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.
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Category Archives: Dog News
SPCA International Fundraising Scandal
According to CNN, very little of the money given to SPCA International is actually going to help animals in need.
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Once again: real men are kind to animals
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They Can’t All Be Saved
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.
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One Loyal Dog!
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A new take on dog adoption
We’ve all heard about people adopting dogs, but take a look at this story from Ghana.
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Tuesday Top Ten: Royal Corgis
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
How much would you pay to rescue a maimed dog?
Here in the US, you might expect to pay north of $200 to adopt a dog from a rescue organization. Usually the dog is in pretty reasonable health. Turns out, in Afghanistan the price is much lower.
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Funny Dog Video Goes Horribly Wrong
Have you ever checked out the Pet Collective channel on YouTube? Usually, it is a collection of videos showcasing family pets that have been sent in by viewers. However, one recent video went horribly wrong and nearly burned down the family’s house!
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Miracle Pups
Check out this video about two-legged puppies dropped off at a shelter. My boss sent me this with the caption: “If they can do it, we should all be able to make it through the day!” Truer words have never been spoken.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!