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One of the hardest moments in a dog lover’s everyday life is having to leave for work and leaving their dogs at home. It’s just so hard leaving our beloved dogs at home. Their faces somehow tell us that they don’t want us to leave. The dog in the video below doesn’t want her owner to leave, and she makes sure that he knows it. This cutie blocks the door so her human can’t go out, and she’s not planning … Read more
Have you ever built something for your dog? Well this man is filming the fence he built and fixed. He built this fence to prevent his dog Stella, from escaping his yard. He is so proud of the work he has done so he takes a video of his accomplishment. But seconds later his dog shows up. Watch the video below and see what happens! LOL! His last word says it all! He sure needs a higher fence for Stella!
Warning: grab the tissues. When musician John Pointer wrote and shared an essay about the day his beloved Boxer Benny passed away–from Benny’s point of view–he did it to process his own grief. But little did he know that the story would be circulated world-wide, being translated into multiple languages. When asked what sparked the idea for the essay, John told iHeartDogs: It just didn’t make sense. [Benny] was the Energizer Benny. Nothing stopped him. I couldn’t comprehend it. And I was devastated. I … Read more
Most people who go to shelters to adopt dogs would look for a younger dog, preferably a puppy. Puppies are adorable and very playful and people tend to choose them over the older ones. The older dogs then get overlooked, leaving them to spend the rest of their days in the shelter. Senior dogs need homes too. Not only are they loyal companions, they are very sweet and they too can be as adorable as puppies. Aside from the reason … Read more
There are just those commercials that brings tears to our eyes, and this one is definitely one of them. Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK. They are on a mission to find homes for dog. Their mission is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction. Their new commercial features a dog with his favorite doll. But this is not just about the … Read more
Ever wondered if you were a dog, which AKC (American Kennel Club) breed group you would fit in with? Each group is different, with unique personality traits. Our fun personality quiz will help you determine which group you fit in with best. Do you and your dog belong to the same group? Tell us in the comments!
We know how playful dogs can be. They do the most unexpected things sometimes, so you gotta watch out or they’re gonna do something that will totally shock or surprise you! The dog in the video below caught his owner by surprise when they were playing outside. While the girl was holding a water balloon that she was about to throw, her dog suddenly jumped up and popped the water balloon in her hand! Everything was caught on camera and … Read more
Snow can be so much fun–especially if you’re a dog! You can run around in it, catch snowballs, make snow angels, or simply just go sledding without the use of sleds at all! Yup, just like what this dog does in the video below! This pup just loves sliding down on the snowy hillside. And he doesn’t need a sled or any kind of equipment–he just uses his body! When he gets to the bottom, he climbs back up and slides back … Read more
Every pet person on Earth has wished they could know what their pet was thinking at some point. Why are they looking at me that way? What is my dog trying to say when he’s been whining for the past hour but won’t go to the bathroom? Why does my cat pace in front of the couch? Most of us have come to terms with the fact that we will never know the answers to these questions. Then there are those who … Read more
Does your dog love to play in the snow? We’ve seen dogs who go absolutely nuts when their humans take them out to play in the snow. We’ve seen them dive into it, we’ve seen them running around in excitement, and we’ve seen them sledding on it. But have you seen a dog trying to make snow angels? If not, then you’re about to! The dog in the video below loves snow, so when he sees some snow on the … Read more
Dogs love treats. And boy do we love to spoil them. Some dogs would do anything for treats. Some are trained to perform tricks and they’d get a treat as reward. Bond is a rescue dog who just loves to eat! What he does before meal time is very entertaining. This cutie will dance for food! Check out the video below: Awwww…who could ever resist that face and those moves! Share this video to your fellow dog lovers!
Dogs are man’s best friend. But have you ever wondered how long man and dog have had that friendship? Robert Losey, an anthropologist from the University of Alberta in Canada, is studying the ancient bond between people and their canine companions. At an archaeological site, they found remains of a dog dating back 5,000 to 8,000 years. What was amazing about this find is that they found evidence that dogs were treated just like we treat them today–as friends, or … Read more
We’ve seen dogs rescued off the street whose fur are severely matted. And we just love how they transform after they get rescued, cleaned, and groomed. It’s like they transform to a totally different and beautiful dog! Once the dogs are cleaned and groomed, they become happier somehow. They look better and for sure, they feel better. A man named Mark Imhof knows that the transformation also helps the dogs. So to do his part in helping dogs, Mark gives … Read more
If you were in the middle of your vacation with your loved one and you see a dog in desperate need of help, would you be bothered to stop all the fun you’re having to take time to help and save the dog? Well that’s exactly what newlyweds Nicole Marchment and Darren Budini did during their honeymoon! This amazing couple cancelled their honeymoon itinerary to rescue an injured dog they found while they were Thailand. The couple was honeymooning on … Read more
For more than two weeks a loyal dog has been waiting for his owner to come home. He has waited for so long and he doesn’t understand why his human hasn’t come back yet. His owner, a convenience store clerk, was killed by armed robbers. But this poor dog didn’t know that his owner was murdered. So he just roams around the apartment complex, sits on the stairs, waiting for his owner to come back. The neighbors attempted to help … Read more
There are countless cases of humans stealing from other humans. But humans stealing from dogs? Now that’s lower than low. The thief in the video below has achieved a new kind of low after he stole a package of goods meant to be given for the dogs in that house. BarkBox delivered a very special package for the two lucky dogs–rescue mutts 10-year-old Buddy and 2 1/2 year-old Sherlock. The package was left at the doorstep by the mailman, but … Read more
No matter how big our dogs get, they will always be our babies. And some dogs really act like big babies too. Some giant dogs still think of themselves as lap dogs. We even see some of them who loved to be carried like a baby! The dog in the video below still thinks of himself as a baby. When Max the dog found a pacifier, he popped it into his mouth and he refuses to give it back to … Read more
When you have a dog, you will never have to eat alone. No matter what time of day it is, as soon as your dog sees or hears you eating something, you can bet that they will be by your side almost instantly! Some dogs shamelessly beg for whatever it is you’re eating. But there are some who are very subtle in begging. And then there are also those dogs who pretend they’re not looking at you when you eat. … Read more
We just love animal friendships. We love how dogs and other animals bond despite their differences. And one of cutest we’ve seen is the friendship between the puppy and the bird in the video below! Some dogs love to chase birds, but this pup has a bird buddy. This Sheltie pup is curious about his buddy and it looks like he wants to play with him too! Check out the adorable video below! And it looks like that bird also … Read more
Most dogs absolutely love to go to the dog park! And who doesn’t? The dog park is a place for dogs and their humans to have fun and meet other dogs! So it’s just natural that they get excited and jumpy about it. The dog in the video below is on his way to the dog park and he just couldn’t contain his excitement. His human is driving him there and he just keeps on jumping around the car, so … Read more
Do you remember Poly the Blind Pit Bull? Back in October, 2015 Poly the Blind Pit Bull was found abandoned and terrified on a park bench in Santa Barbara. Her story went viral online and she became a very popular girl! A fundraiser was set up for Poly because she had a heart condition that required surgery – and she also needed expensive diagnostics for her eyes. Due to the success for her fundraiser (partly because of Poly’s Facebook page … Read more
Dogs truly are man’s best friend. They are very loyal and they will protect you against anything whenever they can. They will even protect you from your very own cat if they have to! Just like what the dog did in the video below. In the video you will see a dog and a cat on the bed. Their human is taking a video of them. A few moments later, the cat launches an attack on the human! Watch the … Read more
We’re not sure if this pup deserves a treat or an Oscar! This dramatic German Shepherd puppy really has the whole “performance thing” down-pat! (And notice, he tries to “disarm” his owner before he does the trick…we bet that was a clever ad-lib!) Think he’s convincing? Watch this short and sweet clip: Bravo, little puppy! Have you ever taught your dog how to “play dead” ?
James Isaac is a 9-year-old boy living with autism in New Zealand. Since getting his service dog Mahe two years ago, his life–and the lives of his family–has completely changed. “James has profound autism, so he gets quite anxious when we go on outings. He’s very impulsive and he doesn’t have any awareness of danger,” James’ mother, Michelle Isaac, said in a story by TODAY. “Before Mahe, when it was just one of us with James, we’d have to hold his … Read more
There are as many different lifestyles as there are dogs breeds: active and outdoorsy, hunkered-down homebodies, multi-child families, and so many more. And there are thousands of dogs available for adoption; just browsing online can be overwhelming! So how do you know which hound will fit best in your home? Enter: Sarah Brasky, the Dog Matchmaker. Based in NYC, Brasky has clients fill out a questionnaire. With personal connections to dozens of area shelters–including her own Foster Dogs NYC–the matchmaker … Read more
Howl of A Dog is a nonprofit animal rescue organization located in Romania, Europe. One of the animals they rescued is a dog named Bandit. Bandit is a senior dog who was rescued at a kill shelter in Romania. Life was difficult for Bandit, but that changed when he was rescued. For the very first time, Bandit got to experience kindness and love. He loves sleeping in the warm bed, he loves the attention, and he loves those delightful chin … Read more
Dogs are the best at welcome home greetings. There’s no doubt about that. No other animal can you give the same heartwarming welcome greeting that dogs give their humans. In one episode of The Ellen Show, Ellen speaks about the study that she read saying that dogs love their humans five times more than cats do. One proof of that is how they welcome their humans home. So Ellen shows her audience just how different dogs and cats react when … Read more
Dogs can make a bunch of sounds. They can bark, howl, yelp, and more. However, they say cats can make 10 times more sounds than dogs. But did you know that dogs can also make cat sounds? The woman in the video below has somehow taught her dog to meow like a cat. No kidding! Check out the video below and listen to this dog meow! Wow! That sure sounded like meowing to me! Well, I hope this … Read more
Ok let’s be honest, we all cheat on our workouts now and then! This adorable little sheltie just discovered a way to expend half the energy during his workout. And maybe, just maybe master won’t even notice! Watch his hilarious response when his owner does call him out on it! Priceless. Thanks America’s Funniest Home Videos! What do you think about dogs on treadmills? Would yours go for it? Mine prefers the real thing!
Check out one of Dr. Matt’s Vet Ranch patients! Rem was brought to Texas-based Vet Ranch on the verge of being euthanized. Under a year old, the puppy was blind, emaciated, and covered in mange and staff infection. He cowered and tucked his tail every time the vet reached out to give him a loving touch. But Dr. Matt remained optimistic. Hoping that the blindness was a temporary side effect of ivermectin toxicity, or the overdose of an ingredient that is … Read more
The way to a woman’s heart, is through her dog. Do you believe in that? Well, as a dog lover, I think that saying is very true. And I’m pretty sure this woman named Briana Ibarra will also agree. Briana’s dog, Benny, was suddenly paralyzed in his rear legs. Briana and her boyfriend, James Paniagua, were informed by the vet that the corrective surgery for Benny will cost around $8,000 to $10,000. After hearing how much the surgery would cost … Read more
Looks like the Millbrook Animal Center (RSPCA) in Chobham, Surrey has cared for animals of all different sizes! Meet Arthur, the tiniest addition to the shelter. Thought to be a Chinese Crested/Chihuahua cross, this itty bitty baby arrived at the RSPCA at just six weeks old. Now eight weeks, Arthur weighs a minuscule 600 grams, or about 1.3 pounds, and is four inches tall. He’s made great progress in a short amount of time. Once suffering from hypothermia, worms, and … Read more
Losing a loved one is something that can stay with you for a very long time. I’ve lost both my parents, and dealing with their loss comes in stages. But to lose my spouse, the person I’ve built my life with, I can’t imagine how that would feel–and my heart goes out to all those who have. And because our pets are family, we take their loss hard, too. This poor grandfather lost his wife and his dog both in … Read more
Imagine coming home to find your door kicked in and your alarm system destroyed so that someone could help themselves to your personal items, which you’ve worked so hard for. Now imagine realizing that during the theft, your two precious pups were taken somewhere for an unknown purpose. That is the nightmare that Hilroi Euryspthee of Houston, Texas found himself living in this past Monday. When he’d arrived home from work, he found his house had been broken into, police investigators in the kitchen, and his … Read more
Rescue a dog, and that dog will rescue you in return. And that’s exactly what happened to Drew Smith–a man who was rescued by his dog Carl from a danger that crept in between his walls. It was January 22 when the incident happened. Drew was already sleeping when Carl was suddenly behaving strangely. He was restless, and was barking frantically. Carl was trying to wake Drew up. Rescue dog alerts sleeping owner to house fire, saving his life. https://t.co/dG9hRsaQTe … Read more
It’s not hard to recognize a Golden or Labrador Retriever puppy when you see one. And a Dalmatian’s spots are sure to give a pup away! But some breeds are a bit trickier to identify when they are young. Some because they change coat colors or because when they are adults we tend to cut their coat. And some breeds just look similar when they are small.
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, “There’s a special place in heaven for people who rescue dogs.” We truly admire people who go out of their way and even risk their own lives to save animals. They are heroes. The firemen in the video below truly are heroes. These brave firefighters entered a burning home in Sacramento in search of victims and to see the source of the fire. They didn’t find any humans inside, but they … Read more
At the end of an exhausting work week, we all deserve to rest and relax. And nothing can be as relaxing as a soothing massage. And it’s not just humans who enjoy soothing massages, dogs love them too! And since we love our dogs very much, we tend to spoil them. So here’s another way to spoil your dog: give them a relaxing massage! If you don’t know how, you can learn from the video demonstration below! Check it out! … Read more
When passerby Jennifer Pluta saw a white dog struggling to remain above water after falling through the ice in Lake Michigan, she called police for help. In an interview by TMJ4, the rescuer broke down upon remembering the incident, admitting she was tempted to jump into the water to save the drowning dog, herself. Thankfully, help arrived just in time, and the pup was pulled to safety and treated for hypothermia. The folks at the Wisconsin Humane Society cared for the pooch, now named Michigan, … Read more
Okay, so we know it’s not actually possible to turn yourself into a dog, although the idea sounds really fun. But what if there was a fun way to see what dog you would be based on how you look? Well, the creative minds at Microsoft have come up with a way to let you do just that. All you need is an iPhone and voila, you’re a dog! Of course, I couldn’t resist…although I never imagined myself as a Shetland … Read more
Dogs are our best friends, and sometimes, they are guardian angels. That was certainly the case for Sergeant Dave Heyhoe and his military dog, Treo. Accompanying Sergeant Heyhoe to Afghanistan, the pup was able to sniff out explosives before they were detonated. Because of his bravery and amazing abilities, countless lives were saved, including his handler’s, many times over. Aside from his heroic work, Treo provided a calming presence and company to his fellow soldiers. For his service, this valiant pup was … Read more
Every dog lover is excited about the puppy bowl! And who wouldn’t be? It’s just so entertaining watching those cute puppies play! But have you ever wondered what life is like for a puppy bowl veteran? Animal Planet brings you this video of an elite puppy bowl athlete who has become a veteran of the sport. In this video, this veteran shares what it was like during his first puppy bowl. Watch the video below! LOL! Well, he may be … Read more
We all know how dogs love to play. They love to run around, chase each other, and they love to play fetch. Some dogs even learn how to play Ping-Pong, and even soccer! The dog in the video below knows how to toss and pass a soccer ball. He plays with three humans and they toss and pass the soccer ball around! Watch the video below and see how this dog keeps up with his human playmates! Amazing, right? I … Read more
Do you think your dog needs advice on certain things? Do you think he has certain questions that he needs answers to? Well, your dog can send his questions to Frank the dog! Frank is a little dog who runs an advice column for dogs. He records the questions that dogs sent thru email, then he types in a reply. He can answer almost anything your dog is concerned about, like advice about the vet, about squirrels and so much … Read more
Does your dog love frolicking in the water? Do you like to take your dog to the beach? A warning to all dog owners who take their dogs to the beach: a shark has been seen stalking a dog who was playing in shallow waters. The incident happened in Western Australia. The dog owner named Donna Kowald, was taking a video of her husband and her dog playing at the beach. Source: Brave dog frolics with shallow-swimming sharks by DonnaKowald … Read more
Imagine: you’re on your way to the dog park with your pooch when someone walking by snatches him, takes him to a car, and begins to drives off. That’s exactly what happened to Mike Heredia on Sunday (February 7th) in Claremont, California. He and his three dogs were heading toward the Claremont Pooch Park when a passer-by on his phone walked by and Heredia heard his dog cry. He turned to see that the dognapper had grabbed Otis, his 15-year-old Cocker Spaniel, and was heading toward a waiting car. … Read more
Last weekend, Taiwan was rocked by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake. High-rise buildings toppled, many structures were damaged, 18 people lost their lives, and many were injured. Rescuers came to search for survivors. Thankfully, a lot of people survived the earthquake. They were buried in rubble, but they were very grateful that they survived and they were rescued. President Xi Jinping has sent condolences to compatriots in Taiwan after the M6.7 earthquake hit south Taiwan on Saturday. Xi said the government … Read more
In Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, a K9 officer died after being fatally stabbed. The incident happened at around 3:30 in the afternoon when a 37-year-old man named Bruce Kelley Jr. and his father, 60-year-old Bruce Kelley Sr got into a fight. The two were drinking at a gazebo before the incident happened. Police arrived at the scene, and there was a scuffle between the police officers and the two men. During the scuffle, Kelley Jr. was able to escape and police quickly … Read more
Dogs truly are man’s best friend. Dogs are loyal, helpful, thoughtful, and from what we can see in the video, they can also be very patient. In the video below, you will see an elderly man and his dog going for a walk. The video was taken by a neighbor who happen to notice that the dog seems to understand that his owner can only walk slow. So this very understanding and patient dog, walks at a slow pace and … Read more
Ten-year-old Roofus had been at the Bishop Animal Shelter in Bradenton, Florida for more than half his life when staff members were surprised to discover a piece of his history from their old friend’s former life. While sorting through his file, a letter was found from his original family, which must have been dropped off with the Weimaraner mix back in October 2010. It gave staff members a snapshot of the life he was forced to leave, almost six years back. … Read more
In recent years, as dog sports gain more and more enthusiasts, trainers have started turning their attention toward how to create a better canine athlete. One that is stronger, faster, and less likely to get injured. Canine conditioning training is the answer. What is Canine Conditioning Training? While it is jokingly referred to as “doggy yoga” because of the use of yoga equipment and some of the positions the dog’s are put into resemble human poses, it would be more accurate … Read more
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