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    My Vet Says My Dog Has A Terminal Illness. What Can I Do?

    Everyone will see the end of their life. Our dogs are no exception. But our dogs are lucky because they have us to depend on as stewards of their care. If your dog has a terminal illness, it will fall to you to face this challenge. Peace, dignity and pain free existence are all a part of this journey that we must champion for our dogs. There are some important considerations if you are a dog’s hospice guardian. First, set … Read more

    Top 10 Dogs That Help Fight Depression

    While we’d argue that any sweet and lovable dog will undoubtedly make you happier and less stressed, some breeds tend to be especially cheerful, affectionate, and optimistic. If you’ve got a case of the blues, a canine companion may be just what the doctor ordered. Think about it: dog owners spend more time outside, have increased LPD’s (laughs per day) due to their dog’s silly antics, and provide the most loyal friendship in existance. Here are 10 particularly dopamine-inducing dog breeds who will bring sunshine to all your cloudy days. (Note: This … Read more

    Rescuers Save Puppies Stuck In A Pipe Inside A Crumbling House

    We really admire people who go out of their way and risk their lives to save animals in need. Just like the rescuers in the video below. The rescue happened in Washington Park, St. Louis. Three puppies are inside a crumbling house that may go down any time. The rescuers bravely entered the house, dodged falling ceilings, and dug through the floors to save the poor pups. Watch the rescue video below! Puppy Rescued From PipeAll he needed was a … Read more

    Dog Discarded With Old Couch Is About To Celebrate His First Anniversary In His Forever Home!

    In January of 2015, a family in Phoenix, Arizona cleaned out their house as they moved, leaving an old couch on the curb…along with the family dog. After they’d left, a neighbor came home to see the lonely three-year-old Pit Bull, named Brownie, nestled in the haphazard cushions of the couch, waiting for his family to come back for him. But they were already long gone. As a new family moved into the house, the presumably bewildered neighbor asked if the dog happened to … Read more

    Woman Quits Job On Wall Street To Rescue & Rehabilitate Dogs From Kill Shelters

    Everyone, meet Eva Armstrong–a woman who left her job on Wall Street so she could rescue and rehabilitate dogs from kill shelters. Eva used to be a career woman and workaholic, always looking for more money. But then she realized that she didn’t care about all the money in the world. She discovered what her true calling was–being with dogs and taking care of them.   So Eva decided to quit her job and do something more fulfilling. She now has a farm that … Read more

    UPDATE: Elderly Couple Devastated After Losing Dog To New Family…But Now They’ve Been Reunited!

    Update 2/23/16: After this story sparked outrage, the family who adopted Tipsy returned her to her original owners! Hear more on Inside Edition. Original story: An elderly couple has finally found their beloved eight-year-old Sheltie after she went missing in early December. However, 71-year-old Sharon Robinson and her 73-year-old husband still await a happy reunion; their dog, Tipsy, has been adopted by another family–and they refuse to give her back. The Robinsons were in Boston when they found out Tipsy had gone missing from … Read more

    14 Dogs Who Helped Their Human Parents Make Pregnancy Announcements!

    We dog owners consider our pups to be part of the family, so it only makes sense that when it starts to grow, they’re involved in sharing the big news. For many couples, their dog is their first “baby,” and they’ll always have a piece of their human’s hearts. When a new human comes along, it means exciting changes for the fur family members, too (and they know something big is about to happen)! Here are 14 adorable pregnancy announcements where the pups get to steal the show. … Read more

    Feeding Shelter Dogs Program

    UPDATE: 434,973 Meals Provided for Shelter Dogs in April! iHeartDogs.com is excited to announce that your purchases now help provide food to shelters across the United States! With each purchase of a product on our website, you’ll be providing a specific number of daily meals to shelter dogs through our partnership with Rescue Bank®. Rescue Bank® supports freight-paid deliveries to smaller, less visible non-profits that have limited access to resources. They operate on the national food bank model, accepting food donations from many manufacturers, … Read more

    Warning: Cold/Flu Meds Can Harm Dogs

    As the days grow shorter and colder and we are stuck inside (with everyone else), viruses and colds run rampant. We all have a stash of cold and flu medications that we turn to for congestion or a runny nose, but did you know that some of these can really hurt your dog? Whether you are tempted to “home medicate” your dog or he helps himself to the medications on the counter, medications that are tested safe for humans may … Read more

    Ask A Vet: How To Win The War On Inter-dog Aggression

    If your household contains more than one dog and there is conflict between them, it makes life a little less peaceful for everyone. We are supposed to be the superior species in the relationship with our dogs, but sometimes it is easy to expect dogs to function like people. Our human tendencies make us want to identify the underdog and lift him up, but is this the way to end the war? Dogs exist with a definite hierarchy and feel … Read more

    Previously Abused Dog Will Teach Animal Cruelty Prevention To Next Generation

    Chance is a rescue dog who is being rehabilitated so that he can visit children in schools and teach them about how to treat animals–the right way. This little sweetheart has already endured unimaginable pain and heartbreak in his short, five-month life. The floppy-eared Terrier Pit Bull mix was freezing when he was found, stumbling around and foaming at the mouth. When he was evaluated, they found he had broken hips and scars from his muzzle being bound with duct tape. But thanks … Read more

    6 Things Your Dog Really Wishes You’d Stop Doing

    We loooooove our dogs! We humans treat them the way we want to be treated but sometimes, that’s not the way they want to be treated. Add that to the fact that our instinctive pups are living in human society, and sometimes we do things that that drive them a little crazy! Here are six specific things that our dogs really wish we’d stop doing. 1. Trying to reason with them. You: “Okay, now you have to be a good boy when we go to … Read more

    Dog Is So Happy To Be Rescued, He Can’t Stop Smiling!

    Meet Alex Watson, a mutt whose gleeful grin lights up the room! Rescued by the Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue (BBAR) in Brooklyn, New York, Alex Watson was saved from the doom of his undeserving spot on death row at an Alabama shelter. His rescue-mates have been spared from the same fate, as this awesomely hardcore organization saves pups from shelters in the rural south. (Hence the admirably honest slogan, “Saving Badass Dogs From Idiot Humans.”) Alex Watson is an approximately 2 year-old … Read more

    Recovering Rescue Dog Has Something To Smile About

    Herbert the rescue pup is recovering from the dog flu in a lovely foster home, and that gives him something to smile about. This optimistic sweetheart is a five-month-old American Staffordshire mix, who poses like a pro for the camera. Having been rescued from a city shelter by PAWS Chicago–whose slogan is “Building No Kill Communities!”–no wonder this positive pooch can’t help but smile! In an article by ABC7 News, PAWS Chicago spokesperson Sarah McDonald said that it was evident Herbert was not cared for … Read more

    Poor Dog’s Reaction To Human Touch Him Will Make You Want To Wash Away The Pain

    Dogs who have experienced some kind of trauma caused by cruel humans are usually scared by every human they encounter. Because of the pain they’ve gone through before, they would think that every human out there is going to hurt them. That is why they get so scared when they get rescued. When you see and hear the reaction of the dog in the video below when a human tries to show him kindness by touching him, you will wonder … Read more

    12 Signs You’re A Crazy Pup Parent

    Like any proud parent, we dog owners will do anything to help our pooch progenies live life to to the fullest! To outsiders, some of our habits may appear a little–er–crazy.  For instance, tucking them into (our) beds, singing them little songs, and even engaging them in conversation may look a little weird to an unknowing observer. But we just can’t help it–our dogs are part of the family! Here are 12 things we pup parents do every day that may appear out-of-the-ordinary to someone … Read more

    Alert: A New Strain Of Distemper Is On The Scene! How Can You Protect Your Dog?

    Researchers at the University of Tennessee-College of Veterinary Medicine (UT-CVM) have investigated recent outbreaks of canine distemper. Canine distemper is caused by an adenovirus that affects multiple body systems. It is highly contagious with no known cure.  We had thought that canine distemper was well controlled by our country’s history of repeat vaccination of pet dogs, but these new outbreaks are alarming. The scientists at UTCVM noticed the occurrences of distemper (thought by most to be very nearly contained) and decided … Read more

    Captured On Video: Mother Dog Saves Her Puppies From A Horrible Flood

    It’s amazing what mothers will do just to keep their babies safe and protected. And it’s not just human mothers who do that. Animals will also go to great lengths to keep their young safe. Just like the dog in the video below. Heavy rains poured in Chennai, India, causing floods that affected not just people, but also animals. A street dog was caught on camera, swimming in floodwaters and risking her life to save her puppies. According to the … Read more

    9 Things Dog Owners Have Learned To Accept

    We love our dogs (I mean, why else would you be reading this?), but inviting them into our homes does come with a couple of hitches. Here are some of the funny, annoying, expensive habits that come with owning a dog–along with their unending love and companionship, of course! Dog owners: can you relate? 1.There is dog hair E-V-E-R-Y-W-H-E-R-E. If you have a hypo-allergenic dog, you can move on to point number two. But for the rest of us, we’ve learned to expect dog hair everywhere: on our rugs, our favorite … Read more

    Check Out This Adorable Puppy Version Of Star Wars: The Force Awakens!

    If you’re a Star Wars fan who loves puppies, then you’re absolutely gonna love this video! The Pet Collective presents, “Paw Warz: The Furrce Awakens“–the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Puppies Parody! In this episode you’re gonna see puppies both from the light and the dark side battle each other using lightsabers! And I gotta say this has to be the cutest Star Wars episode I have ever seen! Just check out this scene: Just look at those cute Jedi … Read more

    10 Ways To Celebrate Christmas With Your Fur Babies

    Celebrating the holidays just isn’t the same unless you include your fur babies. But finding ways to incorporate your pups into the festivities without stressing them out can be difficult. The stress of having a Christmas tree in the house alone can be enough to send even a well mannered dog over the edge. All those smells, food, and people can be enough to overstimulate most dogs.  That’s why planning ahead with a few dog-friendly activities can be good for … Read more

    7 Reasons Why Dogs Are Family

    If you’re anything like me, you love your dog and are pleased to have them as an honorary member of your family. I’ve got Gigi Ramos, and it even says so on her dog tag she wears around her hot pink spiked collar. From that first day she came to live with us over three years ago, I thought of her as one of our family members in the Ramos household. Technically it’s my daughter’s dog and I’m Gigi’s Gigi … Read more

    Since She Was A Puppy, This Dog Has Kept The Same Stuffed Toy By Her Side

    When we are little, there are things that bring us comfort whenever they are around. And the same goes for animals, providing them a sense of security that they crave from these inanimate objects. For Luca the Alaskan Malamute puppy, she has done something rather unique that her owner recently shared online… and instantly it’s gaining lots of attention for it’s super adorable factor. When Luca was just 8 weeks of age, Karissa (Luca’s owner) passed her down a stuffed … Read more

    Neighbor Steps In When Family Moves Away & Leaves Pregnant Dog Chained In The Backyard

    In Ohio, a pregnant dog was found tied in a backyard, abandoned by her family. The Backyard Dog Project, a non-profit, all-volunteer group that helps owners improve the quality of life for their outdoor dogs, posted the story on their Facebook page. According to their post, the four-year-old dog named Harley has always lived there in the backyard. And when Harley’s family got evicted and moved out, they just left her tied in the backyard, still wearing a choke chain. … Read more

    UPDATE: Puppy Caught Being Dragged On Video By Former Owner Is Available For Adoption!

    UPDATE 1/14/15: COOKIE IS UP FOR ADOPTION!! According to the Houston Humane Society, Cookie is now available for adoption: GREAT NEWS!!! We are excited to announce Cookie, the puppy dragged, jerked, and thrown by her previous owner (and caught on video), has started the next chapter of her journey. Houston Humane Society transferred her to one of our rescue partners Adore Houston yesterday. While she was at the shelter, we spayed her, kept her up to date on puppy vaccines, and had … Read more

    14 Big Dogs Determined To Fit Into Little Beds

    It’s an epidemic that’s more common than you’d think: dogs that are way too big for their favorite beds! These pups may have outgrown their comfy, cozy cots, but they’re in serious denial about needing to upsize. Here are 14 pawsome pictures of dogs who have underestimated how big they’ve become, and proving that when it comes to beds, size doesn’t matter. 1. This big boy has definitely grown out of this bed…“I want to keep it! It’s an oldie but … Read more

    12 Dogs Who Met Santa Claus!

    Humans are thrilled to see this season’s celebrity around Christmastime, but our pooches like to get a word–er, bark–in with Kris Kringle, too! Has your puppy been a good boy/girl all year long? Here are twelve pups who want to make sure that they get the gifts they’ve been drooling over come Christmas morning! And we want to know, would you take your dog to go see Santa?? 1. These brothers are so excited, they don’t even know where to … Read more

    12 Dogs Who Wish You Were There

    As the weather gets cold and the holidays get crazy, we chilly, stressed-out humans tend to start fantasizing about adventuring to faraway lands. Here are 12 touristy, traveling pooches who would love nothing more than for you to join them on their global getaways. Whether you daydream about exploring foreign lands, wading in the tide, or sight-seeing in the snow, take a few minutes to sit back, relax, and live vicariously through these vacationing pups. They may be living the good life–but for the them, … Read more

    Adorable Dogs & Cats Helping Out In Santa’s Workshop Is Purrfect

    Move over elves, this year, Santa has a different kind of helper – adorable dogs and cats! Although we are quite sure that if real dogs and cats were helping out at the North Pole there would be a lot less work going on, this video is absolutely perfect! Santa even rewards the pups with well-deserved treats as they work! Nice job Santa! Admit, we all have one of these guys at work… And of course, cats are quality control…who … Read more

    The 12 Pets Of Christmas: A Video Featuring The 12 Christmas Wishes Of Homeless Pets

    Just a few days more to go and it’s Christmas. Have you done your Christmas shopping already? While we are all busy with the Holiday season, making lists, buying gifts, decorating our houses, and putting up Christmas trees, there are homeless animals out there who are still wishing to have a home and a family. The Animal Welfare League Australia (AWLA) has a campaign for homeless pets this festive season. To encourage people to adopt and give homeless animals a … Read more

    12 Dogs Who Prove That Blondes Have More Fun

    It’s an age-old debate: do blondes really have more fun? There are strong arguments from both fair and dark-coated canines alike, but the question remains. While we may never truly know the answer, here are a handful of barky, bubbly, yell0w-haired pups who want to show that world that they know how to let the good times roll. Meet 12 barkers who proudly represent Team Blonde: 1. Introducing this sassy supermodel. This girl knows her best angles, and isn’t afraid to flaunt them! She’s practically the … Read more

    5 Reasons To Love A Shelter Dog

    I’ve always loved dogs, and I’ve been known to be partial to Great Danes because they’re big gentle giants, but loving a shelter dog back to life has been one of the greatest privileges I’ve ever experienced. There’s something so very special about adopting a homeless dog. If you’ve never rescued a shelter dog, it really is one of those personal experiences that changes your life and must be felt to be fully appreciated. I can tell you about my … Read more

    DIY Peanut Butter Biscuits

    TO NOTE: Always, check with your vet first if you think your dog might have allergies to the ingredients in this recipe or if you think there is anything that could cause an issue. They are your best source for information. This is intended as a treat for your pet, not a replacement for a balanced diet. This is a fun treat your dog will enjoy – no matter how young or old! Whether it be a special occasion or just … Read more

    The Top 20 Things On Your Dog’s Christmas List

      #20 – Ultra Cozy Fleece Blankets for Dogs – For each blanket you buy, one is donated to a shelter!   #19 – Dog Treat Advent Calendar – Start a new tradition your pup will love!   #18 – Paw shaped Christmas stockings for your pups!       #17 – This Oddball Toy That Tough Chewing Dogs Love The AgriChew has a fascinating story, it was accidentally discovered as a popular toy from a piece of farming equipment. … Read more

    14 Dogs Who Completely Forgot How To Dog

    We expect our canines to fetch, play, bark, drool, wag, sniff, eat, love…and then sometimes, they do something completely out of character! Here are 14 pups who, somewhere along the way, forgot how to do life like a dog…but we wouldn’t have them any other way! 1. First there’s this dog who’s pals with a kitten. Rudy just *pretends* that they’re not friends in public, but he’s not fooling anyone. 2. And this big guy who was caught being a “scaredy cat.” “AH! IT’S A BIG … Read more

    Ask A Vet: Holiday Hazards – Fact Or Fiction?

    The holidays are a festive time full of family, festivities and fun. Nothing can put a damper on fun like a visit to the animal ER. There are always rumors of dangers and there are real dangers, so here are some things to know about: Mistletoe Real mistletoe is very toxic to animals (as well as humans). If you hang it, make sure it stays out of reach. Symptoms of ingestion can include some very bad signs, like GI upset, … Read more

    Best Cranberry Supplement For Dogs

    Cranberries are a wonderful food with many health benefits including lowering risk of urinary tract infections, improved immune function, decreasing blood pressure and even helping prevent certain types of cancer. In addition, a half cup only contains 25 calories! Sounds great doesn’t it? So next time you are at your vet’s, ask if your dog would benefit from having a bit of cranberry added to their diet. They can tell you how much your dog should get a day. Here … Read more

    Church Provides Food Not Just For People Who Need It, But Also For Their Pets

    Even if you lose everything that you own, you will never lose your dog’s loyalty. Your dog will always be by your side regardless if you are rich or poor. But when you have lost everything, when you have very little food left, it can be a struggle to feed both yourself and your beloved dog. The Grace Episcopal Church in Lockport understands that dilemma, so aside from giving food for people in need, they now have a Pet Food … Read more

    9 Ways To Make Your Senior Dog’s Life Better

    Loving an old dog is truly a privilege. We’ve all seen heartbreaking stories of old dogs whose “owners” discard them on city streets or deposit them at the local pound in favor a new, bouncy puppy. These individuals have a lot to learn about loyalty and love yet in life. Senior dogs are a wonderful part of the family. If you’re sharing your heart and home with a senior dog, you know their needs change as the years tick by. … Read more

    Swarms Of Puppies Attack! Brace Yourselves For A Stampede Of Cuteness!

    Brace yourselves, everyone! A swarm of puppies is coming your way and they’re gonna attack you! Armed with their adorable little faces, cold noses, and their playfulness, these pups are attacking anyone–all humans found within the vicinity have been brought down. They’re attacking everyone, women, children, and even grown men have become helpless victims to their cuteness! These puppies will attack you with licks and kisses, and nobody is immune to it! Watch the video below and see their human … Read more

    6 Reasons Your Dog Is Actually Your BFF

    For many pet parents, there comes a time in our lives when we realize that our dog may actually be our best friend. Maybe it’s right after being ditched by your friend or dumped by your date, or maybe it’s just the simple fact that every single time you come home, your dog greets you with that butt-wiggling tail wag that means nothing in the world makes him happier than seeing you. Think about it: your canine companion is the only one who will never … Read more

    5 Signs Your Dog Has Allergy Issues

    Dogs, like humans, sometimes endure pesky allergies, either due to food, mold, pollen or dust. The tricky part for owners of fur babies is to identify those irritants and their causes. Spoiler alert: that super cute roll-around-in-the-dirt thing your pup does during your walk through the park? It could be a sign that he’s suffering from outdoor allergies. Here are some more signs to look out for if you suspect your dog might be allergic: Your dog is always rubbing … Read more

    Surprisingly Simple Ways To Improve Your Dog’s Health

    If you love your dog like I do, the idea that she won’t be around for the rest of your life is excruciating. I can’t make her live forever, but I can help her live the healthiest, happiest life possible for as long as I have her. Years ago, it was not uncommon for a dog to live for ten years and die of some unknown disease because we honestly didn’t take very good care of our dogs. We didn’t … Read more

    6 Dogs Who Channel Their Alter-Egos All Year Round

    (Disclaimer: This post does not, in any way, promote the alteration of your dog’s appearance with hair dye, nail polish, etc., the use of which is controversial. There are certain dyes and paints that are marketed as being safe for dogs [but still shouldn’t be applied to the face], however, please do your research, consult your vet, refer to professional groomers, and always make your pup’s health and well-being the top priority–they’re depending on you!) Some pups don’t just celebrate Halloween–they dress up all year long and take their disguises pretty seriously. … Read more

    Grateful Dog Rescued From The Meat Trade Reaches Down And Shakes The Hand of His Rescuer

    A powerful image came out from the Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China, showing a volunteer shaking the hand of a rescued dog. A truck filled with dogs en route to Yulin Festival was intercepted by volunteers from animal rescue groups in China who were working with China Animal Protection Power and Humane Society International. Some traditions that are harmful towards animals are now coming under scrutiny and we see a greater effort now to reverse the tragedy. The volunteers … Read more

    5 Dog Dental Hygiene Myths Debunked

    Did you know that by 3 years of age, most dogs have some evidence of periodontal disease? (www.avdc.org) Dental disease in dogs is serious and can cause death if an infection spreads to the brain. In honor of National Pet Wellness Month (October), Mario Bardouille, a dog groomer and trainer who provides expertise on behalf of Petsmile, makers of Supersmile, shared with us the 6 most common myths about pets and their pearly whites that should be debunked once and for all. Myth … Read more

    How To Save $1k Per Year And Give Your Dog A Better Life

    Americans sure do love their pets. In fact, it is estimated that 65% of all households (or about 79.7 million homes) have a furry friend living alongside the human occupants. We love them like they are a part of our family, through good and bad times, and all the cute things they do. But they sure can be expensive at times. Is it possible to spoil your beloved pet, and save money? Spending money on family pets is at an … Read more

    DISCUSSION: Dog Contraceptive Vaccine Created By Chilean Scientists – Is This Progress Or Another Potential Danger?

    With the upswing of the canine population all over the world, scientists in Chile have come up with a birth control vaccine to be used for male and female dogs. The formula came from an existing process used to sterilize pigs in Australia. Chilean scientists further developed and improved the formula to be used for domestic animals, mainly dogs. The vaccine effect is similar to a surgical castration but it has no side effects and is reversible. This saves a lot … Read more

    Ask a Dog Trainer: How Do I Get My Dog To Stop Barking At Me?

      Does any (or all!) of this sound familiar: Barks for food Barks to go out Barks for attention Barks for you to throw the toy If so, than you probably dealing with a demand barker! Demand barkers are simply pups that don’t have a lot of self-control AND have learned from you that all they have to do to get your attention is to bark at you. Don’t feel ashamed or embarrassed we all do it. Usually it happens … Read more

    She Put Rescued Dogs In A Photo Booth And Their Awesome Personalities Came Right Out

    Image source: Lynn Terry Lynn Terry is a professional photographer in St. Louis Missouri. Her images often have an amazing fun retro-vibe. It was her love of everything vintage as well as anthropomorphic imagery that led her to put dogs in a photo booth… “I have a collection of old photographs from the early 1900s of people with their pit bulls and it inspired me to generate an old fashion series,” Terry told iHeartDogs.com. “I needed a concept for a … Read more

    7 Things To Consider Before Getting Another Dog

    We dog lovers want to see all the pups get adopted, but the only thing worse than seeing homeless doggies is seeing them finally find a home… only to be taken back to the shelter because the owners realized they cannot take care of multiple mutts. Here are seven important things to consider before bringing home a second furry family member to make sure the transition is both smooth and permanent. 1. Compatibility This is, by far, the most important … Read more