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Getting a family of dogs to look at the camera is like getting a room full of kids to sit still. It could take a while, and it can be frustrating. But posing for family photos isn’t a problem for these four Shiba Inus. For the most part, they all look directly at the camera and sit nicely. But every once in awhile, one of them decides to go off and do their own thing. Hina the Shiba Inu is … Read more
The internet has introduced a large number of bizarre trends and video “challenges.” Most are just harmless, like a weird dance move or a prank you pull on your parents. One disturbing “food challenge” however, involves force-feeding dogs human foods on camera. A live-streamed video of a German Shepherd in China went viral for this upsetting reason. The person who put the video together set down a bowl of La Zi Ji, or Chongqing (Chili Chicken) in front of his … Read more
Our favorite sportscaster (or should we say dogcaster) is at it again! Andrew Cotter and the dynamic duo of Mabel and Olive are back at their antics. They kept us laughing through the toilet paper shortage earlier this year. That was when Mabel and Olive competed in a grueling match of everyday dog activities that kept us on the edge of our seat. Then, the trio attempted to navigate a Zoom meeting that hit close to home for all of … Read more
Football fans, listen up! And you too, people who head out for shopping trips when you hear the Monday Night Football theme song come on. The Buffalo Bills are doing more than scoring touchdowns! Bills General Manager Brandon Beane along with his wife Hayley are taking over a very important tradition in Upstate New York. Every touchdown made by the Buffalo Bills during a home game will become an adoption fee paid by the couple! That’s way better than six … Read more
iHeartDogs works closely with GreaterGood.org to donate a portion of sales to their various charity efforts. Through the Pets & Vets program, rescued dogs are matched with veterans as companion animals. Thanks to the support of customers like you, happy endings like the one below are made possible. GreaterGood.org partners with Vets for Pets to match veterans with animals rescued from unpleasant circumstances. One of those perfect pairs is an Army vet named Cody and his dog Bailey. Cody and Bailey met … Read more
When you purchase items from the iHeartDogs store, a portion of the proceeds is donated to Greater Good Charities. Greater Good Charities are incredible organizations that go above and beyond to help dogs in need. Many dogs have been given a second chance at life due to these generous donations. One of those dogs is Lucy. Lucy had a rough life at only three months old. Toledo’s PET Bull Project found her living on the street, covered in mange. She … Read more
Did you know that more than 26,000 collar-related accidents occur every year? Sadly, many of these incidents prove fatal. We’ve rounded up the best and worst dog collars and rated them to help you find the safest option for your pup. The collar you choose could mean the difference between life and death. Traditional Collars Traditional collars consist of an adjustable strip of fabric or leather with a buckle or clasp closure. The Good These collars are perfect for holding … Read more
Subtlety isn’t really a dog’s thing. They tend to get noticed wherever they go, and that’s the way they like it. Some dogs, however, break that mold from time to time. These sneaky pups find the perfect places to lie undetected. The following images make for a veritable “Where’s Waldo” of clever, chameleon posing pups blending perfectly into their surroundings. See if you can locate all these tricky chameleons of dogs “hiding” in plain sight. 1. “Urban Camouflage” A very … Read more
Citizens! All hail…the dogs? Sounds great to us! Dogs already rule our world so it seems natural to let them have the government too. And it makes sense. Dogs have quite a few qualities that make them ideal for office! From leading with their heart to transparent business dealings, dogs will never lead us astray! Check out these 7 reasons dogs would make the best politicians and we guarantee the pups will have your vote locked! @harlowandsage/Instagram 7 Reasons Dogs … Read more
Christine Moran’s two dogs, Luke and Lucy, are her life. She loves them more than they could ever know, so when one of them gets hurts, she does everything she can to save them. So far, the rescue pups have lived a happy, healthy life. That is, until Luke got a little too curious one day. A car struck the pup when he ran off to go on his own adventure. His numerous injuries were severe, but Moran knew that … Read more
You know when it’s really uncomfortably hot outside and you just want to be anywhere with AC? That’s pretty much how a dog feels about the weather too. Unfortunately, dogs don’t always get to make the decisions, and some people are ignorant of how heat affects their pups. Your dog won’t just be uncomfortable out there in the hot sun. The bottom line is, leaving a dog outside without access to water, shade, or shelter during extreme heat can kill … Read more
By Victoria Schade, CPDT-KA Reviewed by Stephanie Liff, DVM There’s nothing quite like watching a pack of dogs frolicking together at the park. Spending time at the park helps keep a dog’s socialization skills in tip-top form and can wear out a busy dog in a way that walks around the block can’t touch. Dog play at the park can look intense, but it shouldn’t be a lawless free-for-all. That’s why both dogs and pet parents need to abide by … Read more
A Floridian family welcomed an unlikely furry friend into their pack just a few years ago. Though their fur dad never imagined this life for him and his pups, a squirrel friend named Zach came along and made their family complete! A tiny squirrel was found all alone after Hurricane Irma blew him out of a tree. With his eyes still shut and barely any fur, he was likely only a few weeks old. Thankfully for this tiny friend, a … Read more
In This Issue
● Doggy Diarrhea
● Genetic Disorders
● Cleft Lip Boy & Pup
● Why Pups Need Their Moms
● Be Your Dog’s Health Advocate
● Essential Oils
Liz Gregg is a talented photographer that has done magazine photoshoots for tons of celebrities. But sadly, the coronavirus pandemic made jobs a little scarce. So, she had to turn to her own creativity to come up with projects to work on. She settled on the one subject she loves more than anything else: dogs. More specifically, happy dogs. It started out as just a fun project for her and her own pups, but word quickly spread. Now, she’s photographing … Read more
iHeartDogs works closely with GreaterGood by donating part of each sale to their various charity efforts. One of these charities, Rescue Bank, works to donate quality dog food to shelters and rescues who are in need. Some organizations could not run without kind donations like this. Hana the Pit-mix was born in an animal shelter. Prior to her siblings getting adopted, Hana liked the people and playtime there, so she didn’t mind too much. But once they had all gone to new homes, … Read more
When you purchase items from the iHeartDogs store, a portion of those proceeds go to GreaterGood. GreaterGood is an incredible organization that helps give shelter dogs the supplies they need as they await their forever homes. Many dogs have gone on to live an incredible life thanks to these generous donations. One of those dogs is Gracie. Gracie was found in a ditch in Missouri on the verge of death. She fed off an old deer carcass from hunting season … Read more
iHeartDogs works closely with GreaterGood by donating part of each sale to their various charity efforts. One of these organizations, START Rescue, provides transport for dogs in risky situations to second chances elsewhere. Thanks to customers like you, START is able to make a difference for many dogs in need! The area of California where the Porterville shelter sits is a high-intake area. That means many more dogs come into the shelters there than can find loving homes. Because the Porterville Shelter is … Read more
When you purchase items from the iHeartDogs store, some of the profit is given to GreaterGood. GreaterGood is an incredible organization that helps many animals get a second chance at life. Thanks to kind customers like you, many dogs have been saved from at-risk situations. One of those dogs is a Pit Bull mix named Scrumpy. Scrumpy was just a young pup when he was found in an abandoned home in Porterville, California. He likely hadn’t eaten in days, and … Read more
Some dogs are always eager to protect their humans, but others just want to have some fun. Yet, Ruby the Lab and Pit Bull mix wonders why she can’t do both at the same time. Sweet Ruby chased down a suspect in the woods outside her home, causing her to become a hero in the end. To her, it was just a fun game of tag, but she later learned that she saved her neighbors from a robbery. As heroic … Read more
In This Issue
● Safe Pain Management
● Disaster Preparedness
● Dog Park Parasites
● Can Dogs Be Introverts?
● Signs You Need A New Vet
● Autumn Activities
Having surveillance cameras surrounding your home can offer more than just peace of mind. In McClain County, Oklahoma one resident’s security cameras captured not attempted burglary, but a different kind of crime. The footage revealed a man cruelly dumping three puppies onto a gravel road. Not only did he abandon the dogs, he physically harmed them. The witness, Joe Fleming, described to KFOR what he saw on his security cameras that day. “[The suspect] opened the hatch and reached in and … Read more
Puppies are beloved family members and living creatures. Thus, they should always be treated as such. But sadly, not all humans think this way. Many end up caring more about the money associated with a puppy rather than the actual puppy. This causes many thieves to steal puppies only to sell them for more cash. So, when a civilian saw a man packing about 40 puppies into his truck, they knew something was wrong. They called the police and alerted … Read more
The effects of war are no secret. Many veterans are living with the physical and mental anguish brought on by their time spent defending freedom. For a lot of veterans, dogs seem to be one of the best remedies to help ease their transition to civilian life. “Just from going from a war zone to a civilian life and coming back, you feel totally isolated. You feel totally alone. You feel cut off from everything. My dogs were the only … Read more
When you purchase items from the iHeartDogs store, some of that profit is donated to GreaterGood. GreaterGood is an incredible organization that helps many at-risk dogs get a second chance at life. Thanks to loyal customers like you, many dogs have gotten a better life because of these donations. One of those dogs is a puppy named Scooby. Scooby was a stray when he arrived at the Refurbished Pets of Southern Michigan with his brother. Both puppies were only a … Read more
Georgia the Australian Shepherd mix had a rough start to life. Sunshine Dog Rescue in Phoenix found her at a gas station near the U.S.-Mexico border. She was pregnant but didn’t seem to be in good shape. So, the rescue rushed to save her with a mission to keep her and her pups alive. The pregnant dog had to go into an emergency c-section to deliver her puppies. But unfortunately, they were all born prematurely and didn’t survive. Georgia soon … Read more
As the novel coronavirus continues to keep us all home-bound, we’ve had to find creative ways to exercise. Gyms are mostly closed, and not everyone has a home gym, so some figured out ways to create one. One woman, @monsterrats on Twitter, installed a pull-up bar between the beams of her garage. She uses a fold-out dining chair to reach it. Obviously, the chair isn’t needed for the actual pull-up part. Her little dog, however, doesn’t know this. He just … Read more
A dedicated rescue group has made it their mission to save puppies that are considered “different” in comparison to their other canine friends. Though these pups may have a few unique qualities that set them apart from the rest, Save The Clefts Rescue is on a mission to give them a second chance and advocate for their lives. Save The Clefts Rescue emerged from one woman’s dedication to making a difference in the lives of dogs with cleft lips and … Read more
Our dogs know us better than anyone else. They spend so much time by our sides that they know in a heartbeat when something is wrong. In some cases, a dog’s quick thinking has saved the lives of their humans. Sandy the rescue dog is one of many pups who can think quickly under pressure. Gwendola Johnson, Sandy’s 88-year-old mom, fell outside her home and struggled to get up. Without Sandy, she might’ve never gotten the help she needed. Sandy’s … Read more
Part of each sale on the iHeartDogs.com store is donated to GreaterGood.org, which offers grants for charities and programs like Rescue Bank. Some rescues could not run without kind donations from organizations like this. Customers like you are the reason uplifting stories like the one below are possible! Miley, a brown and white Chihuahua, was just one pup in an entire litter dumped at a high kill shelter in Michigan. Thankfully, Bottle Babies Rescue pulled the little pups from the shelter, saving them. They rescue many … Read more
If you saw an injured stray dog, what would you do? Would you go out of your way to help? Would you do everything in your power to guarantee them a happy life? For Megan Wedge of Dalton, Georgia, there wasn’t even a moment of hesitation when it came to saving a homeless dog. Wedge has a rescue dog of her own, so when she learned about a stray pup in need she didn’t think twice before helping. The Lab/Hound … Read more
August 26 is National Dog Day! We here at iHeartDogs believe that every day is a good day to celebrate your dog, and since Americans spend more than $60 billion a year on their pets, we think most people agree with us. Still, spoiling your dog too much every day can lead to health and behavioral problems, so it’s never a bad idea to pull back on extra snacks and toys on most days, then splurge a little extra each … Read more
On August 6 2020, a landslide in Idukki, India claimed nearly 70 lives. Pratheesh Kumar and his two-year-old daughter Dhanushka, both tragically perished in the disaster. However, their loyal pup clung to their scent and refused to leave the place and people she knew. Rescue teams arriving on the scene found the distraught dog running around the river bank. Koovi barked continuously, guiding the emergency crews to uncover Dhanushka’s body 4 km from the landslide site. She had been waiting … Read more
Whenever we see a dog, we want to meet them. It’s impossible not to fall in love with a dog at first sight. So, many humans have become accustomed to introducing themselves to new pups. This usually involves extending your hand to the dog and allowing them to sniff you first. It’s the universal sign that a dog approves of you. Or, so we thought. As it turns out, the “sniff test” is anything but relaxing for a dog. In … Read more
On the evening of August 15th, 2020, someone in Colombia loaded their dog into their car and hit the road. Then, they opened the door and let the dog out in the middle of the street in Fontibón, Bogotá. The dog, confused, watched with sad eyes as who he saw as his family began to drive away. Bystanders whistled at the driver, trying to get his attention. The man either didn’t hear or pretended not to hear. He cruelly continued to … Read more
In This Issue
● Signs Of Depression
● Dog Ear Facts
● Vaccine Reactions
● Dog Walking Law
● Help Your Dog Face His Fears
● IMHA In Dogs
● Why Won’t My Dog Eat?
Labrador Retrievers love to retrieve things, hence their name. They’re often quick learners that pick up on unique skills through experience. Even so, it’s still incredible to see what some dogs are capable of. Robbie the Black Lab has two dog friends that he’s very fond of: Rusty and Bullet. So, when he saw them drifting away in a canoe down the river, he knew what he had to do. He jumped into the water and paddled to the rescue. … Read more
When it comes to choosing the top pet-friendly cities, we want more than just restaurants with dog-friendly patios and big dog parks. We’re thinking and dreaming bigger when it comes to our dogs. We want to live where our dogs can be healthy and happy and treated like the kings and queens we always knew they were. We LOVE WalletHub‘s annual list of pet-friendly cities. This list really covers all the bases when it comes to the demands we make … Read more
Most dogs relish getting pets by the people they love, and some are so friendly, they enjoy kind strokes from anyone they meet! But while pups may appreciate our affectionate scratches, all tender touches aren’t created equal. You may have noticed that your pooch has a particular place she loves being pet – maybe she even starts kicking her leg in ecstasy! And while all pup preferences are different, there are 5 specific “sweet spots” that make most dogs dissolve into tail-wagging bliss. 1. Under … Read more
They say that “bigger is better” and for those of us who love colossal canines, the same applies when we choose a companion! The pups below are not only tall and sturdy, they’re heavy when they’re at their healthiest weights. But that’s okay, we just consider them to be big, fluffy, balls of love. If you want a dog that could potentially weigh more than the humans in the family, read on. #1 – Great Dane Also one of the … Read more
Looking for low-energy dogs who enjoy the lazier side of life? Good for you, dog lover! Choosing the right dog for your lifestyle is so important. By already knowing that low-energy dogs are better for your lifestyle will save so many problems later on. Many people don’t take this into account when considering adopting a dog. The wrong dog in the wrong home is a disaster for everyone and only ends up with the dog in the shelter and the … Read more
Recently, there was an article sweeping the internet about “head pressing.” Although rare, it is something to watch for, especially if your dog suffers from one of the conditions that can cause head pressing. We spoke with Dr. Kim Smyth, staff veterinarian and pet health writer at Petplan Pet Insurance to get some more in-depth answers to our questions. What Exactly is “Head-Pressing”? The term “head pressing” is actually pretty descriptive—the affected pet stands close to a wall or other … Read more
To us, our dogs are important members of the family. And of course, they’re more than just the ones who sleep on our laps or cuddle at the foot of our beds. Dogs, just like any person, need regular exercise and outdoor access. Sometimes they need to be outside, exposed to the smells and sights. Germany’s Agriculture Minister, Julia Klöckner, feels strongly about this. She introduced a new law requiring Germans to take their dogs out for at least one hour, … Read more
Animal Friends of the Valley is an animal shelter in Wildomar, California. There, they have a night drop – a place where people can anonymously and safely leave their pets if they do not wish to face the shelter staff when they relinquish their pets. It might be unfortunate, but the presence of night drop kennels is thought to reduce the number of animals abandoned on the side of the road or in vacant lots. Most of the time the … Read more
National Dog Day is right around the corner on August 26th, and what better way to celebrate than to look at some adorable pups? The working dogs with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are known for their incredible skills. But did you know that they have a secret affectionate side too? TSA decided that it was time to finally show the world who their dogs really are. So, they set up a “cutest dog contest” in honor of the dog-friendly … Read more
When you purchase items from the iHeartDogs store, a portion of that profit is donated to GreaterGood. GreaterGood is an organization that does lots of amazing work to save at-risk animals. Thanks to loyal customers like you, many shelter dogs get a second chance at life because of the generous donations. One of those lucky pups is Braxton. Braxton is an affectionate dog that just wants to be loved in return. But his first family surrendered him to the Visalia … Read more
Stinky dog farts are sometimes a thing of legend. You know your dog has a gassy problem when cuddling on the couch turns into a test of how long you can hold your breath. Your four-legged family member can let them rip with more stench than any person you know. While all dogs fart on occasion, some have the unnerving ability to pass gas that can only be described as deadly. Farting is completely natural and sometimes even good for … Read more
There are a lot of things experienced dog owners do that new owners would never think of, even if it’s a simple task that makes everyone’s lives significantly easier. Dog ownership and care hacks come naturally to some, but others could use a little help. So here we’ve compiled a list of 12 genius hacks you can’t live without! #1 – Use A Shower Caddy For Dog Supplies Whether you want to keep grooming supplies or just basic dog care … Read more
Dogs are cute whether they’re in real life or a Disney cartoon. But have you ever wondered how cute they’d be if you mixed those two together? A new Snapchat filter allows you to do exactly that. You can take a photo of your dog to find out what they’d look like as a Disney character. Unlike Snapchat’s other odd filters, this option works perfectly for animals. Of course, the results are adorable and hilarious. Disney better be planning a … Read more
Rio de Janeiro and its surrounding areas in Brazil have a fairly bad stray dog problem. These poor pups have it rough on the streets. Incredibly, one of these unlucky strays turned his fortune completely around when he wandered near a Hyundai dealership in Serra. The dealership’s employees could tell this pup was hungry and sad. They wanted to help. The showroom manager Emerson Mariano told Folha Vitoria about how the dog touched his and his employee’s hearts. “We were … Read more
Terrier breeds are a tenacious group of dogs. They come in all different shapes and sizes from all over the world. They are loved for their courage, energy, and heart. Even the smallest dogs are large in spirit. Terriers are often not recommended for first-time dog parents, but in the right home, they make outstanding active companions. These feisty dogs have won over the hearts of many people and continue to push their way into many more. Here are 11 … Read more
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