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Zorik isn’t your typical dog. He doesn’t want humans to pet him, cuddle him, or even be near him. So, for many years, he spent his life as a stray in Estonia. To many, it might sound like a lonely life, but he was anything but alone. He befriended other stray dogs and cats, and most importantly, he won the hearts of many people in the area. Soon, everyone knew him by name, so they came together to keep him … Read more

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Zorik isn’t your typical dog. He doesn’t want humans to pet him, cuddle him, or even be near him. So, for many years, he spent his life as a stray in Estonia. To many, it might sound like a lonely life, but he was anything but alone. He befriended other stray dogs and cats, and most importantly, he won the hearts of many people in the area. Soon, everyone knew him by name, so they came together to keep him … Read more

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WARNING: Topic, images, and video may be disturbing to some readers. The dog has since been evaluated by a vet and is now safe.  A Florida woman caused a scene at a Motel 6, which ended in her throwing her German Shepherd over the balcony. An officer caught the entire exchange on video, and the suspect was arrested immediately after. Thankfully, the dog survived the fall and has been taken away from the woman who hurt her. But as suspected, … Read more

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Animal advocates around the country will be happy to hear that the cruel act of keeping a dog chained outside in cold weather is now illegal in Virginia. With frigid temperatures upon us, this law has passed just in time! Around the country, there are dogs that spend the majority of their days on a chain in their backyard without adequate shelter. While this action is heart wrenching enough, some face this reality in the unbearable winter months as well. … Read more

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Sometimes, all you need is a good friend to get you through difficult times. But best friends aren’t always the ones we expect. When a Pit Bull named Dude was grieving the loss of his Pit Bull sister Harley Jane, his mom knew he needed a new best friend. Unfortunately, they weren’t in a place to adopt another dog just yet. So, Julie Burroughs decided that a more unique companion might be the answer to Dude’s loneliness. When she met … Read more

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It can be hard to imagine with certain smaller breeds, but our dogs did descend from wolves. The tiny Chihuahua, the ferocious wolf, and the sneaky coyote all fall under the same biological umbrella. Some larger or more wolf-like dogs often get confused for one of their wilder cousins for this reason. Usually, it’s a harmless mistake. But sometimes, confusing a domestic dog with a wolf or coyote can lead to disaster. Greensboro, Vermont residents Alison McKnight and Steve Perkins … Read more

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On a U.S. Military base in Georgia, Eastern Europe, service member Patrick Brady was routinely reviewing an inventory list when his life changed forever. A fellow service member noticed a tiny ball of fluff outside: a little stray puppy no bigger than a pair of boots. Brady fell in love the moment he met her. He bathed her, had her vaccinated, and gave her an appropriate name: Marshmallow. An independent girl from the start, Marshmallow tended to wander. She even disappeared … Read more

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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 sweet boys will find their perfect place soon. To help promote these adoptable pups, the shelter staff decided to give them a special night. They … Read more

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WARNING: Topic, images, and video may be disturbing to some readers. The dog has since been evaluated by a vet and is now safe.  A Florida woman caused a scene at a Motel 6, which ended in her throwing her German Shepherd over the balcony. An officer caught the entire exchange on video, and the suspect was arrested immediately after. Thankfully, the dog survived the fall and has been taken away from the woman who hurt her. But as suspected, … Read more

The post Dog Miraculously Lands On Feet After Woman Throws Her Off Balcony appeared first on iHeartDogs.com.

Animal advocates around the country will be happy to hear that the cruel act of keeping a dog chained outside in cold weather is now illegal in Virginia. With frigid temperatures upon us, this law has passed just in time! Around the country, there are dogs that spend the majority of their days on a chain in their backyard without adequate shelter. While this action is heart wrenching enough, some face this reality in the unbearable winter months as well. … Read more

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