When Tasha was found by animal welfare rescuers, she was tied up in a decrepit barn and exposed to the scorching sun in Malta all day. Neglected and abused, Tasha would prove to be a challenge for her new guardian, dog trainer Darren Alexander. Darren trains and works with dogs in both narcotic and explosive detection…
Persia the Pit Bull recently visited a dog park with her guardian, ladygrefenberg. But while there, they had a scary encounter with a small dog they had not seen before. ladygrefenberg recounts her story and why she was very grateful for the loving community at the dog park, who came to their aid: “Let me…
Dogs who are rescued never forget the humans who saved them. We are highlighting heartwarming stories of dogs saved from dire situations and then cherished as invaluable family members. “Last night on 2/25/2012, my son was driving home from his friend’s house a little after 10 pm. The road was dark and the only lights…
Jersey was found in a dumpster in Baton Rouge, Louisiana by a friend of Lam M. Tran’s. The small female dog had a very bad case of mange and needed someone to look after her. Lam’s photos chronicle Jersey’s remarkable journey to recovery. Jersey transforms into a very happy dog! Lam said, “I took her…
A dog named Flint was in an extremely dangerous situation when he was rescued by a Good Samaritan. Luckily for the stray Pit Bull, he was rescued in the nick of time and went on to find a permanent home with his rescuer. His new family shared their story of how they came to save…
“WTF is wrong with people? It’s 95 degrees and he’s been here for at least 30 min. I’m waiting for the police now,” declared a Good Samaritan. The concerned man took a photo of the distressed dog left in the hot car with his cell phone. After calling police, he waited for them to arrive….
While out shopping, a couple ended up leaving with more than they had planned – two puppies in desperate need of care. Nicole shares her story of how two German Shorthair Pointers became her first dogs and members of her family: “My girlfriend and I went to Walmart in Mesa, Arizona to gather some items,…
When Zach takes his best friend Cooper for a drive to the park, he captured Cooper’s reaction in a series of sweet and humorous photos. Zach shares the story as follows: So what happened at the park? Why grand adventures of course! Take a look at Cooper’s adventures when he arrives at the park. A…
Khaleesi is a Rhodesian Ridgeback with a big heart. Ever since she was introduced to baby Max, the Rhodesian Ridgeback keeps a watchful eye on her little human and loves to be close by his side. Elana Stein shared a few adorable photographs with DogHeirs of Khaleesi and her son, Max. Khaleesi has been a…
Meet Mary, a pregnant Pit Bull who was brought to a shelter with a very high kill rate. “My fiancee saved her from shelter that was a day away from putting her down, puppies and all,” Aaron Colby, Mary’s foster parent, explains to DogHeirs.com. “Her time was up at the shelter and she was so…
Rita was a beloved family member for 12 years and 10 days. When old age set in, she developed tumors and arthritis and in her final two weeks, seizures. Her family put off their difficult decision as long as they could. When she was to be brought in to the vet’s for her final journey,…
Dogs who are rescued never forget the humans who saved them. We are highlighting heartwarming stories of dogs saved from dire situations and then cherished as invaluable family members. Abandoned in a park, Bella was frightened and alone until Jackie Jordan and her family found her. Most unwanted puppies never get a chance to get…