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Mae the French Mastiff was found as a stray in Indiana. She was incredibly skinny with all her rib bones clearly visible. When Southern Indiana Animal Rescue came to pick her up, they found that she was only 70 pounds when she should’ve been about 140. However, the rescue later learned that her weight wasn’t

Certain things are just unavoidable. And, in certain cases, some of those events may be a bit, uh, unsavory. Gas is a natural function that we have no control over. Some people find it disgusting or find it the greatest thing ever amusing. Image/Story Source Credit: The Paw via YouTube Video This cat definitely represents

On their doorstep, shelter employees discovered a strangely sealed box. They were shocked when they heard desperate pleas for help coming from within the box. As they tried to open the package, they immediately recognized the noxious putrid stench that emanated from within. Image/Story Source Credit: Tails of a Shelter Vet/YouTube The stench was coming

Please meet Biscuit. A Siberian Husky who lived his entire life on a chain, until now. This is his story! 8 dogs were discovered while Amy Hines, a wonderful member of Dogs Deserve Better, was in Kentucky. She just knew she couldn’t leave them outside without shelter, so she wanted to do something about it

This is a tragic example of the reality in today’s world. When police were sent to investigate a scream coming from bushes in Williston, Florida, they rushed over and got closer. When they arrived on the scene and got closer, they discovered something was buried. Image/Story Source Credit: Funky Smile/YouTube The two men knelt down

When it comes to luck, no pup has more than a little Chihuahua named Tiffany Grace. It’s an absolute miracle that this sweet girl not only survived an intentional injury that barely missed her vital arteries, but now she’s living her best life with her new mama, who adores her.  Facebook When a woman was

It was an unlikely sight for shelter workers when they found a beautiful purebred Husky named Nate roaming the streets like a stray. However, it was soon established that Nate was very different from other homeless dogs. His hollow and haunted eyes clearly spoke of a disturbing past, and he was extremely skittish and shut

Monty, an eight-year-old black Lurcher mix, has spent all but a single year of his life as a resident of Last Chance Animal Rescue in Edenbridge. He has been passed over so many times and has spent so much time searching for a home that he has become known as one of the “UK’s Most

A mechanic known as R.J. recently saved a life on a typical workday. While working at a Midas auto shop in Shakopee, Minnesota, he heard a thumping sound coming from the dumpster. At first, he assumed it was a raccoon searching for a snack, but something compelled him to check. R.J.’s curiosity ended up saving

Photographer and bluegrass musician Brennan Gilmore remembers his dog Jack with a bittersweet fondness. The rescued hound dog was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 but lived well beyond his six-month prognosis, passing away peacefully in the fall of 2020. During their time together, Gilmore and Jack traveled the world, learned about life, and developed a

Choosing the right pet insurance company for you and your dog or other pets in Utah 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

A woman in the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles unknowingly played foster mom to one additional canine this week when a bold coyote scaled her 6-foot privacy fence and entered her home through the doggy door. Julie Levine runs a non-profit called Canine Rescue Connection, which specializes in rehoming Beagles. The coyote was caught

Keith Gilbert, an 81-year-old disabled veteran, was loading his dogs into his car when his new service dog Rivka, aka “Mouse,” got spooked and ran into the road. The German Shepherd was then struck by a car going about 40 mph in a residential zone. Seeing your dog get hit by a car is a

It was only a few weeks ago that a tiny tan Chihuahua named “Toby Keith” was announced as the “World’s Oldest Living Dog,” by the Guinness Book of World Records. As you would expect, a dog living to be older than two decades was widely discussed and made tons of headlines all across the internet.

Getting a puppy is one of life’s most joyful experiences, as it’s the beginning of a beautiful friendship that will last for years to come. And whether you’re still preparing for puppy kisses or already getting covered up in them, bringing home a new fur baby means you’ve got a lot of decisions to make

iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Once an Australian Shepherd lover, always an Australian Shepherd lover. This athletic, energetic, and intelligent dog breed gives its people countless reasons to adore them. Though they have herding in their genes,

When Lexi Johnson, a volunteer foster for Ruff Start Rescue, was presented with the opportunity to take in pregnant pup Poppy, she was thrilled. As a dog lover, and as someone who studied animal behavior, she had always wanted to foster a pregnant mama dog. Her heart was bursting, and she excitedly shared the news

Johnny the Pit Bull was rescued from a Chicago dogfighting ring. Discovered chained in the basement of a repeat offender with nine other dogs, he was nervous and reserved when he first entered the home of Clara and Andrew “Roo” Yori. Luckily, the couple is experienced in rehabilitating fighting dogs, having fostered and adopted several