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Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good Charities, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible. Tater came from an elderly couple that passed away. He had been neglected in health and appearance. He arrived at the rescue

When residents in northern Michigan witnessed a man walk into the woods but never reemerge, they grew concerned. Not only had the sun already set, but temperatures had also dropped to a frigid eleven degrees (-11°C). Could he even survive the night? Bystanders recognized the urgent need to call the police, and once they did,

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Golden Retrievers are known for being goofy, smart, sweet, and sometimes…stinky. Their flowing golden locks are beautiful, but these extremely social and active dogs can pick up all kinds of gunk as they move through the world. Because Goldens love playing everywhere, in everything, and with everyone,

There are times that we need to make very difficult decisions in life. This story contains a story where a man had a choice between his home or his dog. This is their story.  Image Source Credit: YouTube Video For a man, named Lewis Jiminez, he understands this lesson all too well. Lewis had no

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. The rule of thumb for long-haired dogs? Groom a little. Groom often. Whether your long-haired dog is mini or mighty, their long locks need regular attention. While daily brushing sessions don’t have to always be full-blown (pun intended), a little TLC each day will help deter pests

Officers Mercado and Tavera were patrolling the streets of Los Angeles when they spotted an abandoned puppy. The little pup was tattered and had nowhere to go. Image Source Credit: LAPD Hollywood Division/Facebook The scared puppy noticed the officers and somehow sensed that they could help him. He trotted with his tiny paws and approached

A dog named Silver is back home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after five long years and some 2,000 miles. The handsome Labrador is named for Silver City, NM, where he was once discovered as a stray puppy. He soon became the beloved companion of a local man, but this was just the beginning of Silver’s

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. For many dogs, a nail trim is akin to torture. Just the sound of the clippers can send them (and their owners) into a panic. Unfortunately, that means that many dogs don’t get trimmed as often as they should—and that’s

Animal Control officers picked up a stray pregnant Pit Bull and contacted a local rescue to invite her in instead. The rescue wanted this sweet mama-to-be to give birth in a comfortable setting rather than a scary shelter. Image Source Credit: (Facebook Post Facebook/Halfway There Rescue ) Halfway There Rescue decided to take Daya into

For over eight decades, Betty White, who passed away on December 31, 2021, made us laugh, cry, and think twice about how we can be kind to others—including animals. A long time advocate for pets and wildlife, Betty White was a zoo commissioner, Los Angeles’ “Ambassador to the Animals,” and even an honorary alumna of

When Christina Eyth found paw prints outside her Pennsylvania home, she followed them to find an emaciated animal with terrible mange. Mange, a skin condition caused by burrowing mites, can make an infected animal look unrecognizable.  This particular animal looked sort of dog-like, but she really couldn’t tell what she was looking at. All Eyth

When over 150 dogs who had been for walks on the beach along the northeast coast of England were reported to have contracted a mysterious illness, investigators were led to believe that the cause of their sickness was from something exclusively in the sand or sea. But now, the same illness is spreading farther and

As a Covid outbreak hit the Chinese city of Xi’an in January 2022, a woman named Liu had to leave her home and enter a strict 14-day quarantine. Sadly, she was not allowed to bring her dog with her, so she left enough food and water out and set up a security camera. At first,

Betty White would have turned 100 years old on January 17th, 2022. Sadly for the entire world, the long-time TV and film star passed away just shy of her centennial (good riddance to 2021.) In addition to being a beloved actress, White also championed numerous animal rights causes and spent her life supporting animals in

With record snowfall in the west this winter, a lot of dogs had to bust out their snowsuits to take care of business, if you know what we mean. While dog snowsuits are actually quite functional, the fact that they look downright adorable really bumps them up on the “things I definitely need to buy”

French Bulldog thefts are on the rise. Many heartless people are stealing dogs from innocent families in an attempt to resell them. Lady Gaga’s Frenchies were just a few of the many dog victims in recent years. Now, another dog parent witnessed a similar situation, but something isn’t adding up. Rachel Avery from West Hollywood,

A rescue dog named Rue not only changed her adopter’s life but also inspired a lively musical that celebrates pet adoption. About 10 years ago, animal control officers found the tiny Chihuahua mix wandering the streets of West Virginia. The extremely underweight stray landed in a high-kill shelter before a volunteer drove her to the

K-9 Grimm, a German Shepherd Dog who served the Andover Police Department in Massachusetts for a decade, was tragically diagnosed with terminal lung cancer this month. Rather than have him suffer through the painful disease, his handler made the difficult choice to have him put peacefully to sleep. Sgt. Mickey Connor, Grimm’s handler, had worked