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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
This is just too stinkin’ cute! Dogs and babies are often the very best of friends, but the pair you’re about to meet takes it up a notch. The love between these smiling pals is so clear; they lounge comfortably on the couch, not a care in the world. The dog is more than happy to serve as a pillow for his little human friend! As the ecstatic little redhead laughs and laughs, her dog rewards her happiness with kisses. … Read more
Big Thanks to the I Love My Shar-Pei Community on FB for sending us their pics. ▬▬►You can signup for their Shar-Pei newseletter here FREE: http://ilovedogs.ws/-SharPeiEmail There are plenty of cute dogs in the world, but these Shar-Pei just have to be at the top of the list. With their adorable wrinkles, their cuddly short coats and their glowing personalities, we can’t help but love them. Such a unique breed certainly deserves some special recognition and we just could’t help but … Read more
Oh to be a puppy. Such a big world to explore, so many things to learn! How does one process having the hiccups for the first time? I mean, your adorable little body is convulsing every few seconds. It must be some kind of attack, right? Well Buck the puppy thought so, and in this adorably irresistible 16 second clip, you’ll witness him try his best to defend against the pesky little attacks! In only 2 days, Buck’s video on … Read more
Military working dogs that retire from service are often in need of homes as much as any other rescue dog, even if they come from a rich background of working history. This Belgian Malinois was lucky to find such a loving home but he isn’t the only animal member of the house. When his family brings an adorable little kitten home, his reaction is as confused as it is happy. Watch as this retired military dog meets his new family … Read more
I’m sure you guys are familiar with the Hush Puppies shoe brand, right? No on could miss their adorable Basset Hound mascot! For over 50 years, Hush Puppies has been known all over the world because of their casual and comfortable footwear. In the 1980’s a housepet became the mascot of Hush Puppies brand. The sweet and soft-eyed Basset Hound has become the logo that we see in shoeboxes, ads, and displays. Hush Puppies Colombia gave a surprise for some … Read more
This giant dog just loves this tiny kitten and wants nothing more than to have some fun and play! Luckily for the pup, this little kitty isn’t afraid at all and actually seems quite annoyed by the friendship. We just loved watching this short clip of the pair and we certainly hope they turn into the best of friends. Does your dog have an unlikely friend that they love? Share with us in the comments below!
Hurray for warmer weather! As the weather gets hotter, we and our furry friends have our own favorite ways to beat the heat. Previously, we featured a Pug who is so relaxed as he’s having a dip in his own tub in the backyard. And we also saw those cute Corgis hit the beach! Now this dog and his humans love to take a dip in the pool when the day gets warm. And this naughty dog loves to play … Read more
Meet Kenny. When Kenny was rescued in April 2013, he had suffered a severe spinal injury that left him completely paralyzed. His situation was so dire many experts believed that he would never walk again and should be euthanized. Fortunately for Kenny, the good people at Two Hands Four Paws had faith in Kenny and never gave up on him. The results we see today are nothing short of a miracle. His recovery is truly amazing and we can’t … Read more
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourselves. These dweeby little knuckleheads are going to win you over with their goofy, nonsensical ways! And the best part? They’re all Golden Retrievers! A whopping 16 of ‘em! Since it’s impossible to NOT love Goldens, I have to assume you’ll enjoy this just as much as the next guy. ☺ These silly pooches march to the beat of their own drum and they aren’t afraid to show it! Whether it’s sticking their heads in toys … Read more
Imagine if our dogs can help us around the house. With our dogs doing the chores, life would be so much easier, right? Well some dogs are trained to help people with disability. These assistance/service dogs are trained to help out around the house, doing things like opening the fridge, fetch objects, turning the lights on and off, and so much more. But the dog in the video below is not a service dog. This German Shepherd named Baron is … Read more
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