Recently, we shared a story about a dog called Lana, the “Saddest Dog in the World.” As a puppy, Lana was brought to Rescue Dogs Match in Toronto, Ontario where she was adopted out but later returned. She was given until May 20th to find a home or she would have to be put down. A photo telling Lana’s story was posted to the … [Read more...] about PUPDATE: “Saddest Dog in the World” Is All Smiles Now That She’s Been ADOPTED!
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Man Smashes Car Window with HUGE Rock to Save Overheating Dog Inside
He may not have gotten the rock through the window on the first try, but a man from Grand Bend, Ontario, Canada wouldn’t give up until he was able to rescue the poor, overheating dog inside. The man hasn’t been identified as of yet, but his take-charge action most certainly drew a crowd, and thankfully someone documented it. The temperature in … [Read more...] about Man Smashes Car Window with HUGE Rock to Save Overheating Dog Inside
Rescue Dogs Hug When Asked “Who’s Your Best Friend?”
Border Collie Lottie and her German shepherd brother Grizzly were both adopted and have learned many tricks, but one thing they have taught themselves is to give each other hugs. Taylor Duguay of Sudbury, Ontario adopted Lottie when she was four months old. A year later, she adopted seven-week-old Grizzly. From the very beginning, the two dogs developed a very … [Read more...] about Rescue Dogs Hug When Asked “Who’s Your Best Friend?”
Man Who Taped Dog’s Snout Gets Two Years in Federal Prison
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Earl Hill was supposed to drop a family’s dog off at a shelter, but instead, he bound his muzzle and legs with tape, and left him to die in a field. But the dog, Justice, was rescued (thanks to two other … [Read more...] about Man Who Taped Dog’s Snout Gets Two Years in Federal Prison
Letter to the Woman Who Abandoned Her 17-Year-Old Pet
From Canine Haven, a safe haven for rescue dogs from all over the world: You decided that you wanted to move to an apartment that didn't allow pets (and by the way, landlords are forbidden to do this in Toronto). I don't know what lured you. Maybe it was a boyfriend or a girlfriend. Maybe it was a great view. Maybe you liked the woodwork. At any rate, it … [Read more...] about Letter to the Woman Who Abandoned Her 17-Year-Old Pet