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Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
Stray pup got ‘unthinkable' diagnosis at shelter. Now healthy, she has a home
A stray puppy received an 'unthinkable' diagnosis at a shelter — then her luck took a turn for the better. After the beloved pup got healthy, a North Carolina shelter celebrated her heartwarming adoption. 'She's the sweetest most well behaved puppy many of us have ever met, an instant celebrity,' the Yancey County Humane Society told McClatchy News in a May 17 email. 'We're happy that she was adopted to a loving home.' The shelter shared the good news after Rhiannon the pup had a 'tremendously rough start to life.' She was in bad shape when she was rescued as a stray, the animal organization wrote in its email and a Facebook post. 'She was abandoned, picked up by the sheriff's department, and brought to our shelter,' the humane society wrote. 'She arrived extremely anemic, underweight, terrified, and covered in hundreds of ticks.' Then, within a day of her arrival, the shelter said 'the unthinkable happened — Rhiannon tested positive for parvo. This is one of the worst diagnoses a puppy can receive, especially in a shelter environment. The virus spreads quickly and is often fatal.' The shelter said it was dedicated to treating the sick pup, who went into quarantine and received 'around-the-clock care.' Days later, her appetite improved and 'her fear began to fade.' The little dog, believed to be a Great Pyrenees mix, also started showing her friendliness as she wagged her tail. She eventually got better and went up for adoption, leading her to a fresh start with a new family. 'She absolutely defied the odds and survived,' the humane society wrote. The shelter is in Burnsville, a roughly 35-mile drive northeast from the mountain town of Asheville.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
‘It's just very tragic': 6-year-old killed in violent dog attack
WARNING: This story contains disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised. CLEVELAND COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) — A family is devastated after a six-year-old boy was mauled to death by dogs. Nikki Maynard's little cousin was viciously attacked and killed by dogs on Sunday evening. 'It's just very tragic,' said Maynard. 'The dad walked out, he saw the dog run, then saw, unfortunately, his son on the ground, unresponsive.' Family seeking answers after young man found injured on a Shawnee road The child's family owned five outside dogs. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) said two of the dogs, a Great Pyrenees and a German Shepherd, both appeared to have blood on them. The child's heartbroken father asked for animal welfare to collect all the dogs outside. 'It appears that one of the animals, at least, attacked him as soon as he exited the residence,' said John Szymanski with CCSO. 'We're not even sure which dogs did it. I mean, some of the dogs could have been trying to protect the child.' The family said they've been dealing with people dumping animals on their street, so they aren't sure what dog could have done this. 'Everybody in that area will tell you that there are so many issues with dumping of cats, dogs, vicious dogs,' said Maynard. The sheriff's office said they have not received any reports of animals being dumped in that area, but say it isn't uncommon. 'Unfortunately, in rural county areas, people do dump animals,' said Szymanski. The case hit deputies hard. 'It was all over the body, face, neck, head, chest, legs, back,' said Szymanski. 'This is one of the worst things I've ever seen.' Maynard said the loss is something the family will feel forever. 'They are they're so heartbroken. I have a son. I can't imagine losing any child,' said Maynard. The sheriff's office said no arrests have been made and it will be up to the district attorney's office if charges are filed against anyone. There is a fundraiser to help with funeral expenses. To donate, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Oklahoma City.
Newsweek
30-04-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Great Pyrenees Owner All Set for Dog's Pregnancy, But Pet Had Her Own Plan
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A pregnant dog's determination to use the hole she spent weeks preparing for the arrival of her puppies left the owner frustrated, as she begged the canine to move. A family first spotted Daisy, a Great Pyrenees, while driving. Daisy sprinted onto the road, forcing them to slam on their brakes. With patience and convincing, Daisy finally trusted the family, and they took her with them. A vet visit revealed she likely had been chained up her entire life. And with no microchip, the family decided to keep her. About a month later, they learned Daisy was pregnant and started preparing for her puppies. They created a whelping area for Daisy. Pregnant dogs seek quiet, often shaded areas to give birth, which will protect their puppies. Owners can help the process by giving them a whelping box. It gives dogs a clean, soft and warm environment to protect the puppies from other dogs or pets, drafts and crushing/smothering from the mother, according to a vet-approved article from Dogster. Daisy's family created a whelping area for her in the garage; however, she had other plans, which took the owner by surprise. Daisy spent weeks digging a hole in the yard to prepare herself for the puppies. In the April 12 Instagram video posted to account @ourgirldaisyrae, the owner tried to convince Daisy that birthing her puppies would be better inside. Daisy did not care what her owner said. She refused to listen and placed her head back on the ground to get much-needed rest before the puppies arrived. Newsweek reached out to @ourgirldaisyrae via Instagram for additional information. Screenshots from an April 12 Instagram video of a pregnant Great Pyrenees preparing for her puppies to arrive by digging a hole in the yard. Screenshots from an April 12 Instagram video of a pregnant Great Pyrenees preparing for her puppies to arrive by digging a hole in the yard. @ourgirldaisyrae/Instagram A follow-up video explained that the owner ended up moving the whelping area she set up into a new location, after receiving recommendations from her vet and ChatGPT. The owner used a plastic kiddie pool and filled it with some dirt Daisy dug up, as it would make her feel she had done it herself. Then, with lots of convincing and treats, Daisy finally moved into her new birthing spot. The owner wrote in the comment section: "She wasn't going to leave that hole without knowing she had a better option!" The Instagram clip reached over 8.6 million views and 342,000 likes as of Wednesday. "Daisy has her own holistic birth plan," one user said. A second person joked: "You'll make them a five-star hotel, and they still pick the trenches." Others knew exactly the frustration this owner felt: "As a fellow owner of a GP, the side eye and ignoring you is just spot on." Someone else said: "Getting a Pyrenees to come inside when they don't want to is already a challenge. I can't imagine what it's like getting a pregnant one to follow directions is like. I can't wait to see those pups!!" Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Yahoo
Ranch dog named 'Buford' honored for 'vital role' in saving missing toddler in Arizona
Buford, a rancher's dog in Arizona credited with helping protect and rescue a toddler who went missing in Arizona last week, is basking in glory as a hero. The 6-year-old Great Pyrenees/Anatolian mix received an "Honorary Search and Rescue Certificate" and a vest by the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office on April 22 for being a "source of comfort to the family and community," and playing "a vital role in representing the spirit of keeping our community safe," the law enforcement agency said in a post on Facebook. "Buford's vigilance and protective instincts, combined with Scottie Dunton's swift response, ensured Bodin's safe return to his family," Buford's certificate reads, according to the Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY Network. "Your actions exemplify the highest standards of community service and canine heroism." Not only that, but Buford is also being showered with gifts from strangers for protecting the 2-year-old boy and leading him to safety, his owner, Scotty Dunton, told KPNX. "Toys, chew toys, snacks, you name it, just a little bit of everything," Dunton said, adding he has also been receiving messages for Buford from across the world. Need a break? The 2-year-old, identified as Bodin Allen by the Arizona Republic, was reported missing on April 14. The toddler had wandered away from his home in Seligman, Arizona, about 180 miles southeast of Las Vegas, and into rough terrain, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. A search and rescue party consisting of 40 members was put together to look for the toddler, and he was found after approximately 16 hours with Buford in the rancher's driveway, about seven miles away from his home. Dunton, at the time, had said he spotted the toddler just as he was headed to town. "When I was driving out the driveway, I noticed my dog was sitting down by the entrance," Dunton, who owns Dunton Ranch in Kingman, had said. "I look up and the little kid's standing there with my dog." "I can't believe that kid made it that far," he added. Dunton's wife, Dawn, told USA TODAY over email that she wasn't home at the time of the rescue, but the "child was in fairly good condition all things considered." "He was crying but Scotty was able to comfort him. His little face was all dirty and of course he was hungry and thirsty," Dawn said. "He is doing well now after some much needed rest in the safety of his home." Bodin's mother, Sarah Allen, told the Arizona Republic, she was tending to their 1-year-old child when the toddler wandered off in the afternoon of April 14, adding it was not unusual for Bodin to go outdoors and play in the dirt. A few minutes later when she went outside to look for her child, she couldn't find him anywhere. "My instinct was maybe he got trafficked or something," Bodin's father, Corey Allen, told the Arizona Republic. "And he could be states away. Who knows what's going on? And that feeling just kept intensifying by the minute." Over the next few hours, which Corey described as "the weakest moment of our lives," search and rescue officials looked for the toddler far and wide. "I feel like I'm about to be ended as a person," Corey told the Arizona Republic. "I'm trying to hold my son in my arms, and he's not there." Bodin, meanwhile, dressed only in pajama bottoms, a tank top, and sneakers, was wandering under the full moon, somewhere in the seven miles between the Allen property and a ranch guarded by the 150-pound dog Buford. Around 8 a.m. the next morning, as Scotty was getting ready to go into town, he saw Buford coming down the fence line with a little blond boy and alerted the family. "I've just had the most emotional meltdown. I've never cried that hard," Corey said, describing the moment before he found out his son was found. Sarah said their son was completely unfazed by the incident and "acted like nothing even happened." The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office also celebrated Bodin by giving him "a challenge coin" to acknowledge "their courageous spirit and commitment to helping others." Dunton said he believes the toddler reached the ranch by following a road right next to a power line before Buford found the boy. Buford "loves kids, so I can imagine he wouldn't leave him when he found him," Dunton said. "We chose him from the litter because of his chill demeanor," Dawn said, adding that Buford is a livestock guardian breed, and it is their nature to roam and protect. "Buford has always been a natural babysitter, whether it be with baby animals or with children," Dawn added. Contributing: Julia Gomez, USA TODAY / Caitlin McGlade, Arizona Republic Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ranch dog 'Buford' celebrated for saving missing toddler in Arizona
USA Today
26-04-2025
- General
- USA Today
Ranch dog named 'Buford' honored for 'vital role' in saving missing toddler in Arizona
Ranch dog named 'Buford' honored for 'vital role' in saving missing toddler in Arizona The 2-year-old was missing for about 16 hours before appearing with Buford in his owner's driveway. Show Caption Hide Caption Ranch dog rescues missing child in dangerous terrain of Arizona A missing 2-year-old child is miraculously found after spending the night in the rough terrain of Seligman, Arizona all thanks to a courageous ranch dog. Buford, a rancher's dog in Arizona credited with helping protect and rescue a toddler who went missing in Arizona last week, is basking in glory as a hero. The 6-year-old Great Pyrenees/Anatolian mix received an "Honorary Search and Rescue Certificate" and a vest by the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office on April 22 for being a "source of comfort to the family and community," and playing "a vital role in representing the spirit of keeping our community safe," the law enforcement agency said in a post on Facebook. "Buford's vigilance and protective instincts, combined with Scottie Dunton's swift response, ensured Bodin's safe return to his family," Buford's certificate reads, according to the Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY Network. "Your actions exemplify the highest standards of community service and canine heroism." Not only that, but Buford is also being showered with gifts from strangers for protecting the 2-year-old boy and leading him to safety, his owner, Scotty Dunton, told KPNX. "Toys, chew toys, snacks, you name it, just a little bit of everything," Dunton said, adding he has also been receiving messages for Buford from across the world. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Buford the dog meets 2-year-old Bodin Allen, lost boy he led to safety Buford the dog is credited with guiding 2-year-old Bodin Allen to safety after the boy wandered from home on April 14, 2025. Yavapai County Sheriff's Office 'I can't believe that kid made it that far' The 2-year-old, identified as Bodin Allen by the Arizona Republic, was reported missing on April 14. The toddler had wandered away from his home in Seligman, Arizona, about 180 miles southeast of Las Vegas, and into rough terrain, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. A search and rescue party consisting of 40 members was put together to look for the toddler, and he was found after approximately 16 hours with Buford in the rancher's driveway, about seven miles away from his home. Dunton, at the time, had said he spotted the toddler just as he was headed to town. "When I was driving out the driveway, I noticed my dog was sitting down by the entrance," Dunton, who owns Dunton Ranch in Kingman, had said. "I look up and the little kid's standing there with my dog." "I can't believe that kid made it that far," he added. Dunton's wife, Dawn, told USA TODAY over email that she wasn't home at the time of the rescue, but the "child was in fairly good condition all things considered." "He was crying but Scotty was able to comfort him. His little face was all dirty and of course he was hungry and thirsty," Dawn said. "He is doing well now after some much needed rest in the safety of his home." How did the toddler go missing? Bodin's mother, Sarah Allen, told the Arizona Republic, she was tending to their 1-year-old child when the toddler wandered off in the afternoon of April 14, adding it was not unusual for Bodin to go outdoors and play in the dirt. A few minutes later when she went outside to look for her child, she couldn't find him anywhere. "My instinct was maybe he got trafficked or something," Bodin's father, Corey Allen, told the Arizona Republic. "And he could be states away. Who knows what's going on? And that feeling just kept intensifying by the minute." Over the next few hours, which Corey described as "the weakest moment of our lives," search and rescue officials looked for the toddler far and wide. "I feel like I'm about to be ended as a person," Corey told the Arizona Republic. "I'm trying to hold my son in my arms, and he's not there." Arizona Republic reporter speaks with rescued boy, parents Arizona Republic reporter Caitlin McGlade speaks with rescued boy Bodin Allen and his parents, Sarah and Corey Allen. Bodin, meanwhile, dressed only in pajama bottoms, a tank top, and sneakers, was wandering under the full moon, somewhere in the seven miles between the Allen property and a ranch guarded by the 150-pound dog Buford. Around 8 a.m. the next morning, as Scotty was getting ready to go into town, he saw Buford coming down the fence line with a little blond boy and alerted the family. "I've just had the most emotional meltdown. I've never cried that hard," Corey said, describing the moment before he found out his son was found. Sarah said their son was completely unfazed by the incident and "acted like nothing even happened." The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office also celebrated Bodin by giving him "a challenge coin" to acknowledge "their courageous spirit and commitment to helping others." Buford loves kids Dunton said he believes the toddler reached the ranch by following a road right next to a power line before Buford found the boy. Buford "loves kids, so I can imagine he wouldn't leave him when he found him," Dunton said. "We chose him from the litter because of his chill demeanor," Dawn said, adding that Buford is a livestock guardian breed, and it is their nature to roam and protect. "Buford has always been a natural babysitter, whether it be with baby animals or with children," Dawn added. Contributing: Julia Gomez, USA TODAY / Caitlin McGlade, Arizona Republic Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
