Despite there being a tornado watch issued for the area, Razz’s previous owner still decided to dump him near the outdoor kennels at the Richland County Dog Shelter. The one-year-old Pittie mix was deaf, unable to walk, and left all alone. But now, the tides have turned, and not only can he walk, but he’s … Read more
No one ever wants to have to say goodbye forever to their best friend. But when given the chance, many would prefer to let their beloved dogs go peacefully instead of painfully succumbing to disease. That dreaded moment of acceptance is one that sticks with you for a long time. On Twitter, Toronto resident Dale … Read more
In 2015, Tom Turcich started a journey to walk around the world. A few months in, he decided that he needed a partner for his adventure, so he adopted a puppy named Savannah. The pair have been traveling the world for the past seven years, and their expedition has now come to a satisfying end. … Read more
Our dog, Daphne, is now 11 and sports a magisterial gray muzzle. She can usually be seen trundling around the local park like a rickety cocktail trolley, but like most dog owners, I still think she could take best in show. Nevertheless, there remain those who cross the road or, worse, pick up their own … Read more
As winter sets in, you might be wondering: how do you know if your dog is warm enough? And how cold is too cold to take them for a walk? It’s a tricky one; much depends on their natural coat. We go through this question on a daily basis in my household in winter because … Read more
The Agria Dog Walk returned for 2022 and raised more than £ 37,000 for animal charities across Europe. In the UK, Brits drummed up £ 10,000 for a selection of animal rescues, including The Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Circular walk The simultaneous dog walk raised £ 37,000 for European animal … Read more
A few years ago, an animal rescue in Oklahoma took in a puppy with upside-down paws. Sadly, he could not walk without surgery, so they raised as many funds as possible to give him a more comfortable life. Now, the rescue is facing a similar situation with a Pug puppy. A 7-week-old Pug puppy named … Read more
During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, 61-year-old Igor Pedin refused to go anywhere without his nine-year-old Terrier mix named Zhu-Zhu. The man and his dog were in Mariupol, which is currently a Russian-controlled area in the southeastern part of Ukraine. He had family in Zaporizhzhia, which was a Ukraine-controlled city about 225 kilometers (140 miles) … Read more
or path slants out of Cwm Nantcol through Coed Crafnant. Among sessile oaks, migrant birds throng after exhausting journeys from Africa. The air is melodic with the velvet diminuendo of willow warblers; leaves of the trees have not yet opened, concealing their perpetual activity among high branches. Pied flycatchers – miniature magpies in stroboscopic dance-mode … Read more
Ted has been with me for six months now. I brought him home at the end of November but has been living with him since October. It has not been simple, but Ted is at last behaving like a “normal” (for us) dog. Ted came to us with an ASBO (Anti-Social Behavior Order) for biting … Read more