have just the video for you! This cute and funny puppy video will definitely have you smiling! In the video below, you will see a super adorable salsa-dancing puppy! This puppy is actually trying to reach his human who’s sitting on the couch. Watch the video and see how this cutie dances around as he’s trying to get up the couch! Salsa Puppy with the fire … Read more
Most dogs love to play with water. They love to swim, and they even love to soak themselves in the mud. But when it comes to bathtime, they act like it’s the end of the world. They run, they hide, and they cry. They will do anything to avoid taking a bath. The dog in the video below hates bathtime so much that she literally cries in her bath. Eisley, a one-year-old English Bulldog, clearly doesn’t like bath time. But … Read more
What could be better for the upcoming holiday season than a mash-up between everyone’s favorite Disney movie, Frozen and everyone’s celebrity Pug, Doug? A photo posted by Doug The Pug (@itsdougthepug) on Dec 1, 2015 at 10:15am PST Nothing could be better. Unless Doug was dressed up as everyone’s favorite snowman Olaf (sorry Frosty). Oh wait…HE IS DRESSED AS EVERYONE’S FAVORITE SNOWMAN! We are pretty sure neither Olaf nor Doug needs Caffeine… And what do you think his opinion is … Read more
It’s so amazing that dogs are starting to help around the house. We’ve seen dogs who are trained to help do chores–just like that German Shepherd named Baron. The dog in the video below may not be doing chores like Baron, but he sure is starting to help out his mom. This cutie helps his mom prepare his Kong treat. He obeys mom’s instructions by giving her everything she needs so she can put some peanut butter in his toy. … Read more
Just a few days more to go and it’s Christmas. Have you done your Christmas shopping already? While we are all busy with the Holiday season, making lists, buying gifts, decorating our houses, and putting up Christmas trees, there are homeless animals out there who are still wishing to have a home and a family. The Animal Welfare League Australia (AWLA) has a campaign for homeless pets this festive season. To encourage people to adopt and give homeless animals a … Read more
It’s an age-old debate: do blondes really have more fun? There are strong arguments from both fair and dark-coated canines alike, but the question remains. While we may never truly know the answer, here are a handful of barky, bubbly, yell0w-haired pups who want to show that world that they know how to let the good times roll. Meet 12 barkers who proudly represent Team Blonde: 1. Introducing this sassy supermodel. This girl knows her best angles, and isn’t afraid to flaunt them! She’s practically the … Read more
Dog owners know that when they take rescues home, those dogs may never have had a second chance if it wasn’t for them. And from that victory ride home, your rescue dog becomes a part of your family. Whether your dog came from your local shelter or humane society, off the streets, or by chance in the strangest of circumstances, this is what we dog rescuers mean when we say that our rescue dogs have actually rescued us: 1. Dogs are like superheroes for the soul. … Read more
Friendships can be formed in the most unexpected circumstances. Most of the time, friendships that are formed in times of difficulties are the strongest and most lasting of all. That’s because that friendship has been tested and it remained strong despite of the hardships it went through. Nellie and Dylan are two dogs who have formed a friendship in the most dire circumstances. Mark and Jane Robinson was taking Nellie out for a walk when she was hit by a … Read more
Everyone, meet Romeo–an abused dog who’s looking for a loving, forever home. Romeo has a beautiful smile–especially with his adorable underbite. Romeo had a rough start in life. He has scars around his mouth because a cruel person bound shut his muzzle. Romeo is sometimes called Nervous Nelly because he gets nervous easily. He quivers and paces occasionally–which is probably a result of the abuse he experienced. But now Romeo is showing everyone that he is worthy of your love. … Read more
Dogs are truly amazing! They save lives; not only human lives, but other dogs too! Just like what happened in the video below. According to Rumble user DeborahFaddis, a gust of wind blew a canoe away from the gravel bar and into the middle of the river. When this happened, two dogs jumped inside the canoe; and that got them into trouble. The two dogs were trapped in the canoe rapidly floating downstream. But then a hero jumps into the … Read more
Having your pet stolen is any animal owner’s worst fear realized. From the moment you bring your animal companion home, it’s love. You can’t imagine a life without them, whether it’s been 3 days or 3 years. For Jason, he loved his Shih Tzu, Polo, so much from the first moment they met. The two did everything together, and Jason couldn’t have been any more proud or admiring of his doggy best friend. But then, one day, everything changed. Someone stole … Read more
We train our dogs to do tricks, and we take videos of them to document their progress and their accomplishments. However, things don’t always go as planned. Some dogs get camera-shy and fail to perform the trick. However, some dogs just completely surprise us with something even more amazing! Just like the two dogs in the video below! In the video, one dog tries to do a trick by flipping a treat off his nose and catching it. But then … Read more
SURFICE Dog Ricochet and her buddy Rhina are soo over the Elf on The Shelf. They are bent on getting rid of him and calling on all dogs to do the same – He’s America’s Most Unwanted they claim: And are warning neighbor dogs to stay away! They have tried everything to get rid of their Elf – toasting him seemed like a sure-fire way… But the elf fought back with TP… What about electrocution – that should work! Instead, … Read more
Life isn’t easy for a shelter animal. Many who enter never leave, and some wait days upon days without even so much as a single lead on a forever home. Zeus and Abbey are two former shelter dogs who know exactly what that life feels like. Abbey spent 800 days in the shelter at Speranza Animal Rescue just hoping to find a family that would give her a loving home. Abbey was not naturally trusting of humans, after suffering physical … Read more
Jan Brown, a woman from Sunderland, England, is a dog lover. She owns four dogs, three Greyhounds and one German Shepherd. Jan is also very skilled in knitting. And she combined her two passions by knitting sweaters for dogs. The idea began when she was inspired to knit a sweater for her very own rescued Greyhound. Then she began hand-knitting dog coats to raise money and awareness for the Greyhound Rescue Northeast. Her knitting became so popular that it became … Read more
Dogs are like family to us. That’s why we cater to their every need. We care for our dogs, we give them food, and we worry when they get sick or if they go missing. They are more than just pets to us. That is why we will never understand the people who can just easily abandon their dogs like they’re a piece of trash. This beautiful dog named Angel didn’t have a great start in life. She once belonged … Read more
There is something in your kitchen and maybe many other rooms of your home that can seriously hurt your dog. We add it to many of our food items and we use it in utilitarian jobs around our houses. It even crops up in recreational gear. It is salt and it can be a danger to your dog. Sodium ion toxicosis is a clinical syndrome that occurs when an animal ingests salt out of balance with the amount of water … Read more
Although you’re your little fuzzbutt’s favorite person in the world, she can’t exactly grab her Americanine Express card and purchase this season’s Chewy Vuitton to gift you for Christmas to show you how much she cares. However, there are a few things that she can (and not do!) to make this howl-iday extra special. Although you couldn’t be happier that she is by your side all year long, there are days when she tends to be a little more naughty than nice. You know what your dog wants for … Read more
The following update highlights how your purchases from iHeartDogs.com are making in impact on shelters across the nation! Meet Hank, an old pup from Marietta, Oklahoma. Hank found himself on the euthanasia list at his local shelter due to old age and severe injuries. A broken leg, cuts all over his body and a staph infection that caused him to itch constantly left this sweet pup at deaths door. Thanks to contributions from Rescue Bank, Stray Dog Ranch Inc. was … Read more
We can’t believe it’s almost 2016! As part of Rover.com’s, the nation’s AirBnb for dogs, year-end tradition, they just released the most popular dog names of 2015. Among the dog name trends this year, naming dog’s “human” or “children” names is growing, probably as more and more dog owners consider themselves pet parents. Another popular theme in dog names is pop culture. Dogs named after Hunger Games, Harry Potter and Star Wars are still big. Other, once popular dog names … Read more
Is your dog the jealous type? Is he possessive of you? We’ve seen dogs who easily get jealous. There was even that one dog who didn’t like it when his parents kiss. However the dog in the video below gets so jealous, even if it’s not real dog that her mom is kissing. Annie the dog saw her mom kissing a photo of a dog in the computer screen. And since she wants her mom’s kisses all to herself, she’s … Read more
Life can unfair sometimes. It doesn’t always give us what we want and things don’t always go the way we want it to. But regardless, it always teaches us a lesson. The dog in the video below definitely learned her lesson. This cutie wanted to get the food on the table so badly, but she just can’t figure out how to reach it. She stands on her two hind legs, and she jumps, but she just couldn’t get to it. … Read more
I’ve always loved dogs, and I’ve been known to be partial to Great Danes because they’re big gentle giants, but loving a shelter dog back to life has been one of the greatest privileges I’ve ever experienced. There’s something so very special about adopting a homeless dog. If you’ve never rescued a shelter dog, it really is one of those personal experiences that changes your life and must be felt to be fully appreciated. I can tell you about my … Read more
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