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Looking for just the right dog to fit your family can be difficult. Especially if you have or are planning on having kids during the dog’s lifetime. It’s a known fact that not all dogs like kids, and it’s one of the main reasons dogs end up at shelters. While all dogs are individuals, there are a few breeds that are more likely to be great with kids and here they are (in no particular order). #1 – Golden Retriever The Golden … Read more
If you’ve been working from home during the COVID-19 quarantine, it’s likely that you’ve had more than enough Zoom calls. Every time your company schedules another Zoom meeting, it might be difficult to look forward to it. However, Guide Dogs Australia recently hosted a Zoom meeting that any dog lover would be thrilled to attend. That’s because the meeting was hosted by several adorable guide dogs, including a 3-week-old puppy! Having a meeting with other humans might be boring, but … Read more
Cynics will deny it, but I bet many people out there still believe in the power of love at first sight. Or in this case, love at first sight/sniff. This is the love story of two dogs who met under less than ideal circumstances, but it bonded them for life. Agatha and Jukebox, two Pit Bulls, both spent a long time at Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson, Arizona. Even though they came in separately, they would go on to … Read more
Some dogs are fascinated by things on the TV while others don’t recognize it at all. For Bronn the Labradoodle, the TV is exciting, especially when he’s on it. A few days ago, Bronn’s mom, Angela Labat, took a cute video of him playing with his human baby brother named Liam. WWL-TV thought the video was so cute that they decided to air it on their news channel. They expected it to warm the hearts of all the people watching, … Read more
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC has recommended exercising caution when it comes to exposing domestic cats and dogs to known infected humans. There have been conflicting reports on how the virus may or may not be transmitted from humans to animals and vice versa. We all want to keep our pets safe so what is the right course of action? The CDC is now recommending that pets practice social distancing just the same way that their humans do. Starting … Read more
During the COVID-19 quarantine, dogs are probably feeling just as bored as you are. They don’t get to interact with as many people or explore as many places as usual. For dogs at rescues and shelters, it’s probably extra hard not to be able to have the public interact with them. So, a California dog rescue decided to take a litter of adoptable puppies on an adventure before they found their forever homes. They noticed that the Gentle Barn Animal … Read more
Military members sacrifice so much for their country, but their families back home make sacrifices as well. Family members worry about their soldiers and long for the day to finally come when they can be reunited. Even furry family members feel the sadness of their loved ones not being there. Murphy Was Skeptical And His Mom’s Heart Was Broken Janna Berger is a soldier who had to leave her beloved boy for eight long months! Murphy was well taken care … Read more
If you’re not a Redditor, you’ve probably still heard about the “AMA” threads online. “AMA” stands for “Ask Me Anything.” This subreddit allows users across the globe to host virtual Q&As. AMAs posted there range from President Barack Obama to shark attack survivors to Disney World employees. The idea is that anyone can get insight into life experiences that differ from their own if they choose to ask a question. One incredible Redditor, Tom Turcich, posted an AMA on April … Read more
It may feel like there is no end in sight, but eventually, lock-downs will be lifted, and folks will return to work. While this will be a time of celebration for most humans, how will dogs handle separation anxiety after COVID-19? According to animal psychologist Dr. Roger Mugford, dog parents should start preparing their pets to cope in a post-Coronavirus world. “With such an overload of quality time with their families, dogs are building up a huge reservoir of over-dependency … Read more
Back in February, there were reports of a dog in China that was thought to have been infected with the particular strain of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from his infected human companion. Researchers at Duke University have confirmed the first known positive test result for the virus that causes COVID-19 in a domestic, family dog in the US. A Pug Named Winston Becomes First Dog in the US to Test Positive for the Virus that Causes COVID-19 Winston is … Read more
Part of every sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to GreaterGood, which helps support various charities like START Rescue. Stories like the one below are made possible with your help! Check out all the animals iHeartDogs fans and shoppers like you have helped save here. After living as a stray on the street, little Fern ended up at the Porterville Shelter in California. Through divine intervention, START Rescue selected her for transport out of this high-risk area to Oregon. Once up northwest, … Read more
A young couple who are expecting a baby are currently living in a small one bedroom apartment with their dog of five years. Anticipating the need for more space once the baby arrives, they decided to start looking for a bigger place. The boyfriend found an ideal apartment that lacked one important thing: they do not allow pets. He shocked the future mother of his child by asking her to give her beloved dog up. You can probably guess how … Read more
At this point in the COVID-19 quarantine, you’re probably running out of quality movies and shows to watch. You’ve watched your favorite shows over and over again and you just can’t find anything better. Luckily, there’s a new celebrity in town who’s taking acting to a whole new level. Instagram star Wallace the French Bulldog wanted to test out his acting skills during his extra free time. He created a series of 4 episodes, some bonus features, and even a … Read more
Special Olympics has been enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities since 1968. What began as a backyard summer camp has grown into a global movement with 5.4 million athletes participating in 106,000 events in 193 countries! More than a million volunteers help ensure the games run smoothly, and not all of them are human. Many dogs accompany the athletes, families, and friends of the organization, offering services only pups can provide. “Dogs let people with disabilities become more … Read more
A little dog named Che-Che came to the Monmouth County SPCA in New Jersey during the COVID-19 pandemic. She had no idea how she ended up in such an unfamiliar place, and she clearly didn’t think she belonged there. Recently, two of Che-Che’s family members passed away from the coronavirus. The little dog had no one left to take care of her, so she was brought straight to the SPCA. Now, the organization’s mission is to find the perfect home … Read more
On March 3rd, a deadly tornado passed through a Tennesse neighborhood. Homes were destroyed and sadly, many people didn’t make it. However, Eric Johnson and his family were some of the fortunate ones. Their house was completely gone, but they all survived with only a few minor injuries. The only problem was that their Miniature Australian Shepherd, Bella, was nowhere to be seen after all the commotion. She had likely run off in fear, and the family had no idea … Read more
Shaila Sheikh is a nurse who’s currently working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. She has a lot on her plate trying to save people day in and day out. She thought the coronavirus was the worst of her worries, but then the dog lover’s worst nightmare happened. Sheikh and her kids had recently relocated, and they got a new family member along the way. Only 2 weeks ago, they brought Max the 11-week-old Belgian Malinois home. He … Read more
Chances are high if you’re reading this that you have dog toys strewn about your house. Of course, you do! We all love to spoil our pups. For many dogs, nothing is better than the excitement that comes from getting their paws on a brand new toy! And, for many dogs, they show their love and excitement for that toy by instantly ripping it to shreds. One Dog Takes A Stand Against Toy Abuse That’s not the case for Mika! … Read more
You have them, I have them, we all have them. Squeaky toys. They’re everywhere! My parents keep bringing them home for me despite my best efforts to show them my disgust. I guess I’m not really disgusted, but I’ve tried to get my point across. They just don’t seem to get it. Give me a good bone, and I’ll be fine, but leave the squeaky toys for the young pups. I try to be kind to my squeaky toys. I … Read more
iHeartDogs works closely with GreaterGood by donating part of each sale to their various charity efforts. One of the charities, Rescue Bank, works to donate quality dog food to shelters and rescues who are in need. Many shelters and rescues could not run without the generous donations from organizations like this, so your support makes a huge impact! Those who spotted Winter wandering around Northern Michigan in 2017 took him for a white wolf. At the very least, he looked wolf-like and appeared larger … Read more
Being an animal rescuer can be incredibly rewarding, but also one of the most challenging endeavors you can explore. Luckily for this rescue founder, she received a well-deserved surprise that would improve her rescue ability for years to come! Sherri Stankewitz found her passion for animal rescuing when she noticed how many stray animals she passed as she drove through downtown Los Angeles each day. After the first time she pulled over to rescue an abandoned pup, it was clear … Read more
There isn’t much that can come between the love a little girl has for her dogs. Not even stolen cookies! You may remember the viral story about the adorable girl and her Newfie a few years back. The attitudey Newf hilariously protested his attendance at his sister’s tea party… until the crumpets were served! He huffed and puffed and pouted on the ground while she graciously served him delicious imaginary tea. It was only when she delivered him a plate … Read more
Tons of people are learning the hard way just how difficult it is to safely groom their dog at home. Whether out of boredom, a feeling that their dog was looking a little rough around the edges, or an attempt to learn a new skill during this crazy quarantine time, some dog parents are trimming their own dogs at home. And the results of these experiments are total fails. Trimming is Not a DIY Activity Dog groomers spend hours and … Read more
Barnaby here. I’ve been around the block a time or two (literally, just today), so I just wanted to share my wisdom with some of you younger pups. And, maybe some of your older pups who are curious. Grab a bone, hop up on the couch, and spin in circles a few times until you’re comfortable enough to plop down and read on. Do your humans make you sit for a snack? Mine do! It took me a solid three … Read more
When Jackson the Miniature Australian Shepherd was stolen four months ago, Emilie Talermo didn’t know what to do. Jackson meant the world to her, and every day without him just felt empty. So, she went to extreme measures to help bring him home. Talermo made a website where she offered a $7,000 reward, flew a banner over the city, created the dog a Tinder account, and even raised $11,000 through GoFundMe. She was determined to try anything and everything to … Read more
Trimming your dog’s nails is no easy task, especially if they hate their feet being touched. However, with many groomers closed during the COVID-19 quarantine, taking your dog in for a nail trim is not really an option. Instead, many dog parents have tried to find ways to groom their dogs from home. Sadly, the results aren’t usually as successful as expected. Grooming from home might seem like a nightmare for people with difficult dogs, but there’s still hope. One … Read more
Dogs always seem to start barking at the worst possible times. Especially with so many people working from home during the COVID-19 quarantine, it might be more difficult to focus. Dogs just love attention, and they love to be heard! So, some people are having a hard time recording and doing video calls with their dogs in the background. Chief Meteorologist for KSDK St. Louis, Scott Connell, had an extra challenge trying to record the weather forecast. He just had … Read more
Thomas the Yorkie never misses a chance to get a new toy or a tasty snack. Sometimes, he even has to sneak around to get what he wants. In a recent viral video, Thomas proudly shows off his favorite new toy. Ben Campbell, Thomas’ dad, was looking for new ways to keep his time in quarantine exciting. So, he purchased some giant fake teeth that he planned to take selfies and videos with. However, he left them sitting around a … Read more
Amid all the COVID-19 panic, there’s still some good news now and then. Specifically, rescue dogs are benefitting from this situation more than anyone else. First, Chicago Animal Care and Control adopted out all their dogs, and many other organizations have followed in their footsteps. Now, Friends of Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control has also had a significant milestone. During the coronavirus quarantine, the Florida shelter successfully emptied one of their three kennels! All the dogs in that … Read more
An ex-Googler has developed a robot that uses artificial intelligence to train and interact with your dog when you are away. The CompanionPro is still in the development stage but the system will soon be tested in select households. The company is positioning the machine as a useful tool at home, for working dogs, at boarding and daycare centers, as well as in shelters. Related: Top Online Dog Training Schools How the CompanionPro Works John Honchariw used to work for … Read more
Cora the Poodle is an inspiration to many. When she was very young, she was in a terrible car accident. The crash broke her front legs, her pelvis, and her hips. She was set to be euthanized because of these serious injuries, but when Zach Skow, the founder of Marley’s Mutts, met her, he knew she still had so much life left in her. So, he rescued her and started her medical procedures right away. Many people doubted Skow for … Read more
Dogs are sweet, loving creatures. Therefore, all dogs deserve to be treated with as much love and respect as possible. Like many other dog parents, Aiden Mann knows exactly how important it is to be kind and gentle to his dogs, Lola and Plum. Plum was born blind and deaf, so the world is much different for her than it is for her sister. Because of this, Mann knows that he has to be extra careful around her to make … Read more
Sometimes I think I could just watch my dog do dog things for hours. As it turns out, I could also just watch someone else’s dogs do dog things, especially when accompanied by color-commentary. With sporting events and other large gatherings canceled for the time being, Scottish Sports Commentator Andrew Cotter found himself with some extra time at home. So thankfully, he recorded a video of his dogs and provided professional-level play by play. It’s some high-quality quarantine entertainment! In … Read more
With the coronavirus affecting so many people around the world, testing is limited. Even if someone shows symptoms of COVID-19, they are often advised to stay home and not get tested if they’re not a high-risk patient. The number of cases is just getting too overwhelming for medical officials to handle, so in order to properly care for all those affected, they might need some help. As it turns out, our furry friends could be the answer to all our … Read more
iHeartDogs works closely with GreaterGood by donating part of each sale to their various charity efforts. One of the charities, Rescue Bank, works to donate quality dog food to shelters and rescues who are in need. Some organizations could not run without the kind donations from organizations like this, and that’s why your donations are so appreciated. Sly’s unsteady past led to a fearful view of the future and caused him to be uneasy around those who wanted to offer him love. Thanks … Read more
This year definitely wasn’t a conventional Easter. Families had to find unique ways to celebrate without having a big gathering due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many people still found ways to have fun on a cheerful holiday. In fact, some dogs had an amazing Easter celebration too. Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary in Miami County, Kansas hosted a special Easter egg hunt for the dogs staying with them. They figured it would be a great way for the … Read more
Ruby and her brother Miles love spending time at The Den Doggy Daycare in Burlington, Ontario. The two German Shorthaired Pointers are regulars at the establishment, and they really made a name for themselves. After all, Ruby has made a big impression on the staff because of her peculiar habit. Ruby loves petting other dogs. Every time she comes to the daycare, she insists on petting as many dogs as possible. No one knows exactly why she does this, but … Read more
At only 4 months old, Tofu the rescue dog ended up at a Romanian kill shelter. Rosanne Van Zanten spotted a picture of the sweet puppy online and knew she had to save her. Tofu had to go on a 3-day road trip to get from Romania to her new home in the Netherlands, but the long journey was all worth it in the end. When Tofu arrived at her new home, everything was very scary to her. She had … Read more
It’s during trying times like these that we all must try our best to come together and offer support where it’s needed. A lovable pup named Sundance is doing just that and has become a huge support for his at-risk neighbor. Sundance and his fur mom Karen reside in Manitou Springs, Colorado, where they live next door to a woman named Renee that’s considered high risk to the current pandemic. With having COPD and other serious medical conditions, Renee could … Read more
It’s easy to get bored sitting at home all day. After all, this COVID-19 quarantine just seems to be going on forever, and many people are running out of ways to occupy their time. Luckily, dogs are always able to make a lazy day more exciting. Even if you don’t have a dog of your own, there are plenty of adorable pups on social media! These past few weeks have been a great time for adorable dog posts online. Here … Read more
Pit Bulls know how to care for others unlike any other dog. Despite their bad reputation, they are often the most loving and considerate dogs out there. This became even more clear when a Pit Bull and squirrel friendship soon became popular on Reddit and Instagram. Everly is a rescue Pit Bull with such a kind heart. Her mom, Morgan Joy Groves, says that the sweet dog befriends nearly everyone, even other animals. Recently, a baby squirrel started hanging out … Read more
During the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is advised to stay home and practice social distancing. However, if you’re a dog parent, you can’t stay inside all the time. Dogs still need to go outside and get some fresh air, and that shouldn’t be avoided. So, a Florida woman came up with a brilliant idea to continue walking her dogs, Cooper and Onyx, outside. She dressed up in a silly inflatable unicorn suit to protect herself from the coronavirus, and now she’s … Read more
Roman McConn is only 8 years old, but he has big dreams when it comes to helping dogs in need. In 2016, he launched an organization called Project Freedom Ride with his parents. They made it a mission to save unwanted dogs that were at risk of euthanasia and help them find forever homes. Roman is the face of the organization, and he always encourages people to adopt dogs. He’s even gotten plenty of attention on TV, including his most … Read more
COVID-19 stay-at-home orders mean that millions of Americans are spending the mass majority of their time at home. Many of us are working, cooking, eating, schooling, and surviving at home to help flatten the curve and save lives. Why not take advantage of this time to help a shelter and a dog in need? It’s a triple-win scenario for the shelter staff, the dogs in need, and you! Here’s how. https://www.instagram.com/p/B97nSQkpDGr/ Celebrities are Urging Followers to Foster a Dog in … Read more
The COVID-19 quarantine is the perfect time for people to stay at home and learn new skills. Many people have picked up on new hobbies or talents. However, it turns out that dogs are trying to get something out of this free time too. At least, Kiara the Lab mix is excited to work on her new talent. There are many dogs out there with incredible tricks to show, but Kiara goes above and beyond traditional dog talents. That’s because … Read more
Dogs certainly make staying home much more exciting. During the COVID-19 pandemic, that’s become clearer than ever. While most dogs will probably just want to play some extra games of fetch or go on more walks, Magnus the therapy dog has a better idea of how to keep busy when you’re inside all day. As it turns out, Magnus is the perfect personal trainer! His dad, Brian Benson, works out every single day, so Magnus decided that it was time … Read more
All children have that one special toy they cannot live without. For 2-year-old Juniper Kuykendall that toy is a stuffed dog named Ruff Ruff. Last month, Juniper and her family – including Ruff Ruff – traveled to Richmond, Virginia for a soccer tournament. Much to the little girl’s dismay, her beloved pup went missing somewhere between Richmond and home. A Hotel Goes Above & Beyond To Ease A Child’s Mind Juniper’s mom, Allison Kuykendall, contacted the Hilton Doubletree Midlothian Hotel … Read more
Borzoi is a dog breed that’s easily recognized by a skinny body and long nose. And no dog has a longer snoot than a Borzoi named Tupelo. However, her distinguishing feature is for more than just looks. Like all dogs, Tupelo has a love for treats and toys, but she’s not willing to do any tricks to get them. She has a better way to get these rewards. Silly Tupelo loves to use her long snout to pickpocket these items … Read more
When we think of dog agility contests, breeds like Border Collies, Shelties, and Australian Shepherds come to mind. They are fast, wicked smart, and ready to take cues from their trainers. Watching them speed through a course with precision and ease is impressive to say the least. Watching a giant English Mastiff amble his way through an agility course makes an altogether different impression. If you need a smile today, watch this huge and adorable guy do his agile best. … Read more
Dolphins are known for their curious and playful personalities, as well as their interest in scoping out other creatures and objects that cross their path. Dolphins typically jump at the chance to make new friends, so it’s no surprise that an adorable dolphin duo seized the opportunity to meet a couple of furry friends that cruised by. A heartfelt moment that showcased the beginning of a beautiful friendship was captured during a normal day out at sea. What started out … Read more
4-year-old Evelyn Sides, who goes by Vadie, was lost in the woods in Alabama after wandering away from her nanny. She hadn’t realized how far she’d ran until it was too late. Nothing looked familiar and her nanny was nowhere to be found. Luckily, Vadie had someone by her side to keep her company. Her hound dog Lucy had followed her, determined to keep her away from danger. Vadie and Lucy were lost for at least two days, but the … Read more
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