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When a cat gets stuck high up in a tree, everyone’s first instinct is to call the fire department. But who do you call when your 250-pound dog gets stuck in your basement? We can’t say the same is true for everyone, but when you’re from the small town of Mingo Junction, Ohio, the fire

Warning: This post contains photos and details that may disturb some readers. In April 2021, a sweet, gentle dog named Buddy returned home with severe burns on his face after being intentionally set ablaze by a 12-year-old boy. There was also an extension cord around the dog’s neck. His abuser presumably used it to hold

 A new study may help dispel negative stereotypes associated with individual dog breeds. Researchers at the UMass Chan Medical School identified 11 locations along the canine genome that are strongly associated with behavior. Surprisingly, none of them are specific for breed. The scientists collected DNA sequences from more than 2,000 purebred and mixed-breed dogs, as

It seems highly unlikely to lose sight of an 87-pound dog during a walk. But when Lana Norman from Las Vegas was walking her German Shepherd named Riley at night, the dog suddenly vanished. Riley fell into a storm drain that was missing the grate, landing several feet below the surface. Norman tried contacting professionals

Update: A month has passed since the bonded pair of dogs, Dozer the pit bull and OJ the blind Dachshund, were reunited at Richmond Animal Care Center (RACC) after a harrowing ordeal. They were almost separated, but their friends at the shelter didn’t let that happen. Now, after weeks of not knowing their future, the

Louisiana animal control officers rushed to the scene after receiving a call about a dog found in a bathroom at Destrehan’s Splash Park. She was an elderly black Lab who appeared to be pregnant. But when they got a closer look, they noticed that she was just a little overweight. Someone had left chicken for

Rescue dogs are the most loyal creatures on the planet. Most of them will risk their lives to save the loving members of their family. One brave Pit Bull didn’t think twice when her puppy brother was in danger. When a venomous snake approached the 5-month-old Pit Bull, the older sister jumped in the way

Any true dog lover is not afraid to make their pup a priority. So, it’s a good idea for pet parents to surround themselves with people who are just as loving and respectful toward their dogs. One Reddit user was recently faced with a shocking situation involving his fiancée and his dog, which led to

When a sluggish movement was observed in a deep muddy hole on an urban construction site, the workers were concerned. The employees discovered a tiny puppy desperately drowning and fighting to stay afloat in the noxious muck after scanning the pit. They gathered together and hauled out the dying puppy as soon as possible. View

A construction crew was working near an irrigation channel in Ecuador. They received a radio alert telling them that a dog was trapped in the channel with the water pushing him toward the workers. The crew stopped what they were doing and quickly came up with a plan to save the dog. Using the resources

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A Good Samaritan placed a call to 911 after stumbling across two pups in a desperate situation. While walking the path near Shequagua Falls, she heard the barks of two furry friends that managed to escape their owners. Not only were they on the run, but they somehow found themselves on a tiny ledge above

If you see your house burning, and you know that your beloved dog is still trapped inside, would you try to rush into your burning home to save them? Well, that’s exactly what Wendell Joyner, a 58-year-old man from Florida, did. But instead of being able to save his dogs, he ended up in jail.

Ralph Roberts is a Marine veteran who lives alone in Stevens County, Washington with his yellow Labrador, Leia. In mid-July, he hired a neighbor’s 16-year-old son to help with some chores around his house, but things turned ugly when it came time to pay up. When the boy asked for his money, Roberts argued that

Unfortunately, animal abuse is something that still exists in this world. However, there are so many heroes who are fighting it and saving helpless animals who do not have a voice. This is one of those stories, but we promise a happy ending. Please meet Souki, this is his story! Image/Story Source Credit: YouTube Video

Life did not get off to a promising start for Cupid. The adorable fluffy puppy was found sealed in a trash bag in a Toronto dumpster this January. He was just 7-weeks-old, born without front limbs, and tossed out like garbage to die in the frigid weather. Now, not only has Cupid stolen the hearts

iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. A solid dog leash or harness is as essential as those daily walks you need them for. Different dogs require different types of leashes though, and the amount of available leash and

At iHeartDogs, we take seriously the responsibility of recommending dog foods. In this short post, we’ll explain the philosophy behind what foods we recommend and why: 1. We Will Never Recommend Foods Containing Dangerous Artificial Preservatives or Artificial Colors Artificial colors Any pigment, dye, or other substance, that is not a derivative of a natural