Abandoned Dog who Could not Bear to Be Touched Makes Amazing Recovery
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Abandoned Dog who Could not Bear to Be Touched Makes Amazing Recovery

Ralph had been abused and abandoned and was living on the streets when Hope for Paws found him. He was distrustful and did not anyone coming near him. It was clear he needed lots of TLC in order to trust people once more. Although Ralph now has a loving home, it still makes me emotional…

Rescue Puppies Born with Deformed Legs Overcome Huge Obstacles
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Rescue Puppies Born with Deformed Legs Overcome Huge Obstacles

Abby, Noah and Mary are “triplet” cockapoos born with deformed legs and other severe issues because of backyard breeding/inbreeding. Noah was born without eyes. All three puppies were malnourished and couldn’t walk when they were saved by K9 Lives Plus Rescue, but luckily their rescuers nursed them back to health and helped them thrive. All…

Rescuers Save Bait Dogs and Breeding Dogs from Abandoned Home
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Rescuers Save Bait Dogs and Breeding Dogs from Abandoned Home

An investigation by humane officers lead to the discovery of several mistreated dogs living at an abandoned home. Two humane officers from The Michigan Humane Society headed over to the home where they believed dogs were being bred and used as bait dogs in dog fighting. On previous visits they did not find anything, but…

Shelter Dog Who Waited 15 years to Get Adopted Finally Finds Forever Home

Shelter Dog Who Waited 15 years to Get Adopted Finally Finds Forever Home

This story shows, it’s never too late to find a home! A dog named Chip arrived at Save-a-Pet Shelter when he was just 7 weeks old. Chip spent 15 years living at the shelter in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. He was well looked after and well loved by shelter staff through all the years of…

dog with episodic falling
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Hypertonicity and Episodic Falling in Dogs: How to Identify, Treat and Manage the Condition

Hypertonicity or Episodic Falling, also known as Hyperkinesis, Falling Cavaliers, Collapsing Cavalier Syndrome, Scotty Cramp or Paroxysmal Hypertonicity Disorder, is characterized by episodic, paroxysmal attacks during which affected animals fall, exhibit muscle rigidity and may be acutely and dramatically incapacitated. Dogs do not lose consciousness and are clinically normal between attacks. Episodes appear to be…

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