A seriously injured cat was saved by a persistent dog in Florida. Toby, a Schnauzer, led his owner into a wooded area where the cat was discovered.
“When the owners finally followed Toby, they discovered a cat completely infested with maggots. The infestation was so bad that the cat’s face was nearly eaten off, but the feline was still alive.
The cat was brought to Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary and Hospital for treatment.”
To read more, click here. Warning: graphic images.
From Verlyn Klinkenborg’s Feb. 14, 2010 NYTimes editorial:
At 10 degrees, the Minnesota air is just cold enough for the dogs with heavier coats, like the left wheel-dog, who dips his snout in the snow more often than the dogs ahead of him. I am seated in the basket of the sled, as stiff as a quartered moose. Behind me, riding the runner, is the musher, Kelly Murphy. We slow now and then to let the teams behind us stay close, and when we do, the dogs — seven of them, right and left of the gangline hooked to their harnesses — look impatiently at us, haunches quivering, ready to pull and pull again.
Pucker Up!
Here is some puppy love for you. We all know there’s no shortage of Valentine’s kisses when you have a special pet in your life. Today The Daily Puppy features Echo, the Husky Mix puppy, who has a smile as sweet as sunshine.
How about a pooch smooch?
View more pictures of Echo here.
Pucker Up!
The Mid-Atlantic Region has been dumped with record-breaking amount of snow this year. While the foolish humans are stocking up on essentials and digging out cars, the Huskies are celebrating. Maggie (Pet Harbor alum formerly named Cheyenne) is a five-year-old couch potato with arthritis, but she runs and bounds through the Baltimore snow like a puppy. Enjoy it while it lasts Huskies!
Whether you already have young children or you’re expecting your first, these two websites can give you advice, tips and training on how to raise both children and dogs harmoniously:
Living with Kids and Dogs – Parenting secrets for a safe and happy home
Dogs and Storks – The first national program that prepares families with dogs for life with baby!
It can be difficult for military servicemen and women to find care for their furry friends when they are deployed overseas, sent for training or maybe just experiencing financial hardship. In many cases, these pets end up being abandoned or dropped at local shelters. In order to assist soldiers who face this challenge, Guardian Angels for Soldiers’ Pets was created. Founded in January 2005, this non-profit organization will provide foster homes to military pets and ensure that they are reunited with their owners following a deployment or unforeseen emergency.
To learn more about this organization and the services offered, click here.
The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working dog. Part of the Spitz family, they are quick and light on their feet.
This is the speed demon of the sled dog world. This working animal of the Chukchi people of northeast Siberia caused a sensation when it was introduced to Alaska for the All Alaska Sweepstakes in 1909. They revolutionized racing, as nothing finished even close to them. Today the racing sled dogs of Alaska owe much to their Siberian Husky blood. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1903. Very popular as a companion animal.
To watch video about the history of this breed, and to get breed-related information, click here.
When was the last time you went to the dentist for a teeth cleaning? Now think about the last time your little furry friend had his teeth cleaned… Did you know that his bad breath could be a sign of something serious, like gum disease?
According to the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC), periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition in companion animals, and 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats have the disease by age 3.
To combat and prevent dental problems for your pet, start by scheduling your pet’s annual dental exam at your veterinarian.
You can also care for your pet’s teeth by brushing them regularly, managing your pet’s diet and giving him dental-friendly toys and treats.
To read the entire article, click here.
David Sharpe, a former Air Force senior airman and Iraq war vet, started an animal rescue service called Pets2Vets. It helps veterans find a homeless animal to adopt by way of local shelters. Mr. Sharpe believes this service will not only help save hundreds of needy pets, but also help war veterans to heal.
Washington Animal Rescue League Executive Director Dr. Gary Weitzman said the
partnership with Pets2Vets was an ideal fit for his organization, which in the past
has worked with veterans at nearby Walter Reed on an individual basis. Pets can be
matched with vets up to two months before their discharge date and make weekly
visits with them; there also are volunteer opportunities to spend time with shelter
animals for soldiers who can’t yet be matched with pets of their own.It’s a win-win situation for the shelter and the vets, Dr. Weitzman said: “We
provide them a healing environment, to continue their recovery, but they also help
our animals, many of which are recovering from traumas themselves.”With the success of its pilot program, Pets2Vets plans to expand early next year to
additional shelters in the D.C. area and then across the country in partnership with
local veterans organizations.Mr. Sharpe said his long-term goal is to extend the program to police, fire and
rescue workers, and victims of natural disasters and other traumas. While helping
the estimated 10 million to 12 million cases of PTSD in this country, he said,
“imagine saving the lives of that many dogs and cats.”Of course, Mr. Sharpe would add that it’s not just the animals who are being saved.
“She saved me,” he said of Cheyenne.
To read the entire article, click here.
A 15-year-old dog is credited with saving an elderly man’s life after he led his owner to the 94-year-old’s unconscious body.
Police credit a 15-year-old German Shorthaired dog with saving the life of an elderly, unconscious man in Pine City. Brett Grinde said he took Effie out for their usual walk on Monday evening, but within a couple minutes she started pulling on the leash, wanting to go in a different direction.
Effie then took off running, leading Grinde to a neighbor’s house where a 94-year-old man was on face down on the driveway. The dog started licking the man’s face. Grinde called 911, then started CPR.
KARE-TV reported the eldery man, William Lepsch, regained consciousness and is in serious condition at North Memorial Medical Center.