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iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. No one should have to sacrifice their animal’s well-being and safety because it costs too much. Sadly, millions of dog parents in the U.S. don’t have pet insurance and simply can’t afford

St. Patrick’s Day means one thing to us, just one: Pets in leprechaun outfits! Becoming a leprechaun is no easy feat, but for the pets below, even the simple act of donning a glittery, green top hat is remarkably transformative. While dogs have historically dominated the pet costume market, we’ve updated this post to be

No matter what happens, dogs are a part of the family. We can always see the good in our furry friends, which is why most dog parents strive to work on training their pups. Yet, the world doesn’t always see our dogs as the angels we know and love. And when it comes to Pit

Many people told Anastasiia Yalanskaya to evacuate Ukraine when Russian troops invaded. But the 26-year-old Ukrainian refused because she wanted to help others. Yalanskaya was big on volunteer work, especially when it involved dogs in need. She stayed behind because she knew people and animals needed her help. But in the end, that selfless decision

When Kate Olson and Curtis Chastain visited family in Missouri, over 1,000 miles from their home in New Hampshire, they brought their dog Walter along. A few days before Thanksgiving of 2019, a family member took Walter out on a leash, and he slipped out of his collar. In an instant, Walter was missing, somewhere far

Alaska the 2-year-old Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix can’t play an instrument, but she still sits with the University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra during concerts. Her handler, Paulina Gurevich, plays the french horn. As a service dog, Alaska is there so Gurevich can be, too. Specially trained to assist Gurevich with her medical conditions, Alaska also

The first few days in a new home can be intimidating for a rescue dog, which is why they may try to run. A newly-adopted Labradoodle named Lucy got away from her new human during a walk. Luckily, it didn’t take long to locate the dog, but bringing her home wasn’t easy. Lucy ended up

WARNING: Content may be sensitive for some readers. A 5-month-old puppy named Asher was rescued after his former owner screwed his paws to a bathroom door. When someone called the animal shelter for help, they couldn’t believe their ears. Who would do such an inhumane thing to an innocent puppy? Despite the pain the puppy

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. For many dogs, tug-of-war is a love-at-first-bite kind of game. That’s definitely true of our Australian Cattle Dog mix rescue, Pepper. She’s got a ton of energy and loves to play. She will bring you just about any toy for a potential round of tug, even old plushies

Gary Majors, a beloved dog trainer in Detroit, recently died a hero. His home unexpectedly caught on fire, but he didn’t put his own safety first. Eleven dogs were in the house during the fire, so he faced the flames to save their lives. Even though people tried to save him, he refused to escape

Eric Adeson from Clearwater, Florida, is facing a tragedy that he never would’ve anticipated in a million years. Three years ago, when his Puggle named Sandy was going through cancer treatment, he brought home a Pug puppy named Bucky. He thought Bucky could be a friend and playmate to Sandy in the dog’s senior years.

Pham Minh Hung and his wife Nguyen Thi Chi Em live in Vietnam with a pack of rescue dogs. Before the couple went to the hospital after catching COVID, they had 15 dogs that they saved from a variety of awful situations. They were so close to the dogs that they even referred to them

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. It’s the golden rule of pet toys: the more money you spend, the more likely your pet is to find some other unexpected—and probably free—object to capture their attention instead. Cats are notorious for this, often choosing boxes as homemade cat toys over the the toy that

Regular grooming is not just essential to keeping your dog looking pretty; it’s also an important part of maintaining their health. That’s why many dog parents rely on the professionals to keep their pups looking and feeling good. However, people with certain dog breeds often have a preference for how they want their dog’s fur

A scared stray dog in this condition is likely to avoid rescue personnel rather than embrace them. It’s not as if they’d ever felt love before. They spend their lives battling for food to fill their tummies, for water to drink, and for shelter from the weather. When a wounded straying becomes that far unscathed,

Three years ago, Janessa Baar became inspired to save animals on the island of Roatan, Honduras. So, she formed Roatan Rescue, an organization that saves and rehabilitates animals in need on the island. Thanks to the kind hearts of staff members and volunteers, the stray dog problem on the island has dramatically decreased. Sadly, despite

This review contains affiliate links. Read more here. Candice Pun/iStock According to the saying, cats are the curious ones. And yet, many dog owners will openly admit that their pups have a penchant for mischief. Dogs have a way of getting into trouble at the most inconvenient times and, for some dogs, turning your back

In 2019, a dog known as Surge was abandoned amid the floodwaters of Hurricane Dorian. The now three-and-a-half-year-old dog is lucky to be alive, but she had to overcome a lot of trauma. While she survived, not all of her loved ones did. Surge’s heartbreaking past hasn’t helped her find a forever home. After more