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“Jax is doing great! He is a very loving dog, and we took to him right away. We couldn’t have asked for a better dog.” Nothing brings us more joy than sharing success stories with you. After all, it is YOU who make these happy endings possible. When you shop on iHeartDogs, dogs get fed, housed, relocated, and ultimately, adopted! We’ve got a sweet story to share today that is a perfect example of the great things that come from … Read more
Every purchase you make on the iHeartDogs store helps feed and house shelter dogs in need. Thanks to you, the Nashville Humane Association received some serious improvements to their facility. Image Courtesy Rescue Rebuild How Your Purchases Helped Here’s a little breakdown of how your purchases get translated into upgrades for this animal shelters. iHeartDogs is partnered with Greater Good. A portion of your purchases goes to Greater Good to, well, do more good! Greater Good has an organization within … Read more
Jason Aldean and wife Brittany recently adopted an absolutely adorable brindle baby boy in St. Louis. Brittany made the announcement on Instagram, asking fans to weigh in on what the little bundle should be named. Y’all…we have a new baby boy💙 We rescued him from @strayrescuestl 🙌🏼 His brothers and sisters were all found in a drain pipe on an extremely hot day in St Louis💔 There are 7 pups still waiting to be adopted – check out there page … Read more
What if there was a database filled with images of every individual snout, helping to reconnect us with our lost pups? A company named Megvii in China is already on to the idea, and making this a reality! As the years have gone by, we are constantly finding ways to reunite with our lost pets even easier than before. What started out as only being able to find your escaped dog from word of mouth, has now turns into a … Read more
The Minnesota Wild NHL team has signed on a new team member named Breezer. With four paws and fur, this teammate is a bit different than the rest! Breezer is a rescue dog from the Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue, and has been signed on to a one-year training contract with the Minnesota team. Wild President Matt Majka and his wife, Kym have taken on this sweet pup with the intention of fostering him to his service dog potential. At just … Read more
Antonio Reese was only nine years old when he was the victim of a drive-by shooting on his way to a family dinner. The young boy was shot in the back of the head while riding in his family’s car in March 2015 near Lexington, Kentucky. Antonio’s spent 18 days in a coma and suffered a traumatic brain injury. His mom, Tara Murillo, told WKYT that the child suffers seizures and memory loss as a result. It Takes A Village … Read more
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. Ottie was rescued from a hoarder’s home along with many other animals. Due to his unhealthy lifestyle, he was overweight and unhappy. “You could see in his eyes that this wasn’t the life for him. Ottie needed stability, love, and a steady, healthy diet,” Fido and Fluffy’s Rescue told iHeartDogs. Thanks to your … Read more
Summer is coming to a close, and all over the country kids are returning to the classroom. Heading back to school can be a bummer, but to our dogs it seems like a blast! Think about it: There’s new clothes, colorful supplies, bus rides, and tons of new friends to meet. What more could a pooch ask for? The dogs below are tired of watching their school-age humans embark on new adventures – they want in on the … Read more
Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) sent out a grave warning yesterday to dog lovers everywhere. In the past week alone, the shelter has seen dozens of dogs at their intake doors infected with canine parvovirus. Canine parvovirus is completely preventable with a routine vaccination. These preventative measures are extremely successful at protecting our pups from dangerous diseases. IACS said on Facebook, Canine parvovirus, or parvo, is a highly contagious, life-threatening disease and it’s only going to continue to spread throughout … Read more
If you love dogs, you know that furry paws make no difference when it comes to the place that they hold in our hearts. Our pups are family, and the loss of a dog is devastating. Emma McNulty felt the heartbreak of losing her beloved companion when her dog of 14 years, Milly, unfortunately passed away. Emma and her family were crushed by the sudden loss, and struggling to make it through that difficult day. Emma was scheduled to work … Read more
As part of our commitment to bring you the best of all things dogs, we recently sent a team to the 2019 SuperZoo trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their mission – to find the latest & greatest products and services that the industry has to offer. Bur more importantly, we wanted to find products that could make your lives easy…better. So we saddled up the iHeartDogs pink Cadillac, loaded up with snacks and headed to Vegas. Vegas, Baby! What’s … Read more
Who doesn’t love the idea of feeding shelter dogs? Well, here’s your chance to not only feed them, but to provide them with warm blankets and fun toys. Need more? How about a 30-day supply of super healthy dog food for your pup? Done. iHeartDogs.com and “I and love and you” are partnering up for this limited time giveaway. Simply fill out the form below, and you’re entered. It’s so simple you could have your dog do it! What’s In It … Read more
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. Kilo was about 5-years-old when his owners surrendered him to a Mississippi kill shelter. Although the 100+ pound Akita mix never showed any signs of aggression, they feared he may accidentally harm their grandchildren. Sadly, Kilo was diagnosed with heartworm disease at the shelter. Without rescue, this would mean a death sentence. Thanks … Read more
When natural disasters strike, rescue groups mobilize. One of the ways they prepare to save the lives of pets in the affected area is to relocate pets already in shelters to nearby states. Doing this makes space in the local shelters for all the pets that will become displaced because of the natural disaster. Before Hurricane Barry made landfall, Wings of Rescue loaded up 150 at-risk animals from shelters in Mississippi and Louisiana and flew them to nearby states to … Read more
Update: There is now a petition that hopes to get Houts banned from YouTube. There are nearly 50,000 signatures so far. Add your name to the petition at Change.org. Brooke Houts is a well-known, 20-year-old YouTuber and an aspiring actress from Atlanta, Georgia who currently resides in Los Angeles. Like many popular YouTube stars, the majority of her videos revolve around pranks and her mundane life tasks. If you spend a few minutes looking at her YouTube channel, you’ll quickly … Read more
Cyanobacteria, also referred to as blue-green algae, is a growing problem that is proving to be lethal to dogs. It is a bacteria found coast to coast fueled by warm climates, and it’s especially prevalent in the south in the summer and fall months. Particularly susceptible are warm, undisturbed bodies of water. Blue-green algae can even bloom in your backyard pool and puddles! It produces a neurotoxin that causes catastrophic damage to multiple organs in record time. According to the … Read more
Feed Dogs. Drink Wine. Is there anything more relaxing than cozying up to your pup? How about a snuggle while you sip on hand-selected exclusive wine that helps feed shelter dogs in need? Now that is a pairing we can all get behind! iHeartsDogs is bubbling with warm fuzzies over our latest collaboration with Winc, the only service that will deliver delicious wines right to your door and feed shelter dogs at the same time. Winc is now offering The Rescue … Read more
This Saturday, August 17 is a huge day for shelter animals coast to coast. For the 5th year running, Clear the Shelters will take place at over 1400 shelters and rescue organizations. For those in need of being adopted, this Saturday could be their big break! For 250,000 lucky pets, that is exactly what has happened since the first Clear the Shelters in 2015. What is Clear the Shelters? Organizations participating in the event offer special incentives, such as waived … Read more
From Darkness into the Light After a hard loss of one of his fur babies that left an emptiness he just couldn’t fill, Steve Greig had the heartwarming and inspiring idea to go to the local shelter and adopt the “least adoptable” dog they had. Steve told the Dodo, “I was just so distraught about [that death]. A month or two went by and I still felt so horrible about it. I decided that the only way I would feel … Read more
They say everything is bigger in Texas. For one pregnant mama dog in Tyler that goes for litters of puppies, too. Image Lynn Marsh Harty Facebook Luna is a heeler lab mix who was picked up by Smith County Animal Control on a county road in Winona. It was obvious that labor was going to be coming soon for the very pregnant little lady. She was taken to the county shelter and labor began as expected the following morning. Luna’s … Read more
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 grant from GreaterGood.org funded by the iHeartDogs.com community helped Animal Lifeline transport homeless animals from high-kill shelters to communities where they were quickly adopted. Animals like Lucy and Ben. “A few months ago, we received a request for help from a shelter in Tunica, MS. They had many more intakes than … Read more
Leslie Sacks loves “helping out the needs of the lost and helpless.” That’s how she ended up sharing her home and property with five senior dogs, three goats, two Chilean squirrels (Dagos), two flying squirrels (Sugar Gliders), and a handful of cats. All of which are rescues. Sacks’ heart of gold made headlines after a July 24 visit to the Asheville Humane Society in North Carolina. “Which two dogs have been here the longest, with the most special needs?” she … Read more
Three years ago, Cook County, Illinois passed a bill to create an online registry for convicted animal abusers. While the database was created, it went completely unused until CBS2’s report last week. Now, Senator Tom Cullerton plans to introduce a similar bill on a statewide level. If passed, it will become much more difficult for offenders to get their hands on more victims. Cullerton’s bill would prevent convicted animal abusers from purchasing or adopting another pet for seven to 10 … Read more
An insanely adorable puppy is breaking the internet with her “handlebar mustache.” Dallas rescue group Hearts & Bones took this heartbreaker in along with her litter mates. They were transported to Texas from New York and Instagram users are absolutely smitten with her and her uncanny facial fur. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0j33Gyljbi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The group cleverly named her Salvador Dolly, which only makes our hearts smile harder. She is still a nursing pup so she and her litter mates are being fostered until they … Read more
Has a friend ever confided in you that the loss of their dog caused more grief than the death of a close relative? Have you ever felt this way yourself? Society has conditioned us to feel ashamed of such emotions, but research suggests we are more than justified when we deeply mourn the loss of a furry friend. When our first family dog, Spike passed away, my father suffered terribly. He would come home from work and just sit in … Read more
Every dog deserves love, respect, and a little bit of pampering at the end of their lives. Sadly, hundreds of seniors and terminally ill pups pass away in shelters across the UK each year. Thanks to Nicola Coyle, that number is just a bit smaller. For her, The Grey Muzzle Canine Hospice Project isn’t about rescuing as many dogs as possible; it’s about filling their final days with joy. Coyle works with shelters and rescue groups in the Nottingham area, … Read more
Did you know that 75% of dog parents celebrate their pets’ birthdays and more than half throw a party? That’s a whole lot of tail wagging and butt wiggling! At iHeartDogs we know how important your fuzzy bundle of joy is to you. Whether you’re hosting or attending as a guest, when it comes time to celebrate another trip around the sun together, we’ve got you covered. Whether you know your pup’s actual birthday, celebrate the Gotcha Day when you … Read more
“Rescue” isn’t something that just happens in a day – it’s a process. In some cases, it can go very slowly. It’s at those times that rescuers live for the little moments. The first time a pup will take a treat from their hand. The first wag of a tail. The first time they will greet you instead of hiding when you walk in the door. It’s these little, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments that lets a human rescuer know that they’re on … Read more
Near the pool of her Los Angeles property, Paris Hilton had a custom mansion constructed for her pack of adorable little dogs. And, much to nobody’s surprise, it is ALL THAT. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvYRni9lqzh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The two story abode is built in the Spanish Colonial style, complete with a balcony where her dogs can take in the air and get a stellar view of LA. Speaking of air, the house is fully air conditioned to keep her pups comfortable all year round. You … Read more
The best stories have happy endings, and if we had it our way, every dog would be living happily-ever-after in a cozy home with a loving family. We don’t always have a happy ending to share, because these pups are still in the middle of their stories when we hear about them. But we always hope that they’re on their way to a better future. Sometimes we’re able to find new information later, and when we do, we like to … Read more
Maria Luiza Valcazara, a young woman in Brazil, decided it was time to adopt herself a pup. She had moved into an apartment of her very own and wanted some companionship. She found a fast friend for life in a cute black rescue named Chips. They were very happy together. Image with permission Maria Luiza Valcazara Unfortunately, Chips was not happy at all when they were apart. The little love suffered from separation anxiety when Maria left him home alone. … Read more
Hotels around the country are finding a unique way to improve guest experiences and the lives of adoptable shelter dogs in their community. Lobby Dogs are becoming increasingly popular for good reason! The guest response is overwhelmingly positive and the number of dogs that are being adopted after participating is incredible. Here’s how it works. Hotel managers partner with local rescue groups or shelters. The hotel fosters a rescue who serves as the Lobby Dog. The dog is there to … Read more
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. Ringo was a pitiful sight when he first arrived at Bottle Babies Rescue in Allen Park, Michigan. Naturally tiny, he was even more frail than most Chihuahua mix puppies his age. His belly was full of worms, and he was nearly bald from a serious skin infection. Ringo’s new friends at BBR were … Read more
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. Little Delores was found wandering the streets of Detroit. The 13-year-old Poodle mix was filthy, covered in painful mats, and desperately in need of medical care. She behaved aggressively in her cage, but board members from NBS Animal Rescue knew her attitude was a result of her discomfort. The sassy senior captured their … Read more
There was a time when dogs were thought to be completely color blind, unable to see anything but shades of grey. While their range is limited compared to the spectrum we see, our pups do perceive color. Basically, dogs are able to distinguish between yellows, blues, and violets; but cannot distinguish between reds, greens, and oranges. These colors appear somewhere on their yellow to blue spectrum. A new study conducted by Italian researchers at the University of Bari’s Department of Veterinary Medicine … Read more
UPDATE: Leialoha is home for good! She’s a foster fail and living in Hawaii with her new family. You can follow her on Instagram: @LuckyLeialoha! Original Post: The beaches of Oahu, Hawaii are a paradise, but for this unfortunate pup, the sun-soaked sands were nearly her grave. A passerby on the beach spotted a machete-wielding man burying this poor dog alive in broad daylight, and immediately contacted PAWS of Hawaii. Thanks to his lack of hesitation, the pup lived to … Read more
We just love new technology – especially when it benefits our pups. Self-driving cars – who would have ever thought? A phone that makes calls by voice command? We don’t even think twice about how improvements like these have affected our lives. But, we recently came across something that astounded us. A Labrador mix named Tai turns, backs up, lays down and comes without any visual or audio cues. All thanks to a vest. Wait – what? Earlier this week, … Read more
Residents of Athens, Alabama recently started noticing an increase in the number of dogs tied up outside homes. And they weren’t going to be quiet about it. Even legislators got involved and tried to do something about this inhumane practice. Unfortunately, after they passed legislation banning it, some dogs still needed help. That’s where the North Alabama Animal Warriors came into the picture. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210897743039750&set=g.2041726012763896&type=1&theater&ifg=1 No More Tethers Animal rights activists in Athens explained to city legislators that leaving a dog … Read more
A breeder with a history of troubling accusations recently became the subject of an investigation by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Authorities claim the Double G Kennels were the breeding ground for an extremely contagious canine disease. Even more distressing, the disease can be spread from dogs to humans. An Unsettling History The dismal news stories date back two years. In 2017, authorities found two emaciated dogs at the Double G Kennels, a commercial breeding facility (sometimes … Read more
If you’re confused about the FDA’s announcement linking dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) to grain-free diets, you’re not alone! According to an iHeartDogs poll taken by 4,000 people, roughly 50% of owners currently using grain-free are planning on switching, while the other 50% are sticking with grain-free. Here’s 7 things you need to know about the FDA’s announcement in order to make the best decision for your dog: 👉 1) DON’T RELY ONLY ON SUMMARIES AND OPINIONS, READ THE ACTUAL REPORT FROM … Read more
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. Wishbone’s owners tied him to a fence with little water and left him for dead. Two weeks passed before the police found him. Poor Wishbone was in the shelter for a month before Dogs Are Deserving Rescue knew he was there. The day they pulled him, they didn’t think he would make … Read more
Dogs help humans in all sorts of ways. They support troops with PTSD, work in law enforcement, and aid those with medical needs. But did you know dogs help protect endangered species? We didn’t until we learned about a fantastic organization called Animals Saving Animals that opened our eyes to a number of ways dogs are making a difference. A Global Effort Dogs are excellent conservation aids because of the same traits that make them appealing to law enforcement. Canines … Read more
We love stories about service dogs aiding their humans. But this relationship blew us away. A woman and her dog climbed the highest mountain in Washington state. And the climbers believe this summit with a service dog to be the first one on record. Impressive is an understatement in describing this pup and his mom. An Inspirational Pair Elizabeth Briggs lives in Colorado with her medical alert dog, Loki. Before this trek in Washington, the two had climbed 57 of … Read more
Potential adopters tend to enter animal shelters with some idea of their perfect pup. However, according to psychologists at Indiana University Bloomington, their final decision is often based on only a few specific traits. The discrepancy between what a person says they want and what they actually choose is referred to as the stated–revealed preference gap. It is the basis for Dr. Samantha Cohen’s research on the adoption process. The Problem Currently, 13% of adopted dogs end up back at … Read more
You can almost hear the music in the background. Dun dun…dun dun! Thank you Steven Spielberg for terrifying beachgoers throughout the years with the 1970’s hit Jaws. Seeing a shark near the shore would be so frightening, you wouldn’t want to be anywhere near the water. But for these lucky pups, a close encounter with an apex predator ended with the feisty fish turning tail and swimming for open water. Dogs -1. Shark – 0. While splashing around in the … Read more
One in three dogs will become lost at some point in their lives. The ones lucky enough to reunite with their families often have a good Samaritan to thank. But not everyone knows what to do. Here’s how to recognize when a dog needs your assistance, and how to help them find their way home again. Recognizing The Different Kinds Of Lost Dog You may be wondering how to tell if a dog is really lost. After all, some people … Read more
Did you watch HBO’s limited series about the disaster at Chernobyl? This show captivated the attention of millions of viewers. The series did an excellent job telling the story of how the people and the city were impacted. The results were catastrophic. We couldn’t help but wonder what happened to the dogs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pomeranians Margarita📍🇻🇪 (@pomeranians_mgta) on Jun 9, 2019 at 4:04pm PDT Start From the Beginning In April … Read more
Having live plants in your home not only adds beauty and a nature to your interior, it can make your home a healthier environment. Plants purify the air inside your house as they take in CO2 and “breathe” out pure oxygen. What many dog moms don’t realize is that many houseplants are toxic to dogs. In an effort to make your home more inviting and healthy, you could be introducing a toxin to your fur baby. We know you don’t … Read more
Some dogs suffer through serious neglect. The stories are hard to hear and even more painful to imagine. This is one of those tough stories. Cala started out with a rough lot in life. Thankfully, a rescue group found her before it was too late. It took lots of hard work, but Cala made a stunning turnaround. Surviving Abuse Cala lived near San Jose, Costa Rica. Cala’s human, a mechanic, kept her as a guard dog. However, according to The Dodo, … Read more
Last week, June 21st marked the twenty-first annual Take Your Dog to Work Day. Many companies held events for their employees and their pups. One tech giant took it to a paw-some extreme. Amazon employees took advantage of this pawfectly special day. Employees at Amazon’s Seattle headquarters registered more than 7,000 dogs to attend the event. 7 – 0 – 0 – 0!! View this post on Instagram It’s mini Friyay! From left to right we have … Read more
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