1 month ago | By iHeart Dogs

Like so many communities around the world, Louisiana shelters have seen a massive increase in surrendered dogs. The COVID-19 pandemic has ripped dogs from their homes, either due to financial strain or illness. Sadly, this has put shelters in the difficult position of making decisions to fight overcrowding. In many cases, this means ending innocent lives that still have so much love to give.
Sparky Dreams Of His Own Couch To Cuddle On With A Family That Loves Him
Sparky can't talk, but his sad eyes say it all. Louisiana's weather has been particularly harsh on him. As the temperatures...
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Coffee Bean Lost Her Mom To Covid-19 And Needs Your Help

1 month ago | By iHeart Dogs

It's not something we love thinking about, but sometimes you have to wonder: if something happened to me, who would take care of my dog(s)? Knowing the outlook for pets surrendered to shelters in overcrowded areas, I'd prefer to see mine placed in the care of someone I know personally. However, not everyone has that option.
One particular side-effect of the coronavirus pandemic has been an increase in surrendered or abandoned animals. Many people lost their jobs or homes and ability to care for pets. Worse, many lost their lives, and had no one lined up to look after their animals.
That's...
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Cocoa Mellon Needs Your Help After Losing Her Mom To COVID

1 month ago | By iHeart Dogs

The COVID-19 pandemic has made life more difficult for humans and animals all over the world. In Louisiana, the amount of dogs in kill shelters is increasing. With minimal funds and overcrowded kennels, many of these locations need to make the difficult decision to euthanize perfectly healthy dogs.
Luckily, iHeartDogs' Second Chance Movement program is working hard to save these at-risk pups. On December 31st, 2020, iHeartDogs will sponsor a flight of up to 100 dogs from Louisiana to no-kill shelters and rescues in Michigan. Nonprofit Wings of Rescue will be flying the New Beginning Pet...
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