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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Rescuer Responds to 'Panicked' Call About Injured Dog and Finds an Abandoned 'Tiger' Instead
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region recently responded to a call from a concerned citizen who thought they saw an injured dog on the side of the road The Colorado shelter sent an officer from its Animal Law Enforcement division to answer the call At the scene, the officer discovered that the injured dog was actually a stuffed animal mistaken for a pet in needThe Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is open to rescuing animals of every stripe, even stuffed animals. According to a May 25 Facebook post from the Colorado organization, the shelter's Animal Law Enforcement division recently received an urgent call for help. "A panicked Good Samaritan had seen what they were certain was a poor, injured black and white dog lying on the side of the road while they were driving," the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region wrote in its post about the content of the call. In response to the citizen's concern, the shelter sent Officer Jones of Animal Law Enforcement to address the call. "When she got to the scene, she saw the 'dog' in question. Except it… It wasn't a dog," the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region detailed on Facebook. "It wasn't injured. It wasn't... alive. It was a tiger." Thankfully, Officer Jones didn't encounter a dead tiger. Instead of an injured dog, she found "a stuffed tiger, like the kind you win at a carnival if you're good at tossing rings or bribing the teenager in charge." Somehow, someone's discarded tiger toy ended up on the side of the road, where the Good Samaritan mistook it for an injured, living animal. "Not one to leave a civilian (or polyester blend) in danger, Jones did what any hero would do: scooped up the floofy beast and gently placed him in the back of her truck to make sure no one else mistook him for a puppy in peril," the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region wrote of what happended next. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The shelter's Facebook post about the amusing incident also included photos of the rescued "tiger." In the shots, the white stuffed animal with black stripes is shown in the grass where Officer Jones found it and safely packed away in a dog crate. The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region's case of mistaken identity inspired numerous comical comments on Facebook. "I'm interested in adopting. Do I need a special enclosure?" joked one commenter. "That is the world's ugliest stuffed tiger! Lol. Good save tho. That's funny," shared another. Others chimed in with their own humorous mistaken animal identity experiences. "I tried to rescue a toy grenade out of the road thinking it was a turtle. It happens," one commenter shared, while another wrote, "I love this!!! Almost as good as the time I tried to coax an injured, sickly German Shepherd into my VW Beetle late at night only to find out the next morning from my neighbor that it was actually a coyote. Oops!" The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region closed its viral Facebook post about the incident by thanking Officer Jones for "saving our Oscar-worthy tiger and giving us a good chuckle this week!" Read the original article on People
Miami Herald
27-05-2025
- Miami Herald
‘Panicked' driver reports injured dog along road — but it wasn't what it seemed
A panicked driver called a humane society to report an injured dog on the side of a road in Colorado, officials said. But it turns out the situation was not as dire as it seemed, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region said in a May 25 post on Facebook. 'This week at Animal Law Enforcement started like any other: with coffee, clipboards, and someone trying to microwave fish again (whoever you are, stop it),' the organization quipped in the post. 'Then … THE CALL came in. A panicked Good Samaritan had seen what they were certain was a poor, injured black and white dog lying on the side of the road while they were driving.' The shelter took the call seriously. 'Without hesitation, Officer Jones sprang into action. Truck in drive. Sunglasses on. Radio blaring the Mission: Impossible theme (probably),' the organization said. Then when the officer got to the location, 'she saw the 'dog' in question,' officials said. 'Except it … It wasn't a dog. It wasn't injured. It wasn't … alive,' the organization said. 'It was a tiger. A stuffed tiger. Like the kind you win at a carnival if you're good at tossing rings or bribing the teenager in charge.' Photos show the stuffed white tiger lying in some grass on the side of the road. From a glance, it really could look like some kind of funky-colored dog. 'Not one to leave a civilian (or polyester blend) in danger, Jones did what any hero would do: scooped up the floofy beast and gently placed him in the back of her truck to make sure no one else mistook him for a puppy in peril,' officials said. 'Thank you to Officer Jones for saving our Oscar-worthy tiger and giving us a good chuckle this week!' Several people joked in the comments about the silly scenario. 'When will he be available?' someone asked. 'Hope to see him on the adoption floor soon.' 'Thank goodness he's safe,' someone else said under the photo of the stuffed tiger in the dog kennel in the back of Jones' truck. 'I hope he finds a good forever home soon.'
Miami Herald
02-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Shiba Inu with a ‘heartbreaking' past is now learning to trust. She needs a home
A sweet pup was rescued from a horrifying animal abuse case, and now she's in need of a loving home with a human she can trust. BethAnn, a Shiba Inu, was subjected to unimaginable cruelty with a pack of other dogs, until the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Philadelphia stepped into the picture. 'BethAnn's life before rescue was nothing short of heartbreaking,' the shelter said in a May 2 Facebook post. 'Her days were spent confined to a raised cage, surrounded by filth and excrement. And her eye, badly deformed from a condition left untreated for far too long, became a constant source of pain. 'But everything changed the day our Animal Law Enforcement team arrived.' Nothing could have prepared the team for what was discovered. 'Acting on a tip from the dog warden, in less than 24 hours our officers served a warrant at an illegal kennel in Snyder County,' the shelter continued. 'What they found was devastating: multiple Shiba Inus, like BethAnn, and poodle-type mixes, all living in deplorable conditions. Some were injured. Most were terrified. None had known real care or compassion.' The 6-year-old pup was taken in by the rescue along with the other dogs. 'Once at our Philadelphia headquarters, our veterinary team gave them all the medical attention they needed. After careful evaluation, they made the difficult decision to surgically remove BethAnn's damaged eye,' the shelter said. 'Each day since, she has taken one small step forward. She's beginning to trust again and to learn that life can be kind. Now, she's ready for her next chapter — a forever home.' According to her pet profile, BethAnn is a shy but sweet girl once she gets to know people. She's a fan of being outdoors and gets along with 'dog-savvy kids and other pups.' For more information, visit the shelter's website.
Miami Herald
18-04-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
Owner let dog suffer when euthanization was denied. Now shelter has him on mend
A dog in Philadelphia has been given a second chance to lead a good life — free of suffering — during his golden years after he was rescued. Thanks to concerned citizens, law enforcement and a shelter, sweet Nico will soon be on the hunt for a new home. 'It is heartbreaking to see senior animals in shelters. These animals have long loved their families, but when they need that love in return and a little extra help, they are too often discarded in a shelter,' the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) said in an April 18 Facebook post. 'For 12-year-old German Shepherd Nico, the situation was more complicated.' It was apparent to shelter workers and officials that the senior dog had lived a hard life when they stepped in. 'Just recently, our Animal Law Enforcement received a call from a concerned citizen about a dog in the backyard of a home in Lehigh County. They reported that the dog appeared to be missing hair and had eye issues. Our officer responsible for that county responded to the property. That's when we met Nico,' the shelter said. 'Nico's owner explained they had attempted to have Nico euthanized, but were informed a veterinary exam was required first. Without the finances, they had left him to linger for what we believe were months. Rather than providing necessary care, they allowed him to suffer.' While what the owner said was concerning, Nico had more issues plaguing his already weakened body. 'The officer was told Nico had difficulty walking, was losing hair, and was very itchy,' the shelter said. 'However, our officer noticed more concerning issues – severely overgrown nails, crusting and flaking skin, inflamed paw pads, and an odor of infection. Nico's skin had thickened and become leathery, something that hadn't happened overnight.' The shelter noted that Nico was taken to the shelter hospital in Philadelphia where they were able to put him on a path to get healthy. 'He immediately began receiving multiple medications to combat infection and alleviate pain. He also receives gentle therapeutic baths to soothe his skin and, perhaps most importantly, experienced love and kindness for the first time in a long while,' the shelter said. 'We are hopeful for his full recovery, and while certain aspects of his body will never return to those of his younger days, he deserves to spend whatever time he has remaining in a forever home.' While he's not up for adoption just yet, those who are interested in taking him in are urged to visit the shelter's website or contact it.
Miami Herald
28-03-2025
- Miami Herald
Pregnant dog was ‘left to suffer in silence' —so shelter went to war with her owners
A dog was living a life of pain and repeated breeding when a shelter in Philadelphia stepped in and not only saved her life — but the life of her future puppies. 'Last September, Dabby was found running scared and confused through the streets of Northumberland County,' the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) said in March 28 Facebook post. 'Alone and in pain, she was rushed to a local rescue, where the heartbreaking truth of her condition became clear: a traumatic eye injury had left her eye damaged, and it was obvious she was in pain.' Unfortunately, that wasn't the extent of Dabby's suffering. 'When her owners came forward to claim her, we learned something even more gut-wrenching: Dabby had been repeatedly bred, and she was pregnant again, carrying yet another litter of puppies. There was no proof that her injured eye had ever received proper care. She had been left to suffer in silence,' the shelter said. The shelter along with its Animal Law Enforcement team weren't about to let those responsible for Dabby's 'care' get away with the abuse. 'Our Animal Law Enforcement team immediately stepped in, executing a search warrant at the home where Dabby was being kept. We rescued her and the tiny lives she was carrying. But the battle wasn't over,' the shelter said. 'Dabby's owners refused to surrender her, she would remain in our care as we fought for justice.' During the battle, Dabby was able to deliver her babies under the watchful eye of the shelter. 'During this time, Dabby gave birth to six puppies in one of our offices, where a whelping box was set up and she was closely monitored on a nanny cam,' the shelter said. 'Despite everything she had been through, she was an incredible mother. Her puppies would never have to know the same suffering she endured. A shelter was no place for Dabby and her babies. Thankfully, a kind-hearted foster stepped up, offering them the loving home they so desperately needed.' As of last week, all of Dabby's puppies — who were named after pizza toppings and appear to be French bulldog and pug mix — have been adopted, the shelter told McClatchy News. Dabby is the last of the rescued pups. 'Just one week ago, after a long fight, Dabby and her puppies were officially awarded to us through a cost-of-care petition. But while the legal battle is ongoing, Dabby's journey is far from over,' the shelter said. 'Due to her eye and repeated breeding, Dabby requires specialized surgery, one that comes with significant risk, and will need around-the-clock care to ensure her safety and recovery.' According to the shelter, this is the last hurdle Dabby has to go through before she's able to go up for adoption. For future updates on Dabby, visit the shelter's Facebook page or website.
