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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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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Meet Brian, Norfolk’s three-eared cat

Eastern Daily Press

 

08:00 12 November 2015

Kate Royall 

 

Brian, who has three ears, is believed to be between four and ten years old.

We’ve all heard about cats having nine lives but have you heard the one about the cat with three ears?

Staff at a Norfolk rescue centre were equally perplexed when one intrepid feline arrived sporting an extra ear.

As Feline Care Cat Rescue in East Harling continue to care for the moggie, it is hoped its owner will now step forward. Brian, as he has been affectionately called, arrived at the centre on Monday after being caught in one of the centre’s traps after setting off security alarms at a nearby business.
Manager of the centre, Molly Farrar, said: “We expected it to be one of our own cats who’d been causing problems so this handsome, mature gentleman was quite a surprise to us.
“We’ve cared for plenty of cats with one eye, three legs or six toes and several cats with no tail left, but this is our first three-eared cat.

The centre is hoping that Brian has not been dumped but has simply got lost.
Miss Farrar, 38, said: “He’s obviously very distinctive with his extra little ear so someone must be missing him or recognise him.

“He’s in a bit of a tatty and skinny state. He’s been in the wars a bit and has a fractured canine tooth and ear mites so he obviously needs looking after.



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

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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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Animal Rescue Stories : Marooned Baby Seal Rescued, Thanks to a Herd of Cows

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Rebecca Shinners

When an adorable seal named Celebration was only a few days old, she found herself already fighting for her life: After being separated from her mother, the baby was stuck in the mud in Frampton Marsh nature reserve in the UK.

Luckily, help quickly arrived on the scene, but Celebration's rescuers were certainty not who you'd expect. Ian Ellis, who was bird-watching nearby, spotted a herd of 30 cows all gathered in one area. Upon closer inspection, he was surprised to see a little seal pup in the middle of the group.

 

 

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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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Rescued B.C. seal pups released back into the wild

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Whitecaps players Kekuta Manneh and David Ousted helped release the rehabilitated marine mammals, which were named after them.

 

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Eleven rescued seal pups are released into Burrard Inlet on Friday.

By: Thandi Fletcher Metro Published on Thu Sep 24 2015

Eleven seal pups were released back into the wild Friday after being rescued and rehabilitated at the Vancouver Aquarium’s Marine Mammal Rescue Centre.

The harbour seal pups, many of which were sick, injured or orphaned before they were rescued over the summer, were released into Burrard Inlet from Cates Park in North Vancouver on Friday morning to the delight and collective "awws" of dozens of rescue workers and onlookers. 

Emily Johnson, manager of the Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, said her heart swelled with pride seeing the seals make their way back into the sea Friday.

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Staff at the Marine Mammal Rescue Center prepare to release 11 rehabilitated seal pups into Burrard Inlet on Friday.

She said each seal seemed to have its own unique personality, with some raring to go once the gates of their crates were opened, while others appeared to be less enthused.

“We have a couple that are a little more apprehensive,” she said with a laugh. “And then you have one that just totally doesn’t get it. It takes them a bit to get acclimated.”

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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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Two Legged Boxer Duncan Lou Who - First Trip to the Beach

 

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Published on Mar 22, 2014

World famous and inspirational Duncan Lou Who the two legged boxer puppy goes to the beach for the first time, along with Mane ( who was featured in Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair and The Shake Book ) , Rou, Ducky and Miso. Duncan was born with severely deformed rear legs that had to be removed. He has a wheel chair, but can't stand to use it. So we let him be free and just walk on his two legs. There is some slow motion in this video, but NONE of the video has been sped up, this gives you an idea of how fast Duncan really it. All footage taken with a GoPro Hero 3.

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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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Injured senior in need of emergency care

Note: *These companion pets are located at Animal Care Services and due to Extreme Overpopulation, they on the City San Antonio’s Euthanasia List and will be put to sleep unless they are fostered, adopted or rescued by the deadline noted above their ID#! There are estimated to be 150,000 stray pets in the San Antonio area and the majority are not spayed and neutered.

Penny Eims

Dog News Examiner

Via SAPA Urgents FB page

March 29, 2014

According to San Antonio Pets Alive (SAPA), a senior Chihuahua is in dire need of emergency care at an animal control agency in Texas.
The non-profit organization shared the following information about the 9-year-old dog in need on Saturday:

This sweet ol’ guy just came in to ACS and he needs a hospice foster. He is a medical emergency. He will need to have his eye enucleated and SAPA will provide his medical care for a foster or adopter.
He is a sweet and gentle 9 yr old Chihuahua and he has been through hell and back and is very emaciated and has a painful Upper respiratory infection (like havinga bad cold). He is contagious to other pets for the next 7 to 10 days but he is so tiny and east to keep separated.
Chewy needs a warm space away from the others until he is feeling better. He weighs approx 8 lbs. This sweet little man just needs to be comfortable and loved for the short time he has left. Please email if you can help him.

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Shelter reaches out for help for blind senior dog who was surrendered by owner

Penny Eims

Dog News Examiner

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Hempstead Animal Shelter

March 20, 2014

At twelve plus years of age, and mostly blind, Athena is no longer considered to be a "highly adoptable" dog - a fact which her prior owner discovered she attempted to secure a new home for the elderly dog.
Though Athena's former guardian loved her beautiful senior dog, she was no longer able to care for her, and after attempts to find Athena a new home failed, that person reached out to the Hempstead Town Shelter in Wantagh, N.Y., to have the dog put down.
The shelter staff went to retrieve Athena and promised the dog's owner, who is disabled and had fallen ill, that they would try to find a home for Athena before euthanasia was considered.
The shelter posted this statement on Thursday:


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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."

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association:.....


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Senior couple surrender their 13 year old dog with heartbreaking note

Cheryl Hanna

Pet Rescue Examiner

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March 9, 2014

Had it not been for Toby Wisneski of Leave No Paws Behind animal rescue in Sun Valley, Calif. a 13+ year-old dachshund may not have seen another day. Wisneski not only rescued the pooch, but even hopes to reunite the dog with the senior couple who left him in a basket at an animal shelter late last week reports cbs local.com.
In the basket was a handwritten note, which told the story of a senior citizen couple who lived on a very small budget. Their dog, a constant companion for his entire life, had started to present with bloody stools and vomiting.
The couple had no money to take their dog to the vet. His skin disease was bothering him too, and they wrote they didn't even have the money to euthanize their friend. They asked the shelter to put their dog to sleep because he never lived a day without them.
Wisneski rushed the dog, she named Harley, to the East Valley Veterinary Clinic where Dr. Danielle Chapman has been caring for him. Harley is now being treated for a non-contagious mange, bad teeth, joint pain and arthritis. Dr. Chapman says that Harley loves to be cuddled.
As Wisneski stated, not everyone who surrenders their dog to a shelter is "bad."

"I do not believe that all humans who surrender their loving companions are bad people. What I have come to realize is that some, and there are a few, fall on hard and difficult times, loss of jobs, senior and elderly folks who are sick and need help, loss of homes etc. etc. I also believe that they are not aware that there is help out there for their beloved pets and we are hoping to be able to get that message to them. If Harley's humans come forward, we will speak with them, do our standard home check AND if we find that they are indeed loving, kind and genuinely care for sweet Harley, which we do believe, and the only issue is help with medical care and basic needs for him, yes, we will reunite them!"

Leave No Paws Behind is hoping someone might recognize this dog and inform the owners to come forward.
Sometimes older people have no idea where to reach out for help. For most animal lovers, they can not comprehend surrendering their senior pets.
On the organization's Facebook page, one woman however, posted what may have been the heartbreaking truth about this situation:

"I too could never conceive giving up my little old man doxie or any pets. However, I do understand that situations are different for all people. After my mom retired well into her 70's, I see first hand how it only takes one event to send you into financial crisis. And if you have no family or friends to lean on, I can understand the hopelessness someone might feel. A lot of the older generation is not used to assistance, this couple may be in need themselves, as they said in the note they are sick. I do hope they come forward, they have nothing to ashamed of. Besides saving just Harley, they too can be saved."

If anyone recognizes this dog, please get in touch with Leave No Paws Behind, Inc.

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County shelter calls him ugly: Bo Jangles is beautiful and adoptable

Cheryl Hanna

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February 26, 2014

Bo Jangles is a one-year-old boxer mix who obviously didn't get much care as a puppy because his legs have angular deformities leaving his back limbs four inches longer than his front legs.
According to the Humane Society of Preble County, Bo Jangles is ugly, but volunteers wholeheartedly disagree. A volunteer writes this about our lovely "underdog" of the day:

“Bo Jangles is a 1 year old male Boxer mix who has a huge desire to play, play play! Though he may not win the prize for the most handsome dog in the kennel, he sure will for being the happiest! Bo will benefit from a fenced yard and an owner who has the time to teach him proper manners.”

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A tender 11 year old Jack Russell Terrier x Chihuahua in need of help.

 

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13days left$50raised of $1,200 goal

Organizer: Sharon Kilby Beneficiary: Tika

A tender 11 year old Jack Russell Terrier x Chihuahua whose seal eyes break my heart as I know she is in pain

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Tika came to me in need of a home as her previous heart breakingly couldn't keep her. In September 2013, Tika had her physical which revealed that at some point she would need dental work.

Another heartbreak is that Tika's previous owner who I kept in touch with suddenly passed away and I made a promise to keep Tika in good health.  I am on disability and that is a meager income. Unfortunately I don't have insurance to cover the expenses of her surgery.

• Tika needs about $1,200 to cover the high side of her surgery costs. It is expected she will have more than one extraction. Being a senior dog, she may take longer in recovery.
• If her goal is not reached, what portion is reached will go towards her bill. Giving Tika this surgery will help her to be free of pain and discomfort . Your donations will make a substantial difference to her quality of life.
  
  • Tika's fur friend Lexi who she lived with, had a similar fundraiser with wonderful success. http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/let

I want to help Tika,  but I don’t have any money to donate.
That’s okay! You can help in lots of other ways. You can send me suggestions for fundraising ideas and you can share Tika’s story with all of your friends.
Tell all your friends on Facebook/Twitter and Instagram. Share Tika’s story and hopefully people who can afford to contribute will do so. Let’s all help Tika eat without pain again.
Thank you so much for all of your support. xx

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