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Soldier Finally Reunites With The Dog She Rescued In Iraq

Nine months have passed since Sgt. Tracy McKithern fell in love with a pitiful pup while deployed to Iraq. After caring for her overseas and battling to bring her home to the United States, McKithern’s efforts finally paid off with an emotional airport reunion.  Source: U.S. Soldier reuniting with dog she rescued more than a year ago in Iraq by WFTS McKithern is a combat photographer and a major dog lover. After arriving in Erbil, Iraq in April 2017, she … Read more

Animal Abuser Slapped With 15 Year Prison Sentence In Dog Fighting Case

Warning: Some people may find the images in this post disturbing. Devechio Rowland has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and another 35 on probation for starving, abusing and abandoning more than 100 dogs in the woods of Polk County, Georgia last year. Approximately 30 animal rights advocates sat outside the courthouse with a few of the dogs that suffered at Rowland’s hands. Some cried when they learned the abuser’s sentence. “I’m not good at all,” one man told … Read more

What To Do When You Find A Stray Dog

Being an animal lover means that every life matters. That includes the furry family you have at home and every stray dog you find by chance. Whether they’re staggering along the side of a road, emaciated and afraid, or rummaging through the trash cans behind your favorite place to grab lunch, it’s your instinct to help. Helping, however, isn’t always a simple concept. Stray dogs can act unpredictably, and they don’t always recognize a helping hand. These guidelines will help … Read more

Crate-Hating Dog Challenges His Rescuers, But Gets A Second Chance, Thanks To You!

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good Charities, which helps support various charitable programs. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible – this one specifically through the Second Chance Movement™ program. Animal Investigation & Response (AIR) recently shared with us the success story of Goliath, a dog rescued from Hurricane Harvey who wouldn’t stay in a crate long enough to be flown to an area where it would be … Read more

Blind Senior Dog Rescued From Junkyard Seeks A Friend To Share His Twilight Time

On October 20, 2017, the heroic rescuers from Hope for Paws responded to a call about an abandoned senior Pit Bull at a Sun City, CA auto yard. The dog was blind, frightened, and covered in motor oil. Despite his fear, the gentle dog who would come to be known as Duncan, was easily taken in by volunteers. Lisa Arturo of Hope for Paws was determined to give Duncan the second chance he so deserved. She contacted the fabulous folks … Read more

Blue Was Given A Second Chance Because Of Your iHeartDogs Store Purchases!

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.  BLUE was in danger at the Riverside Shelter after having no rescue interest. He’d obviously had no training, was cumbersome and strong. With all this against him, he was looking at becoming another statistic. Image Source: START Rescue   Yet, he touched the heart of Nikki T., who brought BLUE to START Rescue’s attention and with a … Read more

Your Purchases Helped Kai Overcome His Fears, Now Let’s Help Get Him Adopted!

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.  Do you ever wonder what makes a dog so fearful of human’s touch that they refuse everything, including food? Us too. Sadly, we may never know the answer to this question. RAD Rescue took in a very fearful Pit Bull mix over a year ago named Kai. He arrived at the Pima Animal … Read more

Thanks To You iHeartDogs HEROES, These 85+ Animals Received A Second Chance At Life!

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.  Animal Lifeline successfully coordinated transport, immediate care, and foster placements for over 85 animals that needed assistance following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria. This tremendous effort was made possible thanks to a grant they received from Greater Good and the Second Chance Movement. The funding they received was able to relieve some … Read more

Thanks To You, Two Foster Dogs Have Full Bellies After Being Dumped On The Streets

Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities like Rescue Bank. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible.  Meet Mae Belle and Abby! Life wasn’t always easy for these two. Unfortunately, their family dumped them and they were left to fend for themselves. While roaming the streets, Mae Belle was hit by a car and injured her leg. She was left to heal all alone without vet care. … Read more

Crooked-Faced Rescue Dog Hopes To Find A Home For The Holidays

Courtney Bellew, director of Special Needs Animal Rescue (SNARR) in White Plains, NY has devoted her life to saving the broken, sick, elderly and unwanted dogs of New York, New Jersey and beyond. When she learned about a special dog with facial deformities abandoned at a Tennessee home by his former owners, she knew that he was just the kind of challenge she lives for. The puppy’s name is Woody and his uniquely shaped face is not a sign of … Read more

Teacher Adds Blind Rescue Dog To Her Pack Of Special Needs Pugs

When Jessica Aliff saw the Craigslist ad for a blind, diabetic senior Pug named Cinderella in need of a new home, the animal rescuer within her took over. Although she was already the adoptive mama of three other rescue Pugs and three rescue cats, Aliff just could not bear the thought of the helpless pooch falling into the wrong hands. She contacted Cinderella’s owners, and soon the little old lady became the latest lucky resident of the Aliff house.   … Read more

Abandoned, Hairless & Hopeless Dog Finds The Perfect Family To Rescue Him

Perhaps Phil sensed kindness radiating from the car as it drove toward him on a rural Pennsylvania road last Memorial Day. Maybe he caught a whiff of Danielle Finley’s Boston Terriers, or the kibble she packed for them. Whatever lured the pitiful pup onto the road that day, it likely saved his life, because Finley and her boyfriend pulled the car over to investigate. https://www.instagram.com/p/BbAArVLgD5C/ The hairless creature sprinting toward them looked more like a sickly racoon or a bald … Read more

Groomer Opens Shop At Midnight To Care For Severely Matted Stray

Dog groomer Kari Falla knows just how much suffering a severely matted dog experiences, so when she saw photos of a desperate stray on a Facebook page for lost pets, she immediately volunteered to help. A woman had discovered the dog on the side of the road and saved him from being hit by a car. Although it was midnight, Falla opened up her Oviedo, Florida shop, BGE Grooming to tend to the neglected pup. https://www.facebook.com/BGEGrooming/photos/a.410326375814305/818435495003389/?type=3&theater Rather than placing him in … Read more

Left For Dead At A Shelter, Dog With A 6-Pound Tumor Gets A Second Chance

Rescuers named him Clyde. No one knows what the one-year-old pooch was called before he arrived at Gallatin County Animal Shelter (GCAS) in Sparta, Kentucky. In his previous life, the “sweet pup with a heart of gold” suffered unspeakable neglect as a massive 6.4-pound tumor grew from his chest, eventually dragging between his front legs, and rupturing from the weight. **WARNING: Images may be disturbing to some readers. Shari Wyenandt with HART Animal Rescue says Clyde’s previous owner left no imformation … Read more

Cross-Country Flight Gives 160 High-Risk Dogs New Hope For The Future

With 160 dogs in the cargo hold, a small plane made the long trip from Arizona to Delaware. The dogs were anxious and nervous after a long flight, but they’re now on their way to better lives thanks to Brandywine Valley SPCA and Wings of Rescue. Wings of Rescue is an all-volunteer organization that is dedicated to moving homeless animals out of overcrowded shelters and into areas where they have better chances of being adopted. This is the second time … Read more

8 Reasons To Adopt Your Next Dog

All dogs have the capacity to be incredibly loving companions, no matter their age, breed or background. When you are ready to bring home another furry family member, why not consider adoption? Approximately 3.9 million dogs enter American shelters each year, and each one deserves to experience the comfort and safety of a forever home. Here are eight fabulous reasons to adopt a shelter dog – or two! 1. The Choices Are Endless   There is a common misconception that … Read more

Family Spots Their Dog Online 6 Months After They Thought She Was Euthanized

2016 was a difficult year for Tawny Coates and her family. Tawny’s husband was sent to prison, they lost their home, and the family dog Zoey fell ill. The 10-year-old Boxer was suffering from seizures and had developed a tumor on her side that Tawny feared was cancerous. In November, the mother of three made the heart-wrenching decision to put Zoey to sleep. Too devastated to drive her to the vet, Tawny asked her father, Larry Coates to perform the … Read more

Firefighter Rescues Drowning Senior Dog & Reunites Him With His Human

According to Miami Beach firefighter Emilio Sanchez, jumping into Biscayne Bay to save an elderly dog is all in a day’s work. The Miami Beach Fire Department received a call about an animal in distress when beach-goers saw 12-year-old Junior struggling to stay afloat. The Shar-Pei/Rottweiler mix was barely paddling 25 yards from shore when Sanchez and his crew showed up. It didn’t take them long to think of a plan, and Sanchez stripped off his clothes and jumped in. … Read more

5 Strangers Volunteer To Trek Deep Into The Mountains To Save Injured Dog

When a dog was in distress and emergency personnel couldn’t help, five strangers joined together to save a life. It was an 18 kilometer (about 11 miles) round-trip hike through the wilderness, but the rescue came just in time for the Chocolate Lab named Louie. Janessa Walker and Louie are the best adventure buddies. Walker loves to take Louie, who belongs to her stepmom, Amanda McGregor, for hikes and walks, and a weekend trip through the Chilliwack mountains sounded like … Read more

New Hope For Dogs Lost In Mexico City’s Subway System

The subway system in Mexico City is one of the biggest in the world. It boasts 12 lines, 195 stations, and more than 1.6 billion passengers a year. It’s also home to quite a few lost and stray dogs. More than 250 lost dogs have been found in the tunnels since 2013. They used to be sent to other animal shelters, but now they have their own space to either be found by their owners or become prepared to live with … Read more

Humane Society Receives More Than 50 Dogs From Puppy Mill Bust

More than 50 small and medium-sized dogs were recently rescued from a suspected puppy mill in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Since St. Landry has one of the lowest income rates in the state, St. Landry Parish Animal Control representatives reached out to the Houston Humane Society for help with the rescued dogs, who were reportedly living in their own feces with little to no care. Many of the dogs are pregnant and most are also suffering from severe periodontal disease, … Read more

Saved From The Junkyard, This Pit Bull Is Now A Front Porch Princess

Chained inside a junkyard for years, this eight-year-old pit bull had lost her trust for humans. People called her “mean” and “gross,” but two roommates couldn’t watch her life be wasted on the wrong side of a chain link fence. They decided to rescue her, but helping a dog that has been neglected and mistreated for years is never simple. On the first day outside of the junkyard, the roommates had to muzzle her while they tried to get her … Read more

Portland Woman Breaks Into Parked Mercedes To Save Dog

Shawna Harch was about to meet her friends for a fun night out when she heard barking coming from somewhere near the street. An initial search for the source yielded no results, but when the sound continued, her conscious kept her from walking away. Harch followed the dog’s calls until she was eventually lead to a locked Mercedes. The windows were up, but she could see a small dog locked in a crate on the backseat. While the sun roof … Read more

Man Dumps Dogs And Injures Rescue Worker In The Process

Sunshine Bush, who helps out at the OK Save A Dog animal rescue outside of Prague, Oklahoma, was sent to the hospital with broken bones after being run over by a man who was trying to illegally dump his dogs at the rescue. Kim Bowers is the owner and founder of OK Save A Dog. Having dealt with the man before, she went inside to call the police as soon as he pulled into the driveway Sunday morning. She said: “This wasn’t … Read more

1,000 Dogs And Cats Saved From Slaughter The Day Before The Yulin Dog Meat Festival

Packed into rusted crates and loaded onto a truck the day before the Yulin dog meat festival, nearly 1,000 innocent animals were on their way to a slaughterhouse near Guangzhou, China—the world’s largest hub for dog and cat meat. Their fates seemed sealed, but Chinese animal rights activists and rescuers partnered with the Humane Society International worked together to save their lives. It took over 9 hours of negotiation and close cooperation with the local police force, but finally, they … Read more

Dog Abandoned In 90 Degree Heat Gets A Cool Name & A New Home

If you have ever road-tripped along the east coast, chances are you have gassed up at a Wawa. This week the chain’s iconic name took on a brand new meaning for one special dog. On Wednesday afternoon, the handsome Pit Bull mix was abandoned in a crate with a bag of food and a piece of cardboard for shade outside a Wawa in Valrico, Florida.   Customers rushing towards the soothing air conditioning of the store found him sitting in … Read more

Rescuers Swoop In To Save Shelter Dog As He’s Being Euthanized

A big-eared pooch named Tiny reached the conclusion of his harrowing rescue story just one week after he narrowly avoided euthanasia at a Philadelphia shelter. A couple read his incredible story and were reminded of their previous dog who was also rescued just before being put to sleep. They fell in love with Tiny’s goofy face, and together the three of them have embarked on their new lives together. It’s a heartwarming happy ending that almost never happened. Tiny found … Read more

Woman Turns Her Home Into A Rescue For Injured Street Dogs

Lima, Peru is a major Latin American metropolis overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It harbors a large population of stray dogs that wander the city throughout the day in search of food. Sadly, many are subject to injuries, often due to being hit by cars. Sara Moran has devoted her life – and her home – to creating a safe haven for these injured and paralyzed pups. Moran calls the refuge “Milagros Perrunos” which translates to Doglike Miracles. All of the … Read more

Food Donations Help Abandoned Shelter Pup Get Adopted

A young Crawford County, Indiana dog named Buddy was abandoned in a particularly cruel manner. The family moved out, and left him locked in a chain-link pen in the blazing summer heat with no water or shade. A neighbor contacted River Valley Humane Society, and they began the process of saving Buddy. Seeing as Buddy was in such bad shape after being left to the elements, staff immediately put him on a diet of high quality dog food donated by … Read more

Dog Left Chained & Alone For 5 Years Learns To Love Again

Five years ago Treya’s owner was murdered. In that moment, her life was shattered along with her human’s. She was left to spend her days, nights, sweltering summers, and freezing winters chained beneath the porch of her abandoned home. Neighbors packed Treya’s makeshift shelter with hay for warmth and provided food, but without human contact, she slowly deteriorated to a state of fearfulness and distrust. At some point, the heavy chain that held her became wrapped around Treya’s right front … Read more

Ninja Warrior Battles To Save Homeless & Exploited Dogs

You may recognize Andrew “Roo” Yori as one of the super-human competitive athletes from Season 8 of American Ninja Warrior, where he made it all the way to the National Finals in Vegas! He became known as the “K9 Ninja,” using his television presence to raise public awareness of the plight of homeless dogs.   As he prepares to compete once again in ANW Season 9, Yori continues to promote his message of canine rescue and adoption. It all began … Read more