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    You And Rescue Rebuild Help A Shelter That Helps Keep Families Together

    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. One of the main reasons that GreaterGood.org’s Rescue Rebuild program chose Young-Williams Animal Center for a renovation is their take on “managed admissions.” This shelter is an open admission city shelter, which means that they have to take any animal that comes to their door. This can be chaotic. So instead of … Read more

    You’re Helping Keep Families Together – Rescue Rebuild Turns a Domestic Violence Shelter Pet-Friendly!

    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. From Rescue Rebuild: “The Rescue Rebuild team headed to Wayne, Michigan, to help assist with a big change at First Step, whose mission is to eliminate both domestic and sexual violence and to provide comprehensive services to individuals and families impacted by these crimes. Many shelters are not pet-friendly, so owners are … Read more

    Rescue Rebuild Team Braves New England Winter to Build More Space for 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. “Jersey City in December sounds like a fabulous idea, right? The good news is that the Rescue Rebuild team prepared for the worst weather possible. We bought 98 body warmers and 288 hand warmers to be exact! Double good news: first is that we had warmer more tolerable weather than anticipated and … Read more

    Rescue Rebuild Fixes Fire-Damaged Shelter and Makes It Even Better Than Before!

    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. A deadly fire brings hope. Over 20 volunteers came and helped GreaterGood.org’s Rescue Rebuild repair damages at Ritchie County Humane Society. This shelter sadly suffered a fire that not only caused a lot of damage on their property both inside and outside, but also took the lives of some of their beloved … Read more

    “This was such an extraordinary build… rewarding to say the least.” Rescue Rebuild Helps Fight Animal Cruelty In Thailand

    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. “Landed in Thailand! Since Rescue Rebuild typically travels across the United States, builds that are in different countries are even more spectacular and unique… this one especially! “Soi Dog Foundation is fighting the Asian dog meat trade and looking to improve the welfare of dogs and cats in Asia, resulting in better … Read more

    Rescue Rebuild and Nashville Humane Association Team Up To Help Neighboring 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. “Teamwork makes the dream work. Both the Rescue Rebuild (RR) and Nashville Humane Association (NHA) teams got together to help another local animal shelter nearby. The team had a fun-filled two days working side by side with both NHA and Cheatham County Animal Control (CCAC). RR learned that the staff at both … Read more

    Rescue Rebuild Makes Lives Better For Tennessee Shelter Dogs Through Outdoor Play

    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.  From Rescue Rebuild: “Whether you have two or four legs, we all love sunshine! In 2017, Rescue Rebuild was able to positively transform many of the dogs’ lives at Maury County Animal Shelter. Placed in a rural area of Tennessee, this shelter has only a few staff members and volunteers, limiting the amount … Read more

    Rescue Rebuild and Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation Turn A Ramshackle House Into A Beautiful 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.  Lindale, Texas, is a small, East Texas town that you may not have heard of, but soon will after local country superstar Miranda Lambert and her MuttNation Foundation teamed up with Rescue Rebuild to build one of the most awe-inspiring dog parks and adoption centers to date. Lindale has a unique problem. They … Read more

    Rescue Rebuild Helped This Shelter Play Area Become Parvo-Free

    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 Grapevine Animal Shelter reached out to Rescue Rebuild looking for help. Their old play yards were grass, which is hard to maintain and had parvo exposure, a deadly virus that can stay in the soil for years. This meant that they had no place to let their dogs outside! They were desperate … Read more

    Rescue Rebuild Renovates Women’s Domestic Violence Shelters to Accept Family Pets

    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.  Rescue Rebuild has built and renovated numerous animal shelters and dog parks and helped more animals get adopted than an accountant could easily count. However, helping animals find their permanent home isn’t the only avenue they use to help animals—they also care about their owners. Recently, Rescue Rebuild came off of a successful … Read more

    Rescue Rebuild Comes Up With Genius Way To Stop Farm Visitors From Leaving Dogs In Cars

    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.  “Rescue Rebuild logs thousands and thousands of miles a year to shelters all over the country and sometimes internationally. In doing so, we have come across a multitude of problems and situations that are affecting shelters and are able to assist them in fixing the problem. Though not a shelter, Fair Oaks Farms … Read more

    When A Tornado Damaged This Shelter, Rescue Rebuild Saved The Day

    One of the many wonderful charities iHeartDogs has paired with through our partnership with Greater Good is Rescue Rebuild, an animal shelter renovation program that recruits volunteers from all over the country to help shelters in need. They improve the lives of shelter animals and increase adoption rates by repairing and renovating dated, damaged and rundown facilities. One shelter in particular needed Rescue Rebuild’s help when an EF5 tornado with winds over 200 mph struck Guthrie, Oklahoma. An entire building at … Read more

    Volunteers Band Together To Rebuild Wildlife Rescue Center Following Hurricane

    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.  In 2012, Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast of the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean leaving a wake of destruction behind it. Like so many others, Nature’s Rescue Wildlife Center in Barnegat, New Jersey, fell victim to Hurricane Sandy’s ferocious devastation. Entire trees were uprooted and strewn across the property, leaving the … Read more

    Owner Argued To Keep Dog He Chained For 11 Years, Rescuers Fought Back

    For years, a sweet pup endured life in a factory where he was treated poorly by the workers. When one of the employees retired, he decided to take the dog with him, offering what seemed like a chance at a better life. But instead of a fresh start, the dog was chained up by his new owner and forced to live in horrendous conditions. Fortunately, his situation didn’t go unnoticed. When rescuers learned about the dog’s plight, they were horrified … Read more

    Frightened And ‘Shivering’ Dog Finds Hope in a Heartwarming Rescue ‘Amidst’ the Rain

    One gloomy, rain-soaked afternoon, a devoted team from Stray Rescue of St. Louis set out on a mission to find and save stray animals in desperate need of help. As they carefully maneuvered through the city’s damp, slick streets, their hearts sank when they stumbled upon a small, trembling dog, huddled in the shadows of a narrow alley. Soaked to the bone from the relentless downpour, the dog looked terrified and utterly vulnerable, clinging to what little protection the alley … Read more

    Great Dane Was Found Starving And Ate Rocks To Live Till ‘Someone’ Comes To The Rescue

    On the unforgiving city streets, a young Great Dane named Angelo was discovered in an utterly heartbreaking condition. Severely malnourished and too weak to stand, his life hung by a thread. Angelo had been pushed to the edge, forced to eat stones in a desperate attempt to stave off hunger. Tragically, these inedible objects filled his stomach, obstructing his ability to digest or pass any real food, further endangering his already fragile state. His frail body and desperate eyes silently … Read more

    Boy’s Hug for Pit Bull Rescued from Dogfighting Turns into ‘Heart-Melting’ Moment

    Animal rescuers are celebrated globally for their boundless compassion and unwavering commitment to saving animals in distress. Their remarkable efforts often involve risking their own safety to rescue animals from dire situations, ranging from reuniting lost pets with their families to intervening in heart-wrenching cases of abuse and neglect. These dedicated individuals embody selflessness, working tirelessly to provide care, love, and protection to the most vulnerable creatures. Their stories of rescue and rehabilitation highlight the profound impact of human kindness … Read more

    Woman Adopts Rescue Dog, Unveils a ‘Glorious Surprise’

    Robin Wagner, a dedicated animal lover from Burlington, Vermont, along with her supportive boyfriend, had been on an extensive search for the ideal dog to complete their family. This quest, filled with hope and excitement, had spanned many months and countless adoption profiles, each leaving them a bit disheartened. They yearned for a furry companion who would not only fit into their lives but also fill the void in their hearts. Just when they were about to lose hope, a … Read more

    “Rescued and Redeemed” A Once-Abandoned Dog Finds His Forever Home

    Rudy’s tale begins in heartbreaking solitude, a pit bull mix abandoned to the harshness of street life, yearning for the warmth and security of a home. His early days were marked by an overwhelming sense of abandonment, as he navigated the uncertainties of a life without shelter or steady care. This narrative shifted dramatically when Stephanie, a volunteer still mourning the loss of her own cherished pet, entered the local animal shelter. Amidst the loud cries for attention from numerous … Read more

    Rescued Dog Overcomes Tragic Past to Embrace New Loving Home

    In the often heart-wrenching realm of animal welfare, stories of animal neglect and mistreatment cast long shadows over the more uplifting tales of recovery and unconditional love. Yet, the saga of Cooper, a dog whose initial chapters were written with the ink of abuse and neglect, stands as a resounding testament to the enduring spirit of animals and the transformative impact of human compassion. This touching narrative begins with Cooper, a sweet-natured dog, whose only desire was to find a … Read more

    Frightened and Shivering Pup Finds Hope in Heartwarming Rescue Amidst the Rain

    One overcast and rainy afternoon, a dedicated team from Stray Rescue of St. Louis embarked on a mission to locate and rescue stray animals in need. As they navigated through the city’s damp streets, their hearts collectively sank when they discovered a small, trembling dog huddled in the shadows of a narrow alley. The dog, drenched from the relentless rain, appeared terrified and vulnerable, clinging to the scant shelter the alley offered. The scene was a stark reminder of the … Read more

    ‘Fear-Stricken’ Rescue Dog Has Never Felt The Touch Of A Loving Hand

    Arnold’s story is a poignant tale of transformation, beginning in a shadow of deep fear and vulnerability. As a diminutive Chihuahua, he had suffered from traumatic experiences that instilled a severe fear of human interaction. His initial reactions were ones of panic and distress; any attempt by humans to connect through touch would send him into a state of terror, making him whimper and flee. This profound fear highlighted the urgent need for compassionate intervention, setting the stage for a … Read more

    Rescuers Heartbroken Over ‘Malnourished’ Dog, Step In To Save The Broken Pup

    In the midst of a bustling highway, a deeply moving scene of abandonment and neglect was uncovered when a compassionate rescuer received a call about a critically malnourished dog. The poor animal, who would later be named Lancris, was discovered in a heartbreaking state, barely clinging to life. His frail body, reduced to mere skin and bones, stood as a tragic testament to his struggle for survival in a harsh environment. The dog had taken refuge under a small billboard, … Read more

    Great Dane Found Starving And Ate Rocks To Live Till Someone Comes To The Rescue

    In a heartbreaking situation on city streets, a young Great Dane named Angelo was found in a deeply troubling state. Grievously malnourished and unable to even stand, his condition was perilous. Angelo had been pushed to the brink, forced to consume stones in a desperate bid for survival, which only compounded his dire situation. These inedible objects filled his stomach, blocking any possibility of normal digestion and excretion, and posing an immediate threat to his life. Angelo’s desperate eyes and … Read more

    16-Year-Old Is Rescue Dogs’ Only Hope When Shelter Erupts In Flames

    Grayson

    We can be as prepared as possible for an emergency, but there’s no telling how we will react in the moment. 16-year-old Grayson, son of Project Cecil Rescue Ranch’s co-founders, sure did step up and spring into action when a raging electrical fire sparked in their kennel building.  Now, he’s being hailed as a hero for saving the life of every single pup.  Project Cecil Rescue Ranch is a small, family-run animal rescue in Utica, Ohio that springs dogs from … Read more

    120 Dogs Rescued From South Korean Meat Trade Injured Or Killed In Catastrophic Fire

    Fire at dog meat rescue

    Jindo Love Rescue in South Korea uses its funds to save dogs from the meat trade and send them to loving homes. Of the 120 dogs in their care, several were preparing to fly to their forever families. However, a sudden burst of flames ruined the dogs’ happy endings. The organization faced a fire at their foster center, causing the dogs to die, run away, or suffer severe injuries. The volunteers are calling it “a worst-case nightmare scenario for anyone … Read more

    Man Breaks Down Neighbor’s Door To Rescue Dog From Burning Home

    Neighbor saves dog from fire

    Some neighbors are kind enough to let you borrow their tools when you need them, but others are willing to risk their lives to save your dog. The latter is true dedication! A neighbor that kind seems like something out of a fiction story, but Mike Richter recently proved that selfless people like that exist. Richter knew how important his neighbors’ dog was to them, so when their home went up in flames with their dog still inside, he did … Read more

    You Helped Rebuild This Shelter After Hurricane Dorian

    Humane Society of Grand Bahama

    When you purchase items from the iHeartDogs store, a portion of those proceeds go to GreaterGood. GreaterGood uses those donations to save many dogs in need. Thanks to loyal customers like you, many dogs’ lives are improved with these donations. This shelter in the Bahamas is one of the many places that have benefited from GreaterGood donations. After Hurricane Dorian, the Humane Society of Grand Bahama was in rough shape. The hurricane hit the island with 185 mph winds on … Read more

    You Helped Rebuild a Shelter That Allows People to Escape Domestic Violence with Their Pets

    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. “Connecticut in December is COLD! The dogs felt the same way! The Rescue Rebuild team headed to New London, CT to help winterize the dog houses at Safe Futures. Safe Futures’priority is always to keep the pet with their person. The therapeutic benefits of the human-animal bond are undeniable. When a person … Read more

    Puerto Rico Shelter Devastated by Hurricane Maria Gets a Rebuild!

    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. “Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017, and caused extensive damage to the entire island. Widespread power outages, food, and fuel shortages along with the already limited infrastructure on the island made for a slow recovery process. Rescue Rebuild was eager to help the animals of Puerto Rico, so we … Read more