Animal Hearted Blog

Going vegan is about more than what foods you choose to eat, it’s also about what products you buy. Want to make sure your wardrobe is stylish as well as cruelty-free? Here are some of the best vegan fashion brands...

If you’re looking for the best makeup and beauty products that are cruelty-free, it can sometimes be a challenge to verify whether or not the must-have, high-end brands that everyone wants fit the bill. Are they tested on animals? How...

  There is some sad news being reported out of Alaska from this year’s Iditarod dogsled race.  Four sled dogs participating in the Iditarod have passed away this year, making it the most deadly Iditarod for dogs since 2009, when...

  Many people facing economic hard times, including finding themselves without a place to live, still cherish the love and companionship of their dogs, cats, and other pets.  In fact, the unconditional love of an animal can be especially important...

  What could be cuter than a bunch of baby piglets with a case of the friskies romping around on a farm?  This video showing 6 adorable baby pigs and their mom isn’t just cute…it also represents a victory for...

  The CBS News program 60 Minutes recently aired a heartbreaking segment about the sad lives of performing circus lions that every animal lover needs to watch.  The show documented the rescue of a group of over 30 abused lions...

  We recently came across a fascinating article sure to capture the imagination of any animal lover.  It’s a profile of a remarkable woman named Lya Battle and the amazing refuge she has provided for hundreds of homeless street dogs...

  The Humane Society of the United States has issued a humane alert, asking all concerned animal lovers to take a stand against potential new cruel and inhumane hunting methods that will affect Alaskan wildlife, especially bears and wolves.  Here’s...

    Any good dog trainer will tell you that the key to successful training is positive reinforcement.  What do the words positive and negative reinforcement mean, and how do you make sure that you’re always keeping it positive around...