The number of dogs who are discarded by their families is simply heartbreaking. The reasons are many, but the results are the same – a dog who once had a family is left alone in the world. Thankfully, there are many kind individuals that pick up the pieces of these dogs’ broken hearts. Freyja is…
When Trapper T arrived at Vet Ranch his one foot was so mangled they wondered if he would ever be able to walk normally again. He was picked up from a shelter after a Good Samaritan had found him in their driveway. The poor little guy’s leg was badly lacerated and infected so he needed…
This dog’s reaction when asked if he wants to go to the park is absolutely priceless! Make sure your volume is turned on because you’ll want to hear what this dog has to say. Or sing… He voices his excitement while riding in the back of the car and I have to say he has…
Do you know what a yellow ribbon on a dog or dog’s leash means? It means this dog needs some space. Just like an amber traffic light, a yellow ribbon is a signal to proceed with caution. It’s to help people, especially children, easily identify that the dog needs to be approached slowly and that…
Oscar the wiener dog makes himself comfortable in his human’s onesie, but then can’t get out. That’s when Nora the husky comes to the rescue. Oscar’s owner ZestyMike tells his girlfriend that he turned his back on Oscar for a few minutes to go to the restroom and when he came back, the wiener dog…
Canine ACL tears are debilitating to a dog. Oftentimes, full tears to a dog’s ACL will require surgical repair to avoid severe, progressive osteoarthritis. Surgical repairs to ACL tears have a high success rate (usually around 95% for all the procedures), but as with all surgical procedures there is always risks involved. For partial tears,…
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are one of the most common orthopedic injuries veterinarians see in dogs. The ligament is also known as the Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) in animals. It connects the bone above the knee (the femur) with the bone below the knee (the tibia). Essentially, the ACL stabilizes the knee (or stifle)…
The devotion and dedication this woman gave to help save an animal in need is remarkable. Angeline Dzadony, 66, spent two years feeding a stray dog near her home and trying to earn the dog’s trust. Over the years, the Cleveland woman wanted to get close to the dog she named Cici, but the dog would…
Jenny was found by a woman in a small town in Greece, hiding behind a car, with a huge spear penetrating her skull. She was one of the millions of stray dogs who try and survive on the streets every day. Jenny appears to have recently given birth, but her rescuer could not find her…
A plea to find a terminally ill Beagle a forever home for Christmas has been answered. Griswold, an 8-year-old beagle battling lymphoma, will spend what might be his last Christmas with a loving family. Richmond Animal League (RAL) put out the call to find Griswold a home after they learned there was no long-term treatment…
After years of addiction, 23-year-old Jamie is crediting his dog Titan with helping him stay sober. Jamie suffered from depression when he was a teenager and when his medications stopped working for him, he began using opiates. From the age of 16 to 22, Jamie says he was a heroin addict. “When I turned 21,…
A hurt, stray dog was just looking for some food and affection when rescuers arrived to save him. Hope For Paws was contacted by a film crew about an injured Pit Bull hanging around the streets of Los Angeles. When they arrive he is a bit afraid to approach them when he sees a leash,…
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