Question I put a deposit and paid fully $3k for a specific kitten I picked out through pictures she provided. When I went to get my kitten, she gave me a different one telling me that it looks different than when I first picked her because she was so young. I have photos proving it’s … Read more
In this episode of Catster’s Chatty Cattys podcast, Dr. Karyn and Nicole sit down with a very special guest: veterinarian and social media personality, Dr. Matt McGlasson. From his accidental rise to TikTok fame during the pandemic to his deep passion for the human-animal bond, Dr. Matt shares what it truly means to listen to, understand, … Read more
Welcome to our Dogster Weekly Photo Contest, where every other Monday we pick the best three photos from our readers, based on that week’s topic. This week’s topic was “Out On a Walk”, and we received some amazing photos from you. And although every dog is wonderful, we had to pick our winners. Congratulations, and thanks … Read more
Question My pets were taken last Thursday, my lawyer has said they are pressing charges, but I haven’t reviewed any paperwork yet. My lawyer hasn’t told me how to retrieve them, but I’ve read online I need to request a hearing in 14 days. They told me they took them because we were gone and … Read more
iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. There may be nothing quite as expressive as a dog’s eyes. One look can communicate excitement, curiosity, concern, or a very convincing argument for sharing whatever you’re eating. Keeping those beautiful eyes … Read more
Director Deborah Oligny and her team are often caring for dozens of cats at a time while working closely with local communities to address large colonies of stray and feral cats. At any given time, the team may be assisting with as many as 15 colonies across Warren and Washington Counties—areas where the need for … Read more
It’s the moment all pet parents dread: you run a hand along your dog’s neck during a Sunday cuddle and feel a lump that wasn’t there last week. You get an appointment fast. The vet takes a sample, and instead of waiting days for a lab across the country to call back, the clinic runs … Read more
The Hands That Helped Her Home Earlier this year, a litter of puppies arrived through our rescue partners at Friends of Jefferson Animals, and one of them — Binky — came with something very special: a heartfelt letter written by the young girl who had fostered her. In her note to Binky’s future adopter, Madi … Read more
Shutterstock Some dogs offer affection, while others seem to make an unspoken promise that wherever life takes you, they are coming too. Fiercely loyal breeds often form powerful bonds with their families, staying attentive to their people through ordinary routines, exciting adventures, and uncertain moments. Their devotion can appear as quiet companionship, watchful confidence, … Read more
With an endless supply of compassion for felines in need, Margaret has also fostered many cats over the years, often the ones who needed the most help. “In fact, all of the animals that I’ve had as an adult probably were due to fostering issues,” she explained. “I frequently kept the ones that struggled to … Read more