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A 15-year-old Labrador Retriever named Fred has had a nurturing nature his whole life, even toward animals that some dogs might see as prey. He has a soft spot for ducklings and has experience caring for ducklings who have lost their mothers. This year, Fred “adopted” his third brood of ducklings after their mother went

So, unless you’ve been living under a rock (no pun intended) for the past 10 years, you’re probably well-aware of who Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is. Not only is he a mega celebrity, wrestler turned superstar, but he’s also a big time lover of dogs. When Dwayne Johnson the puppy was found and taken to the

Ahead of the Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China, dozens of dogs are safe now due to one rescue organization’s hard work — including the sweetest senior golden retriever. Every June in China, thousands of innocent dogs are sent to slaughter because people consume dog meat to mark the summer solstice. Before they are killed

Unprovoked alligator attacks are rare in Florida, but when they occur, it’s a big deal. New Florida residents are often unaware of the risks associated with walking near water, so they might not be as careful as they should be. One woman and her dog found that out the hard way. An alligator pounced at

When one couple hired a dog walker to take their two rescue Yorkies out during the day, they were shocked to discover she’d totally betrayed their trust. The couple from South Tampa, Florida, both work full-time, so they hired someone to walk the two pups and allow them to relieve themselves in the middle of

Few words mean more to a faithful dog than ‘stay.’ It is, in many ways, the ultimate test of a dog’s devotion. And the depths of their love. Luke had all of those things in spades. Pity his owner didn’t. People at a restaurant in Moscow, Russia saw the German shepherd get dropped off along

One of Winter the Border Collie’s favorite things on a hot summer day was to splash around and play in a water-filled baby pool in his backyard. But, on the very day his parents shot footage of Winter enjoying the water, the dog passed away. He didn’t die in a way you may expect. It

Choosing the right pet insurance company for you and your dog or other pets in Illinois can be a frustrating and confusing process. How much coverage will my plan provide? How fast will I be reimbursed? Are there any health issues not covered? Here at iHeartDogs, we created an easy comparison below of all the

Nathan, a dog dad from Canada, originally created the Tik Tok account “Tales of Arlo” (@TalesOfArlo) to share videos of his Australian Shepherd puppy Arlo. While Arlo’s still the main focus, the account also features some of the kittens Nathan fosters. Several litters of foster kittens have come through this household at various times, but

One of the best parts about pet parenting is the incredible amount of love our furry best friends so freely give us. Nothing feels better than coming home from a long, hard day to tails wagging and butts wiggling.  That’s one of the reasons that “pet bling” has caught on as a current trend. Our

Choosing your dog’s name is an important task. It is something you will be repeating over and over every day for as long as your beloved pup lives. Nah, who are we kidding, we still talk about our furry best friends even after they’ve crossed the rainbow bridge.  So since it’s something we say so

Most dogs love being outside, but not when they have no choice but to stay put. A German Shepherd named Gunner was enclosed in a pen in his human’s yard, but then, his 64-year-old owner died suddenly when no one was around. Gunner was trapped outside with no one to give him his basic needs.

Earlier this week, members of a Memphis, Tennessee, neighborhood ran out into the streets to find an absolutely harrowing scene: a young dog, screaming in agony, running full-speed down the road on fire. Burning flames floating atop her body, neighbors ran to her rescue with garden hoses and buckets of pool water, attempting to put

Most female cheetahs give birth to three or four cubs. But sadly, if they only have one cub, they don’t produce enough milk for the young feline to survive. So, zoos and animal sanctuaries will often raise these baby cheetahs to give them a chance at life. Yet, cheetah cubs are normally very shy, so

WARNING: Content May Be Disturbing for Some Readers Sadly, 2022 marks another year that the Yulin Dog Meat Festival continues. Every year, efforts are made to end dog meat consumption, but this event hasn’t been stopped completely. Yet, that won’t prevent animal advocates from fighting back. Not only is the “festival” cruel to the animals

Small creatures are particularly prone to be harmed. If they’re lost from their mothers, the world becomes a lot more dangerous. When one guy witnessed a tiny puppy floating down the river, he recognized he had to act right away. His tiny body appeared lifeless in this video clip. Image/Story Source Credit: The Dodo via

iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. The “American-made” Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a rough and tough pup, bred to hunt all day in the Eastern seaboard chill. These hunting dogs like to run and chase and particularly enjoy

There is much in this world that we take for granted every day. However, behind the things we pour love into, there is also much that we can give! This Pit Bull desperately needed love and care. When he got it he found not only strength but life again. Meet Saint, the Pit Bull, this