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Do you remember when you first brought your new friend home? So full of life, your new addition was bounding around like…a puppy. But as years pass, we all slow down a little, and your companion is no different. Maybe you first noticed your dog not running to greet you as you walked in the door after a long day away. Or perhaps it was a whimper while getting up or chasing his favorite ball. This could be a sign … Read more
UPDATE: Who could forget Slim, the lonely Pittie who was left at a shelter with a bucket as his only friend? We published the heartbreaking story last October and wanted to know how he was doing. Well we’re happy to say that this sweetheart has experienced the BEST kind of “failure” that there is–foster failure! Slim was discovered on the Rescue Me Ohio page–which posts about shelter dogs in need–by the Forget Me Not Animal Rescue. Luckily, the rescue was able to bring him to safety and … Read more
Looking for your daily dose of cuteness? Well, you’ve landed to the right page because we have just the most adorable video for you! Some dogs and cats may not get along, but when they grow up together, they can become the best of friends. So it’s best to socialize them when they’re younger. Just like the cute gang in the video below. This cute pup and her three little kitten buddies are so close that they even sleep together–in … Read more
Even though dogs can’t see colors like we do, the dog in the video below has somehow figured out when to cross the street by watching the traffic light. In the video, you can see a dog and two ladies about to cross the street. You can also clearly see that the pedestrian crossing light is still red. However, these two ladies chose to ignore the light, and crossed the street anyway. But unlike the ladies who didn’t obey the … Read more
Some dogs are active – they’re the ones who are eager to go for a walk or go outside and play almost every minute of their lives. But then there are some dogs who are just plain lazy – the ones who would prefer to just stay at home and nap on the couch. These couch potatoes just love to spend their day napping and lounging around. But regardless if your dog is active or not, he still needs some … Read more
Salix Animal Health, LLC of Deerfield, FL is voluntarily expanding its recall of “Good ‘n’ Fun – Beefhide Chicken Sticks” because this product may be contaminated with Salmonella. Sampling conducted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of Salmonella in an additional lot of this product. In an abundance of caution, Salix Animal Health is expanding its original recall to include the tested lot and others made around the same timeframe. This affects Good ‘n’ Fun – Beefhide Chicken Sticks … Read more
If you are reading this right now, then one thing is for certain. We know you love dogs! And in our love for the canine kind, we would never, EVER do anything to hurt them. And chances are, do anything in our power to save one if we know they needed our help. Carl Allen and his friend were driving down the road in Denver, Colorado when Carl suddenly slammed the breaks. He saw an image in front of him … Read more
Hundreds and thousands of pets are in shelters right now because some owners are not responsible enough to have their pets spayed or neutered. These homeless pets end up neglected, abandoned, and left homeless. And because of the growing number of homeless pets in shelters, some unfortunate ones don’t get a chance to have a loving home and end up getting euthanized. So Paws Atlanta–a no-kill animal shelter, made this music video encouraging people to take care of their dogs … Read more
iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. As the festive season approaches, bringing with it the promise of joy, celebration, and family gatherings, dog parents face the unique challenge of preparing their homes for the holidays while ensuring the safety and comfort of their furry family members. This article aims to guide dog parents through preparations for the bustling holiday season, offering a comprehensive … Read more
This Shiba Inu dog is not really feeling it today and so decided to hitch a ride on tortoise! Here you see him looking around and balancing on top of the tortoise. He must be looking for the Hare who lost the race to the slow and steady Tortoise in the children’s storybook. This Shiba Inu wanted to show off to Hare that anything is possible if you just use your smarts! This adorable dog is really enjoying the ride … Read more
A powerful image came out from the Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China, showing a volunteer shaking the hand of a rescued dog. A truck filled with dogs en route to Yulin Festival was intercepted by volunteers from animal rescue groups in China who were working with China Animal Protection Power and Humane Society International. Some traditions that are harmful towards animals are now coming under scrutiny and we see a greater effort now to reverse the tragedy. The volunteers … Read more
Dogs or humans, dogs or humans? Hmm…it’s a toss up. Just kidding. Dogs win every time. 1. Your dog and your human bff have seen you at your best and your worst (for instance they will never, ever, judge you when you experiment with hairstyles). https://instagram.com/p/2V1atJthGD/?tagged=doghairdo 2. Like the best friend you’ve known forever, it doesn’t take much to make your pup happy… https://instagram.com/p/1_Xuelv7oB/?tagged=loungedog 3. …because any time with you is time well spent, whether it’s enjoying a scenic stroll, going for a … Read more
Pit bulls seem to love to wear clothes and that include costumes! We had many entries in our first Pit Bull Halloween Costume Contest and choosing a winner was difficult! But these pups made the final cut with their adorable costumes, some even made by the owner’s! Halloween is still a week away, so if you are still thinking about a costume, these adoraBULL pitties may give you some inspiration. The Winner will receive two sweaters from the beautiful Kathy … Read more
Are you feeling a little bit down today? Well all you need is love–and who can demonstrate true love more than dogs do? So here’s a little moment of sweetness to make you smile today. This video may be short, but it’s definitely the sweetest. It’s one of the most precious and most adorable we have ever seen! These two dogs are having a romantic date at the park. These two are not just sitting at the bench side by … Read more
Ever given a dog peanut butter? If so, then you have seen the cuteness that ensues as the dog licks and lick, trying to eat the sticky delicious treat. That exact occurrence is what lead internationally recognized animal photographer Ty Foster, to his new book, LICK (published by KNOCK KNOCK in Venice, California). “The inspiration for LICK came out of nowhere while working on a job for a client,” Foster told iHeartDogs.com “By pure coincidence I grabbed peanut butter from … Read more
Ever heard of a dog auction? According to the Prisoners of Greed website, they happen every spring and summer throughout the Midwest of the United States. Sometimes, it’s what they call a dispersal auction, where a breeder is going out of business. Others are “consignment auctions,” where breeders can sell unwanted dogs (old, no longer producing, sick, etc.) to get money to buy more. The Prisoners of Greed site describes the typical auction as thus: “The auctions are horrifying experiences. … Read more
There’s no creature in this earth more loyal than a dog. In Jacksonville Florida, a dog was found lying down and waiting at the very spot where his owner died. The dog named Paco, lost his owner, 42-year-old Kelly Black, when she was hit and dragged to death by a large vehicle. Kelly was walking Paco when the accident happened. While his owner lied lifeless on the ground, Paco stayed beside her. Even during and after Kelly’s body was taken … Read more
“Rock-a-bye baby, in the treetop” are the lyrics of the lullaby that we all grew up listening to, and as we become parents, perhaps we will sing the same lullaby to our own babies. Whatever our situation, if there’s a baby in the home, we all share in the care, and that also includes our pets. They see how we care for our baby, and some dogs even do their share in the care-giving. Take a look at the dog in the … Read more
Pit bulls: they have been called aggressive, dangerous, or even killers thanks to the people who raise and train them to do awful things like fight. However those who have been around the breed know that they are intelligent, loving, and loyal partners, often performing heroic deeds. The following dogs are rescues who, despite being terribly abused, are still amazingly sweet natured. In honor of National Pit Bull Awareness Day (October 24), we are highlighting just a handful of the amazing heroic … Read more
Hope springs eternal in the fight against the Big C! At the University of Pennsylvania Vet Working Dog Center, Mcbain, an English Springer Spaniel is shown successfully detecting ovarian cancer from blood samples on the metal wheel. The dog’s keen sense of smell can be used in the fight against cancer and we can learn from this to find a breakthrough and beat cancer. Dogs are truly our best friends, and here is a fine example of humans and dogs working … Read more
Dogs can make very strange noises. And they can sound really funny sometimes, especially when they don’t sound like dogs at all and sound like a completely different animal–like that dog who sounds just like a duck! The Bulldog in the video below makes funny sounds too. This fella sounds just like a Wookie! No kidding! If you close your eyes and listen to this cutie, you’d think it’s Chewbacca making that sound! I gotta say, this dog is in … Read more
Cedar Wright and his partner Alex Honnold are adventurous explorers for National Geographic. These two are gluttons for punishment and explorations, and they call their explorations–Sufferfest. During one of their Sufferfests, they unexpectedly found something in the desert–an abandoned little pup. For three weeks they traveled 800 miles on their bikes and they also climbed 45 of the most iconic towers in the American Southwest. They got off their bikes, and pulled off the side of the road to take … Read more
Dwayne Parton was a man living what he called a “good, normal life” but “it didn’t feel right.” There was no passion in anything he was doing, he explained to iHeartDogs.com. He felt like he was waiting to live. Then he hiked the entire Appalachian Trail in 2014 and went on a extended road trip with a friend after that. He told iHeartDogs.com: “It was during those times I felt like I was really alive. There were pieces of who … Read more
When you were just a kid, have you ever asked your parents where the rain comes from? Well kids are naturally curious. They have all these new things around them, and every little thing is a thing of wonder to them. There’s just so much to know and so much to explore. And it’s not just kids who are curious and adventurous–puppies are like that too. So when this adorable English Bulldog puppy named Shelby experienced rain for the first … Read more
Last October, a somewhat funny looking, two-year-old hound mix was found tied up outside a rescue group. Diane Warren and her husband decided to take him home and, naturally, wanted to share pictures of their new best friend with their friends on Facebook. After taking the pictures, Diane noticed something special about Teddy’s photographs. “My friends and I noticed how he always had a different expression and how comical he was,” she told iHeartDogs.com. “Oh, he works for the camera … Read more
Did you know that by 3 years of age, most dogs have some evidence of periodontal disease? (www.avdc.org) Dental disease in dogs is serious and can cause death if an infection spreads to the brain. In honor of National Pet Wellness Month (October), Mario Bardouille, a dog groomer and trainer who provides expertise on behalf of Petsmile, makers of Supersmile, shared with us the 6 most common myths about pets and their pearly whites that should be debunked once and for all. Myth … Read more
When Alex Dennison and Ashley Lewis brought home their German Shepherd puppy, Nasra, they made what seemed like a silly decision – to document how fast she grew by taking a pictures about one month apart from the time they got her (8 weeks old) to 8 months. They then decided to share the images on Reddit. They had no idea that their images would become an internet sensation. “We always knew she’d grow … Read more
For anyone who truly loves animals, we can’t stand the sight of them suffering. And for dogs that don’t have the joy of having a home, they want nothing more than to be loved. Sasa Pejčić of Serbia is one of those kinds of people that would do anything for an animal in need. He couldn’t stand the living conditions of many stray dogs in his native country, which were sadly almost everywhere he looked. He knew that for these dogs … Read more
For being such a large breed of dog, sometimes there are misconceptions that Dobermans can be mean. And we don’t know why, because they actually are as sweet as can be. But for anyone who is unfamiliar with them, they might not understand. That is, until they watch this adorable video! I don’t know about you, but I’ve never seen a piglet and a Doberman play like that before! From the looks of this video, I would say that these two … Read more
Does your dog have a best friend? Most dogs’ best friend are either humans or other dogs. But there are a few dogs out there who have unusual best buds–like that pug who has a pig for best friend, and that puppy whose best friend is a cheetah! The dog in the video below has an unusual best friend too. This dog’s bestie is a rat! These two are so fond of each other and they just love to play … Read more
Everyone, meet Fantasia–a dog who was saved from euthanasia by of a group of strangers who came together when they saw Fantasia’s photo on Facebook. A photographer named Jo Lyons went to the Renbury Farm Animal Shelter and took photos of Fantasia. And what the photographer captured was just priceless–a photo of Fantasia sharing her toy with Frankie, the dog in the cage next to hers. It was both adorable and heartbreaking. The caption of the photo said, “This is … Read more
A public animal shelter Odai, located in Bucharest, Romania has 650 dogs in it’s care. The shelter is massively underfunded, but couldn’t turn away the dogs because they knew they had nowhere else to go. So they kept taking them in. But the shelter doesn’t have the means to feed and properly care for that many dogs (what shelter does?), so the dogs are now starving and neglected in the place that was supposed to be saving them. K-9 Angels , … Read more
Some, if not most, dogs just hate baths. They will do everything to avoid it. They run away or hide, and some would even complain and whine–like that Husky who threw a tantrum when mom told him to get in the shower! We’ve seen plenty of dogs who just hate bath time. However, we have also seen a couple of dogs who totally love it. The Golden Retriever in the video below is one of those dogs who love baths. … Read more
Imagine what it’s like to be lost and all alone, searching for your family in a big dangerous world–that’s exactly what this Pug went through when he journeyed 650 miles from his home. It was Thanksgiving last year when Chips the Pug suddenly disappeared in the home of mother and son, Joni Harrel and Mark Becker. The two were so worried about their little doggy. They searched for him and waited for his return. But after 11 long months have … Read more
For some people, they do not value what it truly means to have a dog. Whenever they tire of being responsible for them, they either surrender them, or worse, cast them out as if they mean nothing. This is a very cowardly move, and while they may hold on to some strange belief that they are “helping” the animal, they are doing the complete opposite. From the very moment they are cast aside or given away, a dog is left traumatized–alone … Read more
It’s that time of year when you start shopping for your next year’s calendar. Well, no need to shop – we’ve found it! Mutts-n-Stuff is a non-profit pit bull rescue group based in St. Louis, Missouri. Their mission is to rescue pits from open admission shelters and find them loving homes. They were also the first group in St. Louis to start working with victims of dog fighting back in 2000, when the group began. For 2016, they partnered with … Read more
You remember what it was like being a kid, and more than anything else in the world you wanted a puppy to call your own. As adults it’s a lot easier to make those dreams come true, and young or old, puppies are still totally irresistible! From those fuzzy coats to puppy kisses, we simply cannot resist their many charms. Ah, if only we could lay down and get covered in puppies from head to toe. Well, this kid certainly … Read more
When rescuers found Nolan the baby pitbull abandoned on the side of the road they didn’t have much hope for his survival. Barely a day old, the baby needed a mother if he was going to make it. In stepped the most unlikely of foster mommas…a mother cat who was nursing a litter of kittens! She sniffed around Nolan for a moment, and then settled him in with her babies for dinner. Nolan is going to get quite a bit … Read more
We all have our favorite songs…and we all have those songs that make us cringe! This sweet doxie loves music…but really hates the “Happy Birthday” song! Maybe she just doesn’t want to be reminded of her age? We can all certainly relate to that! In any case, watching her howl as Momma sings Happy Birthday to her just made our day. Do you have a pup with musical taste? Send us your favorite video of your pup expressing his … Read more
Dieting can be really hard–especially if you love food. And when you finally get the self-discipline to go on a diet, you’d want to check on your progress regularly by weighing yourself on the scale. You’d want to see if your diet worked and if you really did shed off a few pounds like you expected. But for some reason, this Pug wouldn’t let his human weigh himself on the scale. Does this Pug know that his human would just … Read more
Many dog training classes are full of what you should let your dog do and what you should not let your dog do. You tell your dog where and when he can’t go to the bathroom, when to eat, when to sleep (and usually where), when he gets exercise and when he has to be quiet. We pretty much run our dogs’ lives. But should we? Dogs are thinking animals – with a brain they should be using. They also … Read more
Every relationship needs work, even the one with your best friend. Your dog will appreciate any extra time you spend with him and it will make your bond even stronger. Not sure what to do? How about one of these fun activities, which are sure to bring you closer together. #1 – Therapy Work Helping others is an amazing way to strengthen your bond with your dog. You will feel good too, knowing you are bringing a bit of joy … Read more
Americans sure do love their pets. In fact, it is estimated that 65% of all households (or about 79.7 million homes) have a furry friend living alongside the human occupants. We love them like they are a part of our family, through good and bad times, and all the cute things they do. But they sure can be expensive at times. Is it possible to spoil your beloved pet, and save money? Spending money on family pets is at an … Read more
It must be a very happy and joyous moment for a dog in a shelter to finally get adopted. Imagine after the days, the weeks, the months and years of waiting, someone has finally come along to give them the loving home they have always wanted. The video below is a compilation of heartwarming moments when dogs at the shelter found out they’re finally adopted! The Dodo compiled video clips of dogs who just got adopted. After waiting for so … Read more
In Menasha Wisconsin, a dog who helped save his buddy from their burning home is now being called a hero. The owners of the house weren’t home during the fire; only the two dogs were left at home. The hero dog jumped out of the window from their burning home in East Shady Lane and alerted an employee from the nearby water department. The employee noticed that the dog with no leash was seeking attention. He then looked at the … Read more
Did you know that there’s a sanctuary in Serbia where 450 dogs run free? Yup, no kidding. All the dogs in Sasa Pejčić’s shelter in Nis, Serbia were once homeless. They wandered the streets, fending for themselves. Some of them were neglected, and some were broken and abandoned. Thankfully, this shelter opened its doors to these dogs in need. And it’s in that special and magical place, the once broken and abandoned dogs are healed. The shelter takes care of … Read more
Can you imagine what life is like if you’re a homeless dog? Every day you need to search for food, you have to find a place to sleep, and you have no one to take care of you. Not all dogs get to live a life of privilege with a family that adores them. We feel bad when we accidentally forget our dog’s treats from the store, but for dogs that live on the street simply having a roof over … Read more
Justice 4 Mutts, a rescue group based in Texas, is seeking justice for a dog with out of control mange found chained in a backyard. The dog named Aries, was found by a passerby who then quickly called Breanne Justice–the founder of Justice 4 Mutts. Aries’s life was hanging by a thread. He was rushed to the emergency vet where they discovered that not only does he have out of control mange, he was positive for heartworms, and he had … Read more
Let’s face it, we all know all puppies are cute. Baby anything is cute – we know! But within cute there is a scale and there are definitely breeds of puppies that are on the higher end of “cute” than others. Here is a list of 15 breeds that are irresistibly cute as puppies. Think we missed one? Tell us in the comments! #1 – English Bulldog All that loose skin and those wrinkles! What’s not to love? #2 – … Read more
When we were younger, we probably remember seeing lots of big dogs riding around loose in the back of pickup trucks. Although the owner might think the dog would enjoy it, this is very unsafe and irresponsible. If anything were to happen, the dog has no way to help themselves brace for impact or escape without seriously harming themselves. And if you love your dog, why would you ever want to put them in harm’s way? In Winthrop, WA, a person … Read more
Do you own one of those dogs that greets someone by immediately turning their back to them, often pushing their rump toward the person’s legs? It’s a strange behavior, no doubt, and fairly common. We have had many people ask why dogs do this on our forum, so we went to an animal behavior expert to get the answer. Sherry Woodard CPDT-KA is Best Friends Animal Society’s resident animal behavior consultant. As an expert in animal training, behavior and care, … Read more
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