A young Iranian soldier has become a national hero after he risked his own life to save that of a stray dog. The pup had gotten caught on the barbed wire surrounding a minefield, and Mohammad Baktar knew he was putting himself in great danger, but did so anyway to free the dog and save its life. On December 17th, the 19-yar-old Sunni soldier was at his post and … [Read more...] about Heroic Iranian Soldier Loses His Leg to Save a Street Dog Trapped in a Minefield
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Miracle Dog Survives Being Hit by a Train
A dog is being called Lucky Penny after coming perilously close to death. The dog was struck by a train in Richmond, Virginia, and though she lost her tail and one leg, is in remarkably good shape! A CSX worker who was patrolling the tracks saw the badly injured dog and called animal control. Her right hind leg and tail had been severed, but she was … [Read more...] about Miracle Dog Survives Being Hit by a Train
Dog Mom Desperate to Keep Her Baby Alive
The following plea comes from McKel Matthews: I am raising money so my dog Doobie can get ACL surgery. He is two years old and is my best friend. He is a very energetic dog and loves to be outside. He tore his ACL playing fetch and because my family hasn't been able to afford his surgery, his other ACL has torn as well. He can't walk without carrying his back legs … [Read more...] about Dog Mom Desperate to Keep Her Baby Alive
Rescue Dog’s Discovery Initiates Murder Investigation
Ninety-three-year-old Bill Flowers was shocked when his rescue dog, Liberty, dragged a human leg to their Washington home on Tuesday. But the discovery led to the remains of a person whose death is now able to be investigated, thanks to Liberty. Dogs love smelly things, and in their eternal quest to please, love to bring smelly things home for their humans to love. But Bill … [Read more...] about Rescue Dog’s Discovery Initiates Murder Investigation