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We here at iHeartDogs are always telling you that your dog is the answer to all your problems, but we always try to back it up with scientific proof. Do you often get sick? Your dog can help. Depressed? See a doctor – and your dog about that. Having trouble losing weight? DOG. Your dog is like the cure-all you never knew you needed. Just looking into the eyes of a dog makes us feel better. Most of us would … Read more

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Inside the walls of the place they should have called their happy home, 16 Boston Terriers lived a life of pain and neglect. With their owners being evicted from their house, the dogs were relinquished into the care of the Valley Oak SPCA and appeared to have suffered “horrid” conditions. According to Lydia House, executive director at Valley Oak, “Every dog suffered from extreme flea infestations. All were anemic due to the fleas. Many had flea allergies that caused hair … Read more

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Usually, it’s the adults in the family who are often disappointed in the younger family members. But now, dogs want to be in control. Every day, more and more dogs are learning how to give their humans a look of disapproval. After all, they’re sick of their parents not giving them table scraps or giving their human kids more attention. For years, humans have shown frequent disapproval when their dogs misbehave, but now it’s time for dogs to get back … Read more

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Losing your dog is a horrifying experience, but one thing that may be even scarier is having your pup stolen. That’s what happened to the Lay family earlier this week – but this story has already gotten a happy ending and justice is coming for the criminal involved. Last Wednesday, the Lay family left their pup, Kai, temporarily in the care of ARE Animal Rescue in Hemet, California. Kai is a fluffy 4-month-old Tri-color Pembroke Welsh Corgi pup who was … Read more

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This year’s big decision has caused a lot of division among Americans, but there’s one thing that unites us more than anything: our love of dogs. Dogs were a topic of discussion in multiple cities, and this year, people voted in favor of their pups. In San Antonio, Texas, city officials were faced with a big decision last week regarding pet stores and the sale of dogs. Lawmakers proposed that pet stores be banned from selling dogs bred for profit, … Read more

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Today, we consider our dogs to be our best friends, our furry children, and our beloved family members. We often give them as much love and respect as we’d give our human friends and family, oftentimes more. So, it’s interesting to look at the past to see a time when dogs weren’t as cherished. Even though dogs and cats have been companions to humans for ages, it wasn’t until around World War II that they finally became full-fledged family members. … Read more

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On her 11 acre property in Conyers, Georgia, Melissa runs “Old Dog Home.” The senior dog rescue offers patience, love, and support to rescue dogs over the age of 7 years from the Atlanta area. Just like people, when dogs age they face new challenges that accompany getting old. But that doesn’t make them any less of loving and worthy companions and family members. Sadly, older dogs are often abandoned because their people don’t want to commit to their care … Read more

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The Light family had the vacation of a lifetime when they visited the beautiful island of Cyprus. What began as a magnificent trip with the ones they love most, turned into the beginning of a beautiful friendship with an unsuspecting pup. The Light family was exploring a small village named Kouklia when they locked eyes with a furry friend in need. Stumbling along the cobblestone road was a skinny Beagle mix that immediately ran into the open arms of the … Read more

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You probably wonder what your dog is thinking at least once a day. After all, dogs can sometimes be silly and unpredictable, so it can be difficult to understand what’s going on in their heads. But for Bunny the 15-month-old Sheepadoodle, communicating with her mom is simple. After seeing the work of a speech-language pathologist named Christina Hunger, Alexis Devine became determined to teach Bunny to talk. It might seem like an outrageous idea, but Devine quickly saw positive results. … Read more

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If your home has ever been graced by fuzzy paws and a wagging tail, then you know that there is such a thing as eternal love. Visitors to the Green-Wood Cemetery in south Brooklyn are celebrating that eternal love and the story will tug at your heartstrings. The bustling streets of New York are filled with more than the tickers on Wall Street, LED screens in Times Square, and irresistible pizza shops. Some of New York’s must-see stops are simple, … Read more

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