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Hero Saves Dog Left In Trash In An Abandoned House

Erika and Sandro Gamez of South Side Street Dogs feeds, rescued and even does TNR (trap-neuther-return) on the stray dogs in Sunnyside, Houston, known as the most dangerous neighborhood in Texas. Feeding stray dogs in illegal in Houston. During a drive in the neighborhood, they come across two dogs that act as those they are guarding an abandoned house. Erika follows one of the dogs into the empty house to investigate. What she finds is heartbreaking. A very thin, pit … Read more

Two Dogs Caught Deep In Conversation

We totally love talking dogs! Especially when they talk with each ther. Just recently, we featured that cute Shiba Inu puppy who found his voice for the first time. That was just so adorable, wasn’t it? And if you can recall, we also featured that video of two Huskies having an argument over who owns a certain toy. A dog owner found his two dogs on the couch; they seem to be having a deep conversation. Whether this conversation is … Read more

They Brought A New Toy To The Dog Park And The Dog’s Reaction Is HILARIOUS!

Our dogs need socialization and exercise. And the best way to do both is to bring them to the dog park where they can meet, socialize, and play with other dogs. There might be one problem with that though, cos some dogs love the dog park so much they don’t ever want to leave! Just like that Golden Retriever who did everything he can to convince his human to stay longer at the park! Or that Husky who kept on … Read more

From The Vet: Top 5 Health Concerns For Pugs

Everyone who has lived with or known a pug knows that they are special. Outgoing and friendly, they make people laugh with their comical antics. People love pugs for their cute smashed faces that seem to always smile. Some of my favorite patients are pugs because they always seem happy to see me, frantically wagging their curly tails and spinning around in delight. Pugs have been crossed with many other breeds and I see these “designer breeds” frequently. One of … Read more

This Is What Happens When Giant Men Meet Little Puppies

No matter how big our puppies get, they will always be our babies. And no matter how big men are, they will turn into a puddle of mush when they see puppies. 🙂 Well who could blame them? Puppies are just so irresistibly cute! So when BuzzFeed created a video of giant men meeting puppies, we were curious how the guys will react! And indeed, just like we predicted, all the big guys showed childlike reactions when they saw the … Read more

15 Most Talkative Dog Breeds

All dogs bark, but some just seem to have much more to say than others. Whether they’re naturally talkative or just have a propensity to become vocal when bored and under-stimulated, some breeds are just noisier than others. Although there’s an exception to every rule, generally speaking, if you’re looking for a breed that will stay quiet, steer clear from these guys. #1 – Beagle The Beagle is a small- to medium-sized scent hound known for its outstanding ability to track … Read more

So Excited To See Mom, These Dogs Give Her The Best Greeting – Keep Your Eye On This Dog

Coming home to a happy dog who misses me is one of my favorite parts of the day. I’m sure all of you dog lovers feel the same about your dogs. It’s such a wonderful feeling to know that someone loves us and misses us when we’re away. And dogs just give the most heartwarming, spirit-lifting, welcome home greetings ever! In the video below, you will see two beautiful dogs giving their mom the best welcome home greeting. The two … Read more

Puppy Finds His Voice For The First Time

Puppies are just like human babies. They need to learn a lot of things to get through life. Puppies need to learn how to walk, and they need to learn how to bark. Some puppies may take longer in learning how to bark though. Just like the cute Shiba Inu pup in the video below! A Shiba Inu puppy met a Siberian Husky puppy, and suddenly he became very chatty. He wanted to bark at the Husky, but he has … Read more

Coca-Cola Nails The Dog & Owner Relationship With Their New Commercial

We can learn a lot from our dogs. Every day, they live life like it’s an adventure. Every time they go out the door, it’s like a vacation to them! Once in a while, we should enjoy life like dogs do! We should learn to see our surroundings like they do. Every little thing is a curious wonder to them. Humans have somehow taken those things for granted. This ad by Coca Cola shows us just that. The ad features … Read more

Pug Defends Her Turf From Yorkie Statue

One thing we love about our dogs is their ability to make us laugh. They don’t even have to try, they are just natural comedians! The funny things they do and their hilarious quirks make us love them even more. Remember that Boxer who had the funniest reaction when he saw a statue of himself? He was so funny when he tried to play with it! Now another dog got to encounter a dog statue! This Pug named Nao is … Read more

25 Pugs With Pug-tastic Personalities

Big Thanks to the I Love My Pug Community on FB for sending us their pics. #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 #15 #16 #17 #18 #19 #20 #21 #22 #23 #24 #25 Want us to cover your breed and include a pic of your dog? Email us here: woof@iheartdogs.com

6 Rescued Dogs Experience Freedom For The FIRST Time And Need Homes!

On April 7th, 2015, Animal Rescue Corps was shutting down a puppy mill in Kankakee, Illinois. 80 dogs in total were taken from the mill, and local rescues were called in to help. ALIVE Rescue was one of these, and they took six of the mill survivors: Abbi, Ilana, Wayne, Barbara, Sparkle, and Millie. According to ALIVE rescue, “These poor pups were forced to live on elevated wire crates without bottoms for years. They were over bred and did not … Read more

When Her Puppy Couldn’t Keep Up On Long Walks, She Decided To Do This

We love our dogs so much that we will bring them everywhere we go if we could. Too bad we can’t. So instead, we spend quality time with them and try to spend as much time with them as we can. Playing with them and going for a walk with them are some activities we do with our dogs so we can bond and have fun. However, not all dogs are built for long or rigorous activities. Lola, a cute … Read more

Adorable Orphaned Puppy Is Adopted And Nursed By A Mother Cat

Dogs have amazing maternal instincts. We have featured several videos of dogs adopting other animals. We’ve seen a dog take care of a family of Guinea Pigs, and we even saw that dog who produced milk for her adopted kittens! Here we have a puppy who has been adopted by a mother cat! The puppy was rejected by his mother at birth. Fortunately, a mother cat adopted him. The puppy has adapted to his new family well. However, he is … Read more

For The Past 6 Years, This Dog Has Guarded His Deceased Owner’s Grave

If you have seen the movie Hachi, or heard the story, then you know just how affected dogs can be when their owners pass away and do not return. Captain, a German shepherd mix in Argentina, had only been part of the family for a year when the father, Miguel Guzman, passed away unexpectedly. Although he had been a gift for son Damien, who was 13 when he got the pup, it’s clear that Captain was attached to Miguel; he ran … Read more

Dalmatian Puppy Meets A Kitten For The First Time

Skipper is a little Dalmatian puppy that hasn’t quite had the pleasure of experiencing everything the world has to offer yet. On a trip outside, however, he gets to meet his very first kitten and his reaction is hysterical! The tiny black and white kitten probably looks just like an ugly Dalmatian puppy to Skipper and he tries so hard to become best friends. The poor kitten seems a little confused at the situation, but doesn’t seem to mind Skipper’s … Read more

When This Man Started Pouring Vinegar Over His Dog’s Ears I Had No Idea It Would Do This

Many dogs suffer from allergies that cause a wide range of uncomfortable problems. One of the biggest symptoms of allergies is chronic ear infections, which can be very painful for our pups. One of the best ways to help prevent infection is to clean your dog’s ears with apple cider vinegar. Using apple cider vinegar, or ACV, is a natural and effective way to help ease the pain and suffering that keeps harmful steroids and other medications at bay. Although … Read more

Rescued Dog Fosters Kittens After Their Mom Doesn’t Come Back

Mothers’ Day is just a few days away. And we here at IHeartDogs will always honor the dog moms and the mother dogs all over the world. Being a mom isn’t easy. You don’t have to give birth to be a mother! But it takes a lot of love, care, and a whole lot of patience to be one! This dog just gave birth. But her maternal instinct is so strong that it extended to three other kittens who were … Read more

15 Dogs That Are HUGE Star Wars Fans

The unofficial “Star Wars Day” –  first celebrate by these people in Canada in 2011 – has grown to have a huge following – including merchandise and events planned around the day. Even dogs get into the spirit of the day, donning some of their best Star War’s costumes (though for some, no custom necessary)! #1 – Chiyoda = no costume needed #2 – Pretty Princess #3 – Fear Me, You Shall #4 – The Force Is Strong With This One #5 – Real-life Ewok … Read more

Dachshund Puppy Desperately Wants To Play With His Reflection

How did your puppy react when he/she first saw the mirror? Most pups would think it’s another puppy staring back at them, so they try to play with their own reflection. Just like that cute Corgi pup who saw herself in the mirror, and she the thought there’s another dog who got her ball! That was so adorable! Now this Dachshund pup saw the mirror for the first time. He just sat down and stared at his own reflection at … Read more

Disabled Dogs Get A Chance To Run And Play For The First Time

These rescued dogs have come from a variety of backgrounds, but they all have one thing in common – a severe spinal injury. These poor pups spent a very long time unable to walk around or move, but the invention of canine wheelchairs has changed their lives forever. These pups can now go on a walk and play fetch with the “normal” dogs. Watch this video for the heartwarming experience of seeing how these dogs learn how to run and … Read more

Adorable Dog Can’t Understand Why Her Box Keeps Getting Smaller Every Day

We humans love to play tricks on one another. Especially when it’s April Fools Day and we get a free pass to prank people and have a good laugh! Some people don’t just prank their human friends, they also play tricks and prank their furry friends! We all had a good laugh watching the show “Just For Laughs” prank dogs at the park! Now this human wanted to see how his dog will react when he makes her box smaller … Read more

Rockstar Doxie Tours With Band As The Cutest Roadie You’ll Ever See!

Ever wondered what life would be like for a four-legged roadie? Iggy is a long haired doxie that spends his days as the number 1 roadie to Black Moth, a heavy metal band from Leeds, Great Britain. Owned by the bands singer, Harriet Bevan, Iggy is the ultimate in cute roadies – we are pretty sure The Beatles never had a roadie this cute. Bevan answered a few questions about Iggy’s life on the road.   What is a typical … Read more

6 Month Old Puppy Saves Woman From Rattlesnake

In Jefferson County Colorado, a dog is being hailed a hero after saving his human’s life by jumping in between her and a venomous rattlesnake. Jenna Castello and her friend Joshua Chavez, were walking with their foster dog Guinness, a 6-month-old hound dog. They were hiking on a trail in Deer Creek Canyon Park when Jenna came upon a rattlesnake. Guinness saw Jenna freak out when she saw the snake, and he recognized that she was in danger. So Guinness … Read more

20 Great Danes Who Just Want To Hang Out

Big Thanks to the I Love My Great Dane Community on FB for sending us their pics. ▬▬►You can signup for the Great Dane newsletter here FREE: http://iheartdogs.com/the-ultimate-great-dane-lover-email/ Great Danes might look big and scary, but they’re some of the sweetest, gentlest and goofiest dogs in the dog world. These German mastiffs show off their “gentle giant” nickname with pride. They’re large and lovable, often as tall as their owners and some of the greatest dogs in the world. With that said, let’s … Read more

25 Dogs Who Absolutely Love Being Pushed On Swings

Enjoying a ride on the swing during a visit to the park isn’t just for human kids – fur babies love the activity, too! In the delightful video below, we get to watch as several dogs gleefully sit in a swing. Their expressions are just so happy and relaxed – there’s obviously no other place they’d rather be! Of course, it’s probably a lot easier for smaller dogs to partake in the fun, but that doesn’t mean bigger pups don’t … Read more

How To De-Skunk A Dog

There just might not be anything worse than a dog that has had an encounter with a skunk. Those cute ‘lil critters are just soo interesting to a dog and then – BAM! Your life is ruined. There are a lot of home remedies and just as many packaged products that claim to get rid of that dreaded smell. But which really work? We asked a couple experts in the industry what their “tried and true” methods are for de-skunking your … Read more

Groomer Was Asked To Give Their Dog A “Lion Cut” And WOW

What kind of haircut does your dog have? I’m sure dog owners who have long-haired dogs, or dogs with fur that needs grooming are familiar with the types of haircuts for dogs. One popular dog haircut is the “Lion Cut”. Now this guy has a dog named Stains. Stains was abandoned on the side of the road as a puppy by his previous owner. But this guy rescued Stains, and he is now living happily with the family for 12 … Read more

This Dog Shows Off Some Unbelievable Ball Handling Skills

Our pets hold things with their mouth. We humans have thumbs that allow us to grasp things in our hands, but our pets don’t. Can you imagine if we hold things with our mouths too? That would be pretty weird, right? But this dog has quite a talent. She can actually hold a ball with her paws. Her name is Pakak. According to her human, Pakak loves to play around with her toys. Pakak learned this neat trick of holding … Read more

This Is How Lazy Dogs Fetch

We’ve seen some videos of lazy dogs and boy do we love them! They are so cute especially when they whine and complain when their humans try to wake them up or tell them to get out of the bed. Just like this adorable Great Dane pup who groans hilariously when his owners insist that he get out of bed! Now this dog is on a totally different level of lazy! We’re not quite sure how old this dog is, … Read more

Toddler Without Feet Gets Puppy Without A Paw

Have you heard of the saying that goes “Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll tell you who you are.”? It must be because friends have so much in common with each other. Their similarities somehow makes their bond stronger. And that happens not just with our human friends, but with our canine friends too. That’s why this little girl and this puppy became instant besties. Sapphyre Johnson is missing both of her feet. When her mom was pregnant, … Read more

Science Says Dogs Are Smart – Find Out How Smart YOUR Dog Is

As dogs become more and more like family, the urge to learn more about them has also grown. In the past few decades, research that used to only be done on primates (to see how closely they resemble us) is now being done on canines – just how smart are our doggy family members? Stanley Coren’s research has shown that the average dog is roughly at the intelligence level of a two and half year-old human child. This is huge, … Read more

6 Tips On Finding Homeowner’s Insurance For Owner’s Of Discriminated Breeds

It is no secret that it can be hard for owners of certain breeds to find home insurance coverage. Many companies have policies in place that allow them to cancel or deny coverage if someone owns breeds the company deems dangerous. According to Pyschology Today, these are the 14 breeds that are most often blacklisted by insurance companies: Pit Bull Terriers Dobermans Rottweilers Staffordshire Terriers German Shepherds Presa Canarios Chow Chows Akitas Wolf Hybrids Mastiffs Cane Corsos Great Danes Alaskan Malamutes … Read more

If Dogs Could Apologize, This Is What They’d Say

Whenever we catch our dogs doing something mischievous, they give us that adorable guilty face that we just can’t resist. They either look at you with those puppy-dog eyes, or they turn their face away and avoid eye contact. Nevertheless, it’s really hard to get mad at those cute guilty faces they make. But imagine if dogs could actually speak and apologize to you. What do you think will they say? The creative minds of the people at BuzzFeed whipped … Read more

8 Dog Problems Humans Just Don’t Understand

We dog lovers just love to spoil our dogs. We provide them with everything they need, and we give them the utmost comfort. We may think that their life is easy. But hey, dogs have their own problems too; problems that we humans just can’t seem to understand. This funny video by America’s Funniest Videos in association with BuzzFeed shows us the 8 dog problems that only dogs can understand. We get to see the problems that our dogs have, … Read more

Dog Went Missing For 4 Years Until A Call Comes In From A Shelter 900 Miles Away

After their dog was missing for four years, the Lambert family was shocked when they received a call from a shelter in Iowa, telling them that their Yorkshire Terrier has been found. Sam, the family’s Yorkshire Terrier was a birthday gift to 10-year-old Karisa Lambert, who’s now 15. Then one day, Sam disappeared from their yard in Louisiana. No one knew where Sam went. He was believed to have been stolen from the family’s yard. And after four years of … Read more

One Of The World’s Smallest Dogs, This Cutie Weighs Just 14 ounces

Everyone, meet Disney! Disney is running to be crowned as Britain’s Tiniest Dog! Disney is a pocket-sized Chihuahua who was born on January 25, 2015. She was part of a litter of three. But unlike Disney’s siblings, she hasn’t grown since she was 8 weeks old. Disney stands at just 9.3 centimeters, that’s about 3 inches tall. And she weighs 14 ounces or 405 grams. Disney’s owner, 26-year-old Natalie Vanes, can fit her little dog in the palm of her … Read more

Dog Vs. Kiddie Pool…The Most Adorable Battle We’ve Ever Seen!

The dog days of summer are almost upon us! Depending on the dog, that means different things of course. Some pups love the heat, and the splashing around in pools that comes with it. Some aren’t fans of water. And some, like Gus the bulldog, are just confused by it! Gus and his doggie sibling were gifted with a summer kiddie pool by their loving humans. One problem…Gus isn’t quite sure what to do with it! In the hilarious video … Read more

25 Adorable French Bulldogs We Just Want To Squeeze (And You Will Too)

Big Thanks to the I Love My Frenchie Community on FB for sending us their pics. ▬▬►You can signup for their French Bulldog newsletter here FREE: http://iheartdogs.com/the-ultimate-french-bulldog-lover-email/ Squishy faces, giant bat-ears and stubby little frog-bodies – the reason French Bulldogs are so cute! Not to mention their gleaming personalities. Few breeds can outdo the Frenchie as class clown of the dog world and we certainly understand why. What other breed is as cute in looks as they are in temperament? Very few! … Read more

This Corgi Refuses To Stop Chasing Her Tail. You’ll LOL When You See Why.

Have you ever seen your dog trying to catch his/her tail? They look so funny when they try to catch their tail. And admit it, watching a dog catch his tail is kinda amusing and entertaining, right? Have you ever wondered why they try to catch their tail? Well there are several reasons why. But the dog in the video below has a very legit reason. This cute Corgi named Teagan has a problem. Somehow she got a treat stuck … Read more

They Set Up A Camera To Find Out How The Heck Their Dog Got Food Out Of The Fridge

Do you leave your dogs alone at home? Well you better be careful! Dogs are very clever when it comes to raiding the kitchen for food! Did you see that video of a dog who climbed the kitchen counter and got some food out of the oven? That was one resourceful little doggy! Now here’s another clever and very resourceful dog. His owners were wondering how their dog could get the food out of the fridge, so they setup a … Read more

73-Year-Old Saves His Dog By Punching A Bear In The Face

When his Chihuahua Lacy started whimpering outside his home near Sacramento, California, Carl Moore ran outside to see why. He sees Lacey as his daughter, and will protect her against anything– even a bear. And that’s exactly what he saw when he stepped outside last week. Right in front of his house, where Lacy was. “I ain’t run from nothing; I never have in my whole life and I ain’t going to start now,” Moore told his local news station, CBS … Read more

Hidden Camera Shows What Happens When a Pet Store Replaces It’s Animals with Shelter Animals!

“Adopt, Don’t Shop” — animal advocates and rescue organizations have been encouraging people to adopt dogs at the shelters instead of buying them at the pet stores so lives can be saved. There are thousands of dogs who are at the shelters, and some of them are not fortunate enough to go to a home and they end up in the kill-list. However, some people would still prefer to spend money to buy a pet, rather than adopting one. So … Read more

FBI Declares Animal Abuse A Top Tier Crime

A victory for animal lovers everywhere – FBI has finally reclassified animal abuse crimes. The new laws, taking effect in 2016, will upgrade animal cruelty to a felony along with arson, burglary, kidnapping and homicide. “Animal cruelty is a huge problem,” Cindy Sanders, co-founder of Community Action for Animals, tells KCTV5 in the following video. “Honestly, it’s big everywhere but the Mid-South and the Deep South show some of the highest concentrations. The Community Action for Animals, co ran by Sanders … Read more

Volunteers Give A Fallen Soldier’s Mom New Hope In The Form Of A Rescue Dog

There have been many recent news stories about Duke, the German Shepherd Dog that went to live with a fallen soldier’s mother. Some of the facts have been misreported. Here is the real story, straight from the mouth of Deb Christy, the mother. On June 20, 2014, Adam Christy was in the IUD detection vehicle at the front of a convoy in Afghanistan. An explosion tore about his vehicle killing him, two other soldiers and a military K-9 named Cade. … Read more

Fun & Exciting Games For Dogs And Kids To Play Together

“I’m bored!” How many times do kids utter that phrase throughout the year? Dogs get bored just as easily when not properly stimulated. Unlike kids, they don’t have the verbal ability to utter their discontent. They find other ways to express their boredom, usually by way of destruction. Why not have them work out their boredom, together? Not through destruction, but through training games and fun play. There are lots of activities for kids and dogs to do together that … Read more

13-year-old Volunteer Raises Money When Animal Shelter Is Vandalized

On the night of Wed. April 15, The Meriden Humane Society in Connecticut was vandalized with damage done to the small dog kennels and the Plaques in the Memorial Garden. “Some [were] pulled completely off the foundation, tops ruined, structures bent… and we even had a few [plaques] stolen off the property,” The Meriden Humane Society claims on Facebook. It is estimated that will cost the shelter over $2500 in unexpected expenses to repair these damages and acquire new equipment for the … Read more

15 Most Eco-friendly Pet Companies

If you want to spend your money with companies that are doing their part to better our Earth, than you need to check out these 15 companies. All of them make awesome products while being good stewards of our planet. Do you know of others we missed? Add them in the comments! #1 – ALIVE Rescue This non-profit animal rescue is takes stewardship seriously. At the “Little Barn” (where the rescues live) , they only use environmentally-friendly and/or recyclable materials – … Read more

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Belgian Malinois

The Belgian Malinois is growing in popularity, but new owners might want to spend a little extra time reading up on this breed before diving right into a new puppy or rescue. While certainly one of the most versatile breeds, the Malinois can be a lot of dog to handle. Whether you’re looking for basic information or some interesting facts, check out this list! #1 – They Only Have Short Coats The vast majority of Belgian Malinois enthusiasts focus on … Read more

10 Things Pit Bull Parents Are Sick Of Hearing

We see unfortunate stories in the news often about Pit Bulls that make them seem like bad dogs – but iHeartDogs believes that there’s no such thing as a “bad breed”. Anyone who has ever loved a Pit Bull will tell you what sweet, loyal, eager-to-please dogs they are. With love, Pit Bulls are great family dogs and loyal companions. People who have a Pit Bull or Pit Mix are used to getting dirty looks and comments when they take … Read more

15 Dog Myths Debunked

With how long and close our history is entwined with dogs, it’s no surprise that there are many myths when it comes to our canine companions. Luckily, many of them have been debunked, to our dog’s benefit, through research. As science advances, we will likely see more and more myths debunked in the coming years. #1 – Dogs eat grass only when they are sick If you have a dog that likes to “graze,” you have probably already figured this out. … Read more