Animal Rescue Stories : A brave little dog gets rescued from the river. His recovery will inspire you.

     

A brave little dog gets rescued from the river. His recovery will inspire you. Please share.

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Published on Mar 22, 2015

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Missouri Police Chief Andrew Spencer shot and killed a caged puppy because he couldn't be bothered to find it's owner

Police Chief Resigns After Caging Family’s Puppy and Killing it at Shooting Range

By John Vibes on December 13, 2015

 

Sparta, MO — Police Chief Andrew Spencer resigned this week after it was revealed that he shot and killed an innocent dog that was in a cage and meant no one any harm. To make matters even worse, he took the puppy to a firing range and killed it there because he did not want to deal with finding its home.

Spencer found the dog and managed to get it into a cage using a catcher pole. He then wrote in his report that he had planned to take the dog to a shelter where it would be “destroyed,” but then he got another call about a car accident so he decided to do it himself.

The report said that he had planned to go to “the cheapest vet to destroy the dog at the cost of the city.” However, the report continued “Due to the higher priority call and the imminent destruction of the dog, I decided it was best to destroy the dog and respond to the accident.”

After the fact, Spencer claimed that the dog was charging at people in the neighborhood. However, he said that he did not believe that the dog bit anyone, otherwise he would have had it taken to the vet and tested for rabies.

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Animal Rescue Stories : A dog injured in a hit-and-run accident is believed to have walked almost 200 miles to find the Russian woman who nursed her back to health.

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Dog ‘walks 200 miles to find woman who nursed her back to health after hit-and-run accident’

Jen Mills for Metro.co.uk

Saturday 28 Nov 2015 9:40 am

Shavi and Nina (Picture: CEN)

Shavi was left to die by the side of the road after the crash, in southern Russia’s Rostov Oblast region last winter.

She had been living on the streets as a stray when the driver hit her, and then just drove away, Russian media reported.

He left Shavi to die in agony with two broken legs by the side of the road, where she was shivering and freezing.

But luckily, two passersby saw the animal and took her to the vet, before appealing online for someone who could care for her as she recovered.

Nina Baranovskaya answered the appeal (Picture: CEN)

Shavi, when she was injured (Picture: CEN)

26-year-old Nina Baranovskaya was the only person who replied to the appeal, it was reported.

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An animal abuse investigation is underway after a picture was posted on Facebook of a dog's mouth taped shut.

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Animal abuse investigation launched after woman 'posts picture of dog with mouth taped shut'

Defending her actions, she wrote: 'Don't panic everyone it was only for a minute but [the dog] hasn't barked since. POINT MADE!'

• Samuel Osborne

 

The Facebook post showed the dog with tape wrapped around its mouth Katie Brown/Facebook

 

An animal abuse investigation is underway after a picture was posted on Facebook of a dog's mouth taped shut.

The picture, captioned "This is what happens when you don't shut up!" was posted on a Facebook account operated by Katie Brown, from South Daytona.

The post has been shared more than 80,000 times and has attracted a slew of negative comments.
In response to someone who commented "Katie assure everyone you did not do this", Ms Brown replied: "I can't lie I did it for 60 seconds. It was time out and no more barking."

The post has been shared more than 80,000 times and has attracted a slew of negative comments.
In response to someone who commented "Katie assure everyone you did not do this", Ms Brown replied: "I can't lie I did it for 60 seconds. It was time out and no more barking."



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Ungrateful Albuquerque Police Department sends K9 Rex to his death to a municipal shelter instead of finding him a good home. Community rallies to save retired police dog's life.

 

Retired K9 Spared From Likely Death After Community Rallies To Save Him

Let's hope Rex gets the retirement he deserves.

Hilary Hanson News editor, The Huffington Post

Posted: 09/24/2015 04:54 PM EDT | Edited: 09/25/2015 09:35 AM EDT

A retired police dog who was likely destined for euthanasia has been spared after animal lovers condemned the police department’s decision to send him to a municipal shelter.

Facebook/Operation Save K-9 Rex

The 9-year-old Belgian Malinois, Rex, had served with the Albuquerque Police Department since 2013, and spent several years in the military before that, the Albuquerque Journal reports. Rex was present during the shooting of homeless man James Boyd that led to criminal charges for two APD officers, and appears in video of the incident.

When Rex’s handler, Scott Weimersckirch, retired, the APD said Rex was too old and too bonded to Weimersckirch to be transferred to another handler. But the officer couldn't adopt Rex due to concerns that the dog would be a threat to his young child, APD spokeswoman Celina Espinoza told local news station KRQE.

A city shelter took Rex in, but the APD said Monday it was likely the dog would be euthanized, since his military and police background would make finding a suitable home difficult.

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Veterinarian admits that dogs who were to be euthanized were kept alive

Penny Eims

Dog News Examiner

May 2, 2014

According to Thursday's publication of the Star-Telegram, the Fort Worth, Texas, veterinarian who was arrested after being accused of keeping a dog alive for his blood, has admitted that there are more dogs who suffered the same fate.
Dr. Lou Tierce, 71, of the Camp Bowie Animal Clinic, told officials that there were actually five dogs who were kept alive at his clinic after their owners asked for them to be euthanized. Investigators found a virtual house of horrors inside of the clinic when they conducted a raid earlier this week.
Three dogs discovered inside of the facility earlier this week were in “such decrepit shape” that they had to be humanely euthanized. Investigators also found bugs, unsecured medications and exam rooms littered with trash, laundry and paperwork. One of the most disturbing finds was the doctor's own dog, who was on an exam room floor - court documents state that the dog was missing a leg, had two dislocated shoulders and another dislocated leg.

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Penny Eims

Dog News Examiner

Veterinarian accused of keeping dog alive for blood surrenders to authorities

May 1, 2014

According to Thursday's publication of the Star-Telegram, the Fort Worth, Texas, veterinarian who has been accused of keeping a dog alive in order to utilize the dog's blood, has surrendered to the authorities.
Dr. Lou Tierce, 71, of the Camp Bowie Animal Clinic, surrendered at the Tarrant County Jail on Wednesday evening - he was arrested and then released after posting bail. An arrest warrant was issued for the veterinarian, for a charge of animal cruelty, after a couple came forward with a complaint accusing the doctor of telling them that their dog had been euthanized months ago, when the dog was actually being kept alive, supposedly in order for the clinic to utilize him for blood transfusions.
Dr. Tierce denies the allegations and he has pointed the finger of blame on a disgruntled former employee - the woman who quit and then told Jamie and Marian Harris that their dog, "Sid," was not dead, but instead, very much alive inside of a cage at the vet clinic.
The couple managed to get inside of the veterinary hospital to retrieve their dog - they claim that another veterinarian later examined Sid and told them that the dog appeared to have been used repeatedly for blood transfusions. The Harrises have stated that they were advised by Dr. Tierce to have the dog euthanized because he was suffering from a degenerative spinal condition.

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Penny Eims

Dog News Examiner

Texas vet clinic accused of stealing dog, using him for blood transfusions

April 29, 2014

According to Tuesday's WFAA News, a Fort Worth, Texas, veterinary clinic is being investigated because a couple claims that their dog, who was supposed to have been euthanized months ago, was being kept alive and used for blood transfusions.
Months ago, Jamie and Marian Harris claim that they had asked for their dog "Sid," to be put down at the Camp Bowie Animal Clinic because they were told that the dog suffered from a degenerative spinal condition. On April 21, the couple learned that something was amiss when a veterinary technician, who had worked at the clinic, called them to let them know that Sid was still alive.

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Police officer shoots young dog, witness claims that dog was friendly

Penny Eims

Dog News Examiner

Family photo via Huffington Post

April 30, 2014

According to Tuesday's KPLC 7 News, a Sulphur, La., police officer fatally shot a 14-month-old dog on Monday morning after being called out to investigate a call about two suspicious men who were trespassing.
Though the police officer has stated that the dog bit him, a witness to the traumatic scene has a different version of what took place at the parking lot of the Southwest Daily News. The young dog, named "Arzy Kensington," had been tied to a fence near a box truck which Brandon Carpenter, 28, and Logan Laliberte, 21, had taken shelter in when it started to rain.
According to Eric Midkiff, circulation manager at the Southwest Daily News, the officer who had been called out to the scene to investigate a possible trespassing, interacted briefly with the dog before firing the fatal shot. Midkiff described what he saw to the Huffington Post:

The dog was rubbing up against the cop,
He would rub the dog's back and then push him away. All of a sudden, he just jumped down and shot the dog in the head."

He added:

That dog did not bite that officer,"
"The dog was wagging his tail, his tongue was hanging out."

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Pet Rescue Stories : Harley to the Rescue - Two little Chihuahuas (Harley and Teddy) hitting the road to rescue dogs from puppy mills.

'Harley to the Rescue' on the road again to save puppy mill dogs

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Harley to the Rescue - Two little Chihuahuas (Harley and Teddy) hitting the road to rescue dogs from puppy mills. Dogs Saving Dogs! For more information about National Mill Dog Rescue, visit www.milldogrescue.org.National Mill Dog Rescue YouTube channel

Amy Rossi

Philadelphia Animal Welfare Examiner

April 24, 2014

Those of us in the animal world are well aware of the atrocities of puppy mills.
The filthy conditions, lack of clean water, food, and veterinary care, the loneliness and neglect the animals suffer. Which is why it's wonderful to hear of puppy mill dogs who are rescued and get to spend the rest of their lives in a loving home.
Two such survivors, Harley, 13, and Teddy, 8, are doing more than enjoying their freedom, however. On April 26, they're leaving for a trip (not their first) with National Mill Dog Rescue (NMDR) to save other puppy mill dogs. This Midwest mission, dubbed 'Harley to the Rescue,' has a goal of saving more than 50 dogs.
'Harley to the Rescue' started as a campaign to raise $2,500 to fund one rescue of 25-30 dogs. As of today, these brave Chihuhuas have raised over $150,000 and have rescued 265 dogs from mills. Watch video (Here).

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Urgent help needed for abused chihuahua with no teeth

Cheryl Hanna

Pet Rescue Examiner

Partners with Clayton County Animal Control

March 29, 2014

At first glance, rescuers thought they were dealing with an aged chihuahua who had lost his teeth because of neglect. Tragically, the pooch has been rushed to the veterinarian on Saturday evening; his rescuers state this dog is less than two-years-old.
Rescuers believed tiny little Nemo has been badly abused and his teeth have been knocked out.

"Only a monster would knock the teeth out of a helpless little chihuahua," stated Kathleen Godwin of Ithaca, New York. "It's beyond horrible to think of what this poor little one must have suffered and the pain he must be in now."

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Georgia 'quality breeder' faces animal cruelty in inhumane puppy tail docking

Gwinnett County Sheriff's Department

Cheryl Hanna

Pet Rescue Examiner

March 14, 2014

Leslie Ayo, the owner of Heavens Gate Kennels located in Lawrenceville, was arrested on Thursday and faces eight counts of animal cruelty for the inhumane tail docking of eight Rottweiler puppies reports the gwinnettdailypost.com.
Ayo was hired by a local woman living on Deer Oaks Drive to de-worm, de-claw, and dock the tails of her eight recently born puppies. A witness watched as Ayo used an instrument that looked like a pair of scissors to cut the pups' tails. Nothing was used to stop the bleeding; one puppy later died at a local veterinarian's office. The vet then called Gwinnett County Animal Control to report the cruelty.
The witness stated the puppies all screamed in pain. No anesthetics were used.
On Ayo's Facebook page for Heavens Gate Kennels, she states:

"I gained valuable experience and knowledge as an S.P.C.A Animal Caretaker, Zoo Volunteer, Vet Technician, owner of a successful pet supply boutique, and Director of a No-Kill Dog Rescue. I am a breeder who knows the industry from the bottom all the way to the top and it shows in the quality and temperaments of my animals."

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Manny the rescued retriever has passed in his sleep. Rest In Peace Little One.....

Rescued Labrador retriever 'Manny' dies in his sleep

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A Purposeful Rescue

March 14, 2014

Frightened, shaking senior dog, Manny who was rescued by A Purposeful Rescue because his former owner thought the dog was too old, quietly passed away at his foster home early Friday morning.
Not even a day ago, Manny left the Lancaster, Calif. county shelter by the front door with his foster mommy; his tail wagging, and even a tiny bounce to his step.
No sooner did he arrive at his foster home, Manny headed right to the dog bed and fell asleep. On Friday morning, Manny was to be examined by a veterinarian, receive a bath, and enjoy a good brushing.
Sadly, that didn't happen. Instead, a statement from the Facebook page of A Purposeful Rescue announced the following news:

"I don't even know how to write this as it breaks my heart on so many levels. Manny passed away in his sleep early this morning. On a soft bed with his foster mama on the couch next to him. He just left us-just like that. There was so much more we wanted to show him-a life he probably never even realized existed. Just two nights ago I was on my couch weeping over a video of him in the Lancaster Shelter and was planning an escape route for him. Today he is gone and he has left so many with broken hearts. Honestly, I am still in a bit of shock."

Most likely the stress of the entire situation was a main factor in Manny's death, but he died peacefully and fully aware that he was safe.
Please be sure to watch Manny's freedom video by clicking here.
Rest in peace Manny. You will always be remembered.

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Animal Rescue Stories : Two Rescued Rabbits Finally Step Outside After Life Spent in Lab Cages (PHOTOS)

While animal-free experimentation alternatives do exist and are being increasingly advocated for, testing on animals is still prevalent. According to the Humane Society of the United States, more than 25 million vertebrate animals, from dogs and cats to rats and mice, are used in research, testing, and education in the U.S. every year.
Of these 25 million or so, 200,000 of them are rabbits, as the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has reported in filings.
Most rabbits are used in toxicity testing, such as the painful Draize eye and skin irritancy tests during which a rabbit is “locked into full-body restraints to prevent them from touching eye or skin sores,” the American Anti-Vivisection Society (AAVS) reports.
Rabbits are also known to be used to test pyrogenicity, the ability of a product to induce a fever, and for development or embryotoxcity tests, which aim to determine “the danger that a product will harm a pregnant female of developing fetus,” AAVS explains.
Despite all their service to testing facilities, rabbits rarely receive any kindness in laboratories. AAVS states that the lab environment is “particularly noxious to rabbits, causing great stress, weakening their immune systems, and making them more prone to illness.”
What’s more, these rabbits seldom leave their cages, except for testing procedures, and are often never provided with enrichment or any sort of comfort.
Beagle Freedom Project, a rescue, foster, and adoption program with the nonprofit Animal Rescue, Media and Education (ARME) based in Los Angeles, Calif., has taken in and cared for a number of lab rabbits over the years through retirement agreements with laboratories.
Kevin Chase, Beagle Freedom Project’s director of operations, tells OGP that they have even sent letters to every U.S. cosmetics and household product company that still uses animals for testing, asking that they surrender their research animals after terminating their studies to allow them to be put up for adoption.
Beagle Freedom Project
It was this type of agreement that allowed Beagle Freedom Project to rescue rabbits, Bun and Honey. They are just two of eight rabbits who the project has saved over the last 18 months.

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Idaho governor signs Ag Gag bill: Now illegal to investigate farm animal cruelty

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Idaho governor signs Ag Gag bill: Now illegal to investigate farm animal cruelty YouTube/Mercy for Animals

March 1, 2014

In Boise, Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter signed into law Senate Bill 1337 on Friday; now making it illegal to do any undercover investigations at any of Idaho's factory farms reports ABC News.
The controversial bill will now make it illegal to film inside of facilities or photograph any abusive activity involving farm animals including and not limited to the unsanitary handling of food products as well as environmental violations.
Idaho introduced the legislation after Mercy for Animals, an advocacy organization which has successfully investigated a number of egregious cruelty violations to farm animals and the mishandling of food on farms throughout the United States, conducted an undercover investigation on the Idaho dairy farm, Bettencourt Dairies.
A cruel and heartbreaking video showed workers beating cows, kicking them in the face, and dragging sick animals across concrete floors with chains around their necks. The video was turned over to law enforcement where criminal charges were brought against three of the workers. One worker has since pleaded guilty to animal cruelty.
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