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Pit Bull Shows Lassie Behavior

When an Atlanta man tried to leave his home one morning for work, he was stopped by a Pit Bull, but it’s not what you think.  This Pit Bull is actually a hero!  It seems the dog had found the man’s wife after a brain aneurysm caused her to fall and fracture her skull. The dog has now won the “Neighbor of the Year” award from the Vintage Pointe Neighborhood Association, the first dog ever to be so honored.  Check out the video from CBS Atlanta.

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Good day, and good dog!

 

Shelter Sunday: Hounds Haven Basset Rescue of Iowa, Inc. / Indianola, IA

Meet Jenkins!  This adorable little guy is being temporarily homed by Hounds Haven Basset Rescue of Iowa, Inc.  (Where their slogan is “Long name…short dogs.”  LOL)  Here’s what their website has to say about this cutie.

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Dangers of Flying with Your Dog

NewsNet5 out of Cleveland recently did a story about injuries dogs are experiencing when flying on major airlines.  From 2009 to 2010, the number of injured pets grew by 90% on US-operated airlines.  Although the 55 animals injured in 2010 is still a small number, it is alarming that the number is growing so quickly.  I apologize that I don’t have comparative numbers to see if the total number of animals carried on airlines has also risen, so I don’t know if the percentage is better or worse, but I do know that at least 55 pet families were distraught after they arrived at their destinations.  Many of the dogs that are injured or die in flight are those with short noses such as Pugs and Bulldogs.

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