Despite being legally protected in many parts of the world, guide dogs and their handlers are still frequently discriminated against—denied entry to restaurants or refused rides in taxis and on public transport, or treated rudely in public spaces. To raise awareness, the Norwegian Association of the Blind and Partially Sighted released a Public Service Announcement…
Cassie was brought to a shelter facility as a puppy in a very rural area of West Virginia, where she spent much—if not all—of her life before Hope For Life Rescue took her in two years later. “A volunteer who had been advocating for her reached out when her time was up. Like so many…
After injuring his toe, Buzz the Golden Retriever was feeling a little blue—until Grandma came to the rescue with the perfect surprise. She brought out a lineup of stuffed animals to cheer him up, and Buzz’s heart-melting reaction has since captured the imaginations (and sympathy) of millions of viewers online. Buzz’s mom, Grace Dower, says…
One moment of patience made all the difference for a fearful dog at a shelter. TikTokker @bristexastails regularly volunteers at a shelter in Texas and sees many abandoned and neglected dogs. When she first approached this mange-riddled pup, the dog barked and cowered in the corner. @bristexastails wrote, “Fear can sound like barking, growling, or…
Does your dog love you? Chances are if you love them, they love you back. But research is increasingly confirming what dog lovers already know, and that is that dogs experience feelings of love and affection. From wanting to comfort you when you are feeling upset, to sensing your moods, dogs show their affection in…
Last month, 165 dogs were rescued in Colorado during an animal cruelty investigation conducted by the Delta County Sheriff’s Office. They reached out to National Mill Dog Rescue (NMDR) to assist with the miniature Schnauzers, all of whom were living in horrific conditions. The team at NMDR quickly mobilized to transport the dogs to their…
Everyone loves puppies, but at DogHeirs we also have a special place in our hearts for senior pups. We’ve collected and compiled a series of photos from our community of senior dogs celebrating the special milestones in their lives. Let’s celebrate together! Got a beloved senior pup? Submit them via email to hello (@) dogheirs…
Among the daily bustle of a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, a stray dog found an unusual spot to wait for his family to return. “For quite some time, this sweet soul made a wheelbarrow his bed. In the middle of a neighborhood, surrounded by people, cars, and noise—he chose that lonely little spot, curled…
One family is convinced Golden Retrievers make the best family dogs. They shared an adorable video on TikTok as “proof.” Captioned, “If you’ve ever doubted if a Golden Retriever is a good family dog, here’s proof,” the video features their puppy, Moose, happily playing with the kids on a slide. In the video, Moose follows…
When an Oklahoma shelter worker reached out to Nexus Pets’ Programs Director, Cassidy Vaughn, and told her there was a dog she needed to see, Cassidy didn’t know what to expect. But when she met Violet, she had never seen a dog looking so bad before. Violet was very sad, very sick, and had no…
Jess with Gone to the Snow Dogs is a well-known for her sweet videos of her huskies and for her amazing dog treat recipes. The social media influencer is lesser known for he rescue work, but she often transports homeless dogs to help get them to rescues and foster homes. Recently, 19 dogs were left…
Mango the kitten and Milkshake the puppy aren’t just an adorable pair they’re a heart-melting example of love and resilience. Rescued separately but united in foster care, these two found each other at Kitten Rescue in Los Angeles, with the help of Best Friends of Los Angeles. Both Mango and Milkshake were far too young…
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