A walker strolling along the Ashton Canal in Greater Manchester nearly passed by what looked like a heap of discarded fabric near a bench. Then it breathed. Mistaken for Trash The walker, startled, moved closer and realized the "pile of rags" was in fact a dog, motionless and severely matted, lying beside the canal at Portland Basin in Ashton-under-Lyne. He initially … [Read more...] about Creature who looked like a ‘pile of rags’ makes stunning transformation
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Rescuers Faced an Impossible Choice After Finding an Abandoned Dog Locked in a Cage
At 5 a.m. in Shelton, Connecticut, a construction crew arrived for work expecting an ordinary morning. Instead, they discovered a small dog locked inside a metal cage on Bridgeport Avenue, according to WFSB. He was soaked from the rain, cold, frightened and unable to use his back legs. There was no shelter protecting him from the weather, no food, and no obvious way for him … [Read more...] about Rescuers Faced an Impossible Choice After Finding an Abandoned Dog Locked in a Cage
Woman Reunites With Her Emotional Support Dog Who Was Missing for 2 Years: “Not a Dry Eye in the Room”
It's always heartbreaking when a pet goes missing, especially when it's a pet you depend on for emotional support. But sometimes lost pets return when we least expect them — months or even years after they disappeared. That's exactly what happened for one Indiana woman, reunited with her emotional support dog after two years apart. Two Years of Not Knowing Samantha … [Read more...] about Woman Reunites With Her Emotional Support Dog Who Was Missing for 2 Years: “Not a Dry Eye in the Room”
Seven Stolen Dogs Escape Meat Factory and Walk 10 Miles Home Together
Seven dogs have captured millions of hearts after reportedly escaping a dog meat operation in China and making an extraordinary 10-mile journey back to their village together. The dogs were spotted walking along a busy highway in Changchun, Jilin province. The group included Golden Retrievers, Labradors, a Pekingese, a German Shepherd and a Corgi that repeatedly looked back … [Read more...] about Seven Stolen Dogs Escape Meat Factory and Walk 10 Miles Home Together
Perth Woman Avoids Jail After ‘Wicked’ Abuse of Puppy Caught on Camera
A Perth woman who was filmed strangling her one-year-old puppy after becoming frustrated with the dog chewing her belongings has avoided serving time in prison. Lani Beattie, 23, was recorded by a passerby standing over Roxy in the backyard of her Beckenham home on October 13 last year. The witness alerted police and the RSPCA after seeing the Staffy-Kelpie cross tied to … [Read more...] about Perth Woman Avoids Jail After ‘Wicked’ Abuse of Puppy Caught on Camera