Growing up in an orphanage during wartime Germany, Johanna Carrington was deprived of the opportunity to own a dog as a child. Since then, she has been trying to make up for the time that was lost. For the past century, the California resident has had an affinity for dogs …
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Police welcomes a therapy dog.
This week, the Savannah Police Department welcomed their first therapy dog. Goose, a ten-week-old Labrador puppy, is the most recent addition to the SPD. This week she started her training program to become a therapy dog. Chief Lenny Gunther stated that this feature will be of great benefit to department …
Read More »The dog known for riding the bus alone to the dog park has died
Eclipse, the Seattle canine renowned for her ability to ride a city bus unaccompanied, passed away on Friday. This news was made public through the Facebook account managed by her owner. At 10 years old, she sadly passed away in her sleep as reported. It had been previously communicated that …
Read More »A stray dog was found lying amidst the wreckage, desperately clinging to her puppies while giving birth.
The stray dog was at risk of her wellbeing deteriorating after giving birth, but luckily a passerby intervened and rescued her just in the nick of time. The plight of homeless dogs is heartbreaking. In addition to being unable to meet their fundamental needs, they often suffer abuse and neglect. …
Read More »Herd dog kills 8 out of 11 coyotes to save the sheeps
It seemed unlikely that one dog could stand a chance against 11 coyotes out for blood. But they didn’t know they were facing off against Casper – and he was ready to defy the odds. Last month a 20-month-old Great Pyrenees livestock herding dog at a residence in Decatur displayed …
Read More »He carried his paraplegic dog to enjoy the rain
When Alvin, Agea Santos’ pet pooch, suffered a stroke that prevented him from standing as before, the owner made an oath to himself to look after his canine companion and provide all he could for a happy life. Alvin adored playing in the rain and running through puddles before his …
Read More »He became better after reuniting with his dog.
The elderly man’s spirits were lifted upon being reunited with his beloved dog, and he observed a marked improvement in himself. James Wathen, 73, is a patient at Baptist Health Corbin in Corbin, Kentucky who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. His physical condition is fragile and his mental …
Read More »Cushing’s disease in dogs
Dogs who suffer from Cushing’s disease possess an issue with their adrenal glands, two organs that are situated in front of each kidney. As the disease progresses, the most distinctive sign is frequent urination combined with an excessive thirst. Additionally, dogs suffer from muscle atrophy and thinning of their skin, …
Read More »How dogs see the world
No matter whether or not all of us are dog people, it remains true that man’s best friend is credited as being a dog. Additionally, women too can make these canine creatures their closest pal. Dogs can be fascinating from a scientific perspective. Contrary to popular belief, the vision of …
Read More »Can dogs see colors?
Studies have shown that the retina of a dog’s eye contains rods and cones which enable it to recognize a wider range of colors than humans. This means that while they might not distinguish between the exact same shades like we do, they still have excellent levels of color vision …
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