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Manuel Vejar is a Navy recruiter who has always had a love for Siberian Huskies. When he was younger, he couldn’t wait to have a Husky of his own, so he purchased a Husky puppy named Champ in 2011. At the time, he served on the USS George H.W. Bush, so his family cared for Champ while he was gone. When Vejar returned, he spent 6 amazing months with Champ, but then the Husky took off. Champ had always loved … Read more

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For many dogs, summer is a trying time. Dogs don’t regulate their body temperatures as well as humans do. Overheating in dogs can be critical and even deadly, making the hotter days tough on our pups. A 3-year-old gray and white Pit Bull named Rocco barely survived heat stroke this July. When he arrived at Angell Animal Medical Center in Massachusetts, Rocco’s temperature had reached 106 degrees. Miraculously, the veterinarians there were able to save his life. Certain breeds are slightly … Read more

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If you’ve been following iHeartDogs this July, you may have noticed we began fundraising for a Wings of Rescue flight to save over 100 at-risk dogs from Oklahoma. In fact, you may have even supported the Operation Second Chance: Oklahoma Pet Rescue Flight. And if you did, every single one of us and all 123 dogs you saved are eternally grateful! As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Oklahoma reported its highest unemployment rate of all time in April 2020 at 13.7%. … Read more

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When some families get a new dog, they get so hung up on looks. They get their heart set on the perfect breed and assume all dogs of that breed will be the same. But that couldn’t be further from the truth! All dogs are unique, regardless of what their breed description says. So, a woman named Mary Ann Zeman came up with a way for families to search for a dog based on personality and needs, not looks or … Read more

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Chef Andrew Zimmern’s best friend was a Pug named Pretzel. Pretzel made many appearances on his social media pages, including videos of the dog licking his dad’s head and photos of him wearing a pretzel costume. The Pug was blind and getting older, so Zimmern knew the time he had left with Pretzel was limited. Yet, he was still shocked and devastated when the little dog passed away earlier this week. So, he turned to social media to share his … Read more

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Tim Whitfield’s 90-year-old mom was devastated after her dog of 16 years passed away. So, he gave her a little black pup named Belle to help cheer her up. He knew Belle would make his mom happy, but he ran into complications. One day, on a highway in Charleston, South Carolina, Belle jumped out the window of a car and ran off. The elderly woman was heartbroken once again. However, Whitfield refused to give up. He wanted to see his … Read more

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Brodie the 1-year-old German Shepherd and Border Collie mix doesn’t look like other dogs. He always carries a permanent silly expression. Yet, he’s still just as beautiful as any other four-legged family member. When Brodie was just a young puppy, he had a difficult time finding his forever family. He just couldn’t seem to find the perfect match. But then he met Amanda Richter and her boyfriend Brad Ames. When they saw Brodie for the first time, it was like … Read more

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Border Collies are known for their focus and drive to work.  A group of these herding dogs in Chili is working to make a major impact on the environment. And they are having a blast while doing it! Wildfires Wiped Out Large Areas of Forest In 2017, wildfires swept through the forests across the entire country of Chile. Recorded as the worst wildfires in the country’s history, more than 1.4 million acres of forest were burned. Evacuations were necessary, at … Read more

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8-year-old Ava Reed has Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. It’s a neurological disorder that makes it hard for her to walk and stay balanced. Currently, she uses a mobility walker to help her get around, but her parents knew there was something more they could do to help her. So, they decided to get her a service dog. Maggie joined the family over a year ago. The young Labrador Retriever was supposed to be trained to help Ava get around. Yet, one year … Read more

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There are two things that we can all agree on and that’s that dogs are family and nurses have the biggest hearts. I’m willing to venture out on a limb and say if you’re reading this, you’ll agree. This story that you’re about to read will bring a tear to your eye. Go ahead and get the tissues ready! Luckily for one Missouri man, he found a group of nurses that had hearts of pure gold. David King had been … Read more

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