Sheepdogs play an invaluable role on many farms with their amazing ability to round up sheep. And recently, one clever sheepdog went the extra mile by swimming across floodwaters to save a group of stranded ewes. Patsy the sheepdog lives on a farm with his owner Llŷr Derwydd in Denbighshire, Wales. Patsy is great at rounding up the sheep — a skill that came especially in … [Read more...] about Sheep were trapped by rising flood waters — until hero sheepdog swims out to save them
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Dog’s skin turns to stone – then a hero steps in and 6 weeks later the change is stunning
Sometimes, you have to forget all the negative things going on in the world and just focus on the good. It can be difficult when you see all the suffering on display on TV and online. But when you see what can happen when a few kinds souls decide to do something to make the world a better place, it can be incredibly inspiring. For example, I’m always heartened when I … [Read more...] about Dog’s skin turns to stone – then a hero steps in and 6 weeks later the change is stunning
4-year-old police dog named Yoda unveiled as hero who took down killer who escaped from Pennsylvania prison
The manhunt for escaped convict Danilo Cavalcante came to an end early yesterday morning with the fugitive’s arrest, and the hero of the hour has been named as none other than a four-year-old police dog called Yoda. Thanks to the canine’s intervention, Cavalcante, who escaped from Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania almost two weeks ago, was apprehended with no shots … [Read more...] about 4-year-old police dog named Yoda unveiled as hero who took down killer who escaped from Pennsylvania prison
‘Hero dog’ who saved other pups was almost euthanized — but now she’s getting a second chance
Just like humans do, dogs can donate their blood to save other dogs in need. These life-saving pets are often dubbed “hero dogs.” But after saving the lives of others, one hero dog nearly lost her own life because no one would adopt her — but now she’s getting a second chance. Ivy is an 18-year-old terrier mix who arrived at the Smith County Animal Shelter, in Texas, on … [Read more...] about ‘Hero dog’ who saved other pups was almost euthanized — but now she’s getting a second chance
Hero search and rescue dog dies trying to find survivors after deadly earthquakes — rest in peace
The recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria were some of the deadliest in over a decade, causing widespread devastation and leaving countless people unaccounted for. In the midst of the chaos and destruction, one of the most remarkable helpers was a rescue dog named Proteo. Proteo was a Mexican rescue dog who had been specially trained to search for survivors in the rubble. … [Read more...] about Hero search and rescue dog dies trying to find survivors after deadly earthquakes — rest in peace