Animal Rescue Story - Homeless dog living in a cardboard box gets rescued & has a heartwarming transformation.

     

Howl Of A Dog

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Published on Oct 15, 2014

To support our charity and help us rescue more animals in need, please visit: http://www.howlofadog.org . Thank you! A homeless dog's transformation: sick, sad and lonely on the streets, he is rescued and turns into a joyful dog surrounded by friends. This little dog was living in a cardboard box, on the streets and was in a very bad shape when we rescued him. We do not know if he ever had an owner as he didn’t have a microchip but taking into account his skin condition, he seemed to have been roaming the streets for a very long time: full of fleas, he developed an allergic dermatitis which led to hair loss on some parts of his body (especially on his neck and back). Untreated, it progressed, became chronic and got infected with Malassezia, a yeast that also caused him otitis. We had him on specific medication and medicated shampoos, but hair has still to grow on the affected areas. Except for the stubborn skin problem that we hope will be solved, Buzu is a healthy dog. He is ~5-6 years old, still a little shy with people he doesn’t know, very submissive and calm. He’s not very interested in exploring new territories and feels safer in the areas he knows, he likes to take a few runs in the garden, then to relax in the sun. He is friendly with other dogs and his best friend is a cat :) He appreciates most the things he didn’t have on the street: love, food and security. He is the kindest dog we’ve ever met and it’s so hard to understand how could have someone abandoned him and why he had been on the streets for so many years. Anyone willing to offer him the love and home he deserves please contact us on contact@howlofadog.org. Thank you! Additional info: Buzu has an up-to-date medical record with all necessary vaccines and treatments and is now microchiped and neutered. Any donation is greatly appreciated and will help us rescue more animals in need. PayPal address: donate@howlofadog.org Thank you for supporting us! Howl Of A Dog Organization, Romania - Registration Number 33570458 ...................... UPDATE 15 FEB 2015: BUZU WAS ADOPTED! We managed to find Buzu a wonderful adoptive family in England. After a very long trip (~2000 km) he arrived yesterday at his forever home. It’s the perfect place for him: his “mom” is not only a great animal lover but she also has a lot of experience with dogs, running a day care center for dogs and working closely with veterinarians. So Buzu will be overwhelmed with love and provided all the medical care he needs. He’s sharing his home with another lovely dog and a cat, which is just perfect because he loves having friends around. Thank you so much Emma for making Buzu a part of your family and offering him the home he has been waiting for all this time! We must also thank everyone who helped us and got involved in Buzu’s story. And thank you to all of you who have shared his photos/video on Facebook or YouTube – that’s how his story got to his adoptive family. Our gratitude to all Howl Of A Dog friends! Have a long happy life Buzu! Other details: http://www.facebook.com/HowlOfADog *** THIS VIDEO IS THE PROPERTY OF HOWL OF A DOG

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

 Independent

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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Ringling Bros., has revealed that it will be removing Asian elephants from its act in an effort to help protect an endangered species

Victory! Ringling Bros. To Stop Using Elephants In Their Circus

November 24, 2015 by Amanda Froelich

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True Activist Exposing the truth one lie at a time

Thirteen Asian elephants will continue to tour with the company before retiring to Ringling's Center for Elephant Conservation in Florida by 2018.

Credit: wsj.com

 

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Animals belong in the wild, not captivity. This is a message being heard loud and clear this year, as  marine parks and zoos continue to receive flack from animal rights activists.  The efforts of outspoken activists have paid off, however. Increased concern over the treatment of SeaWorld’s orcas has forced the marine park to end its killer whale show. And now, the famous circus company, Ringling Bros., has revealed that it will be removing Asian elephants from its act in an effort to help protect an endangered species. BBC reports that Feld Entertainment, the parent company Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus, told the media in March that it would begin phasing out elephants removing them completely from their shows by the year 2018.

 

At present, the circus has 13 elephants traveling with three different acts and plans to place those elephants at the conservation center in Florida by 2018. More than 40 elephants are presently cared for by the conservation center, the company said. According to multiple sources, the change was not spurred by animal rights activists, but instead the growing public concern about how the animals are treated. Either way, it’s a win being celebrated around the world.

“This is the most significant change we have made since we founded the Ringling Bros. Center for Elephant Conservation in 1995,” Kenneth Feld, CEO of Feld Entertainment said in a statement. “When we did so, we knew we would play a critical role in saving the endangered Asian elephant for future generations, given how few Asian elephants are left in the wild.”

The circus will continue to tour with other animal performers, including tigers, lions, horses, dogs and camels. What are your thoughts on this news?

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Marnie the dog: from stray to star – now raising money for senior pups like her

the guardian

Before Marnie found herself in the arms of Tina Fey and Taylor Swift, she was a partially blind stray living on the streets. Now her internet fame is helping others

Marnie the dog at the supermarket. Photograph: Twitter


Marnie the dog – a 13-year-old Shih Tzu known for her ever-present tongue and head tilt – has risen from a stray to a star. Now, the Instagram celebrity is using her fame to advocate for senior pups like her.


Shirley Braha, who adopted Marnie three years ago, is using her dog’s growing popularity to shed light on the adoption of senior dogs. She’s created a fund – Marnie’s Old Pals – to help senior dogs in shelters receive necessary veterinary care.


To celebrate Marnie’s 13th birthday and the launch of her new book, Braha’s group held its first fundraiser on Monday night in New York, and asked those who attended to donate $5 to the fund.

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“I think it’s just as important to raise awareness about how great it is to welcome a homeless senior dog into your life,” Braha said. “They tend to be calm and sweet and, above all, extremely grateful to get out of a terrifying situation and have a new loving home.”

According to the ASPCA, approximately 7.6 million animals enter shelters nationwide each year. Of those, 3.9 million are dogs and approximately 1.2 million have to be euthanized.

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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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Sweet Dog With Half A Nose Is On The Brink Of A Wonderful Life

 

"He is totally unaware of his limitations and disfigurement!"

Arin Greenwood Animal Welfare Editor, The Huffington Post

Posted: 09/25/2015 01:28 PM EDT

The story Anne Graber heard was that Bjarni -- the smiling dog with half a nose -- was found roaming the streets by an animal control officer.

He had a family, but when they were contacted, they said they didn't want him back. So Bjarni was brought to a local shelter.

This part Graber knows for sure: Shelter staff reached out to Graber, who is the founder of a Texas-based animal rescue group called St. Francis' Angels, and asked her if she could help.
Graber immediately said that she'd make sure this dog was loved and made whole.

"He will remain with us until such time he has fully recovered and been adopted," she says.

St. Francis' Angels

Graber says this gorgeous boy is having a hard time eating and breathing, since what nose he has left is covering his sinus cavities.

But his personality is intact. He loves to play with other dogs. He loves to be around people. He loves, all around.

"Vivacious and engaging. He is totally unaware of his limitations and disfigurement," Graber said. "He loves everything that moves."

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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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Animal Rescue Stories : Texas Puppy Born Without Front Legs - Continues To Thrive

Emma Cleft Palate Chihuahua

Published on Mar 27, 2014

Our Fort Worth shelter rescue baby, born with no front legs is 10 days old today! ♥ This little guy is a fighter - weighing in at 5.7 ounces and continues to thrive! ♥ He was rescued and is being raised by Friends Of Emma of Fort Worth, TX ~ Visit our Facebook page here:
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