Dog Food Recall Alert

 

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August 25, 2025 Viva Raw LLC is voluntarily recalling two lots of dog and cat foods due to contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

 

What was recalled?

 

The products affected are listed below. Because Viva is a subscription service, only customers who have received a direct email notice will have received these lots.

 

• Ground Beef for Dogs – Lot 21495
• Beef & Turkey Recipe for Puppies – Lot 21495
• Ground Chicken for Dog – Lot 21975
• Chunked Chicken for Dogs – Lot 21975
• Chicken for Cats – Lot 21975
• Pure Chicken – Lot 21975

For more details and product images, please see the full article on the Dog Food Advisor:

 

Viva Raw Issues Voluntary Recall of Two Lots of Dog and Cat Foods Due to Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

 

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Blind Man Reunites With Beloved Stolen Dachshund After Two Months Apart

 

August 23, 2025

For two months, Bam Bam and his blind dad, Angel Santiago, were separated after the Dachshund was stolen from their home in June. But the Chicago man was finally reunited with his emotional support dog after Bam Bam was turned in to a local police department.

Screenshot via WGN9

Santiago got a call at 9 p.m. 72 days after Bam Bam was stolen and at first thought it was a prank or scam. But it was, in fact, the 16th District police station. Two people showed up with Bam Bam and refused to answer any questions. Santiago and a friend raced down to the station to get him. Police found Bam Bam’s microchip and called Santiago. Santiago couldn’t believe it and checked over Bam Bam’s ears and face to make sure it was him. He was completely overwhelmed.

Chicago Police Department

Bam Bam had been stolen after two people entered the backyard and took the 14-year-old dog. Santiago tried to confront them and give chase, but he fell several times and couldn’t catch up. His family put up flyers, a concerned citizen set up a GoFundMe, and a reward was offered. Santiago went out searching every day. He said many kind people helped in the search, and he thanked them all for their support.

Chicago Police Department

Bam Bam was examined by a veterinarian. He was very skinny, had overgrown nails, and a few dried blood spots on his face. Santiago told news outlets that Bam Bam wasn’t his spunky self and wouldn’t fall asleep unless Santiago was right next to him. But no doubt the two will both sleep soundly now that they are back together.

https://www.dogheirs.com/

Fun Frozen Watermelon Dog Treats Are Perfect for the Summer

 

August 8, 2024

Watermelon is a favorite summertime treat for our dogs and it seems that the fruit is also a favorite for the huskies in the home of Gone to the Snow Dogs.

Gone to the Snow Dogs shows her simple recipe for frozen Watermelon dog treats that only require three ingredients.

1 cup of coconut water or unsweetened coconut milk
2 cups of seedless watermelon
Tablespoon of honey (optional)

Add the ingredients to a blender and then mix. Then pour the mixture into some trays (preferably silicone) before putting them in the freezer. Once frozen, they are ready to give to your dogs (but watch out for humans that might want some too!)

https://www.dogheirs.com/

Stray Pit Bull Found with Mysterious Photo Finds a Forever Home Month After Rescue

 

February 22, 2014

Soldier, a 2-year-old Pit Bull found wandering in a South Carolina neighborhood with a mysterious black and white photo tucked into his collar has found a forever family after no one stepped forward to claim the dog.

The 2-year-old Pit Bull arrived at the shelter in South Carolina with an old, battered photo of a man tucked away in his collar. The photo captured the imaginations of supporters of Greenville County Animal Care and animal lovers around the world, with many of them trying to solve the mystery. But no one identified the dog or the man in the photo after a month of looking.

Susan Bufano or Greenville County Animal Care Services speculated about the photo: “It’s bizarre…It didn’t get there accidentally. Somebody had to really work hard to get that photo in there.”

While many people’s attention was focused on solving the mystery of the photo, the shelter concentrated on finding Soldier a home. They got several dozen applications and ended up selecting Julie Hensley from Virginia. Hensley is an attorney and used to rescue and train pit bulls, and when she met Soldier it was love at first sight.

“When Julie came about, it seemed like the perfect fit,” said Susan Bufano, media relations coordinator at the shelter. “I wanted someone that was interested beyond seeing Soldier’s story on TV, beyond just his notoriety. And Julie had been a pit bull rescuer. She just had the perfect vet reference and she had trained and worked at a shelter, so she was just really the perfect match.”

Greenville County Animal Care

Julie has a farm with lots of animals and Soldier is settling in really well. As for Soldier’s past, Julie has her own theory.

“People love a mystery and the shame here is we’re probably not going to get the answers we’re looking for,” she explained. “But I’ve got most of the answers. He was loved. He developed a great bond with someone, but something happened. Some tragedy. Someone died, or he got away from them and he couldn’t’ find them, there was some tragic separation, and then he was fortunate to be found by the shelter in Greenville, [which was] willing to go the extra mile to give a plain old pit bull a forever home.”

https://www.dogheirs.com/

Injured Hiker Survives Dangerous Fall Thanks to Dog Who Appeared Out of Nowhere

 

July 14, 2018

Amelia Milling, 21, was hiking alone on a snow-covered mountain in Alaska when one of her trekking poles snapped causing her to fall. Milling tumbled down and hit a large boulder before sliding another 400 feet further down. Stuck on Crow Pass Trail in Chugach State Park, she was miles from help and nearly 30 miles outside of Anchorage, Alaska.

That’s when a large animal appeared out of nowhere. At first she thought it was a large wolf. But she noticed a collar around his neck which read “Nanook. Crow Pass Guide, Return to …” with his owner’s address. She realized the white husky was there to help her.

She and Nanook started back on the trail before stopping to camp for the night. When she woke up in the morning Nanook was waiting for her outside of her tent.

For the next day and a half, the seven-year-old husky refused to let her out of his site and it turned out that was a very good thing.

While trying to get home she attempted to cross Eagle River but the current was too strong and dragged her under. That’s when Nanook sprung into action and pulled her backpack straps and managed to get her out of the freezing water.

When she got back on land she was hypothermic and dazed. That’s when she pulled out her SPOT beacon, a GPS device to alert rescuers of her location, and the Alaska State Troopers rushed to her aid. She crawled into her red backpack and “Nookie” curled up beside.

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https://www.dogheirs.com/

Woman Runs Retirement Home For Unwanted Senior Dogs

 

Reshareworthy

April 23, 2015

Retirement homes are not only for people, at least not in a special home in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Nearly two-dozen dogs are spending their golden years at House with a Heart Senior Pet Sanctuary, a retirement home for elderly dogs.

The dogs spend the rest of their days under the loving care of Sher Polvinale and her team of volunteers at her home. The senior dogs come to her from rescues or from folks who can’t take care of them anymore. And because of their age and medical conditions, the dogs have little chance of being adopted.

Sher cares for the dogs’ every need — from washing and feeding them, to medications and vet visits. And when it comes to saying goodbye, the dogs are never alone.

As you’ll see in the video below, Sher has her hands full, but every dog gets the love and attention they deserve in their twilight years.

https://www.reshareworthy.com/

Easy Homemade Pupsicle Recipe Your Dog Will Love

 

August 13, 2025

Gemma Stafford has shared plenty of frozen treats for her dog Waffles — from doggie ice cream to frozen snacks. This time, she’s back with a homemade dog popsicle recipe your pup will love.

The professional chef and bestselling cookbook author of Bigger Bolder Baking has created a delicious recipe that’s easy to make. You’ll need the following ingredients:

• 2 cups (10 oz/284 g) mixed frozen berries
• 1 cup (8 oz/225 g) plain fat-free plain Greek yogurt. (Low fat or fat-free will help avoid tummy troubles)
• 1 medium banana
• ¼ cup (2 fl oz/60 ml) water
• 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter (no xylitol!)
• 8 dog biscuits (like Milk-Bones or similar)

Mix together the ingredients in a food processor. Then pour into your chosen mold. Gemma uses dixie cups and Milk-Bones for “handles” but you can use any mold or shape you like. Then put in the freezer for several hours until frozen and serve!

https://www.dogheirs.com/

New Tiny Home Village for Shelter Dogs Opens — And Is Already Making a Big Difference

 

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August 12, 2025

An animal shelter in Pennsylvania has built a tiny home village for their dogs and the project is already impacting the canine residents in positive ways.

Animal Care Sanctuary (ACS) debuted what they are calling the Tiny Home Village in July. Each tiny home has a yard, two doors (one for dogs, one for humans), a bed, and comes equipped with air conditioning and heat. There are also benches or chairs for potential adopters to sit and spend time with the dogs.

Animal Care Sanctuary (ACS)

The innovative facility isn’t just for show. The goal is to improve the dogs’ lives and increase their chances of adoption.

ACS wrote on their website:

“Not only are these homes cost-effective; they will limit disease spread, and the home-like environment will cut down on kennel stress. Kennel stress can lead to dogs developing behavior challenges which in turn can lead to longer stays in the shelter backing up the entire shelter system while we work to help these dogs overcome the challenges that being in a traditional kennel brings. Disease spread is an issue in every traditional kennel and challenges us financially as we provide expensive medical treatment and break our hearts when we are sometimes faced with preventable deaths.”

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Being Hated and Unwanted, He was Humiliated — He Cried Everyday Begging for Mercy to No Avail

 

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In a quiet neighborhood, I found Alpha — a fragile, chained dog whose barks for help were ignored for months. I couldn’t stand by, so my husband and I rescued him. His leg was broken, his spirit fading, but with care and endless love, Alpha healed. Today, he’s not just a rescue — he’s family, happy and free forever.

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Woman Notices Her Dog Is Sad But Doesn’t Realize He’s Trying To Save Her Life

 

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February 24, 2014

Dogs are truly a human’s best friend. Here is yet another story demonstrating how uniquely awesome dogs are and how much they enrich our lives.

When Maureen Burns noticed her dog Max had suddenly become very sad, she thought her 9-year-old dog was fading away. She began preparing herself for the worst, but what happened next saved her life.

What Max did is truly amazing and really shows that we should listen carefully to what our dogs are trying to telling us.

Share this with your friends who love dogs as a reminder to always pay attention to changes in your dog’s behavior.

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Deaf Pittie Couldn’t Stop ‘Flying’ After Getting Adopted Just In Time | The Dodo

He couldn't contain his excitement once he realised he was home — and even fell asleep with the biggest smile!



Published by The Dodo
16th August 2025

Family adopts a dog. Then comes the big surprise.

 

Published by GeoBeats Animals
1st August 2025

Chihuahua Fakes Injuries To Keep Mom Home | The Dodo

He'll literally start squinting his eye so she won't leave for work 😂

Published by The Dodo

9th August 2025

Deaf dog's unbelievable reaction after adoption

 

Published by GeoBeats Animals
10th August 2025

Is this a good dog?

This is an old one from 2018, but the message is still as relevant today.

Valia Orfanidou: There are more than a million stray dogs in Greece.
Most of them are young dogs, abandoned as puppies, that barely last a year on the streets. The ones you meet today will simply not be there the next month, but there will be new dogs, dogs that were just abandoned and are literally on death row, living on borrowed time, until they are poisoned.
In the village where Bozo was, there were about 20 more strays. All young dogs, all males (the locals tend to keep the bitches for breeding and abandon the males), all in need.

When you live here, you know for a fact that it’s impossible to save everyone. But Bozo was too human-centred to leave behind. Those three weeks that I was away, I never stopped thinking about him, and I went back with my heart in my stomach, hoping that he was still alive and well.
Bozo is a therapeutic dog. He was therapeutic to me, he made me smile, he made me happy. Every single moment I spent with him, was a moment of joy. I didn't really have to teach him anything; he was perfect since day one, clean, house-trained, social and with manners, as if he already knew how to behave in every situation. Maybe he did. Maybe all dogs know.

He was adopted in Germany by an amazing couple who adore him, and I could never thank them enough for opening their home and their hearts for him. Huge thanks to SCARS for taking him in (like every dog I come back from vacation with) and to Frieden für Pfoten for helping Bozo's dream come true.

Published by The Orphan Pet
20th September 2018