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At the ripe old age of 18, Figgy the Toy Poodle found himself blind, toothless… and abandoned. Who could do such a thing? The elderly pup was surrendered to a vet clinic where he could have met his ultimate fate. But by a stroke of good luck, the confused, scared senior made his way into

A puppy was found living in a birdcage, according to the organization Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac. It sounded odd and unjustified. Could this be true? They weren’t sure, but they had to find out for sure. The rescuers got into their car and drove out to the address provided by the caller. They pulled up

The Labrador Retriever has been America’s number one most-popular dog breed since 1991. Despite their 30+ year reign, Labs are not the United States’ most searched breed on Google. That honor goes to their shorter, stubbier cousin, the Bulldog. In fact, despite their prevalence as pets, Labs are only the fourth most Google-researched breed by

Paw Squadron, an animal rescue organization in Bulgaria, received an emergency call about a puppy who was hit by a car. She was all alone with a broken leg following the incident, and she was terrified. Luckily, a homeless man saw the puppy in pain and wanted to help her. He didn’t have many resources

Chase, a neglected dog, was subjected to the most unspeakable atrocities for 3 years. Her time was spent in solitude with brief moments of tender moments from her human companion. Over time she became increasingly anxious and her mental health ebbed with no hopes for a comeback. However, we love happy endings and that’s what

A Texas couple and their dog Archie are being hailed as heroes after acting fast to help save the life of an abandoned nine-month-old baby girl.  After the injured child mysteriously showed up in their backyard shed in the middle of the night, Archie was quick to alert his owners that something wasn’t right and

All pet parents know exactly how much our animals mean to us—so choosing to give up a dog that you adore is probably an absolutely heartbreaking experience.  But a 12 year-old-boy, who was painfully aware of the abuse his dog was suffering at home, acted out of true love and did everything he could to

Sometimes, the perfect dog for a person is one they didn’t expect. Frank Reyes knew he wanted to adopt a dog at some point, but when someone introduced him to an abandoned Pit Bull, he was hesitant because of harmful stereotypes he had heard. But he decided to give the pup a chance. The Pit

There are few things worse than dealing with diarrhea in your chihuahua! We asked our 800,000 members from chihuahua community on facebook the following question: “What’s the best food for a chihuahua with a sensitive stomach?” We’ve summarized the best responses below. Always remember to check with your veterinarian before making changes that affect your

Remy, a four-year-old Staffordshire Terrier mix, was discovered tied to a pole outside the Greenville Humane Society in South Carolina. Based on security footage, the dog was left there sometime during the late night/early morning hours of October 17—18. Staff members arriving to care for the shelter’s 200+ animals found her along with a heartbreaking

People began to turn their backs on her when she needed assistance the most. What is the reason for this? It’s because she’s a Pit Bull. She born into a breed that has a negative reputation. She did not seek out this title, which barely reflects a tiny fraction of these dogs classified as dangerous.

iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. My dog and I often go on morning walks, and while out strolling, people have often asked what breed my dog is. I was never sure how to respond because I didn’t

When Aimee the Pit Bull was only six months old, she arrived at Carson Animal Care Center in California. It was clear that she’d been neglected to an extent. Her diseased skin was peeling off in patches, and it looked like she was in a lot of discomfort. Image/Story Source Credit: Saving Carson Shelter Dogs

Are you bringing up a new Bull Terrier and looking for a unique, original or funny Bull Terrier name? Whether you’re bringing home a new Bull Terrier puppy, or an older rescue dog, we’ve got some great name ideas shared by our I Love My Bull Terrier Facebook community. We asked our community the following question: Does your Bull Terrier have

iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Stop for just a second and think about some of the most fun moments in your life. Now, what do many of those joyful memories have in common? That’s right; your dog

Security camera footage can show us some strange things. And sometimes, those grainy video captures play out into a spooky story. Sure, there’s usually a reasonable explanation for what you see, but what about when you can’t come up with a logical explanation? That’s where the real creep show begins, and here comes one out

The life on the streets can be cruel enough for humans. Animals also suffer from lack of food, shelter, and clean water. Many organizations try to help them by feeding them or providing shelter where they can.  Meet Animal Aid, a wonderful organization helping animals and doing a wonderful job. Animal charities provide a variety

Are you bringing up a new rottweiler and looking for a unique, original or funny rottweiler name? Whether you’re bringing home a new rottweiler puppy, or an older rescue dog, we’ve got some great name ideas shared by our I Love My Rottweiler Facebook community. We asked our community the following question: Does your rottweiler have