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Man Stops Everything To Rescue Dog Bound With Tape–With A Message To Those Who Did It!

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

No Kill Shelter Makes A Music Video To Encourage People To Spay & Neuter – And Yes, It’s Awesome.

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

Preparing Your Home for The Holidays – Tips on Cleaning with Dogs

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

When They Told Their Dog To “Come”, They Didn’t Expect This!

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

Grateful Dog Rescued From The Meat Trade Reaches Down And Shakes The Hand of His Rescuer

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

11 Reasons Dogs Are Just As Good As (Or Better Than) People

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

Who Won Our Pit Bull Halloween Costume Contest? Find Out NOW!

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

Just Two Dogs Having A Romantic Date At The Park–#RelationshipGoals!

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

BEWARE! These Dogs Can’t Hold Their Lickers!

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

Auctioned Dogs Get A Chance At A Real Life Thanks To A Celebrity Dog

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

HEARTBREAKING: Loyal Dog Refuses To Leave The Area Where His Owner Died

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

Watch As This Dog Takes On The Role Of Mama And Rocks The Cradle!

“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

11 Heroic Pit Bulls We Love

 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

Dogs Lend Their Keen Sense Of Smell To Detect Cancer–Incredible!

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

Cue The Star Wars Theme, This Dog Sounds Just Like A Wookie!

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

National Geogaphic Explorers Found & Saved An Abandoned Puppy In One Of Their Expeditions

 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

Man Travels The US With His Dog So They Can Experience Life Together

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

Puppy Experiences Rain For The First Time And Is Seriously Confused

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

Rescue Dog Once Abandoned Finds His True Calling – Taking These Hilarious Photos

 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

5 Dog Dental Hygiene Myths Debunked

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

Photos That Suddenly Went Viral Show How Fast A Big Dog Grows In Just 6 months

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

Man Builds Sanctuary For 450 Homeless Dogs To End Their Suffering

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

Big Dog And Teacup Pig Are Inseparable!

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

This Dog Has A Rat For A Best Friend!

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

Strangers Saw These Two Dogs At A Kill Shelter Desperate To Play And Had To Do Something About It

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

650 Dogs Were Barely Surviving In This Underfunded Shelter And This Celeb Wasn’t Going To Keep Quiet

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

This Dog Loves To Be Bathed & Groomed–It’s Like Being Pampered At The Spa!

 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

Adventurous Lost Pug Who Traveled 650 Miles From Home Finally Reunites With His Owner

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

Woman Walks 3 Miles To Help A Dog She Found Tied To A Pole With A Note Around His Neck

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

Pin-Up Calendar With Rescued Pit Bulls Puts An End To The Cliche Stereotype For Good

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

Young Boy Thinks He’s Dreaming When He Gets Smothered By 14 Puppies!

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 You See What This Mother Cat Adopted, Your Jaw Will Drop

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

This Little Doxie Doesn’t Like The “Happy Birthday” Song, Mom.

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

Adorable Pug Refuses To Let His Owner Use The Scale To Weigh Himself

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

Ask A Dog Trainer: Should My Dog Have Choices?

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

10 Excellent Ways To Bond With Your Dog

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

How To Save $1k Per Year And Give Your Dog A Better Life

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

Dogs’ Reactions When They Realize They’ve Just Been Adopted

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

Dog Leads Man To Burning House To Save His Dog Friend

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

Have You Seen Ever Seen 450 Abandoned Dogs Play Together For The First Time? Now You Have.

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

Critically Ill Homeless Dog Gives Up On Life, But Then The Incredible Happens

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

DISCUSSION: Police Won’t Press Charges, So Rescue Group Seeks Justice For Dog With Out Of Control Mange

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

15 Dog Breeds That Are Absolutely Irresistible As Puppies

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

CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Dog Trapped In Submerged Truck Bed, But You’ll Be Cheering By The End!

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

Why Does My Dog Always Put His Backside To Me?

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

Dog Excels At Following Instructions–But Just Wait Till You Hear The Last Command!

Dobermans are the one of the smartest among all dog breeds. These dogs are not just famous for their intelligence, but they’re also known for their loyalty. And not just that, Dobermans are gorgeous dogs, with a fit and athletic build and a proud, majestic stance. Beauty and brains–that’s the Doberman. Because of their intelligence, Dobermans are very easy to train. And the Doberman you will see in the video below is very well-trained to follow various commands. We are … Read more

Remember The Video About Dog Who Made His Bed Every Day At The Shelter – He Found A HOME!

By now you are probably very familiar with Rush, the adorable one-year-old Pit Bull who made his bed every day at the shelter while waiting to be rescued at the Society for Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals (SICSA) in Kettering, Ohio. In case you missed the adorable act, here is the video again: And then it happened! Rush with his blanket. He was adopted on October 9 and is doing very well in his new home! Posted by SICSA … Read more

Ask The Vet: Why Does My Dog Mount? Is There Something I Can Do To Stop It?

Mounting is a brain pattern that is normal for dogs. Dogs do not have any emotional feeling about it nor do they feel any embarrassment, but people do. When it is driven by hormones, as in an intact male, it is more likely to be intended as a mating behavior, but neutered males and females can engage in this conduct as well, and almost all puppies do. There can be many reasons for mounting. It can be a play behavior … Read more

DISCUSSION: Dog Contraceptive Vaccine Created By Chilean Scientists – Is This Progress Or Another Potential Danger?

With the upswing of the canine population all over the world, scientists in Chile have come up with a birth control vaccine to be used for male and female dogs. The formula came from an existing process used to sterilize pigs in Australia. Chilean scientists further developed and improved the formula to be used for domestic animals, mainly dogs. The vaccine effect is similar to a surgical castration but it has no side effects and is reversible. This saves a lot … Read more

10 Pups Eat Solid Food With Mom For The First Time And What A FEAST It Is!

What a sight to observe all ten puppies happily gobbling down their first solid meal with mama and papa dog on both ends Look at how well behaved they are! I mean for 10 pups, that’s quite an achievement! They don’t fight and eat quietly and yeah, actually have better manners than some kids haha! I’m quite amazed at these ten adorable babies; who would think that they’ll be such good pups! As we watch them grow up, we take … Read more

Ask a Dog Trainer: How Do I Get My Dog To Stop Barking At Me?

  Does any (or all!) of this sound familiar: Barks for food Barks to go out Barks for attention Barks for you to throw the toy If so, than you probably dealing with a demand barker! Demand barkers are simply pups that don’t have a lot of self-control AND have learned from you that all they have to do to get your attention is to bark at you. Don’t feel ashamed or embarrassed we all do it. Usually it happens … Read more