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Fred Levy was at a dog park with his dog in the summer of 2013 when a woman mentioned to him that black dogs have a harder time getting adopted than other dogs. “I had heard about this with cats, but no dogs,” Levy says in a blog post. “I thought it was interesting and sad.” Being a photographer, he always carried his camera with him to the dog park. That day, he happened to be looking for a new … Read more
Sweet summer is almost here! I can almost hear the glorious waves calling out to me. And for sure some of you guys are planning to go to the beach or take a dip in the pool with your beloved dogs. But there are just some dogs who are scared of water–like the giant dog in the video below. This enormous English Mastiff is terrified of water. His name is Samson. His dad wants to go swimming with him, but … Read more
Cute dogs and babies are at it again! Except this time…they can barely keep their eyes open! This drowsy pair is sure to put a smile on your face. In the video below, we meet a precious little baby enjoying some tummy time, and her equally cute (possibly more so…depending on who you ask) puppy. The curious, sweet little dog is obviously so intrigued by this tiny human, and so determined to make sure she’s safe and sound during her … Read more
In Ligonier Township Pennsylvania, police officer Lt. Eric Eslary was killed when his patrol car was hit almost head-on by a suspected drunk driver. With him was his companion, K9 police officer Blek. While Blek’s handler was killed, Blek was injured but he survived the car crash. For two weeks, he was at the Allegheny County animal hospital. After he recovered, he went to officer Eric’s home. The deceased police officer’s wife, Mary Beth, says that Blek is such a … Read more
Sufficient exercise is important for all dogs, but some require more than others. Toy breeds are fine with a regular daily walk, while working breeds might need an hour or so of running. Regardless of your dog’s breed, their individual needs will vary as well. If you think your dog is getting enough exercise but you’re seeing some of the telltale signs of inadequate activity we’ve listed here, your dog probably needs to get out a little bit more. #1 … Read more
Would you do anything for your best friend, if they needed you to? Glenn, 10, is a completely blind Jack Russell terrier. Buzz, 9, is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier that serves as Glenn’s eyes, and would do anything to be there for his best dog friend. The pair were recently rescued together out of a sea tunnel in Hartlepool, England, and since then the rescue workers have realized just how much these two actually need each other. “Buzz acts as Glenn’s eyes and … Read more
Sometimes in life, it’s hard for everyone to get along. If you met the perfect person, would you be willing to let go of an animal that you loved dearly just to be with them? Or, better yet, would you suddenly realize that this is not the person for you? Especially if they made you choose between them and something you love–that something that would be lost without you? Posted anonymously, although we are sure by now that Molly’s “wicked” … Read more
Your dog is sleeping soundly, sighing contently, snuggled up next to you. Suddenly, they start twitching! And running in their sleep! And making strange (though…to be fair…still cute) noises! What is going on? It’s something all dog owners have probably experienced. Dreaming dogs are pretty fascinating to watch. These imaginative little creatures are obviously in their own little world, and it’s downright adorable. In the video below, we meet a sweet Australian Cattle Dog named Scout who is enjoying a … Read more
Almost every dog knows how to bark. I said “almost” because not all dogs bark. The Basenji is a small to medium sized, elegant and square shaped breed that cannot bark at all. It is believed that the ability to bark was intentionally bred out of the breed because barking in the jungle was a clear giveaway to enemies. But the dogs we have here definitely know how to bark. It’s something they have learned since they are puppies! The … Read more
If it wasn’t for the loyalty of his canine companions, Sgt. Chris Duke honestly doesn’t think he would be here today. While serving on a tour in Afghanistan, Duke befriended a small group of stray dogs–who he named Rufus, Target, and Sasha. These “locals” became constant companions to him during those hard times. A month before Duke was set to return to his home in the US, a suicide bomber attempted to attack Duke’s base. Spotting the deadly intruder, the dogs’ protective … Read more
How do you exercise your dog? Most of us would go for a simple walk, or sometimes we take them for a run. I think most dogs would prefer to go to the dog park and play around with some of their friends. And there was even that one video showing a new way of exercising dogs–by making them chase after a remote control car! But the herd of dogs in the video below have their own evening workout. These … Read more
In Tampa Bay Florida, an 8-year-old boy has made it his mission in life to save as many dogs as he can. His name is Kenny Lewis. Kenny has been making YouTube videos since last year. His videos were mostly about his reviews on toys and showing everyone his skills in cooking. The name of his channel is The Kenny Show. But after his visit to the Pasco County Animal Services, all of that changed. It was there that he … Read more
I think we could all agree that dogs are pretty photogenic. Whether they’re flashing us a toothy grin, giving us those puppy eyes we can’t resist, or simply being their downright adorable selves–we just love to see cute photos of them. And in this day and age, there’s a way to capture our own dog’s in a special way through the magic of pet photography. At BrindleBerry Pet Photo, owner/photography Holly Montgomery thought to get a little creative with a … Read more
I’m sure all of us dog lovers know how smart our beloved dogs are. They have keen powers of observation, and they can be trained to do almost anything. We teach them basic tricks like “sit” and “stay”. And some people even teach their dogs amazing tricks like walking on a tightrope! But sometimes, they do something we didn’t teach them at all. They just pick it up by watching us do it. Like that dog who knew how to … Read more
Another video has restored our faith in humanity. This time it’s a 12-year-old boy from San Diego, California. Dominic Locatelli is just like any other kid. But what makes him stand out is his love for dogs. And for summer break, Dominic is selling lemonade and cookies to help a certain dog–a rescued six-month-old Yorkie mix named Rosie who has heart murmur. Rosie is not Dominic’s dog, he hasn’t even met Rosie when he started helping her. She is a … Read more
For any dog owner, we all know that our dog has a ton of personality. Whether we’ve got a happy go lucky pup or even a prim and proper little princess, our dogs make us laugh with the little things that they do. Elke Vogelsang, a female photographer based in Hildesheim, Germany, has a new book debuting this coming September, called Nice Nosing You. In her latest collection, Elke captures the very essence of a dog’s personality through the beauty of her photography. … Read more
If one thing is for certain, Yang Xiaoyun is an amazing woman. Now a retired school teacher, at the age of 65 she is still working hard. But instead of teaching, she has come out of retirement to completely dedicate her life to saving the lives of animals in need. Single-handedly, this woman has saved thousands of animals from being euthanized–or even worse, eaten in her home country of China. She’s dedicated her life to saving animals, and provided them refuge … Read more
If you think that it’s only humans who have retirement homes, think again. Dogs and cats have retirement homes too. And if you’re wondering what life is like in a pet’s retirement home, then read on and watch the video below. This video by National Geographic let’s you take a peek inside a pet’s retirement home. The House With A Heart Senior Pet Sanctuary houses nearly two dozen dogs in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The residents of this sanctuary are dogs and … Read more
A new dog has become a title holder of a Guinness World Record! Everyone, put your hands together for Konjo- the new Guinness World Record Holder as the fastest dog on two paws! The previous holder of this title was Jiff the Pomeranian. In 2013, Jiff set the record of walking 5 meters on his two paws for 7.76 seconds. Konjo, a half Papillon, a quarter Chihuahua, and a quarter Jack Russell, attempted to beat Jiff’s record–and he did! Setting … Read more
In need of your daily dose of cuteness? Well we have just the video for you! Just recently, we celebrated Father’s day. And of course, we’d like to greet all the fathers out there, especially the dog dads and the father dogs! You know it’s not easy being a parent. Especially when you have a lot of puppies to look after. Just like the Golden Retriever parents in the video below! Mom and dad are overwhelmed with their cute and … Read more
As responsible dog owners, we should never leave our dogs in the car, especially now that Summer is just around the corner. As the weather is getting hotter, the inside of our cars get even hotter. Some dog owners would think that leaving their dogs in the car with the windows open is safe, because the opened window would provide the dog with some ventilation. But after you watch the video below, you’d never leave your dog in the car … Read more
I had a client many years ago contact me in hopes of curtailing their dog’s aggression. I went to the initial consultation expecting a possibly vicious animal. The dog that I met, however, was a huge 100 pound puppy. Full of life and excitement, he sat down in front of me and gave me a high-five. There is a vast difference between aggression and exuberance in a dog, but sometimes even an experienced owner (like my previous clients) has difficulty … Read more
Dog fights are scary business. Witnessing one, an inexperienced person may react instinctively and try to pull the two dogs apart. That’s asking for an injury. When dogs are in fight mode, they cease to be their adorable, loving selves. It’s all teeth, snarl, and survival mentality. A person that attempts to intervene will be looked upon as another threat to their survival. Now two dogs are not only battling each other they are battling the thing grabbing at them. … Read more
Stray dogs roaming the street are common in many areas of the United States and there is nothing worse than seeing a dog narrowly miss getting hit by a car. In cities such as Houston, Texas, where the population of stray dogs is suspected to be close to a million, finding and trapping all of these dogs is a tall order and sometimes, the rescuers are not successful at saving them. On December 29, 2014, The World Animal Society Awareness … Read more
On the outside, Pui seems like any other dog living in Thailand but his story is much more incredible than you’d ever imagine. Out on a stroll one day, Pui was digging around a trash dumpsite looking for some extra snacks to eat. To his surprise, he found a very strange white trash bag with some even stranger contents. He brought the bag home to his owner’s house and barked profusely until they came outside to examine his findings. Much … Read more
Some dog lovers live in warm climates, whether they’re in the United State’s Southwest, the South African desert or tropical climates a beautiful island. For these folks, picking a dog breed that’s right for them can be a little more difficult than just what they think is beautiful and a good personality fit – dogs living in these regions should be suited for warmer environments. That doesn’t mean a Saint Bernard can’t live there, it just means it might be … Read more
Houston, and Texas as a whole, is still taking a beating from severe storms and flooding. Whenever a natural disaster happens, we all know that pets often suffer. Dogs are separated from their family, by the disaster itself or when the family is forced to abandon them to seek shelter. Often these dogs ended up being killed. Luckily for this pup, a guardian angel passes her way. World Animal Awareness Organization (WA2S) Films were with Kelle Davis, Yvette Holzbach and … Read more
There used to be a rule that in order to compete in AKC events your dog had to be purebred. Luckily, in recent years AKC has opened its doors to what they named the “All American Dog” – any mixed breed pup can compete in performance events such as agility, rally, and obedience. Other venues also allow these All American Dogs – who shine in disc dog, dock dog, canine freestyle, herding – you name it, they can do it! In … Read more
Have a pudgy dog you still want to give a treat to once in a while? You can help him by exercising more, making sure his treats only make up 10% of his diet, skip the “junk” food treats that are full of fillers, and feed high quality, low-calorie treats. Never thought about looking at the calories in your dog’s treats? Well you should, especially if your dog eats a lot of them. The following is a list of quality … Read more
I don’t know about you, but we dog lovers believe that all dogs are beautiful! No matter how strange, goofy, or derpy their faces may be, we love them all! Zappa is one of those adorable goofy dogs who have captured the hearts of many! Zappa is a fifteen-year-old Italian Greyhound who lives in Wisconsin. She has thousands of fans and followers all over the world because of her goofy face. Zappa suffers from a dental illness that has caused … Read more
With all the cruelty that’s happening in the world, especially that horrible Yulin dog meat festival in China, we seem to have lost our faith in people. That is why we dog lovers prefer dogs more than humans. But amidst all the evil, our faith is somehow restored because of the heartwarming kindness that some people show to animals. One of them was that retired teacher who spent her life savings buying stray dogs to save them from China’s Yulin … Read more
UPDATE July 3, 2015 Boulder Dog Food Company, L.L.C has EXPANDED the recall to a limited quantity of its Turkey Sprinkles because it has the potential of being contaminated with Salmonella. Original article follows: According to the FDA, Boulder Dog Food Company, L.L.C. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of their Chicken Sprinkles (3 oz.) because the Product has the potential of being contaminated with Salmonella. The recall is a result of a routine sampling program by the Colorado Department of Agriculture which revealed … Read more
Summer is just around the corner, and the weather sure is getting warmer! We all have our own favorite ways of beating the summer heat. Most of us love to take a dip in the pool or go to the beach for a swim. And we love getting those cool summer treats for our dogs and for ourselves too! Now this clever dog has discovered a way to cool off in style. With no pool nearby, he had to find … Read more
One of the struggles of having a dog is when they get sick. We love our dogs so much, it breaks our hearts to see them in pain. So no matter what the cost, we give them the necessary medications and the best care to alleviate the pain and cure whatever illness they have. But in giving medications, we get to deal with another kind of struggle. The struggle of successfully administering the medication to our stubborn dogs. And who … Read more
Getting ready to conquer the great outdoors with your best friend? These amazingly awesome products will help you do it in style! #1 – RinseKit This is an INGENIOUS invention, perfect for cleaning your dog off before he shares your tent for the night. Invented by a surfer in California, RinseKit is like having a garden hose at the beach, the park, the trailhead or anyplace a hose can’t reach. The self-contained system quickly fills from a household water spigot and … Read more
To anyone that’s ever had a Poodle in their life, they can attest that a Poodle is one smart cookie. While any dog can learn to do tricks, a Poodle thoroughly enjoys showing off and loves the praise they receive. They are sometimes prim and proper, and this little Poodle named Jolie just proves it. Most dogs walk on all fours, but this dog, well… she prefers to walk like a human up on two legs. But when you take … Read more
Does your vet speak to you in Pig Latin? Actually it is really Latin and Greek mostly. Here are some terms that I use that have gotten some questionable looks and I think that understanding what your vet is saying is the best way to have a pet health care team for your pets’ best lives. This is your crash mini course in Medical Terminology! #1 – Neoplasia The word neoplasia roughly translated from the Greek root word neo– new, … Read more
Dogs give the best hugs! Why? Because you can always be sure that your dog’s hug is sincere and his love for you is true! They may not be able to say “I Love You”, but we all know that actions speak louder than words. And our dogs have their own little ways of telling us they love us. Just like when they greet us with a wagging tail and a bunch of kisses when we get home. In the … Read more
When Pam Portia was a teenager, she was in a terrible car accident where she was very badly burned when the car caught fire. Then, eight years ago, Pam came across a puppy who had been very badly burned. At just 8 weeks old, partiers had poured lighter fluid on him and set him on fire. For fun it would seem. The puppy walked over a mile in that condition and was found in someone’s bushes. “It was really difficulty … Read more
While we know that staring at a dog can cause some dogs to be nervous, uncomfortable and even aggressive, researchers are learning there may be benefits to flashing those pearly whites at your dog more often. #1 – Your Dog Understands A research team of cognitive scientists at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, Austria, has shown that dogs* can tell the difference between a happy and angry human face. AND, that it affects the way they act. When … Read more
While many dogs are not a fan of the Fourth of July, some will take any excuse to dress up. For example, my sister’s dog runs for the closet when she hears my sister rustle the hangers – she loves to get dressed! If your dog doesn’t mind the fireworks and you are planning on taking them out in their finest July 4th attire, look no further – these 15 outfits are perfect for the backyard picnic or local fair. … Read more
When Hope For Paws was called about a family of 4 dogs living in a steel yard in Compton, California, everyone assumed it was a mother dog caring for her three little pups. Lisa Arturo and Eldad Hagar, Founder of Hope For Paws, went to the yard to try and capture the family. They quickly found the puppies, but the adult wasn’t seen immediately. Then, they saw it in one of the pipes. Although skittish, the adult allowed Hagar to … Read more
While all dogs are born with a similar joyful spirit, not all dogs are fortunate to be born perfectly healthy. Meet Quasimodo, a cute little mixed breed dog that was born with a rare birth defect that caused his front legs to bow outwards, making his paws face inward towards each other. This caused poor Quazi a great deal of pain, and his unsympathetic owners abandoned him without giving him a fair chance. After being thrown from a truck, he … Read more
For dogs that love to swim, this is a great form of exercise that can work their joints and keep them in tip-top shape. Swimming also allows dogs to enjoy in something fun with their humans, too! At Rummy’s Beach Club in Spring, Texas, this is a place where owners and their dogs can actually swim together, and are encouraged to do so. Watch this cool underwater footage of three Golden Retrievers doing what their breed does best–retrieve! It’s so … Read more
After a long and exhausting day at work, there’s one thing that makes us smile when we get home–our dogs giving us that happy and loving welcome home greeting! It’s such a wonderful feeling that someone misses us all throughout the day. They come with happy faces, giving us sweet kisses, and licking our troubles away. The dog in the video below has a sweet and special way of welcoming his human home. He’s so excited to see his beloved … Read more
Puppies are really cute and irresistible. But old dogs are just as cute too. Here at IHeartDogs, we believe that old is beautiful. There are so many things to love about old dogs. They are extremely sweet and they have years of experience when it comes to loyalty and friendship. In the video below, you will see an 17-year-old dog who’s so lovable and fun! Who says old deaf dogs can’t jive with a rock show? This lady brought her … Read more
It’s so cute and funny how dogs know they did something naughty. They definitely know when they’re in trouble. And they give us that adorable guilty face as if they’re saying ,”I’m sorry, mommy.” Just like that cute French Bulldog named Niko who chewed on his mommy’s pen! He was about to enter the house, and when his mommy asked if he chewed on the pen, he backed out of the doggy door! So cute Now here’s another adorably funny … Read more
Nothing can cheer me up like a dog does. We all know that our dogs never fail to cheer us up when we feel down. They even know when we’re crying! And when we do cry, they give us this comforting look as if saying, “What’s wrong?” or “What can I do to help?” Life can be hard on us, and we all need a little encouragement every now and then. So Doug the Pug and his owner thought of … Read more
For a person that deals with laying down the law on a daily basis, smiles may not be abundant for the majority of their day. Meet Sabrina Johnson of Inkster, Michigan, a district judge for the 22nd district court. Before she met Mikey, her beloved dog, she knew there was something missing in her life. And Mikey needed someone just like Sabrina, who would appreciate him–despite the fact that he is completely blind. Instantly after their chance meeting, Sabrina knew … Read more
1. My Dog, My Angel 2. Forever In My Heart Hoodie 3. Forever Changed 4. Fur Angels Hoodie 5. If Love Poster 6. Meet You at the Bridge 7. Left This World Tee 8. Meet Again Dolman 9. My Guardian Angel Hoodie 10. One Wish 11. Only Thing Wrong With Dogs 12. Pawprints on My Heart – Gold 13. Anchored Tee 14. In Loving Memory – Silver 15. Dogs Are Better Tee 16. Journey of Life 17. A True Friend 18. Nose To Nose 19. Paw Wings – Gold 20. Life Is Ruff Dolman 21. Gone But … Read more
It always gives me chills to think of how amazingly dogs and humans work together in various law enforcement and military capacities, combining forces to keep their communities safe while developing unbreakable bonds with one another. Still, with bravery sometimes comes sadness and sacrifice. That’s the case with US Marine Corps Colton W. Rusk’s story. Private First Class Rusk was an experienced military dog handler who died in combat in 2010 while serving in Afghanistan. As you can imagine, Rusk … Read more
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