Ann Rodgers set out from her Tuscon home to spend her 72nd birthday in Phoenix with her grandson, but she never made it. She got lost and ran out of gas, and was stranded in the desert with her dog and cat. She says she survived partly because of her dog, who sniffed out trails. The trip to see her daughter and grandson was meant to be a surprise. It had been … [Read more...] about Dog Helps Save Elderly Woman Lost in Arizona for Nine Days
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Sanitation Worker Rescues Dog from Trash as Last Moment
A chihuahua from Phoenix, Arizona is alive thanks to the alertness of sanitation worker Steve Shelafoe. The worker notice that the dog somehow made it into the dumpster, and almost went into the compactor while he was collecting it. "At first I thought he was just a stuffed animal, because he wasn't really moving, and then as I stopped it then he jumped up on top and started … [Read more...] about Sanitation Worker Rescues Dog from Trash as Last Moment
Puppy Rescued from Burning Dumpster Making Excellent Recovery
In Bloomington, Minnesota a puppy has been rescued from a burning dumpster. Now called Phoenix, he’s recovering at the South Hyland Pet Hospital after initially being brought to Red Lake Rosie’s Rescue. Phoenix is only five months old, and even though he’s been through some serious trauma, it’s expected he will make a full recovery. "I think he's got a really good chance … [Read more...] about Puppy Rescued from Burning Dumpster Making Excellent Recovery
Help Save Mickey – His Life Depends on Us
A neglected Phoenix dog called Mickey is waiting for the decision to be made on whether or not he will get the death sentence after a tragic accident wherein he bit a little boy’s face after the child went on his property and took a bone out of his mouth. A group of supporters is asking for signatures and donations to help save his life. Mickey was chewing on a bone on his … [Read more...] about Help Save Mickey – His Life Depends on Us
Phoenix Has Risen from the Ashes: One Year Later
Update by the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter. One year ago today (October 29), Western New York was exposed to a story that would pull at their heart strings. A puppy by the name of Phoenix was set on fire by two teenagers. His story made news in and out of the country. This 10-week-old pup was burned over 70% of his body; his eyes were swollen shut, his ears were … [Read more...] about Phoenix Has Risen from the Ashes: One Year Later