Dwayne has had a wretched life so far – a wired bound around his muzzle, beaten, scalded with hot water, and attacked by other dogs. But now he is in a safe and loving foster home, and will hopefully only know happiness from here on out. The two-year-old pointer mix was saved from misery in Tijuana. His owner bound wire around his snout so tightly that it swelled … [Read more...] about This “Goofy” Dog Has Been Through Absolute Hell, But Now He Can’t Stop Smiling
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Blind, Starving Dog Found Living in Trash Pile for a Month Makes Miraculous Recovery
Christi Camblor was driving in Pureto Penasco, Mexico when she spotted one of the saddest sights she had ever seen. This poor dog, almost nothing but skin and bones and clearly in bad shape, needed her help badly. Fast forward to today, and even she has a hard time seeing him as the same dog she rescued off the streets of Mexico. "It was very sad to see him in that … [Read more...] about Blind, Starving Dog Found Living in Trash Pile for a Month Makes Miraculous Recovery
After Long Legal Battle, Mexico FINALLY Agrees to Stop Putting K9s Down Upon Retirement
It was a long and difficult battle, but Mexico has FINALLY agreed to stop putting down their police dogs after they age to retirement. Now their heroic dogs will be getting the thanks and respect they deserve after dealing with the many difficulties that come along with being a police officer. The announcement was greeted with celebration from many of the human … [Read more...] about After Long Legal Battle, Mexico FINALLY Agrees to Stop Putting K9s Down Upon Retirement
Dog Who Went Missing Two Weeks Before Owner’s Death Shows Up at Her Funeral
When Bayron’s terminally ill mom went to stay with relatives could no longer care for him, family members came to pick him up, but he had disappeared. Two weeks later she died, and though no one knew were Bayron had gotten to in the meantime, remarkably, he showed up at her funeral service to say goodbye. Doña Rosalba Quiroz, who had been fighting a … [Read more...] about Dog Who Went Missing Two Weeks Before Owner’s Death Shows Up at Her Funeral
Xoloitzcuintle? No Need to Say Gesundheit With These Dogs
Type the word "Xolo" into Google and you are likely to come up with the latest model of smartphone. However, type in "Xoloitzcuintle," and you get a whole different breed, a beautiful dog that has come back from extinction. Also known as the Mexican Hairless Dog, it is recognized as the oldest breed native to the Americas, but back in the 1950's they were close to being … [Read more...] about Xoloitzcuintle? No Need to Say Gesundheit With These Dogs