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Kind Man Rescues “Amazon Girl” From The Jungle With Only Days Left To Live

David Foster is a busy man from the UK with a job that takes him all over the world, but first and foremost, he’s an animal lover. Although he enjoys the work he does, his real passion is bringing joy to shelter animals. David tells iHeartDogs, “All this travelling is boring, so I would go to local animal shelters wherever I may be and give a few toys or balls for their animals.” Eventually, David’s family and friends began giving … Read more

The 10 Most Common Breeds Found In Shelters

Did you know 25% of shelter dogs are purebred? Why are some breeds more likely to be in shelters, and how can it be prevented? Let’s look at the 10 breeds most common in shelters and reasons they end up there. #1 – American Pit Bull Terrier With more breed specific legislation popping up, “pit bulls” are the most common breed found in shelters. Even where they’re legal, many apartments forbid them. Dangerous in the hands of bad people, they … Read more

8 Things Your Puppy Wishes You Wouldn’t Do

If you are anything like me, you melt into a puddle of useless, blubbering mush in the presence of an adorable puppy. But if you want to be a paw-renting pro, you must resist the urge to give your new addition everything her fluffy little heart desires. Puppies need lots of love, but they also need rules, consistency, socialization and plenty of boundaries to make sure they grow into well-adjusted members of canine society. While there is no perfect way … Read more

World Falls In Love With Little Girl and Her Special Needs Great Dane

Almost overnight the internet has fallen in love with these two gorgeous girls! 18-month-old Jennie and her Great Dane Echo just walked into internet fame – and stylishly, in sunglasses! Like any happy mom, Marion Dwyer took to sharing photos of her daughter, Jennie and dog, Echo with family and friends on Facebook. The media caught sight of a video of the two walking down the street wearing sunglasses and it has since been shared millions of times! The spectacle … Read more

Canine Ring Bearer Goes For A Swim, Loses Wedding Rings

Jeff Brines’ dog, Tucker is his constant companion and partner in crime. Together they hike, bike, ski and swim their way through Colorado’s picturesque terrain. So when Brines’ sister announced that her wedding would take place in Denver’s Wash Park, he volunteered Tucker to play the role of ring bearer. The big day arrived this past Saturday, but things did not quite go as planned! https://www.facebook.com/wonerocks/photos/a.353954244801/10155784800674802/?type=3&theater Brines fitted Tucker with a festive blue bandanna and tied the rings to his … Read more

5 Tips To Get The Perfect Picture Of Your Pet

With those big, sweet eyes, perky ears, and goofy grin, it’s no wonder that your dog’s face is the only thing on your camera roll. Dogs make something as simple as snoozing on the couch a picture-worthy moment, but getting them to look their best isn’t always easy. The lighting is never right, they refuse to look at the camera, and getting them to stay still long enough to get a decent pose is usually impossible. Here are a few … Read more

This Huge Litter Of Puppies Was Saved From An Underground Cave

What started as a mama dog wanting to protect her pups turned into an emergency situation for the Michigan Humane Society. A litter of puppies was found in an underground tunnel in someone’s backyard. The mother dog dug the tunnel herself, most likely to keep her babies safe from the impending weather. But when the weather service issued a flood warning for the area, their underground haven soon turned into a potential death trap. After being alerted of the … Read more

3 Heartfelt Ways To Remember a Beloved Pet

Saying goodbye to someone you love is one of the hardest things that you will ever deal with in life. And that’s not just for humans, but also for our furry family members. Losing a dog many times leaves an irreplaceable hole in our heart, regardless of all the memories that you have of times cherished together. But thankfully there are ways to commemorate, and even honor our best friends. Above all, it’s important to remember them for who they were and the endless … Read more

Family Mourns A “Very Good Girl” In Touching Online Tribute

Losing a dog is never easy, and the best way to honor their memory is to celebrate their life. Stella was found abandoned in a box on the side of the road. It was snowing, and she and her siblings had been left to die. There wasn’t much hope for the tiny black puppy, but miraculously, Stella was one of two babies to survive. Imgur user Chozlogs took the puppy in, and they grew together to form a tight bond. … Read more

Music Loving Pup Crashes Orchestra Performance

The Vienna Chamber Orchestra was in the midst of playing Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony No.4 at the 31st International Izmir festival in Ephesus, Turkey when an unexpected guest performer entered via stage right. The adorable dog casually strolled onto the outdoor stage to the laughter and applause of audience members. After taking a moment to appreciate the beautiful music, the pup curled up next to a very amused violin player. The festival organizer told CNN that the dog stayed on stage for about … Read more

8 Things Your Puppy Wishes You Wouldn’t Do

Abandoned Bonded Brothers Find A Loving Forever Home

What goes through the mind of a dog when he or she is surrendered to a shelter? Chances are it is a combination of fear, heartbreak and confusion. Twin German Shepherd mixes, Apollo and Adonis found themselves in a high-kill Texas shelter back in April with only each other for comfort. Likely given up by their owner for being heartworm positive, they were terrified and cowering at the back of their kennel when New York-based A-Team ELITE Rescue swooped in. … Read more

6 Tips For Interacting With Service Animals

Service dogs are usually the best-behaved, friendliest, and most well-trained dogs you’ll ever meet. While that may make it extra tempting to run over and start petting them, there are certain things you should know about interacting with service dogs. They are, after all, there to provide a service to their owners, and you don’t want to interfere. With that in mind, here are 6 tips for interacting with service dogs. #1 – Never touch, pet, or give treats to … Read more

Veterinarian Ross Henderson Calms Frightened Patients With His Silky Smooth Voice

When choosing a veterinarian, we’re always looking for someone we can rely on when things go south for our pets. Bedside manner in a veterinarian is just as important as their practical skills, and one Colorado practitioner has gone the extra mile to help his patients. Fox Hollow Animal Hospital is the home of Dr. Ross Henderson, and his smooth voice has him serenading anxious pups to calm them down before surgery. In a viral video, Ruby, a frightened dog, … Read more

93-Year-Old Woman Is Best Friends With Her Giant Fluffy Neighbor

Every human/animal bond is special, and 93-year-old Sally and one-year-old Brody have the kind of connection every animal lover hopes for. In 1990, Sally lost her husband. All but one of her four children moved far away, but the independent senior was never alone. Sally has lived next door to Dave Mazarella in Mt. Vernon, Washington for the past 15 years. As a fellow animal lover, Mazarella has had a host of pets. Sally has met and loved them all, … Read more

Class Action Lawsuit Calls Prescription Pet Foods A Scam

Several manufacturers of canine and feline prescription diets, as well as PetSmart, Banfield Pet Hospitals and Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners have become the targets of litigation. A class action lawsuit alleges that Hill’s Pet Nutrition (makers of Science Diet), Nestle Purina (makers of Purina Veterinary Diets), and Mars Petcare (makers of Royal Canin Veterinary Diets) have engaged in price-fixing along with PetSmart and veterinary clinics owned by their companies. A post shared by Coco (@m.patissier) on Aug 14, 2016 at … Read more

5 Ways To Tell Your German Shepherd You Love Them In Their Own Language

Pup parents know that our dogs love us deeply, even though they do not express it in the same manner as humans do. Recently, behavioral research saddened dog lovers when it showed that most dogs don’t like to be hugged. That’s not to say that our German Shepherds don’t enjoy receiving affection; they live for our love and approval! Try showing them your devotion in a language they can understand. 1. Gaze Deeply Into Their Eyes Dr, Brian Hare, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience … Read more

Over-Training Causes More Harm Than Good, Psychologists Find

It’s very easy to get excited about training your new dog or puppy, especially if you’re training for some sort of performance. Competitive obedience, agility and many other venues take a lot of time and effort, and the beginning stages of training are often some of the best moments for owners because they offer such a great way to bond with their new canine companions. But research has found that too much training is actually detrimental to our dogs’ learning … Read more

7 Things Your Deceased Pet Would Want You To Know

At iHeartDogs and iHeartCats we often write about coping with the loss of a beloved pet. We do this because we understand that saying goodbye is one of the hardest things you will ever have to do, and we hope that somehow our words can provide a bit of comfort. Having experienced the love and compassion of dogs and cats all my life, I believe they would want us to keep these 7 important messages close to our hearts after … Read more

Why You Should Carefully Consider The Practice Of Docking & Cropping

Since 2008, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has encouraged “the elimination of ear cropping and tail docking from breed standards,” and much of Europe and Australia have already banned or restricted the practices. On the other hand, the American Kennel Club (AKC) states that: “Each of these procedures is a safe, humane standard practice that serves a practical purpose, and in the case of ear cropping and tail docking, preserves a dog’s ability to perform its historic function.” Should … Read more

Puppy Found By Dumpster, Sold Online & Abandoned On A Doorstep Finally Gets Rescued

Poor little Snowflake has had an incredibly rough start to her short life. At just 5 weeks old she was found abandoned behind a dumpster in Bakersfield, California. The person who found her attempted to sell her on Craiglist for $10, but was only offered $5, so he or she dumped little Snowflake, soaking wet and freezing cold, on a stranger’s doorstep. The homeowner contacted Amanda Brooks, an adoption coordinator with the rescue group, Marley’s Mutts. She rushed over to … Read more

Update: Adorable Texas Pup Asks Facebook Users For Help Finding Long Lost Siblings

In October 2015, a little puppy named Frito was adopted from Texas Humane Heroes, a rescue. He was there with his six siblings: Domino, Snow, Raven, Cali, Buddy and Aspen. All of the puppies were adopted into loving forever homes, each separately, so they have been separated since. Frito is in desperate need of playdates, so his owners thought they’d reach out to Facebook on his behalf. They’re hoping to find the rest of his puppy family to reunite them for … Read more

3 Amazing Ways To Honor A Pomeranian Who Passed Away

Saying goodbye to someone you love is one of the hardest things that you will ever deal with in life. And that’s not just for humans, but also for our furry family members. Losing a Pomeranian many times leaves an irreplaceable hole in our heart, regardless of all the memories that you have of times cherished together. But thankfully there are ways to commemorate, and even honor our best friends. Above all, it’s important to remember them for who they were and the … Read more

3 Amazing Ways To Honor A Doberman Who Passed Away

Saying goodbye to someone you love is one of the hardest things that you will ever deal with in life. And that’s not just for humans, but also for our furry family members. Losing a doberman many times leaves an irreplaceable hole in our heart, regardless of all the memories that you have of times cherished together. But thankfully there are ways to commemorate, and even honor our best friends. Above all, it’s important to remember them for who they were and the … Read more

3 Amazing Ways To Honor A Cane Corso Who Passed Away

Saying goodbye to someone you love is one of the hardest things that you will ever deal with in life. And that’s not just for humans, but also for our furry family members. Losing a cane corso many times leaves an irreplaceable hole in our heart, regardless of all the memories that you have of times cherished together. But thankfully there are ways to commemorate, and even honor our best friends. Above all, it’s important to remember them for who they were and … Read more

7-Year-Old With Cancer Finally Gets The Puppy She Wished For From Santa

Cancer is something that no one should have to go through, especially a child. So 7-year-old Makaela Mongo’s mom wanted to bring joy and companionship into her little girl’s life – in the form of a puppy. Since it’s the most magical time of year, they wanted to grant Makaela’s wish for Christmas, and decided that Santa himself should present her with the family’s new addition! Carman Richison, Mikaela’s mom, had planned to take her daughter to get some Christmas pictures taken at Rosecrans Picture … Read more

The Day I Rescued My Best Friend

As long as I could remember, I’ve always had a heart for comforting those in a time of need. I’m not sure what brought me to the shelter that day, but I couldn’t help but feel like I was meant to be there at that exact moment in time. They brought her in to me. We were in a dimly lit room littered with broken dog toys. When our eyes met for the first time, there was a feeling of … Read more

Compassion Fatigue: The Struggle That Few Animal Care Workers Want To Talk About

On May 12, 2016 veterinarian and shelter director, Jian Zhicheng passed away after injecting herself with euthanasia solution – the very substance she had been forced to use far too many times on the dogs and cats she adored. Zhichen was only 31-years-old and likely suffering from a rarely discussed condition known as Compassion Fatigue or Secondary Traumatic Stress Disorder defined as: “Emotional exhaustion, caused by the stress of caring for traumatized or suffering animals or people.” Compounding the condition for … Read more

My First Memories Were In a Shelter. But Now I’m Living the Good Life!

I’m Necco. I used to be called Gizmo. I don’t remember much about being a puppy. My first memories are of the shelter. They found at the door shaking. It was ok but I was lonely. One day a nice lady picked me up and took me home. I was so happy but every time she called my name I ran and hid. I cant remember why but it scares me. She started calling me Necco. It didn’t take long … Read more

These K-9’s Can’t WAIT To See Their Handler After 2 Weeks Apart!

Police dogs may have a serious job, but that doesn’t mean they have to act serious all the time! They too can be playful and very affectionate, especially to their handlers. And we can see just how affectionate and sweet they are in the video below. This video from England’s North Yorkshire Police Facebook page shows a handler being greeted by police dogs after not seeing each other for two weeks! And by watching the dogs’ reactions, you can tell … Read more

Student Creates Touching Short Film That Scores Him A Job With Disney!

What’s your favorite animated movie about dogs? Mine is either Balto or Frankenweenie. And there’s the upcoming movie The Secret Life of Pets that I’m really excited to watch! It doesn’t matter if the movie is animated, most dog lovers would tear up when watching a heartwarming scene in a dog movie. And the short animated movie in the video below is one of the most moving and heartwarming we’ve seen. It’s so beautiful and touching that Disney even offered … Read more

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