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Commercial Beautifully Captures The Love Between A Down Syndrome Girl & Her Service Dog

We know it’s a commercial. And it’s supposed to make you need Kleenex brand tissues (which it does very well, we might add). But, even if it was created by marketing dollars, it doesn’t take away from the POWERFUL message it conveys. Andi was born with Down Syndrome. Her mom wanted her to have a service dog so she would have a constant friend that would never leave her, and could help her with things. Riley motivates Andi to do … Read more

BREAKING NEWS RECALL ALERT – Kurgo Recalls Skybox Bike Basket Pet Carriers Due To Safety Hazard

Kurgo, a well-known manufacturer of pet containment, safety and travel products, is recalling more than 6,000 Skybox Bike Basket Pet Carriers. The voluntary recall comes after customers complained that the plastic clamps have been breaking. There have been no serious injuries reported, however the company says, “in an abundance of caution” they are recalling the Skybox Bike Basket. Product Affected This recall involves plastic clamps on the Kurgo Skybox Bike Basket sold at Petco, Pet Valu and other pet product … Read more

These Puppies Are Trying Hard To Listen And It’s Soooo Freaking Cute.

Why exactly do dog’s tilt their head when we talk to them? While there are various speculations out there, including because it’s reinforced by our response (most people coo over their dog when they do it); because it helps them hear better; and because it helps dog’s see better past their noses. Now imagine if it’s a puppy doing that head tilt. What if it’s five, fluffy Alaskan Malamute puppies.  And they are doing it to music?! Yup, we agree, … Read more

Community Members Rush To Foster & Adopt Dogs From Shelter Before It Floods

Rising flood water forced panicked pups to be evacuated from their cages at the local shelter. With no place to go, dozens of people from the South Carolina community rushed over for an emergency adoption. A broken water pipe added to the urgency of the situation so it is really wonderful that there are so many dog lovers in the community who were concerned and cared enough to help those poor pups out! Some volunteered to help put sandbags around … Read more

Cheetah Cub Gets His Own Rescued Service Dog

Everyone, meet Kumbali and Kago–two adorable friends who have captured the hearts of many. Kumbali is a Cheetah cub and when he was still 2 weeks old, he was pulled away from his mother because he wasn’t getting enough milk from her. He’s sort of like the runt of the litter. So instead, the zookeepers at Metro Richmond Zoo bottle-fed and cared for him to ensure he’s getting enough nutrients and he’d have a healthy weight. But food was not … Read more

This Service Dog Survived The Oregon School Shooting And Is Now Comforting The Grieving Family Of His Owner

Meet Bullet, Sarena Moore’s service dog. He was by her side when she took her last breath and died during the shooting rampage at Umpqua Community College. A day after the massacre, police officers brought Bullet home to Sarena’s fiance, Travis Dow. The couple got Bullet about 7 months ago. It was Sarena Moore who trained Bullet to be her service dog. Sarena Moore believed in using animals to heal people. Her dream was to open a ranch that offered … Read more

Park Rangers Go After Dog That Fell Into A Volcano

On October 3, a dog who fell on a 20-foot crack in Hawaii Volcanos Park was rescued by 6 park rangers. It was a Saturday evening when Marta Caproni was walking her dogs off-leash near the volcano golf course and the park boundary. Her dogs suddenly ran towards a heavily vegetated area. One of them came back, but the other one did not. When Romeo the chocolate Lab didn’t return, Marta searched for him the whole night but couldn’t find … Read more

Caught On Video: Stranger Charges Into Burning Home to Save Dog Right Before The Roof Collapses

In Springfield Tennessee, a good samaritan was caught on video bravely charging into a burning house to save a dog. A fire broke out in the house of April and Brandon Gourley. The couple was away celebrating their anniversary, and their children weren’t home either. The only ones left in the house at that moment was the family’s dog, Sampson, and their three cats. The neighbors quickly called 911. But suddenly a stranger appeared out of nowhere, got out of … Read more

This Brilliant Halloween Idea Will Have All The Dogs Lined Up Ready To Do Tricks

It’s that time of year again. We enjoy pumpkin spice lattes, the weather gets colder, and children everywhere start walking around with pounds of candy in pillow cases. I’m talking about Halloween. The popularity of Halloween now goes beyond children. Adults spend more and more money on costumes and parties for themselves each year. But aren’t we missing someone? What about our pets? We buy them costumes and even take them trick-or-treating. But while the kids get candy and the adults … Read more

How To Keep Your Dog In Shape During Cold Weather

With fall gearing up and winter right on its heels, it’s time for the dreaded “how do I keep my dog from getting fat if the weather gets bad and we can’t go out?” ponderings. For some, they also have to worry about pent-up energy that may be released in other ways, say chewing the couch for example or becoming one of those obsessive dogs that chases his tail constantly. Never fear! There are some amazing ways you can help … Read more

Three Huskies Walk Into A Pet Toy Store…. And The Fun Begins :)

Today, Jessica and Jamie decided to bring the snow dogs shopping and Oakley, Memphis and Shelby are all excited to go with them to Pet Supplies Plus in Gaylord, Michigan! It’s going to be a first for Oakley and Shelby so you can just imagine how thrilled they were for this trip. As soon as they get there, Oakley found a Rastafarian hat that came complete with dreadlocks which suited her so Jessica decided to get it for her. What … Read more

Abandoned On A Highway, This Puppy’s Life Changed Forever When He Takes A Leap Of Faith

For anyone that loves dogs, we can’t stand to see them suffer. Not all dogs are fortunate to have a place to call home, and worse, some are cast aside when others no longer want to care for them. When this woman was driving down the highway in Greece, far from any nearby city, she spotted a puppy all alone and afraid. Juts the sight of him broke her heart. via YouTube Rather than drive by like so many others … Read more

Firefighter Rescues Pit Bull Who Was Abused, Thrown In A Swamp And Attacked By Aligators

In New Orleans, a female Pit Bull is now on the road to recovery after being abused, and thrown off an interstate and left for dead. They named the poor thing Ally Gator, because not only was she thrown off a swamp, she was also bitten by an alligator. Ally Gator was rescued by a volunteer firefighter named Eddie Simpson. Simpson heroically picked up 70-pound Ally with one arm, and carried her as he was climbing the ladder. Ally was … Read more

Rescue Dog Saves Her Human’s Life When She Falls & Can’t Call For Help

A woman’s rescued dog rescued her in return when she fell in her garage and fractured her pelvis. Janet Wilhelm had just finished packing up dog food and placing it in the bin on her garage when she slipped and fell. She landed on her hip, and ended up fracturing her pelvis in five places. After her fall, Janet couldn’t move–it was just too painful. She wondered how she could ever get out of the situation; she didn’t have a … Read more

Flood Evacuee In South Carolina Stops Everything To Save A Dog Who Was Left For Dead

With all of the severe rain and flooding in the Carolinas, more than a 1,000 people are currently displaced from their homes. Being forced to leave behind your home is heartbreaking, but knowing that you have your family by your side can help to ease these difficult situations. Imagine how you would feel if you didn’t have long to get out: What would you take with you to start your life over in a new place? We consider our pets a part … Read more

When Mom Asks Who Made The Mess, This Dog Is Totally Busted

You know how it is when there are more than one dog in a household, all young and full of mischief. There will always be one of them who will go overboard one day and make a mess of the house, thinking the others won’t tell on him when their folks get home from work. Too bad for Matt, he sure is out of luck with Cody and Murphy. Those two tattle tales got scared as soon as mom got … Read more

Two-Legged Dog Rescued From High Kill Shelter Needs Someone To Love (Could It Be You?)

Everyone, meet Roo Roo–a two-legged dog who was rescued from a high-kill shelter and was given a second chance in life. Roo Roo was surrendered at a high-kill shelter in Kentucky. But thankfully, SecondHand Hounds rescued her. Now people call him Roo Roo the wonderdog. Why? That’s because despite being put in a high-kill shelter, despite having only two legs, Roo Roo is one happy pup. She has adapted to having only two legs, and she’s able to run around … Read more

Ten Dog Breeds You Had No Idea Existed

Did you know that there were dogs that were bred to hunt for rodents in mines? Or that the Spanish Mastiff was brought to Spain by the Ancient Greeks as a war dog? What about the dog that were bred to hunt bears? Yikes! What if the dog loses to the bear? In any case, have you heard of ANY of these breed of dogs featured here? Like for most of you, it’s a first for me too. In fact, … Read more

English Bulldog Learned To Do This When He’s Hungry

The owner of this adorable English Bulldog must have taken up Psychology 101! He sure knows a little bit about Classical Conditioning. It introduces items to dogs that will make them associate that particular item to food. In this case, it is the bell. The dog rings the bell, he is given food. The more he rings the bell, the more the owner feeds him food and eventually association takes place. The dog rings the bell, he gets food; bell … Read more

New Technology Claims To Tell Us How Our Dogs Feel By Reading Their Tail Wagging

Remember the study about wagging tails in dogs doesn’t necessarily mean they’re happy? Wouldn’t it be great if we could tell what each wag of our dog’s tail mean? Well, a start up company has made claims that they actually have the technology to do so. Dogstar Life’s TailTalk device is a small, water-and chew-resistant band that attaches to a dog’s tail and connects to the DogStar app. It’s sort of like a Fitbit for dogs. The device is adjustable … Read more

They Saw A Cage Tossed On The Side Of The Road. When They Opened It, Their Heart’s Broke.

Two best friends rescued six puppies who were left for dead on the side of the road just in the nick of time. Kerri Rains and Barbara Juarez were driving home to Alburquerque when they saw six pups dumped along the side of the road. The puppies were just inches away from being squashed by passing vehicles. They couldn’t bear the thought of leaving the pups to die, so these two good samaritans pulled over, and rescued the poor pups. … Read more

Dad Give His Son’s Toy A Push, Now Watch What Their Dog Does!

Dogs are fun-loving creatures, and they definitely know how to have fun. Even if they are not part of the game, they just wanna get in there and join! So even if the game is not exactly for dogs, they still find a way to participate. Just like that dog who ran into a field and stole the gloves of a girl playing softball! The dog in the video below also knows how to join in and have fun with … Read more

10 Things About Dogs Every Child NEEDS to Know

While the dog often gets the blame, there are two sides to every story when it comes to bite cases. Many children are not taught how to properly interact with a dog. Instead, the dog is expected to just “take” whatever treatment the child is giving, including tail pulls, hard pats and strangling hugs. Leah Hatley and Justine Schuurmans, owners of The Family Dog, are trying to change all that. Their company offers an online program geared toward families with children and … Read more

15 Best Breeds For City People

Living in the city doesn’t mean you can’t have a dog. In fact, the urban pup population has been growing steadily for years. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Laws, housing rules, noise (barking), work hours, and small spaces are just some of the things people have to consider before having a dog in the city. Then there’s the dog itself. While every dog has his own personality, some breeds cope better in big cities than others. If you are … Read more

Ask A Vet: Heartworm Testing 101: What Does A Heartworm Test Really Do?

Heartworm testing has become very routine in a veterinary clinic. There are in-house test kits and we can have results quickly. The American Heartworm Society (AHS) is a group that helps veterinarians make unified recommendations to promote eradication of this damaging parasite. AHS recommends at least once yearly testing. But when the veterinary staff member says there will be blood drawn for a heartworm test, do you really know what he/she means? What does a heartworm test really test for? … Read more

What Children Need To Know About Service Dogs

Service dogs are becoming more and more common, as we learn just how much dogs have to offer us in terms of helping us with day to day living. With all these service dogs appearing in every place imaginable, from planes to Disneyland, it means you and your children are going to be encountering them more frequently – do you know the proper things to do and not do? It is especially important to teach kids the proper “do’s and … Read more

These Gorgeous Photos Capture The Pure Love Between A Boy And His Dog

When Jelena Simic Petrovic found and rescued a one-month-old Lab puppy from the side of the road, she had no idea that the pup would end up rescuing them. Petrovic, who lives in Serbia, is a professional photographer. When she brought home Mina, she started to take images of her and her son, Djordje. Mina and Djordje bonded instantly and became best friends. “Now I sometimes wonder who saved whom, because she has brought great joy and laughter into our … Read more

What Are The Main Differences Between Dogs And Wolves?

Dogs are often compared to wolves, especially in marketing campaigns for food companies and in dog training methodologies. But just how similar (or different) are the two? Dr. Jeremy Smith is a DVM from the Oak Knoll Animal Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnestota with 15 years of experience as a practicing veterinarian. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology, a Doctors of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota, and is a member of the Veterinary Hospitals … Read more

10 Dog Breeds With Selective Hearing

Every single dog on this Earth can be trained – no exceptions! That being said, there are certain dogs that are harder to train than others and, as a result, are often labeled as “stubborn.” As a dog trainer, I don’t actually like this word. Why? Because usually the dog is not stubborn, it’s just you as his owner/trainer haven’t figured out what motivates him yet or you haven’t learned how to communicate to him what you want. Many dogs … Read more

This Pug’s Reaction To Broccoli Will Surprise You

If you show your dog his favorite treat, how does he react? Mine would immediately go to begging mode, with eyes so wide focused on the treat, and with some saliva hanging out the side of his mouth. We understand that most dogs react that way to bacon, or sausages, or a piece of steak. But this Pug has a totally healthy choice when it comes to treats! This Pug named Toby loves broccoli! Check out the video below and … Read more

Photographer Takes Quirky Pictures Of Her Dog Exploring The Wilderness

Gabi Stickler is an amateur photographer who lives in Germany. She has been taking photos for just year and half, for fun, as she explained to iHeartDogs.com. We can’t believe it! Her Golden Retriever, Mali is five years old and is often a subject in her images. She describes him as wonderful, loyal, and friendly. Autumn is one of her favorite seasons – she and her dog love to walk through the foggy woods. What inspires her? Stickler says she is … Read more

This Pup Who Seems Scared Of The Steps Takes a Braver Route Down To Dad

One of the most challenging trials that puppies have to face is conquering the stairs. The stairs can be really scary, especially if you are a small pup. The stairs may seem nothing to the big humans and those big dogs, but for a small pup, the stairs can be very intimidating. So puppies need some guidance and a little help to face their fears and conquer the scary stairs. Source: YouTube But the puppy in the video below is not … Read more

ASPCA Breaks Up Dog Fighting Ring Saving 25 Dogs In NC

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is an organization that believes that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment from us, humans. They are on a mission to prevent animal cruelty all over the United States. Just recently, they were able to rescue 23 dogs from a dogfighting operation in North Carolina. Together with animal control police, they raided the place and were able to seize 23 Pit Bulls, and they also found dogfighting … Read more

What If Dogs Could Live Forever?

Can you imagine how wonderful life would be if our dogs could live forever? Sometimes it seems like a cruel joke that our dogs live such short lives, and most of us will care for 5-10 dogs in our lifetime. Each one takes a huge piece of our hearts with them when they go. But thanks to scientific research, our dogs can now live longer than ever (and no, I’m not talking about cloning your dog). We now understand how … Read more

Dog Lies Down To Die & At That Moment, A Miracle Happens

Imagine driving past this on the side of the road. Would you stop? As heartbreaking as it sounds, most kept driving. Animal Aid Unlimited, India Luckily, the Indian rescue group Animal Aid Unlimited drove past this pup. Initially they didn’t know what it was as it didn’t look anything like an animal they had ever seen. The dog was emaciated with severe mange and had collapsed on the side of the road. The dog was hairless and extremely skinny. Animal … Read more

Dog Survives Gunshot Wound To The Head Defending His Owner Against An Intruder

In Florida, a dog is miraculously alive after being shot in the head as he was defending his home against a burglar. Anubis, a five-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback, was all alone in the house when the burglary happened. When his owner, Chris Watson, got home from work at around 11 am, he discovered that his house has been burglarized. He immediately called for his dog Anubis, but he didn’t respond. When the police arrived, they found Anubis, hiding in the bedroom. … Read more

This Dog’s Owner Tried To Kill Her. Now, A Kindhearted Cop Is Keeping Her Safe

In Copley, Ohio, a kindhearted police officer has adopted a small dog after the owner attempted to break her neck, then threw her in a dumpster. The owner of the poor pup, a woman named Diamond Owens, told the police that the dog bit her boyfriend a couple of times, and that it was time for her to go. She wanted the dog euthanized, but she had no money to pay for it, so she tried to kill the dog, herself. She tried to break the … Read more

Orphaned Raccoon Grew Up In A Family With Dogs, Now Thinks She’s One Of Them!

We’ve shared countless stories with you about unlikely animal relationships, but this one is accompanied by some of the most precious photos that you may have ever seen. Raccoons may look almost like tiny forest pandas, and even watching the way the walk is adorable. They simply love to eat–which you may have noticed if you live near a woodsy area and you’ve accidentally left some food out at night… like I do nightly with cat food. But our interactions … Read more

Each Day This Shelter Dog Makes His Bed While Waiting For Someone To Love Him

Everyone knows that dogs are very smart animals. They continue to amaze us with what they can do, what they can be taught, and also for what just comes naturally to them. For Rush, a lonely Pit Bull waiting to be adopted at a shelter in Kettering, Ohio, he has a very interesting routine that he does each and every day as he patiently waits for a family to adopt him. You see, dogs have a keen intellect, and despite … Read more

Tiny Dog Tries So Hard To Bring His Carrot Outside

This little Dachshund has gotten hold of a carrot and he’s trying to escape outside with it! The thing is, he can’t seem to get out no matter how many times he tries and all because of his carrot. Will be be able to figure out how to make his great escape with his precious carrot? Personally, I’m rooting for this cute little doggy! I really hope he gets to figure it out soon although, I can watch him trying … Read more

Canine Chauffeur Expertly Drives Her Little Buddy Around In A Car

Daisy the Maltese mix, loves driving her best bud and human brother Oliver in their car. It’s remote controlled and both these cute little ones can’t reach the pedal so mommy is the navigator. What’s so cute about it is that Daisy is the one steering! When Daisy steers it to the left, mom will correct it a little and steer to the right but watch Daisy steer it to the left again – just so darn cute!! As for … Read more

9 Things You Should Do Immediately If Your Dog Goes Missing

  The first 24 hours is a critical time when it comes to finding your pet. After that, the chance of you finding your dog drops dramatically. Give yourself the best possible chance by doing these things as soon as you realize your dog is missing. #1 – Form a plan Take a moment to organize whoever is readily available to immediately start searching for your pet. It helps to be organized and ensures you don’t miss something. Keeping a … Read more

10 Pooches Styled As Their Favorite Celebrity For Halloween

Yep, Halloween is right around the corner. But before you go thinking that Katy Perry ensemble of yours is one for the books…guess again. Your pup might be plotting the best way to give your celebrity costume a run for its money. Just ask the owners of these ten adorable canines emulating their star crush. And please––no autographs. Katy Perry: Who wore the cupcake bikini better––Katy or this blue-tressed pup? Tough call, but our biscuits are on this California Grrrl. (Photo source: Dog Halloween … Read more

This Rescued Fighting Dog’s Reaction To Being Touched Gently For The First Time Is Incredibly Powerful

Rescued from a dog fighting ring and placed into care at the San Bernardino animal shelter, Cruz suffered physical abuse and cruelty from human hands aside from his injuries owing to fighting violently with other dogs. Beyond the norm of neglect, this poor dog was in pretty bad shape, both physically and psychologically. As with other victims of abuse, even if Cruz fully recovers physically, we can’t be certain if he will ever recover psychologically from the cruelty inflicted on … Read more

Wounded Veteran Chooses Service Dog As Best Man At His Wedding

When a man gets married, it’s only right that his best man is his very best friend. But in the case of Justin Lansford–a wounded veteran, his service dog is his best friend. So during their wedding day, his service dog was his best man…or shall we say, best dog? In 2012, Justin Lansford lost his leg in Afghanistan because of an Improvised Explosion Device (IED). When Justin returned home, he was paired with a service dog named Gabe to … Read more

Dog Rescued From Dog Meat Farm Walks On Grass Outside A Wire Cage For First Time

Pocket (formerly known as Sox) is one of the 100 dogs who were rescued from a dog meat farm in Korea. Ever since he was a puppy, all that Pocket knew was the filthy metal cage that contained him and the other dogs around. Pocket didn’t know what a home was, he didn’t know what love was, he didn’t know what it was like to be cared for. Fortunately, some very kind people from Humane Society International rescued Pocket and … Read more

Sorghum – Should It Be In Your Dog’s Food?

I don’t know about you, but when I hear the word “sorghum” I think about old-fashioned recipes and The South, sorghum on pancakes and lazy Sunday afternoons. Which is why I was so surprised to see a whole booth just for “sorghum” at a recent pet industry trade show. Why would I want my dog (or cat) to eat a food with a sugary syrup in it? My curiosity was peaked. Sorghum – the grain It turns out, that sorghum … Read more

Surf Dog Ricochet Catches Waves With Two Terminally Ill Sisters

 On August 12, 2015, Last Wednesday, Ricochet surfed with 17 year old Savannah and 19 year old Bellamy Arterburn from Denver, Colorado. They both have the same terminal illness, Friedreich’s ataxia, a debilitating and degenerative neuro-muscular disorder with no treatment or cure. They traveled to San Diego to catch some waves with their favorite canine, as well as experience her paws-on healing.   http://www.surfdogricochet.com http://www.curefa.org/whatis When they heard Ricochet is a SURFice dog® who surfs with people with disabilities, kids with special … Read more

Boy With Painful Disease Meets Abused, Abandoned Dog And Their Lives Change Forever

 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, the original Silicon Valley real estate startup founded in 1906, has been awarded the first-ever Companion Animal Champion Award by Adopt-a-Pet.com for helping find homes for more than 20,000 dogs in 2015. In February 2015, Coldwell Banker Real Estate joined forces with Adopt-a-Pet.com, the largest nonprofit pet adoption website in North America, to launch the “Homes for Dogs Project”, an initiative aimed at sharing resources to find homes for adoptable dogs. “We have been so honored to make … Read more

Photographer Captures Still Photos Of Dogs “Shaking It Off” And It’s Pure Gold

Carli Davidson is a professional photographer located in Portland, Oregon. She loves to photograph animals in general (even humans!) but appreciates true nature of pets. “I really appreciate that pets will always be honest in front of the camera, and they never put their own photos down,” she told iHeartDogs.com. Since pets keep her positive, she tries to work with them whenever she can. Over the last twenty years, she has worked with them as a caregiver, trainer, and classroom … Read more

When This Dog Grabbed The Rope, The Kids Had No Idea This Would Happen

We have seen dogs who are incredibly skilled at jump rope. There was even that dog who blew us away with his amazing double dutch jump rope skills. But have you ever seen a dog who’s patient enough to be the one to hold the rope so others can jump and play? Well you’re about to! Instead of showing off his jump rope skills, the dog in the video below is the one holding the rope for the kids to … Read more