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    Mother & Puppies Transported Out of Kill Shelter & Adopted Thanks to iHeartDogs Customers!

    Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. The Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team (START) rescues animals from high-kill shelters in Southern and Central California and transports them to vetted Pacific Northwest rescue organizations, where they find forever homes quickly. Thanks to a grant from GreaterGood.org funded by the iHeartDogs.com community, START recently transported hundreds of animals to safety. Once … Read more

    High-Risk Shelter Pleads for Help for Young Pup. Now He’s Safe at Home!

    Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. Thanks to a grant from GreaterGood.org funded by the iHeartDogs.com community, dogs like Jeff are given a second chance through transport by the Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team (START). “The pleas were going around. A great dog, Jeff, was in danger at the tiny rural Delano, CA. Animal Shelter. A personal one … Read more

    Dog Nobody Wanted In Louisiana Finds Perfect Home In Colorado

    Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. Dottie came to Acadiana Animal Aid from a high-kill municipal shelter in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana at the beginning of November 2018. She was a 3-year-old deaf, black and white terrier mix that was heartworm positive. Dottie stayed with Acadiana through her heartworm treatment and quickly became a staff favorite. Thanks to … Read more

    Terrified Shelter Dog Finds His Perfect Home After He Was Transported From A High-Risk Shelter

    Tova came into the Humane Society of Tulsa from a hoarding case in December 2018 with 87 dogs. He was hiding inside a hole in a wall, frightened to the point of trembling when rescuers found him. Shelter staff noticed that he was very timid, afraid of people and even other animals. He would keep his head down even when being walked through the shelter and cowered in a corner when introduced to another dog. Thanks to a grant from … Read more

    Resilient Dog Survives Life on a Clothesline, Now Lives on the Couch!

    Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. Thanks to a grant from GreaterGood.org funded by the iHeartDogs.com community, Fella came to the Humane Society of Tulsa in December 2018 as part of an 87 dog hoarding case in Spavinaw, OK. In this particular situation 50 large dogs were living inside a single trailer, several puppies, and then a handful … Read more

    Turn Staying Indoors Into Cozy Fun For You And Your Dog This Winter

    Just because the temperature drops doesn’t mean the fun has to end! iHeartDogs has plenty of indoor activities and cozy cuddling options for you and your dog during the colder time of year. Stock up on warm clothes and rich, delicious coffee for you and lots of tempting treats and attention-grabbing toys for your pup before the cold creeps in. We’ve got everything you need! For You: Coffee for a Cause There’s nothing like a hot cup of coffee on … Read more

    A Beautiful Way To Give Back & Save Lives This Holiday Season

    There’s a reason the holidays are called “The Giving Season.” People feel compelled to reach a little deeper into their pockets at this time of year. Our favorite causes benefit from the giving spirit we feel near the end of the year. iHeartDogs supports a number of different causes. This year, we’d like to ask you to help us save lives this holiday just by continuing your holiday shopping. Adoptable pets fill shelters all over the country. Many of these pets … Read more

    Help Make a Shelter Dog’s Christmas Wish Come True

      Dear Supporters,   Our company was founded on one simple principle, the belief that “every dog matters.” As you complete your holiday gift shopping, we were hoping you’d consider partnering with us this week to help make the wishes of hundreds of shelter dogs come true. Ultimately, these pups are wishing for a forever home. We’re partnering with shelters & rescues to help provide these pups with desperately needed supplies & enrichment, which boost their chances of adoption. You can help by providing the following 4 essentials … Read more

    Apparel And Accessories To Keep You Cozy, Warm This Season & Give Back

    It’s here, and I hope you’re ready! WELCOME, COLD WEATHER! We missed you! We missed the hot chocolate and crackling fires! Watching holiday specials with our pups and the smell of baking goodies from the oven! And we missed the layers! The layers and layers of warm, cozy clothing that we get to swaddle ourselves in while we do all the fun cold-weather stuff we’ve been looking forward to all year. If there’s any downside to the layers, it’s that … Read more

    Dog Has A Happy Life After Being Rescued From High-Risk Shelter

    Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible.  iHeartDogs readers have been helping support The Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team (START) through the Second Chance Movement. START provides transport for at-risk pets in high-risk shelters, and finds them a safe place in a no-kill facility. Tuco was in a kennel at a San Bernardino, CA Shelter. He was found as a … Read more

    These Cute, Cozy Tops Have An Unexpected Perk – Helping Shelter Dogs Get Adopted!

    In cooler weather, wearing cozy clothing is just the best. Even better is when on top of feeling warm and comfy, you feel super cute in what you’ve got on! The following tops are exactly that – cute and comfy. But, if you’re new to iHeartDogs (welcome!) this may blow your mind… each of these tops also helps shelter dogs get adopted. “How?” you might be asking. Each piece of iHeartDogs apparel provides a special donation that helps dogs! For … Read more

    Top 10 Gifts for Dog Lovers

    Looking for the perfect gift for someone you care about who adores dogs? These 10 gifts are made for dog lovers and actually help dogs. The following products are not only made for dog lovers, they help dog lovers help shelter pups! Each item has a unique donation value that helps shelter dogs in some way. So your gift is more than just a thoughtful present – it has a positive impact on dogs’ lives. The gift recipient is going … Read more

    1200 Miles Separated This Dog From Salvation – And You Helped Him Get There!

    Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good Charities, which helps support various charitable programs. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible.  The Lancaster Animal Care Center is a division of Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control. With seven “open admission” shelters serving 47 cities, the staff faces a constant struggle to save the dogs in their care from euthanasia. For a beautiful pooch named Mocha, salvation lay in a program … Read more

    Your Support Helped Transport These Street Dogs To Wonderful New Lives

    Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good Charities, which helps support various charitable programs. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings like the one below are made possible.  Thousands of pets are killed daily in shelters across Southern and Central California. The Shelter Transport Animal Rescue Team (START) provides transport services to rescue organizations in the Pacific Northwest, where these animals have a fighting chance to find new lives. The Second Chance Movement helps fund organizations like START … Read more

    11 Awesome Gift Ideas For The Dog Moms In Your Life

    Now that Easter is behind us, Mother’s Day is right around the corner on May 13. Just because some children have fur doesn’t make somebody any less of a mother. Have you thought about what to get your favorite dog moms this Mother’s Day? If not, there’s no need to panic. We have plenty of ideas on how to show the dog moms in your life that they are appreciated. Have any ideas that we didn’t include here? Let us … Read more

    Thanks to iHeartDogs.com Customers, Senior Dog Goes From Shelter Kill List To Forever Home

    The Second Chance Movement funds the transport of dogs from high-kill shelters and into less crowded facilities where there is a higher demand for adoption. This simple solution has the potential to save hundreds of thousands of homeless pets – but it can be expensive. Certain products from the iHeartDogs store help fund these life-saving trips, and thanks to you, stories like the one below are made possible!  The stress, expense, time, and commitment to make these transports happen month … Read more

    Top 10 Gifts For Women Who Love Dogs

    For women who adore dogs, certain gifts are just going to be more meaningful to them than others. We’d venture to say that for this special lady gifts that do double duty by also giving back are going to mean a whole lot more to her. She’ll probably love knowing that the gifts you’ve picked out for her have helped pups and individuals in need! We’re pretty sure that any of the following top 10 gifts for women who love … Read more

    The Best Gifts for Someone Who Loves Dogs

    For someone who loves dogs, certain gifts are just going to be more meaningful than others. We’d venture to say that for dog-loving people, gifts that do double duty by also helping people and/or pets in need are going to mean a whole lot more. They’ll probably love knowing that the gifts you’ve picked out for them have helped dogs and individuals in need! Whether it’s your sibling, bestie, or the mail man, we’re sure they’ll appreciate the following gift … Read more

    Top 10 Gifts For Dog Lovers That Show You Care

    If you’re a dog lover, you know that having a pup isn’t just owning a pet; it’s a lifestyle! Being a “dog person” means you simply couldn’t imagine spending a day without a canine by your side. If you have fellow pup parents on your gift list this holiday season, show them you care by getting them a gift that reflects their love of all things dog! Below are 10 gifts for the doting pooch parents in your life, including … Read more

    The Best Gifts for Dog Lovers

    Looking for the PERFECT gift for someone you care about who loves dogs? From hilarious tops to high-quality jewelry, this list has you covered. The following products are not only made for dog lovers, they help dog lovers help shelter pups! Each item has a unique donation value that helps shelter dogs in some way. So your gift is more than just a thoughtful present – it has a positive impact on dogs’ lives, the gift recipient is going to … Read more

    3 Amazing Stories of Mass Rescues From High-Kill Shelters

    At iHeartDogs our motto is “Every dog matters.” Over the years we have shared countless stories of rescue from all over the world. Sometimes the heroes we write about save one precious life. Other times they rescue dozens – if not hundreds – of helpless animals from horrible circumstances like backyard breeding operations, hoarding situations, and dog meat farms.   The animal advocates in this post devote their time and talents to liberating dogs from high-kill shelters and transporting them … Read more

    One simple alternative to the horrible practice of euthanasia in overcrowded shelters

    There is a terrible pet population problem in the United States, but it’s not what you’d think. The population issue is more of a population distribution problem. In high pet population areas, resources for stray or abandoned animals are often limited, leading to euthanasia for millions of innocent dogs and cats a year. However, some shelters are mostly empty as they are located in areas that tend to have fewer strays and unplanned litters. In these locations, there are plenty of families … Read more

    The Most Impactful Way to Save Lives

    Many shelters euthanize adoptable, loving pets each day just because there isn’t enough room for them. Overcrowded, underfunded shelters are faced with the problem of too many pets and not enough demand. Whereas, in other parts of the country there is too much demand. Families are left waiting for their local shelters and rescues to have new pets available for adoption. This is a depressing dilemma for any animal lover to learn about. Yet, there is one straightforward, impactful way … Read more

    What Happens After You Unlock These Cages Will Make You Cry

    dog in cage

    Numerous dogs locked up in cages with more coming in daily, awaiting certain death – this is the reality for many shelters in the U.S. where there are too many stray and abandoned dogs for the amount of families able to adopt. These are healthy, hopeful dogs trapped behind cages, sentenced to death. Those cages are the last “home” they will know before being put down. They are euthanized for no other reason than there just wasn’t someone nearby able … Read more

    The Single Easiest Way You Can Save Shelter Animals’ Lives

    Puppies to be transported to loving homes

    It’s a sad truth, but many pets are murdered every day simply for taking up space for too long in a shelter. These pets are adoptable, loving animals who just want to find a home. Meanwhile, in other parts of the country there are families waiting and waiting for their local shelter to have new pets available for adoption. We animal lovers don’t have to stand by the wayside, heartbroken that we can’t do anything. There is a particular way … Read more

    What This Airplane Pilot is Doing In This Pic Will Blow Your Mind

    Yes, there’s a puppy in that pilot’s lap and yes, they are in the air – but this is not just any flight. Although this plane has room to seat lots of people, it’s cargo is of a different, but precious, variety.  The pilot in this picture is transporting shelter pets from kill shelters to no-kill shelters in other areas of the country where loving families are waiting to adopt them. These pilots volunteer their time, expertise and airplanes to … Read more

    You Can’t Adopt Every Shelter Animal, But You Can Do This Instead

    As animal lovers, it’s a rare day when we don’t experience a sinking heart at the thought of all the pets in shelters waiting for a home and that many of those loving, adoptable animals will be put down before really getting a chance. Don’t we all wish we could adopt just one more pet (and after that, just one more) to save them from suffering in a cold shelter and later a needless death? Since one person can’t individually … Read more

    There’s a Puppy in This Airplane Pilot’s Lap for One Unbelievably Touching Reason

    It’s not every day you see a puppy in the cockpit of an airplane. But this is no ordinary plane, no ordinary flight, and no ordinary airline. It’s mission isn’t to transport people from one place to another. It’s mission is to transport shelter pets from high risk, high kill shelters to no-kill shelters where they can be adopted by a loving family. These all volunteer pilots are heroes in the truest sense of the word, donating their time and … Read more

    Mama Dog ‘Clutched’ Her Pups As Temps Dropped, Sat In Box On Frosty Grass

    For Suzette Hall, dedicating her life to rescuing dogs was both a labor of love and an emotional rollercoaster. The demands of her role were significant, often leaving her physically exhausted and emotionally drained. Yet, the sight of a once-abandoned dog thriving in a loving home made every challenge worthwhile. Each rescue reminded her of the transformative impact she had—not just on the dogs she saved, but also on the families who welcomed them. One particular day tested Suzette’s unwavering … Read more

    Foster Dad’s Love Gives Dog Missing Front Legs a New Lease on Life

    In the bustling city of Houston, Texas, Lou Robinson and her husband, Mark Bowlin, found themselves at the forefront of an extraordinary rescue mission. As founders of the animal rescue organization Warriors Educate About Rescue, the couple had spent years dedicating their lives to saving abandoned animals and giving them a second chance. Known for their compassion and determination, Lou and Mark were no strangers to challenges. However, their commitment was put to the ultimate test when they encountered a … Read more

    11 Tips For Bringing Home A Stray Dog

    Bringing home a stray dog can be life-changing for both you and the pup. Whether you find a lost dog on the streets or an abandoned one in need of love, welcoming them requires patience, preparation, and compassion. Stray dogs often carry fear, anxiety, or health issues that need to be addressed before they fully settle in. With the right approach and a bit of effort, you can make the transition smoother, helping your new furry friend feel safe and … Read more