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Chef Sues Family After They Unknowingly Adopted His Lost Dog

Nenella the Staffordshire Bull Terrier means the world to a chef named Walter Bocchetti. She’s been there for him through many ups and downs in life, including when his brother passed away. So, when she disappeared, he was heartbroken. He searched for 22 days, only to find out that she’d been found and rehomed to a new family. Bocchetti refused to let it end there. Now, he’s suing the new family for refusing to return his lost dog. After almost … Read more

Abandoned In July Heat, Buddy And Red Rosie Were Saved And You Helped

If you don’t already know, part of each sale on the iHeartDogs.com store is donated to Greater Good Charities, which offers grants for programs like Rescue Bank. Customers like you are the reason heartwarming stories like the ones below are made possible! In the blazing July heat in 2016, a family moved out of their Indiana home and left their two young dogs locked up in a chain-link pen. Luckily, a kind neighbor saw Buddy and Red Rosie suffering and … Read more

Dogs Who Collapsed From Exhaustion On Hot Hikes Rescued

Naturally, many of us want to take our dogs with us wherever we go, and they’re usually pretty eager to tag along as well. Now, if only our dogs could tell us when they’re ready to call it quits. Frustratingly, they need their people to know the signs of exhaustion and look out for them. After multiple incidents, a Colorado mountain rescue team asked dog parents to plan ahead when taking their dogs hiking. Even the most active dogs can … Read more

Meet TV’s “Top Dog,” Police K-9 Capone And His Handler

Personally, I’ve always believed there should be more TV shows about dogs. If that’s how you feel too, you might already know all about the show “America’s Top Dog” on the A & E network. The reality competition show features talented dogs and their handlers competing on an obstacle course designed to test their speed, agility, teamwork, and trust. In the recent third episode of the current second season, a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois named Capone and his handler, Senior Police … Read more

Shih-Tzu With Amputated Legs Rescued By Detective With Prosthetic

On March 6, 2021, the San Diego Humane Society’s Law Enforcement rescued two dogs from a home in Mira Mesa, California. Their back paws had been bandaged so tightly, blood flow was cut off. The dogs’ previous owner said it was to prevent them from licking and scratching, but ultimately both dogs needed to have their back paws amputated. Fortunately, one of these poor pups, Chloe the 9-year-old Shih Tzu, would end up finding a family that understands her. Mostly, … Read more

Stolen Puppy’s Miraculous Return Home Made Possible Thanks To Social Media

Korben the Yorkie puppy is only six months old, but he has already been through a lot. He receives plenty of love at home, but he recently met someone who wasn’t so kind to him. One morning, Brandi Major’s daughter let the pup out into the yard instead of taking him on a morning walk. It seemed harmless at the time, but he vanished when her back was turned. When Major arrived home later, Korben was nowhere to be seen. … Read more

Husky’s Collar Saves Her From Fatal Gunshot Wounds

It’s amazing how one tiny detail can change the outcome of an entire situation. For a Husky named Coconut, it was the fact that she wore a collar. Coconut and her Husky siblings often get into trouble, but this one mischievous plan led to her getting shot. If she hadn’t been wearing a sturdy GPS dog collar, the shots would’ve been fatal. Of course, the collar isn’t designed to be bulletproof, but it was an incredible coincidence. Now, Coconut is … Read more

Saddest Shelter Pit Bull Won’t Stop Wagging His Tail Once A Foster Brings Him Home

iHeartDogs works closely with GreaterGood.org to donate a portion of sales to their various charity efforts. Through the Rescue Bank program, thousands of shelter dogs and cats each year are able to have food, provided by Greater Good Charities. Thanks to the support of customers like you, happy endings like the one below are made possible. Nigel the pit bull had been at the shelter so long that he was at risk of being euthanized. Day after day, he sat … Read more

Your Support Led To Buster And Octavia Being Saved

If you don’t already know, part of each sale on the iHeartDogs.com store is donated to Greater Good Charities, which offers grants for programs like Rescue Bank. Customers like you are the reason heartwarming stories like the ones below are possible. Saving animals, while worthwhile, can be very expensive. When shelters and independent rescues receive food or financial grants, they can use what funds they do have for other important things like surgeries and overhead costs. Rescue Bank donations helped … Read more

Breeder Convicted Of Cruelty To 110 Dogs, Cats & Tortoises Loses Her Appeal

It was in September of 2019 when Lynn Stoker was convicted and sentenced to 21 weeks. She was found guilty of eleven charges of “causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal” and four counts of “failing to ensure an animal’s welfare needs.” “There were a number of different breeds at the property – including chihuahuas, shih-tzu crosses, cockapoos, King Charles Spaniels, terrier crosses, poodles and bulldogs. There were so many of them that only a handful of them had names,” … Read more

Tiny Rescue Puppy Was Born Without Eyes Due To Irresponsible Breeding

The Big Fluffy Dog Rescue is searching for the perfect home for a special needs pup named Teacup. As a victim of cruel breeding practices, Teacup needs a family that is dedicated to giving her the beautiful life she deserves. The 5-month-old Miniature Schnauzer and Wheaten Terrier mix has a heartbreaking past. She was born without eyes due to irresponsible breeding practices, leading her to the rescue’s doorstep just weeks into her life. Not only was Teacup born without eyes, … Read more

The Healthy Hound Newsletter #67

In This Issue

● Ticks On The Rise
● Heart Attacks In Dogs
● US Bans Dogs From 113 Countries
● Has The Pandemic Changed Your Dog?
● The #1 Question Vets Hear
● Restaurants With Doggy Menus

Soldier And 3-Week-Old Puppy Form Unbreakable Bond In Syria

Sergeant Jake Woodward is from Nebraska, but he found his best friend in Syria. The Army National Guard Aviation Unit deployed him and 34 other soldiers to provide Medevac services in the Middle East. During his time in Syria, Woodward did more than just gain military experience, though. He also saved a furry friend along the way. The two formed an unbreakable bond during their short time together. They couldn’t bear to part ways. So, Woodward worked hard to bring … Read more

Dog Covered In Porcupine Quills Finds The Happiest Life Ever

iHeartDogs works closely with Greater Good Charities to donate a portion of sales to their various charity efforts. Through the Rescue Bank program, thousands of shelter dogs and cats each year are able to have food, provided by Greater Good Charities. Thanks to the support of customers like you, happy endings like the one below are made possible. Otto the American Staffordshire Terrier was abandoned and all alone in rural southern Colorado when he ran into some trouble. He was so … Read more

These Five Sweethearts Have New Lives Because Of You!

Great Good Charities Schnauzers and Siamese

When items are purchased from the iHeartDogs store, some of the proceeds go to our partners at Greater Good Charities. Greater Good Charities use donations to help many dogs in need. Thanks to the heroes who purchase our products, many loving animals get a second chance at life. These five dogs and cats are just some of the pets who have benefitted from Greater Good Charities. Saving Orphan Souls Rescue is one of the many animal organizations that benefit from … Read more

Survey Reveals How The Pandemic Has Changed Our Pets

In addition to the medical ones, the coronavirus pandemic had many other unforeseen consequences. Some of those changes include our pets’ behavior, according to a recent survey cataloging thousands of pet parents. Just like their human family members, companion animals had to adjust to a new way of life during Covid. For some, that shifted the way they interact with their families or with others outside the household. Researchers from the Universities of York and Lincoln in the UK surveyed … Read more

Abandoned & Differently-Abled Miniature Horse Lives Indoors With 3 Dog Friends

Editor’s Note: iHeartDogs is sad to report Peabody passed away this past September. We are thankful to have had the opportunity to share his beautiful story with our readers. Rest in Peace, Sweet Peabody. When Faith Smith found out that six-week-old Peabody the miniature horse, maybe deaf, blind, and unable to walk, she wasn’t swayed. When she was told that a veterinarian had advised his first family to euthanize him, she still didn’t change her mind. She knew that Peabody … Read more

Low-Noise Fireworks Exist, So Why Won’t We Use Them?

For millions of Americans—both human and animal—New Year’s Eve and the Fourth of July are times of terror, not celebration. The Americans use nearly 30,000 short tons of fireworks each year. With the pandemic having shut down many public festivities, backyard booms are more common than ever. Related: Best 4th of July Dog Collars While we all admire the beauty of these colorful displays, as most dog parents can attest, they are a major nuisance for their pups. More dogs go missing … Read more

Finally Ready To Adopt, Woman Finds The Dog She Lost Years Ago

Sadly, many lost dogs never find their way home. And the longer they’re missing, the harder it is to stay positive. So, when Aisha Nieves had a chance encounter with her long-lost dog, she was shocked. She assumed she would never see him again, so it was like fate. Kovu, a Pit Bull/Rottweiler mix, escaped his yard two years ago after a vehicle ran into the home’s fence. He was soon adopted out to a different family, so Nieves was … Read more

Hospitalized Man Reunites With Lost Dog After Bear Attack

When most dogs go missing, their humans usually drive around day and night to find them, but Jason Umbriaco didn’t have that option. He survived a bear attack, but was rushed to the hospital shortly after. During the horrific situation, his Border Collie puppy named Buckley ran off in fear. Since Umbriaco was unable to leave the hospital to look for Buckley himself, other dog lovers reached out to help. In the end, a kind hospital employee was able to … Read more

Families Panic Over Missing Pets After Miami Condo Collapsed

Several days after the Champlain Towers South Condo collapsed near Miami Beach, only 11 have been found dead, with 150 still missing. Yet, that isn’t the only heartbreaking part of the situation. Now, many survivors are coming forward to ask about their pets, who have been missing since the collapse. With people being the priority, officials haven’t been searching for the furry family members, so residents fear the worst. Pets Are Family Too It’s unclear what the pet restrictions were … Read more

Huskies Chained Outside To Metal Cages In 115 Degree Heat

The weather in Cedar City, Utah has been exceptionally hot throughout the last couple of weeks. Many pet owners recognize the dangers that extreme temperatures can pose to dogs. However, one Cedar City family is choosing to ignore them. Kim Phifer is a Cedar City resident who noticed three Huskies that were left outside during the recent heatwave where temperatures spiked to 115 degrees. Chained to metal cages and laying on unshaded concrete, these Huskies spent multiple recent days suffering … Read more

The Healthy Hound Newsletter #66

In This Issue

● Pandemic Weight Gain
● Lungworms
● Gov Kills Anti-Cruelty Bill
● Signs Your Dog Trusts You
● Symptoms To Never Ignore
● Can Dogs Eat Cicadas?

Missing Puppy Returns To Her Family 11 Years Later As A Gray-Faced Senior

Even with useful microchipping technology, finding lost dogs can be a huge challenge. A scared dog’s instinct is to run, and a plethora of new smells can overwhelm them and lead them astray. There’s also the possibility of a lost dog being stolen or even taken in as a perceived act of charity. Crumpet, a Jack Russell Terrier, was just a puppy when she vanished from her own garden in Dorset. Her mom, Sarah Covell, went to check on the … Read more

Psychic’s Vision Helps Woman Steal Her Dog Back From Thieves

Eco the Staffordshire Bull Terrier has one of the craziest stories to share. She was stolen in the middle of the night when her human’s back was turned, but her mom was able to steal the dog back after a month of searching. Oddly enough, a psychic predicted exactly where Eco was located. The whole situation was incredibly bizarre for everyone involved. Now, Eco’s family is raising awareness about dog thefts to ensure that this never happens to anyone else. … Read more

Who Gets To Keep The Dog When There’s A Divorce?

The way that pets are seen in the eye of the law is changing in the United States when it comes to divorce. According to the Associated Press (AP), new ways of working out the custody of one’s dog, cat, or parrot have sprung up with special mediators and “petnups” to avoid courtroom disputes. States such as California, Illinois, and Alaska have enacted laws that give judges leeway to consider the best interests of pets, much like they do for … Read more

Marketing Goes To The Dogs With Sniffable Mini Billboards

You’ll often see advertisements aimed toward children, making them thrilled to buy new toys, but what if your dog could be influenced by ads too? With a new billboard campaign, they might be! Tiny billboards are appearing at busy parks, catered specifically toward furry friends. Not only are they dog-sized, but they have unique features to attract your dog toward them. Finally, after all these years, your dog will be able to do their own window shopping and show you … Read more

Digby The Trauma Therapy Dog Helped Save A Woman From Taking Her Own Life

A heartbreaking situation was de-escalated with the help of a dedicated trauma therapy dog named Digby. Digby the dog works with the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service in England, offering support to crew members that have been exposed to trauma. The fire department crew was called to an upsetting scene of a woman standing on a bridge, moments away from taking her own life. Multiple agencies were attempting to speak with the distraught woman in hopes of talking … Read more

15 Photos That Prove This Bulldog Is The Best Thing On The Internet

Remember when Kim Kardashian broke the internet? Well, wait until you see this hunk of love. Axel the Bulldog is the internet sensation you probably haven’t heard about but you’ll be glad you did! He and his dad go on a lot of adventures around town. When they aren’t taking a joyride together or out getting ice cream, Axel’s dad likes to dress him up in some outfits that will literally make you laugh out loud! He hasn’t quite reached … Read more

World’s Most Valuable Working Dog Sells For Record-Breaking Price

A dog’s love is priceless, but that doesn’t seem to be the case in Australia. Eulooka Hoover the Australian Kelpie from Edenhope recently sold for $35,200 in an auction, breaking the record for the most expensive working dog in the country. Of course, this high price didn’t just come out of nowhere. Hoover is a very versatile working dog, and he’s great at what he does. So, he will continue to show off and get work done in his new … Read more

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