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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

Abused, Chained Up And Poisoned – This Rescued Blind Pitbull Needs A New Home – YOU CAN HELP!

Everyone meet Raj–a five-year-old blind Pit Bull who spent most of his life chained up. Raj used to have a family, but that family didn’t treat him well. The family also had two other dogs, and the three of them were chained up outside. Raj and the two other dogs were maltreated. They were even poisoned at one point, and only Raj survived. And when Raj’s family didn’t want him anymore, they gave him to a neighbor who then brought … Read more

This Guy Emptied His Bank Account To Rescue And Adopt A Dog 1500 Miles Away

When you first saw your dog, when you first laid eyes on him or when you first looked at his picture, was it love at first sight? Love at first sight–that’s exactly what this man named Joel Carpenter felt when he first saw Sadie’s photo. Sadie is a Collie-Husky mix pup who Joel found at PetFinder.com. And when Joel first saw Sadie’s photo, he immediately fell in love with her. But there’s just one problem: Sadie is in Minnesota and … Read more

Study Says Dogs Help You Connect With Neighbors – Do You Agree?

Dogs are often seen as a source of tension between neighbors – excessive barking, loose dogs wandering into yards and getting into garbage, and of course, dog’s using neighbor’s yards as bathrooms or walkers not picking up after their dogs on the sidewalks. And, of course, there is also the breed issue. None of this sounds like a recipe for a good relationship. Yet, a study conducted by the University of Western Australia with a grant from the WALTHAM Centre … Read more

Ask A Vet: Can Human Medications Be Good For Dogs?

We are all used to running to the drug store to buy over the counter medications for ourselves before we call our doctor. Is the same tendency wise for your dog? Don’t forget that most dogs are not human size and animals have a very different way of metabolizing things. Medications that are tested safe for humans may not have been tested at all for other species. There are quirks about them that your vet will know. If you are … Read more

ASPCA Wants You To Remember Your Pets With Disaster Preparedness Tips

With National Disaster Preparedness Month (September) on the heels of the 10th anniversary of hurricane Katrina (which left over 600,000 animals stranded or dead), the ASPCA (American Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) conducted a survey to see if pet owners are ready when disaster strikes. According to the ASPCA: A national poll conducted by Lake Research Partners and commissioned by the ASPCA revealed that more than one-third (35 percent) of cat and dog owners don’t have a disaster preparedness … Read more

Saved From Neglect, Sweet Dog Just Wants To Be Loved

Heidi Hardman, VP of A Forever Home Animal Rescue, a no-kill organization with 15 years experience rescuing, fostering and adopting out animals, went to the shelter last week to save a few lives. In her words: “I came upon Dex. I almost didn’t see him. There he was, this tiny black ball, all curled up on a filthy, wet concrete floor right against the gate door. I could smell Dex from three kennels away. He reeked of yeast infection, urine … Read more

Pool Party – Corgi Style

It’s no secret that Pembroke Welsh Corgis know how to have some fun. Maybe it’s their quirky looks, herding background or feeling like a large breed inside a stubby-legged body – we’ll never know what exactly makes them so fun and goofy. The breed is quite popular, and becoming more so, partly due to its physical cuteness but mostly because of it’s fantastic temperament. Make no mistake, they’re not lazy dogs. They need a lot of mental and physical stimulation … Read more

Tricks for Treats: 6 Awesome Tricks to Teach Your Dog Right Now

A well-trained pup is a joy to be around. But teaching your dog new tricks takes a lot of motivation and work- on your part and hers. How do you convince a dog to do what you want her to do? One way is by using treats she finds irresistible. Most of the time, dogs will stick with what they know to do until something comes along to motivate them to change. That makes dogs a lot like people in … Read more

Ask A Dog Trainer – Why It’s OK To Train With Food

This just might be the most debated topic among dog trainers. Even those who are positive-reinforcement or “force-free” trainers, will debate whether food should be used and, if so, to what extent. And of course, those who do not use positive reinforcement have all sorts of reasons they believe you shouldn’t train your dog with food. I am here to tell you IT’S OKAY TO TRAIN WITH FOOD! And, I am not just going to tell you that, but I … Read more

After 11 Years In A Shelter – Olive has a HOME!

This is just an incredible story. It’s incredible because many would have given up on Olive, after a few years. But not the amazing rescuers at Yonkers Animal Shelter. They told iHeartDogs.com: “We believe keeping our adoptable dogs alive no matter how long it take to get them home.” The shelter frequently has dogs that stay two or more years. Four years ago, however, they had 30 dogs that had been there 2+ years. Eager to find them homes, the … Read more

Dogs Forced To Spend Their Lives Fighting Finally Feel Love From Humans

No dog, or any other animal for that matter, should ever have to suffer at the hands of a human being. It makes any compassionate person sad to hear of such cruelty, as animals (like small children) are defensive little beings that just want nothing to more than to give and receive love. Recently in Cottonwood, Alabama, 65 dogs were rescued from a site that was not-so-secretly hog-fighting their dogs. These dogs desperately needed medical attention and were incredibly malnourished, … Read more

Singer Makes Stray Dog Who Wandered Onto The Set Of His Music Video His Star

Houston musical artist Arthur Yoria set out with WA2S Films to film a video to go along with the original song RUFF LIFE. RUFF LIFE is the closing credits song for Operation Houston, a documentary that is based on the homeless dog epidemic in Houston. When they found their location to shoot the video, they also found 3 stray dogs but only one was interested in them; the other two had run away. This pretty stray was small with a … Read more

7 Tips For A Pleasant Walk With Your Dog

Now that the weather is cooling off, it’s a great time to get out and go on more walks with your faithful four-legged friends. In Honor of National Walk Your Dog Week (Oct 4-11), we have a few tips to make sure you have a safe and pleasant walk with your dog. Looking for new places to hike and now sure what’s dog friendly? Check out BringFido.com. #1 – Use the right equipment Make sure your dog’s harness or collar … Read more