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A canine slaughterhouse owner and operator in Indonesia is finally facing hefty fines and jail time. Last year, more than 50 terrified dogs were rescued from the horrifying conditions in his facility after they were smuggled from almost 400 miles away. Despite the government’s declaration that “dogs are not food” back in 2018, dog meat

Bentley is a 135-pound dog, so he stands out no matter where he is. But he doesn’t let that stop him from going on adventures as he pleases. One day, the massive mixed breed escaped his Florida home and wandered over to Dollar General to see what sales they had. He browsed the store for

Guests of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park recently witnessed a horrifying interaction when a stray dog entered the gorilla enclosure. No one is sure how a dog got into the zoo or the enclosure, but once a gorilla started chasing the canine, everyone panicked. A few guests filmed the interactions between the dog and

A man had finally settled into his new town, but something still felt missing from his life. He thought getting a companion in the form of a shelter dog might help. So he did just that. He went to the shelter where a black Lab named Reggie needed a home. But they didn’t hit it

Warning: Images and video footage may be disturbing to some readers. A heart-pounding video of an incredible rescue mission is making rounds across the internet. A large boa constrictor closed its grips around the body of a beloved family dog, but his dedicated humans would not let this be the end. A shocking recording out

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

A Brazilian man and his faithful canine travel companion died tragically in a car accident just days before completing the road trip of a lifetime. Jesse Kozechen, an Instagram influencer and self-proclaimed wanderer, was 29 years old at the time of the accident. He and his Golden Retriever, Shurastey, died immediately on impact. Instagram The

A tiny, defenseless puppy was observed sleeping on a porch. He was so distressed that he wasn’t moving. Fortunately, a rescuer was alerted and when she got to the little pup, she could tell he was severely hurt. The house’s porch belonged to an abandoned property. Where did the tiny little pup originate? Image Source/Story

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 Weimaraner is like an adorable shadow, and their tendency to always be by your side is what earned these dogs the nickname “Gray Ghost.” Made famous by photographer William Wegman’s Weimaraner

A Golden Retriever and a UPS deliveryman had made a handshake deal: whenever the guy came to the house, he was to give the dog a treat. Isn’t this something we’ve all seen? One day, however, the deliverer forgot to give them treats, which did not make him happy. So he took matters into his

Every Monday night, a group of cyclists known as “Smash Bros Plus One” bike around Fort Worth, Texas. Their plans are usually consistent, but every once in a while, they go on a spontaneous adventure. One special biking trip ended up with the saving of a dog’s life. One week, the cyclists decided to go

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

iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Mastiffs are, of course, known for their intimidating size and strength, but this loyal breed loves its pack members fiercely, and the giant dogs are even great with older children (old enough

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