Parker the dog made big news in Ontario, Canada yesterday when he was rescued from inside an SUV on a day when temperatures climbed into the ’90s (that’s 33C for those of you reading this in Canada).
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Continue reading Parker the Lab goes from frying pan to fire
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Good day, and good dog!
Have you ever taken a dog first aid course or CPR class? I didn’t know that every authority was using different guidelines for how to do CPR on a dog. Turns out that the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell University are now trying to standardize practices, issuing the first set of evidence-based guidelines for resuscitating dogs (and cats) whose hearts have stopped beating.
Continue reading New CPR Guidelines for Dogs
I stopped at the credit union today on my lunch hour, and found this stuffed cutie hanging over the wall of the teller booth. When I got closer, I saw that a picture of his friend was hanging nearby. The teller told me the picture is of her Pug, Edgar, smiling at the camera.
Hey Edgar! Keep that smile!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
According to CNN, very little of the money given to SPCA International is actually going to help animals in need.
Continue reading SPCA International Fundraising Scandal
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I’m sad to report a devastating ending to Lucky’s struggle. This beautiful 10-year old Husky had been found in a back yard in Hiram (near Akron / Kent) lying in her own filth, covered in open sores, very thin, and gasping for air. She was taken to the Portage Animal Protective League, and as late as Friday was starting to do well.
Continue reading They Can’t All Be Saved
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!