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If Everyone In World Saw This Video, They Would Never Buy A Dog From A Pet Store Again

When we were little, and didn’t know any better, we had this vision in our minds of pets at pet stores that lived happy lives until their forever family came along and gave them a home where they could just be happier. As we grew and our minds began to see the world in a different way, the rose-colored glasses came off of our eyes and we were exposed to the harsh ways of the world. Rescuing an animal is … Read more

Sleepy Puppy Versus Stubborn Gate. Life Can Be “Ruff” Sometimes!

Life can be such a bummer at times! You know when you’re so tired and sleepy and then annoying things happen? Doesn’t that just get you but you’re too exhausted to move and deal with it properly? Yup, we do get days like that, and apparently, so do dogs! Take this Golden Retriever puppy, for instance. I mean, he is just so out of it that he couldn’t be bothered dealing with the gate properly! All he could do when … Read more

Puppy Figures Out How To Dig–And He Just Can’t Stop!

Does your dog love to dig? Most dogs just love to dig. Experts say that dogs dig for a number of reasons. They either dig to bury something valuable to them, or they dig to find a cooler place to rest. Dogs also dig because it’s fun and entertaining to them. Now this puppy named Ollie just discovered digging dirt for the very first time and he is totally going nuts over it! I think he enjoys it so much … Read more

Surprisingly Simple Ways To Improve Your Dog’s Health

If you love your dog like I do, the idea that she won’t be around for the rest of your life is excruciating. I can’t make her live forever, but I can help her live the healthiest, happiest life possible for as long as I have her. Years ago, it was not uncommon for a dog to live for ten years and die of some unknown disease because we honestly didn’t take very good care of our dogs. We didn’t … Read more

Dog Loses Her Leg, Then Gets Adopted By A Woman Who Lost Her Leg Years Before

In Greenville, South Carolina, a shelter pup who got her leg amputated, found a forever home and a best friend with a woman who went through a similar surgery. Bridget was a shelter pup who needed a home and an operation. Bridget’s arm was malformed. They didn’t know if Bridget was born with the misshapen arm or if that was a result of an injury. But to avoid complications, Bridget’s leg had to be amputated. So the Greenville Humane Society … Read more

Watch What This Guilty Dog Does When Mom Tries To Give Him A Lecture

When you catch your dog do something he shouldn’t do, does he give you a guilty face? Does he look away when you try to give him a lecture? We’ve seen a couple of videos of guilty dogs and we just adore the guilty, apologetic faces they make. Those faces make it impossible for us to get mad at them. The guilty dog in the video below does something more other than giving his mom the adorable apologetic face. This … Read more

When These People Went Sailing, They Didn’t Expect To See A Puppy In The Middle Of The Sea

The RYCC Savoia is a sports club in Italy where its members can enjoy sailing in the Gulf of Naples. When the sailing members went boating one day, they saw something that caught them by surprise. In the middle of the open sea, around a mile from the shore, they saw a puppy, swimming and struggling to stay afloat. The puppy looked tired, it looks like the poor thing has been swimming for a while. They called out to the … Read more

Dog Attends Mass Every Day To Mourn For His Owner–Because That’s Just How Loyal He Is

They say that love can last a lifetime, and in the case of Tommy, he isn’t letting go even though his owner has passed away. Once a stray living on the streets of Italy, Tommy, a German Shepherd Mix, was taken in by Maria, an avid church goer, who brought her dog with her wherever she went–including church. The last time the two saw each other was the day of her passing, at the same church where she had her … Read more

12 Things Dogs Can Teach Us About Love

For anyone who’s ever been in love, you know that it is an unpredictable, incredible, and unforgettable adventure–which kinda sounds like having a dog in your life, if you ask me. A dog can teach us lots of things about ourself, and love is something they can show us through their gentle spirit and kind heart. Think you know a lot about love? You’ll know more once that special dog comes into your world and changes you forever. 12. Love … Read more

Hit By A Car And Living In Fear, Rescue Team Gives Hope To This Sweet Dog

The wonderful people of Hope for Paws have once again saved another dog’s life. This time it was an injured Chihuahua that they named Amy. Hope for Paws received a call about a Chihuahua who has been hit by a car and is hiding under a shipping container. The little dog was injured and for weeks she has been hiding under there. When Eldad and Lisa got to the area, they found the dog still hiding under the shipping container. … Read more

After Years Of Loyalty, Senior Dog Dumped At A Shelter Because “No One Had Time For Him”

Everyone meet Jake–a sweet 16-year-old Collie who was dumped at the shelter because his previous owners no longer had time for him. Jake’s story is really heartbreaking, well who wouldn’t be heartbroken after being discarded like trash by the family you loved and protected? After years of being a loyal companion, a protector, a friend, and a family member, the people who he once knew as “family” surrendered him to the Humane Society of Crawford County in Ohio. Victoria Carmean, … Read more

Man Rescues Severely Matted Dogs Thought To Be A Pile Of Rags

In Winchester in Hampshire County, UK, a construction worker named Matt Southcott was walking by a street when he saw a pile of rags. He didn’t pay much attention to it, because hey, why would anyone bother with a pile of rags on the side of the road? But what shocked him was when he saw the rags move. At first he thought they were sheep since their hair were so matted that they were unrecognizable. It turns out, what … Read more

Real-Life Lassie Calls For Help & Saves Her 82-Year-Old Owner Who Got Lost In The Woods

Everyone, meet Raia–the dog who saved her 82-year-old owner when she got lost in the woods. When Raia’s owner got lost, she knew exactly what to do to help her. And now everyone is calling her the Real-life Lassie! It all happened when 82-year-old Rimma Bulatova and her dog Raia went out for a walk in the woods in East Aurora, New York. Everything was okay until the weather suddenly changed; it suddenly became stormy, wet, and windy. Because of … Read more

Update: Blind Dog Abandoned On A Park Bench Leaves Behind A Legacy That Gives Other Unwanted Pups Love

Scroll to end for update. Have you heard the story of Poly? She is a three-year-old, completely blind pit bull someone left scared and alone on a park bench. It was clear she had just had puppies, though none were found. The Santa Barbara County Animal Services took her off the streets but knew she needed more specialized care so they contacted Foreverhome Pet Rescue, Inc., a Los Angeles-based pet rescue, and asked them to take her in. What they … Read more

Why This Rescue Says “No” To Some People Looking To Adopt

Rain Jordan has seen some truly horrifying things in her life – from a dog whose owner thought they could be rid of her by breaking all her legs, to a podenco (Spanish hound) whose hunter owner shot her in the face after she had her puppies (she was no longer needed), but it didn’t kill her so he just left her die, slowly, with a half a face. It was stories like this that spurred her to start the … Read more

Dog Becomes Depressed When Family Returns Her To The Shelter

The happiest moment in a life of a shelter dog is when somebody finally adopts her and gives her a home. But the sad truth is that not all dogs get that kind of happy ending. Although they do get adopted, but there are those who are returned to the shelter–just like what happened to Lana. Lana came from Mexico, and she was the runt of a very large litter. She was then brought to a shelter in Toronto, Canada–and … Read more

Watch As This Dog Who Was Used For Fighting Gets To Feel A Human’s Love For The First Time

In Chester City, Pennsylvania, a group of kids helped save a dog who was left for dead on the side of the road. It just happened that the kids were passing by the street at around five o’clock when they spotted a Pit Bull dumped and left for dead. The kids immediately called 911 and humane police officer Russ Harper with Justice Rescue responded to the call. When officer Harper got to the area, he saw the Pit Bull lying … Read more

After Being Rescued From A Well, Dog Proves Just How Grateful She Is To Be Alive

For one dog in India who recently saw her life flash before her eyes, she is truly grateful to be alive. Rescue workers with Animal Aid Unlimited received a distressed call from a Good Samaritan who claimed to have spotted a stray dog that had fallen down a well. Terrified and alone, the dog clung to the tiny perch to keep herself from drowning in the murky water. When the rescue team arrived on the scene, they worked quickly to descend … Read more

Dogs Trying To Fit Big Sticks Through Little Doors

Dogs have always had a problem with doors–especially if they’re carrying a huge toy or a giant stick and they just can’t figure out how to fit it through the narrow door. But dogs don’t give up that easily. So of course, they put up a good fight. And with this door problem, they know that persistence is key! They take their time and sooner or later, they find a way to get through the door! Watching dogs trying so … Read more

Where’d The Dog Go? Oh, She’s Just Hiding In That Giant Pile Of Leaves!

Don’t you just love autumn? It is my favorite time of the year and as we gather the falling leaves, it becomes Stella, the Labrador’s playground. Her daddy drops the ball in the pile of leaves for Stella to fetch and she does it with great enthusiasm. She dives and disappears into the pile of leaves and reappears with the ball in her mouth. Good job, Stella! In the video, an GoPro camera was strapped on her collar and it showed what … Read more

Boy With Autism And His Service Dog Are An Incredible Cross Country Running Duo

Meet Hugo–a German Shepherd autism assistance dog who made history as the very first service dog who ran cross-country side by side with his best friend, Tyler. Tyler Gerdts is a seventeen-year-old boy with Autism. He was born with a brain injury. But that didn’t stop Tyler from doing what he loves–running! Ever since Hugo came into Tyler’s life, Tyler changed for the better. Tyler even told the Huffington Post that Hugo is his first real best friend and his … Read more

This Dog Can Play Ping Pong Better Than A Human!

I know dogs can be very sports minded and there are even events that highlight different sporting activities that dogs excel in… but ping pong?? Now that’s really amazing! Watch this Border Collie, he’s one smart dog and can play ping pong better than some of us! Plus, it looks like he’s truly enjoying playing the game! He does give a lot of “mouth” though because he “talks” the whole time he is playing, which crack me up big time! … Read more

When This Abandoned Dog Started To Come Towards Them, These Strangers Knew They Had To Do Something

Chiquita is a disabled dog rescued from the streets of Lima, Peru. Both of Chiquita’s legs are paralyzed. She used to have a wheelchair, but some scum stole it from her. What kind of sick and evil human being would do that to a defenseless and paralyzed little dog? Because Chiquita had no more wheelchair to help her walk, she just drags her body to get around. It’s the most heartbreaking thing you’ll ever see. Watch the video below and … Read more

When This Man Opened A Box He Found On The Side Of The Road, He Was Crushed…

In Collin County Texas, at around 4 in the morning, a man named Al Gaeta found a box on the side of the road. It was a box for a fan and it was sealed shut. He didn’t bother to check what’s inside the box. He just assumed that he’d find a fan inside, and he thought he could use this fan at work. So he picked up the box, put it on the back of his truck, and continued … Read more

These Darling Doxies Are Taking Instagram By Storm

Look out Kylie Jenner, these two miniature dachshunds from Australia are quickly becoming the best thing on Instagram – and you are about to see why! Sadie and Rueben are just two fun-loving doxies that enjoy dressing up and pawtying according to their Instagram. They must clearly like the camera too because that’s the only way anyone could get some of these modeled shoots – they are just too funny! Be sure to follow them to keep up on all … Read more

From The Vet: 3 Things You Must Do If Your Dog Eats Chocolate

It is that time of year again and from now until after New Year’s, there will be goodies galore. Our dogs see us eat them and smell them. Many dogs have a sweet tooth and the fat content in chocolate is enticing to boot! Chocolate contains two compounds that are dangerous for dogs, theobromine and caffeine. The caffeine can cause tremors, increased heart rate, abnormal heart rhythms, and other potentially lethal cardiovascular side effects, but theobromine is the more toxic … Read more

9 Ways You Can Seriously Help Your Local Animal Shelters

Animal shelter workers have a hard job. They deal with death, abuse, and frankly stories and sights most of us just couldn’t handle, every single day. On top of that many, of them are volunteers – they aren’t even getting paid to deal with all the emotional stress they endure. And those that are paid, are hardly paid a “living” wage. So it’s nice to take the time and let them know you appreciate everything they do for your community … Read more

Man Runs After Mountain Lion In His Underwear To Save His Senior Dog

In Placerville California, a man ran outside barely clothed to save his dog who was being attacked by a mountain lion. It happened around 11:30 at night, Kirk Fetter was already in bed when he heard a commotion out on his deck. When he checked outside, he saw his eight-year-old dog, Tiki, being attacked by a huge mountain lion. Kirk was just in his underwear but he didn’t care; all he cared about was saving his dog from the jaws … Read more

Dog Can’t Contain His Excitement When He Sees This Surprise In His Backyard

Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun under the sun. Take it from this puppy who just can’t wait to go outside. This adorable West Highland Terrier named Christy just arrived at their new home in Florida. And in their new home, there’s something in the backyard that she absolutely loves! In the video below, you can see her looking out the door, so excited to go outside. What could be making this cutie so … Read more

Dogs Are Great Listeners And They Are Helping These Disadvantaged Kids Learn To Become Better Readers

Who makes for great listeners? Why, our dogs of course! This fact is put to good use every Thursday, when third graders have their weekly reading sessions at the library–where they can read books to dogs. The dogs, belonging to retired teachers, are volunteers in this program that help grade school students improve their reading skills by reading to our canine friends. The kids are less intimidated by reading to them because they are neither interrupted nor corrected, and it … Read more

Service Dog Gets Honorary Master’s Degree & Attends Graduation With His Human!

Did you know that dogs can get a Master’s Degree? Yup, no kidding! A dog named Kirsch earned an Honorary Master’s Degree at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education. This adorable service dog sat through all the classes together with his human, Carlos Mora. He was able to attend the classes included in Mr. Mora’s program for him to finish his Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. So during graduation day, Kirsch was also with Mr. Mora, wearing a … Read more

Ask A Vet: How Do I Keep My Dog Happy and Safe This Halloween?

Halloween is a fun and festive occasion, but there are parts of any holiday that cause stress and even risk to your dog. Some of the Halloween traditions include parties and door traffic. We often have music or scary noises with candles or spooky decorations. So much is going on that a dog can become frightened or could easily be overlooked or just get into trouble from being nosy. Halloween decorations and candy may pose a hazard to a curious … Read more

This Dog’s Strange Behavior Alerted Her Owner That She Had Breast Cancer

What’s the most amazing thing that your dog has ever done? While most owners would brag their dog’s impressive and cool tricks, this woman is proud to say that her dog saved her life. In Minnesota, a 40-year-old woman named Tara Leonard is now cancer-free, thanks to her dog Willow. According to Tara, she was just lying on the bed studying for a test when Willow jumped up and put her nose to her left side. She tried to tell … Read more

6 Dogs Dressed As Their Fav Celeb For Halloween – Vote On Who Wears It Best!

We all love dressing up as our favorite celebrities for Halloween, so why shouldn’t our dogs? These star-struck hounds are making waves on the internet by trick-or-treating dressed as their favorite celebrites. Belinda is a Kylie Jenner fan, complete with blue wig. Though we are pretty sure Kylie would not approve those wrinkles… Francois is kicking it at Tony Romo, the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. Who where’s it best? Sorry, Tony, Francois is just too cute! Rosie went all … Read more

K9 Officer Keeps Up With The Humans During Their Workouts

A police officer’s job is not easy. Every day they put their lives on the line to keep their communities safe. To do this, they need to stay in shape. And it’s not just human police officers who need to exercise to stay in shape–K9 officers who do a lot of running and chasing need exercise too! In the video below, you will see a gorgeous K9 officer doing push-ups. And this seems to be a push-up contest between the … Read more

Homeless Dog Rescues Himself By Walking Into A Rescue Clinic

There are so many dogs out there who needs to be rescued, but this dog is not going to wait for anyone to rescue him. He just refuses to be homeless, so he walked into a rescue clinic and rescued himself. According to the Facebook post of rescue organization Compassion Without Borders (CWOB), this dog was brought to the clinic by a nice woman who was also bringing her own dog to be neutered just a few days before. He was … Read more

6 Dogs Who Channel Their Alter-Egos All Year Round

(Disclaimer: This post does not, in any way, promote the alteration of your dog’s appearance with hair dye, nail polish, etc., the use of which is controversial. There are certain dyes and paints that are marketed as being safe for dogs [but still shouldn’t be applied to the face], however, please do your research, consult your vet, refer to professional groomers, and always make your pup’s health and well-being the top priority–they’re depending on you!) Some pups don’t just celebrate Halloween–they dress up all year long and take their disguises pretty seriously. … Read more

GONE VIRAL: Baby & Dogs Have Howling Contest, You Decide Who Wins!

Every kid needs a dog–because childhood is just not complete without one! It’s so cute when dogs and kids get along well and become the best of friends. And one of the most precious moments is when a dog falls in love with the new member of the family and accepts the baby as his own. Now this baby sure feels like one of the dogs–he thinks he’s a member of the pack! When this cutie heard the family dogs howl, … Read more

Dog Jumps Into Action To Protect His Owner From A Suspected Robber

A dog in Dover Township, Pennsylvania proved his loyalty and bravery to his family when he jumped into action to protect his owner from an armed robber. Tim Luckenbaugh, saw the suspect of a robbery in a Dollar General store running through his backyard. It was Tim’s dog, Diesel, who first saw the man, which then alerted Tim to approach the guy. Tim asked the guy what he was doing in his yard, but got no response. Diesel must have … Read more

Ask A Dog Trainer: How Do I Get My Puppy Used To Grooming?

It may not be something you are thinking about when you first bring your furry little bundle of joy home. After all, puppies don’t (usually) need a bath or nail trim right away, or even their teeth brushed. However, if you start young, grooming can become a quick, painless activity, that some dogs even come to enjoy. But, you need to work on it often (every day for just a minute or two is best!) and you have to be … Read more

Woman Decides To Sell Her Apartment To Pay For Her Dog’s Medical Expenses

How much do you love your dog? If your dog got sick, would you give up everything just so that he/she could be treated? Well, that’s exactly what this woman named Tanja Jankovic did. Tanja Jankovic is a 35-year-old Serbian woman who decided to sell her apartment and all her material possessions to pay for her dog’s operation and medications.   Her dog Leo has aortic valve stenosis, which is the narrowing of the heart’s aortic valve, and it’s a … Read more

Cartoonist’s Renderings Of Dogs Will Have You ROFL

The amount of talent in this one family is just ridiculous. Did you see the shoe dog series that went viral, done by Butch McCartney? (if not, go here!) Well, in our interview, Butch told iHeartDogs.com that he got his start by helping his dad, Mike McCartney. Naturally, I had to look up his work too. And boy was I glad I did! While his son’s talents lay in photographing real dogs in funny and heartwarming poses, Mike is a … Read more

Former Lab Experiment Dog Is Looking For The Life He Deserves In A Loving Home

The Beagle Freedom Project (BFP) is a service of Animal Rescue, Media & Education (ARME) that began in 2010. Their mission is to help the Beagles who are used in laboratories for animal experiments by rescuing them and finding them a loving, forever home. In August 2015, BFP received a phone call about a Husky who was found wandering the streets by the Seal Beach Animal Care Center. His name is Nate, and he’s a purebred Husky. When the center … Read more

You Will Never Guess The Magic Word That Gets This Lazy Dog Out Of Bed!

Like humans, there are things that gets our dogs excited. Most dogs get really excited when they see food. Like that Corgi who dances around when his human is preparing his dinner! Other dogs get excited when their humans say the word “WALK”. Just like that Boxer who couldn’t contain his excitement and jumped around when he heard his human say “WALK” Now this Bulldog named Maverick is a lazy one. He loves to eat and he loves to sleep. … Read more

Survey Shows Pet Owners Split On Dressing Up Pets – We Want YOUR Opinion!

Every year the subject comes up: Should we dress up our pets on Halloween? Best Friends Animal Society, the only national animal welfare organization focused exclusively on ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters.  asked their followers this question and over 6,000 animal lovers responded. So what did they find? 48.3% say NO WAY 51.7% say YES Other findings: Women are more inclined to dress up their pets. The guys not so much. The younger you are, … Read more

Dog Is Determined To Speak Husky To His Friends On The Computer

Meet Chester, the English bulldog who, while watching a youtube video of two huskies howling, started howling back. It seems like Chester understood what the two huskies were saying and so he made howling sounds as if to communicate with them too. Funny how some breeds can mimic the sound of other breeds. I think dogs can communicate by the various sounds they make. A growl is for anger and howling is hunger and barking is to call attention. Hmmm…is … Read more

This Dog Has A Peculiar Way To Get His Human’s Attention

How does your dog get your attention? Most dogs get their owners’ attention by barking and/or jumping around. They also let out this cute little cry together with their bark. Or if their humans are asleep, they’d try to wake them up by jumping on them and showering them with licks and kisses till they get up. But this cute little doggy has a weird way of waking his human up. In the video, you’ll see that his human is … Read more

Online Company Is Turning Shipping Boxes Into Homes For Street Animals

Shopping online just keeps growing in popularity. But that also means boxes. Lots and lots and LOTS of boxes. What do you do with your boxes? I know I have a huge pile in my garage…for when I move someday perhaps? Or they get taken to the recycling, which is great. But, what if the box your goods came in was something more?   N11.com is a an online retailer based in Turkey who contributes to the e-trade sector with … Read more

This Is No Trick! Adorable Pumpkin Pups Looking For A Good Home!

Seven Chihuahua mix puppies were recently abandoned in a large gray Tupperware container. A woman dropped them off at 2nd Chance Rescue in Norco, California. She claimed to have found them, but based only their disposition and level of cleanliness, the rescue believes the woman tried to care for them herself, but that they became too much work. Two of these cuties have already found their home, but 5 of them are still waiting for forever homes. As a way to … Read more

Dog Won’t Get In His Travel Crate Unless His Big Stuffed Teddy Bear Comes Along

Looks like doggy’s going on a trip and he sure wants to bring his teddy bear along with him. The problem is, teddy is a tad too big for his small travel crate! Now what’s a dog to do?? No worries, this is one smart little pup! He doesn’t care how small his crate is either; the important thing is that his teddy bear goes with him pronto and he will do all possible to ensure that his bear fits … Read more

Silly Puppy Will Not Be Duped By The Cold Water In His Drinking Bowl

The exhilaration of discovering something new is what makes our day wonderful. Check out Ollie’s first experience! Drinking cold water had him dumbfounded because it looked the same and smelled the same but when he started drinking it, the cold sensation was new. The dog’s reaction of wonder, confusion and amazement all rolled into one had Ollie running around as he was trying to satisfy his thirst but could not understand why this bowl of water was so cold! If … Read more