Dog Finally Reunited With Family After Surviving Plane Crash And Three Days Alone In Arizona Wilderness
On September 22, Coconino County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) received a call about a small plane crash in Paria Plateau near Page, Arizona. The plane took off from San Martin, CA, and was headed to Paige airport but crashed just before making it to the destination. Upon arrival, CCSO confirmed the pilot, Jim Petersen, was dead. The passenger, Uta Petersen, survived but with injuries. She was immediately flown to St, George Utah Hospital to be treated. Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Air Rescue team arrived to investigate the...
8 Reasons Why You Should Adopt A Black Dog
October 1st is National Black Dog Day and the beginning of “Adopt-a-Dog Month”, so what better way to kick off the month than by sharing reasons why to adopt a black dog. Just like how senior dogs are overlooked for puppies, black dogs are passed by for light-colored ones. Big black dogs spend more time in shelters and are at a higher risk of euthanasia. Photo: Pixabay/AlkeMade The phenomenon is known as big black dog syndrome (BDS). While no one really knows why it occurs, shelters believe breed stereotypes and misconceptions...
Is “meat meal” good for your dog?
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Why is my dog or cat losing his hair?
Hair loss in dogs and cats has many potential causes. Getting a definitive diagnosis from your veterinarian is the first step to solving the problem. Hair loss is a common problem in dogs and cats. Diagnosing the cause can be complicated, since most skin conditions, including those leading to hair loss, are outward symptoms of a more complex disease process. Hair loss can be broken down into several general categories that take not just the specific problem area into consideration, but the health of the whole animal. This can be huge when...
Kind Veterinarians Help Paralyzed Dog Walk Again
This is the story of a four-year-old dog that was down for the count. This poor animal was unable to walk any longer, and typically, this is the beginning of the end for many animals. However, the good folks at Vet Ranch had different ideas and they were not going to allow this poor dog to suffer any longer. That’s what makes this story such a great one. We love to see stories like this one, especially in a world that is always chock full of bad news. Once Bella the dog arrived at Vet Ranch, they knew that they had to spring into action...
Alan The ‘Wonky Dog’ Doesn’t Let His Deformity Doesn’t Get Him Down
In the deserts outside of Doha, Qatar, the sun beat down hot and the air was still. Far from the roar of the rapidly-growing metropolis, there sat a thirsty puppy in need. The Saluki-Boxer cross, who would come to be named Alan, had a striking tan coat and hazel eyes, but his most prominent feature was his nose. Because of a birth deformity, Alan’s face slopes to one side, exposing his teeth and, as his owners say, making him a bit “wonky.” www.instagram.com/p/CTiGHbkABdX/ At two months old, Alan could hardly fend for...
These Six US States Allow Dogs In Restaurants
If you’re a pet owner who loves taking your dog out and about with you, you’ve probably asked yourself this question when planning a night out: “Is my dog allowed to come with me inside the restaurant?” It’s becoming more and more common. A year of pandemic lockdowns has changed the way many of us view our pets, and wanting them by our side even as we’re in public spaces like diners and restaurants is understandable. Still, legal restrictions and health regulations vary from state to state and even city to...
Dog With Cancer Gets To Roll In The Snow One Last Time Thanks To Local Ice Rink
Saying goodbye to a loved pet can be devastatingly difficult. Knowing when to set them free from the horrible pain of a disease like cancer is a decision that carries so much weight, any light or joy means the world. For Maggie, a St. Bernard with cancer, her final days with owners Marianna Wilson and Elijah Saltzgaber were bittersweet, filled with the specter of the looming Monday morning appointment at the veterinarian’s office but also the blissful camping and hiking that she loved in her youth. Photo: Pixabay/ClaudiaWollensen The...
Watch This Frenchie Try A Tongue Twister During Family Road Trip
Road trips are a great way to spend time as a family, but anyone who’s organized or planned one will know they have their fair share of unexpected moments! For one family driving through Kalamazoo, Michigan, one such moment happened when their Frenchie loudly let the family know what he was feeling from the back seat. The video, taken by Ashley Giraud, shows the family’s comfy summer road trip setup as well as the family dog, a French Bulldog, climbing over the backseat. Photo: Max Pixel While the rest of the family works their...
SPCA Officer Rescues French Bulldog From Scorching Car
Thanks to years of messaging from activists and animal lovers, it’s pretty well known by now that keeping your dog in a hot car, even for just a quick trip into the store, can be more dangerous than you realize. Temperatures inside locked cars can quickly skyrocket when left in direct heat, and dogs simply are not able to cope with it. If that’s not enough motivation to do right by your pet, a video of an SPCA officer rescuing a dog from a locked car might be. PHOTO: YOUTUBE /VIRALHOG Originally filmed in 2017 in St. Catharines,...
