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Rescue Dogs Have The Time Of Their Lives At The Waterpark

Every dog deserves a chance at happiness. Dogs give us their all, so in return, we give them everything we can to make their lives comfortable and happy. BuzzFeed and Subaru knows that dogs deserve our unconditional love, and that we should return their love not just by providing their needs, but also in unexpected ways. So they decided to give a couple of rescue dogs a wonderful surprise–they brought the dogs to a waterpark to have some fun under … Read more

Can You Help Pennsylvania Police Find This Dog Abuser?

(WARNING: Contains Graphic Photo) The Pennsylvania police are searching for the woman who left an emaciated dog at the shelter. The dog, now named Annie, weighed only 6 pounds. Not only was she emaciated, she had open wounds on her body and she was covered in fleas. Poor Annie was left on a crate just outside the Peaceable Kingdom Animal Shelter in Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania by a certain woman. Little did that woman know that the shelter had security cameras … Read more

This Is What Abandonment Looks Like… Can We PLEASE Find This Beautiful Dog A Home?

If they say that a picture is worth a thousand words, this one makes me heart feel every single letter of those words. This is a dog named Keisha, a beautiful German Shepherd/Heeler mix who was loyal, kind, loving, gentle, and a joy to be around. But yet, despite all of the good that she gave, this is her waiting for her family to come back to take her home again. I don’t know about you, but this photo brings … Read more

Dog Has A Rat Bestie Who Loves To Ride On His Back And Share Kisses!

A few of months ago, we featured a story about a dog and a rat who are best friends–Osiris and Riff Ratt. Osiris is a three-year-old Dutch Shepherd rescue. He is a therapy dog who lives in Chicago. His best friend Riff Ratt is a ten-month-old fancy rat. And two have the sweetest and most adorable friendship we have ever seen! That is why these two are followed by more than 51,000 fans on Instagram! A photo posted by Osiris … Read more

Shy Dog Comes Out Of Her Shell Every Time She Gets A Chance To Do This!

Did your dog wear a costume last Halloween? Most dogs are not comfortable wearing clothes or costumes. Some of them won’t even move if their owners let them wear something. But the dog in the video is the total opposite, cos this cutie just loves wearing costumes! Everyone, meet Fiesta–a very shy dog who lives at Dogtown, one of the Best Friends Animal Society’s animal sanctuaries. Fiesta is still getting comfortable in her own skin, so she’s not really confident … Read more

Tennessee Becomes The First State Ever To Create Animal Abuse Registry

Good news, animal lovers! By January of next year, Tennessee will be the first ever state in the nation to launch a statewide registry for convicted animal abusers! The registry can be seen by the public and can be viewed online. It was May of this year when the Tennessee Animal Abuser Registration Act was officially passed. So those who are convicted of any animal abuse will have his/her name and photo recorded and posted for the public to see. … Read more

Dog Shot With An Arrow By Her Previous “Owner” Is Now Looking For A Loving Home

As dog owners, we love our dogs so much that we want them to live healthy and comfortable lives. It breaks our hearts to see them in pain, so even if it costs us a lot, we give our dogs the proper veterinary care and medicine to heal the pain. After all, they are family. Which is why we can never understand the heartless people who abuse their dogs, harm them, and neglect them. Earlier this year, a two-year-old dog … Read more

This Collection Of Dog Memes Will Have You Cracking Up

Everyone can use a good laugh, right? Whether it’s been a long week or you need something to pass the time, laughter is always something that will make you feel good from the inside out. And if we are laughing at something that has to do with our canine companions, chances are that we are going to laugh even harder! If only dogs had a way to talk to us in human language… chances are that these might be some … Read more

Dog Journeyed 11 Miles For 2 Days To Reunite With His Previous Foster Mom

In Texas, a white Shepherd named Hank traveled for 2 days, journeying 11 miles to return to his previous foster mom. Hank, was a foster at Rachel Kauffman’s home for just six days. But even during his brief stay at Rachel’s home, Hank had bonded with her. He felt comfortable with Rachel, following her around, going to walks with her and her other dogs, and always staying by her side. Rachel was just fostering Hank since she already had two … Read more

Man Dies Of Horrific Cancer Spread From A Tapeworm. Should Dog Owners Be Afraid?

You may have read the horrific headlines about the Colombian man who was infected by tapeworms that caused a cancer-like syndrome in his body. What you may not have read though is that the man was HIV positive and immune suppressed. The cells that acted just like cancer cells, proliferating and causing similar life-threatening consequences were not the cells of the man himself (like other forms of human cancer), but instead the cells actually originated inside the parasite. This is … Read more

UPDATED-Kissing Bug: Emerging Threat? Here’s What You Should Know

Everywhere you look are scary stories and threats. The threat of the Kissing Bug and the disease it carries is no different. Here is what you should know: Chagas Disease is a parasitic disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi. The parasite lives inside an insect vector called “kissing bug”. These insects are biting bugs, so named because they like to bite people around the mouth and eyes. The parasite can infect people and dogs. Chagas Disease is much more prevalent in … Read more

This Scared Dog Never Had A Home Until He Met The Veteran Who’s Life He Changed Forever

Mikko the Pittie spent most of his life at the shelter. He had no home and no family to give him love. Mikko was rescued from the shelter the day before he was going to be euthanized by Ruff Start Rescue–a No-Kill rescue organization in central Minnesota. There are no details regarding Mikko’s past. No one knows if he ever had a family or a home before. But after being neglected for quite a while, Mikko was terrified of people. … Read more

Monster Attempts To Kill Dog, But In A Shocking Twist Of Fate, Finds A Forever Home

We want to warn you, what you are about to read might make you angry inside, but we PROMISE there is a happy ending that will turn your anger into happiness very quickly. Diamond Owens is NOT a nice person, she is someone who committed an unspeakable act, BUT karma was there to swiftly serve her with a healthy dose of justice. After she claims her dog “had to go” for “biting her boyfriend several times,” Diamond disposed of the … Read more

BuzzFeed’s Slideshow Of Adorable Wet Dogs Will Leave You Smiling All Day!

There’s a quote by renowned journalist Ambrose Bierce that goes, “The most affectionate creature in the world is a wet dog.” I say that’s true! Dogs get extra affectionate and very playful when they’re wet! I’m sure all you dog owners experience that regularly after you give your dogs a bath. Wet dogs are not just affectionate and playful, they are adorable too! And a creative photographer named Sophie Gamand took amazing photos to prove just that! Sophie Gamand has … Read more

To All Animal Rescuers Out There, This Video Is Dedicated To You

Amidst all the animal cruelty in the world, even with all the evil that’s happening around us, there’s still hope for humanity. There are angels among us, we call them–animal rescuers. Animal rescuers are those who save lives, those who go out of their way to help animals. They have the biggest hearts, and their hearts keep expanding with every animal that they rescue. They may not have much, but they will give all they got to rescue a creature … Read more

Take A Glimpse Of What Life Is Like In A South Korean Dog Meat Farm

Sometimes when things are happening far away, we don’t feel or sympathize as much compared to when we see it happening right in front of our eyes. Dog meat farms may be happening in far away countries. But can you imagine what it would be like to be right there, seeing the dogs in the meat farm right before your eyes? How would you feel then? Kitty Block of the Humane Society International went to a South Korean Dog Meat … Read more

Tragedy Strikes When Family Dog Ingests Something With This Ingredient… MUST READ

Did you know that sugarless gum can be deadly for your dogs? Sugarless gum contains Xylitol, a sugar substitute that is harmless to humans, but deadly to dogs. Sam Caress and Jordan Pellett found that out the hard way when their two-year-old dog, Luna, ate some sugarless gum and started vomiting. Sam and Jordan rushed Luna to the vet, and later found out that her kidneys were shutting down. The only humane thing left to do was to put her … Read more

When Her Human Goes To School, Dog Can’t Stand To See Him Go

One of the hardest things a dog lover does is leaving his dog behind–whether it be leaving for work, or going somewhere for a short while. We just find it hard to be away from our beloved dogs, especially when they give that sweet look–like they’re asking us not to leave. Our dogs don’t want us to leave them alone too. They miss us when we leave the house; that’s why they’re so happy when we come home. The dog … Read more

Hunter Swims In Freezing Water & Breaks The Ice With His Bare Hands To Rescue His Dog

We have been seeing a lot of terrible news of dogs being neglected, abandoned, or abused by their owners. Their stories are simply heartbreaking. But when we see news and videos of dog owners who would do anything to rescue their pets, we know there’s still hope for humanity. Just recently, a hunter swam in freezing water and broke the ice with his bare hands to rescue his dog who was trapped in the ice. The Swedish hunter named Jonas … Read more

If Everyone In World Saw This Video, They Would Never Buy A Dog From A Pet Store Again

When we were little, and didn’t know any better, we had this vision in our minds of pets at pet stores that lived happy lives until their forever family came along and gave them a home where they could just be happier. As we grew and our minds began to see the world in a different way, the rose-colored glasses came off of our eyes and we were exposed to the harsh ways of the world. Rescuing an animal is … Read more

Puppy Figures Out How To Dig–And He Just Can’t Stop!

Does your dog love to dig? Most dogs just love to dig. Experts say that dogs dig for a number of reasons. They either dig to bury something valuable to them, or they dig to find a cooler place to rest. Dogs also dig because it’s fun and entertaining to them. Now this puppy named Ollie just discovered digging dirt for the very first time and he is totally going nuts over it! I think he enjoys it so much … Read more

Watch What This Guilty Dog Does When Mom Tries To Give Him A Lecture

When you catch your dog do something he shouldn’t do, does he give you a guilty face? Does he look away when you try to give him a lecture? We’ve seen a couple of videos of guilty dogs and we just adore the guilty, apologetic faces they make. Those faces make it impossible for us to get mad at them. The guilty dog in the video below does something more other than giving his mom the adorable apologetic face. This … Read more

Dog Attends Mass Every Day To Mourn For His Owner–Because That’s Just How Loyal He Is

They say that love can last a lifetime, and in the case of Tommy, he isn’t letting go even though his owner has passed away. Once a stray living on the streets of Italy, Tommy, a German Shepherd Mix, was taken in by Maria, an avid church goer, who brought her dog with her wherever she went–including church. The last time the two saw each other was the day of her passing, at the same church where she had her … Read more

12 Things Dogs Can Teach Us About Love

For anyone who’s ever been in love, you know that it is an unpredictable, incredible, and unforgettable adventure–which kinda sounds like having a dog in your life, if you ask me. A dog can teach us lots of things about ourself, and love is something they can show us through their gentle spirit and kind heart. Think you know a lot about love? You’ll know more once that special dog comes into your world and changes you forever. 12. Love … Read more

Real-Life Lassie Calls For Help & Saves Her 82-Year-Old Owner Who Got Lost In The Woods

Everyone, meet Raia–the dog who saved her 82-year-old owner when she got lost in the woods. When Raia’s owner got lost, she knew exactly what to do to help her. And now everyone is calling her the Real-life Lassie! It all happened when 82-year-old Rimma Bulatova and her dog Raia went out for a walk in the woods in East Aurora, New York. Everything was okay until the weather suddenly changed; it suddenly became stormy, wet, and windy. Because of … Read more

Dog Becomes Depressed When Family Returns Her To The Shelter

The happiest moment in a life of a shelter dog is when somebody finally adopts her and gives her a home. But the sad truth is that not all dogs get that kind of happy ending. Although they do get adopted, but there are those who are returned to the shelter–just like what happened to Lana. Lana came from Mexico, and she was the runt of a very large litter. She was then brought to a shelter in Toronto, Canada–and … Read more

After Being Rescued From A Well, Dog Proves Just How Grateful She Is To Be Alive

For one dog in India who recently saw her life flash before her eyes, she is truly grateful to be alive. Rescue workers with Animal Aid Unlimited received a distressed call from a Good Samaritan who claimed to have spotted a stray dog that had fallen down a well. Terrified and alone, the dog clung to the tiny perch to keep herself from drowning in the murky water. When the rescue team arrived on the scene, they worked quickly to descend … Read more

Dogs Trying To Fit Big Sticks Through Little Doors

Dogs have always had a problem with doors–especially if they’re carrying a huge toy or a giant stick and they just can’t figure out how to fit it through the narrow door. But dogs don’t give up that easily. So of course, they put up a good fight. And with this door problem, they know that persistence is key! They take their time and sooner or later, they find a way to get through the door! Watching dogs trying so … Read more

When This Abandoned Dog Started To Come Towards Them, These Strangers Knew They Had To Do Something

Chiquita is a disabled dog rescued from the streets of Lima, Peru. Both of Chiquita’s legs are paralyzed. She used to have a wheelchair, but some scum stole it from her. What kind of sick and evil human being would do that to a defenseless and paralyzed little dog? Because Chiquita had no more wheelchair to help her walk, she just drags her body to get around. It’s the most heartbreaking thing you’ll ever see. Watch the video below and … Read more

Man Runs After Mountain Lion In His Underwear To Save His Senior Dog

In Placerville California, a man ran outside barely clothed to save his dog who was being attacked by a mountain lion. It happened around 11:30 at night, Kirk Fetter was already in bed when he heard a commotion out on his deck. When he checked outside, he saw his eight-year-old dog, Tiki, being attacked by a huge mountain lion. Kirk was just in his underwear but he didn’t care; all he cared about was saving his dog from the jaws … Read more

Dogs Are Great Listeners And They Are Helping These Disadvantaged Kids Learn To Become Better Readers

Who makes for great listeners? Why, our dogs of course! This fact is put to good use every Thursday, when third graders have their weekly reading sessions at the library–where they can read books to dogs. The dogs, belonging to retired teachers, are volunteers in this program that help grade school students improve their reading skills by reading to our canine friends. The kids are less intimidated by reading to them because they are neither interrupted nor corrected, and it … Read more

This Dog’s Strange Behavior Alerted Her Owner That She Had Breast Cancer

What’s the most amazing thing that your dog has ever done? While most owners would brag their dog’s impressive and cool tricks, this woman is proud to say that her dog saved her life. In Minnesota, a 40-year-old woman named Tara Leonard is now cancer-free, thanks to her dog Willow. According to Tara, she was just lying on the bed studying for a test when Willow jumped up and put her nose to her left side. She tried to tell … Read more

Dog Jumps Into Action To Protect His Owner From A Suspected Robber

A dog in Dover Township, Pennsylvania proved his loyalty and bravery to his family when he jumped into action to protect his owner from an armed robber. Tim Luckenbaugh, saw the suspect of a robbery in a Dollar General store running through his backyard. It was Tim’s dog, Diesel, who first saw the man, which then alerted Tim to approach the guy. Tim asked the guy what he was doing in his yard, but got no response. Diesel must have … Read more

Woman Decides To Sell Her Apartment To Pay For Her Dog’s Medical Expenses

How much do you love your dog? If your dog got sick, would you give up everything just so that he/she could be treated? Well, that’s exactly what this woman named Tanja Jankovic did. Tanja Jankovic is a 35-year-old Serbian woman who decided to sell her apartment and all her material possessions to pay for her dog’s operation and medications.   Her dog Leo has aortic valve stenosis, which is the narrowing of the heart’s aortic valve, and it’s a … Read more

This Dog Has A Peculiar Way To Get His Human’s Attention

How does your dog get your attention? Most dogs get their owners’ attention by barking and/or jumping around. They also let out this cute little cry together with their bark. Or if their humans are asleep, they’d try to wake them up by jumping on them and showering them with licks and kisses till they get up. But this cute little doggy has a weird way of waking his human up. In the video, you’ll see that his human is … Read more

Silly Puppy Will Not Be Duped By The Cold Water In His Drinking Bowl

The exhilaration of discovering something new is what makes our day wonderful. Check out Ollie’s first experience! Drinking cold water had him dumbfounded because it looked the same and smelled the same but when he started drinking it, the cold sensation was new. The dog’s reaction of wonder, confusion and amazement all rolled into one had Ollie running around as he was trying to satisfy his thirst but could not understand why this bowl of water was so cold! If … Read more

Shelter Dog Who Asks For Belly Rubs Every Day Finally Gets Adopted

A former shelter dog finally gets adopted after a video of him went viral in the internet. Duke the Pit Bull mix, previously known as Earl, would ask for belly rubs from shelter employees when they check on him every morning. He would lay on his back, with his paws up in the air, wags his tail, and begs to get some belly rubs. It was obvious that Duke was desperate to get some love and affection. A volunteer at … Read more

Deaf Girl Finds A Friend With Her Rescue Dog–And Proves That True Bonds Don’t Need To Be Spoken

For Baxter, he had a really rough start in life. At less than a year old, he was abandoned, ending up at animal control before being dropped off at Animal Humane New Mexico. He was terrified, and the shelter life proved difficult for him as he cowered in fear. “Baxter was completely non-responsive, as he had learned to shut down rather than deal with the stimulations that were depleting his personality,” Sam Blankenship, the adoptions director at Animal Humane New … Read more

17 Tattoos That Prove You Really, Really Love Dogs

We all love our dogs. But some take that love to the next level and get a permanent symbol of that love in the form of a tattoo. And there are some crazy cool ones out there, including ones of your own dog, remembrance Tats and, of course, favorite dog cartoons. Here are 15 of our favorite dog tattoos that prove you really love dogs. Do you have a dog-themed tattoo? Share a picture with us in the comments! #1 … Read more

Celebrity Dogs Who Use Their Fame To Do Good

Thanks to the internet, dogs can be famous more easily than ever. Sure, Pal (who played Lassie) had fans, but he didn’t have his own Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts with hundreds of thousands of avid fans world-wide. We are also pretty sure he never did country-wide tours like Manny the Frenchie just completed. Even better, the new era of “celeb dogs” are using their fame to not just get extra treats and a bigger dog house, but many of … Read more

No Kill Shelter Makes A Music Video To Encourage People To Spay & Neuter – And Yes, It’s Awesome.

Hundreds and thousands of pets are in shelters right now because some owners are not responsible enough to have their pets spayed or neutered. These homeless pets end up neglected, abandoned, and left homeless. And because of the growing number of homeless pets in shelters, some unfortunate ones don’t get a chance to have a loving home and end up getting euthanized. So Paws Atlanta–a no-kill animal shelter, made this music video encouraging people to take care of their dogs … Read more

Preparing Your Home for The Holidays – Tips on Cleaning with Dogs

iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. As the festive season approaches, bringing with it the promise of joy, celebration, and family gatherings, dog parents face the unique challenge of preparing their homes for the holidays while ensuring the safety and comfort of their furry family members. This article aims to guide dog parents through preparations for the bustling holiday season, offering a comprehensive … Read more

BEWARE! These Dogs Can’t Hold Their Lickers!

Ever given a dog peanut butter? If so, then you have seen the cuteness that ensues as the dog licks and lick, trying to eat the sticky delicious treat. That exact occurrence is what lead internationally recognized animal photographer Ty Foster, to his new book, LICK (published by KNOCK KNOCK in Venice, California). “The inspiration for LICK came out of nowhere while working on a job for a client,” Foster told iHeartDogs.com “By pure coincidence I grabbed peanut butter from … Read more

HEARTBREAKING: Loyal Dog Refuses To Leave The Area Where His Owner Died

There’s no creature in this earth more loyal than a dog. In Jacksonville Florida, a dog was found lying down and waiting at the very spot where his owner died. The dog named Paco, lost his owner, 42-year-old Kelly Black, when she was hit and dragged to death by a large vehicle. Kelly was walking Paco when the accident happened. While his owner lied lifeless on the ground, Paco stayed beside her. Even during and after Kelly’s body was taken … Read more

Watch As This Dog Takes On The Role Of Mama And Rocks The Cradle!

“Rock-a-bye baby, in the treetop” are the lyrics of the lullaby that we all grew up listening to, and as we become parents,  perhaps we will sing the same lullaby to our own babies. Whatever our situation, if there’s a baby in the home, we all share in the care, and that also includes our pets. They see how we care for our baby, and some dogs even do their share in the care-giving. Take a look at the dog in the … Read more

Dogs Lend Their Keen Sense Of Smell To Detect Cancer–Incredible!

Hope springs eternal in the fight against the Big C! At the University of Pennsylvania Vet Working Dog Center, Mcbain, an English Springer Spaniel is shown successfully detecting ovarian cancer from blood samples on the metal wheel. The dog’s keen sense of smell can be used in the fight against cancer and we can learn from this to find a breakthrough and beat cancer. Dogs are truly our best friends, and here is a fine example of humans and dogs working … Read more

National Geogaphic Explorers Found & Saved An Abandoned Puppy In One Of Their Expeditions

 Cedar Wright and his partner Alex Honnold are adventurous explorers for National Geographic. These two are gluttons for punishment and explorations, and they call their explorations–Sufferfest. During one of their Sufferfests, they unexpectedly found something in the desert–an abandoned little pup. For three weeks they traveled 800 miles on their bikes and they also climbed 45 of the most iconic towers in the American Southwest. They got off their bikes, and pulled off the side of the road to take … Read more

Man Builds Sanctuary For 450 Homeless Dogs To End Their Suffering

For anyone who truly loves animals, we can’t stand the sight of them suffering. And for dogs that don’t have the joy of having a home, they want nothing more than to be loved. Sasa Pejčić of Serbia is one of those kinds of people that would do anything for an animal in need. He couldn’t stand the living conditions of many stray dogs in his native country, which were sadly almost everywhere he looked. He knew that for these dogs … Read more

Big Dog And Teacup Pig Are Inseparable!

For being such a large breed of dog, sometimes there are misconceptions that Dobermans can be mean. And we don’t know why, because they actually are as sweet as can be. But for anyone who is unfamiliar with them, they might not understand. That is, until they watch this adorable video! I don’t know about you, but I’ve never seen a piglet and a Doberman play like that before! From the looks of this video, I would say that these two … Read more

This Dog Has A Rat For A Best Friend!

Does your dog have a best friend? Most dogs’ best friend are either humans or other dogs. But there are a few dogs out there who have unusual best buds–like that pug who has a pig for best friend, and that puppy whose best friend is a cheetah! The dog in the video below has an unusual best friend too. This dog’s bestie is a rat! These two are so fond of each other and they just love to play … Read more

Woman Walks 3 Miles To Help A Dog She Found Tied To A Pole With A Note Around His Neck

For some people, they do not value what it truly means to have a dog. Whenever they tire of being responsible for them, they either surrender them, or worse, cast them out as if they mean nothing. This is a very cowardly move, and while they may hold on to some strange belief that they are “helping” the animal, they are doing the complete opposite. From the very moment they are cast aside or given away, a dog is left traumatized–alone … Read more