I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Sue Allan, one of the co-founders of Pei People Shar-Pei Rescue, which rescues, fosters and adopts shar-peis in the western U.S., including California, Southern Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Allan and her breed-specific rescue were nominated for a Healthy Pets Animal Game Changer …
This Game Changer Recruits a ‘Village’ to Rescue Dogs Read More »
First of all, we want to say thank you so much, Sandy, for sharing this incredible story with us all! Sandy is a hardworking, dedicated pet mom who rescued poor Georgie, saving her from enduring any more pain in her difficult life. Sandy knew how much work it would take to help this poor soul, …
A Tale of Two “Pitties” – Georgie’s Total Transformation Read More »
In 2012, a horrific home invasion caused a family to lose their beloved Pit Bull named Junior. At the time, he was still very young, but the family already had a close bond with him. Julia Nemeth searched long and hard in hopes of bringing her beloved dog home, but she seemed out of luck. …
Pit Bull Stolen During Home Invasion Comes Home 8 Years Later Read More »
Please note: some photos depict extreme neglect. When we adopt a dog, we’re making a promise for the rest of their lives. But is that promise to keep them with us through thick and thin, or to make the best possible choices for them? Those aren’t always the same thing. At the age of two …
Starving Dog Unrecognizable When Returned To Shelter Gets Another Chance Read More »
They told her to wait until graduating to get a dog, so she volunteered at the shelter and fell in love with Rambo. Here’s her reaction when Rambo showed up on Christmas day.
Every December, dogs all over the world sit at shelters, wishing they had a home for Christmas. These dogs have often been overlooked for months, and sometimes even years. Shelters and rescues try their best to make Christmas as special as possible for the dogs in their care, but it’s never the same as having …
UK Shelter Dogs Write Letters To Santa Begging For Forever Homes Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic has made life more difficult for humans and animals all over the world. In Louisiana, the amount of dogs in kill shelters is increasing. With minimal funds and overcrowded kennels, many of these locations need to make the difficult decision to euthanize perfectly healthy dogs. Luckily, iHeartDogs’ Second Chance Movement program is …
Cocoa Mellon Needs Your Help After Losing Her Mom To COVID Read More »
It’s not something we love thinking about, but sometimes you have to wonder: if something happened to me, who would take care of my dog(s)? Knowing the outlook for pets surrendered to shelters in overcrowded areas, I’d prefer to see mine placed in the care of someone I know personally. However, not everyone has that …
Coffee Bean Lost Her Mom To Covid-19 And Needs Your Help Read More »
Even if they genuinely love people, capturing a lost or stray dog can be very challenging. Fear responses program dogs to run and to protect themselves first and foremost. A whole host of confusing smells can distract them too. It takes a combination of dedication and luck to get the dog to approach you enough …
Elusive Stray Finally Captured After 2 Years Roaming Virginia Beach Streets Read More »
All Niles and Frasier want for Christmas this year is a forever home. The 5-year-old Pit Bulls quickly bonded at the City Dogs Cleveland animal shelter, so they’d like to stay together when adopted. The shelter knows two 50-pound dogs is a lot for a new family to take on, but they’re confident that these …
Bonded Shelter Pit Bulls Have Sleepover With Matching Pajamas! Read More »