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After Years Of Trauma, Lab Brothers Freeze In The Presence Of Rescuers

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After being rescued from a hoarding situation, Buddy and Hobbs were both so scared that they would freeze in fear, and be unable to move. Their foster mom would have to scoop them up and carry them outside to do their business. But after living in an environment where they were shown lots of love, … Read more

Man Approaches His Lost Dog Of Three Years, And The Dog Starts Crying Tears Of Joy

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Giorgi Berejiani’s dog, Jorge, went missing from his home in Tbilisi, Georgia, three years ago. He looked all over for his best friend. And as the days turned to months and the months turned to years, he never gave up hope. Image/Story (Screenshot) Credit: Giorgi Berejiani and Temo Paghava via YouTube Video But all of … Read more

10 years of Alabama rot in the UK

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This winter marks 10 years since the first cases of cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy – commonly known as Alabama rot – in the UK. Since then, almost 300 cases have been confirmed across 47 UK counties. The disease has a 90% per cent mortality rate. As research into the disease continues, we’re joined by … Read more

Army Dog Comes Running Into The Arms Of The Soldier He Hasn’t Seen In 3 Years

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Army Specialist Vance McFarland learned that his former Tactical Explosive Detection Dog, Ikar, had been abandoned. It’d been three years since they had last seen each other, and a reunion was underway thanks to Mission Canine Rescue and the US War Dogs Association for stepping in to get these dogs back with their rightful humans. … Read more

Colleagues clock up 300 years of care for poor pets

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Long-serving team members at a Lancashire practice have clocked up close to three centuries of dedicated care between them. Vets, VNs and receptionists are among those toasting major milestones at Stanley House Veterinary Group’s branches in Colne, Burnley, Barnoldswick and Higham. Individual anniversaries range from 20 years to just shy of half a century. Many … Read more

Dog Adopted Orphaned Opossum Years Ago And Still Carries Him Wherever She Goes

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Opossums are nocturnal creatures, so they cross roads at night which unfortunately makes them more susceptible to being hit by cars. One opossum who met this fate had her baby clinging to her side when she was found. If the baby hadn’t been saved, he would have died too. Image (Screenshot)/Story Video Source Credit: Myrtle … Read more

North American gray whale counts dwindling for the last two years Whales

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US researchers say the number of gray whales off western North America has continued to dwindle during the last two years, a decline that resembles previous population swings over the past several decades but is still generating worry. According to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries assessment released Friday, the most recent count put … Read more

Man faces 20 years for allegedly smuggling three snakes in his pants at the US border US crime

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A New York City man faces up to 20 years in prison for allegedly attempting to smuggle three large snakes across the US-Canada border – in his pants. Queens resident Calvin Bautista, 36, is accused of hiding three Burmese pythons while on a bus crossing into the US at the Champlain port of entry in … Read more

‘Injured Dog’ Lost After Her Human’s Death Finds Familiar Faces Years Later

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When BARCS Animal Shelter in Baltimore, Maryland, rescued a Pit Bull named Butter Bee, thinking she was on the brink of death. Someone saw her get hit by a car, and she could barely move afterwards. The kind witness carried her to their car and called the shelter for help. When vets examined her, they … Read more