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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Rescue dog missing 36 days found swimming in waters off British island
BRAMSHAW, England– A rescue dog who spent 36 days wandering England was discovered in the waters near an island 40 miles from her home. Amber, a golden-colored dog, slipped out of the garden of her new foster family's home on April 25. Her rescue, KS Angels Rescue, said she had only been in the country for two days when she escaped, and she was terrified of people. People around the area took to Facebook to report sightings of Amber, hoping to catch her and bring her home safely. The pup was spotted dozens of times, but no one was able to get close enough to catch her. She traveled miles and miles, until last week. Watch: Sled Dog Puppy Cam At Denali National Park In Alaska Goes Live On May 31 – 36 days after she escaped – the elusive canine was found and rescued while swimming from an island. Amber was caught by a boat while swimming back from Brownsea Island, where she had been seen for a few days, KS Angels Rescue said on Facebook. KS Angels Rescue said Amber had swam at least two miles when she was found. "Massive thank you to the very kind men on the boat for getting her safely on board and looking after her so well!" the rescue said. "You genuinely saved her life." Dog's Rescue From California Trail Emphasizes Danger Of Warm-weather Hikes For Dogs The rescue also commended all the people who reported sightings and created missing posters for Amber. Amber was taken to the vet and given a clean bill of health, though she'll have to gain some weight as she was a bit skinny from her time on the run. KS Angels Rescue said she's been very tired since her adventures and has been sleeping and eating a lot. "She's eating 4 meals a day and getting spoiled rotten on the daily," they said. Amber's foster family is getting a chance to love her now that she's back, too. Family Dog Found After 10-Day Search Following Devastating Mississippi Tornado A close and watchful eye, as well as multiple leashes, have been kept on Amber since she returned. KS Angels Rescue said there have been "potential leads" for a forever home for Amber, now that she's safe and article source: Rescue dog missing 36 days found swimming in waters off British island
The Guardian
3 days ago
- General
- The Guardian
101 dogs rescued from apparent puppy mill in North Carolina
More than 100 dogs were rescued from an apparent puppy mill in North Carolina where they were kept in 'egregious conditions', an animal shelter said. The SPCA of Wake county on Wednesday removed 101 dogs from a home that appeared to have been functioning as a puppy mill. In a statement online, the shelter said that the dogs had been 'surrounded by their own waste, packed 5 or 6 to a cage and stacked floor to ceiling, or free roaming in cramped quarters and filth'. The shelter, working alongside Raleigh Animal Control, also said that there had been numerous mother dogs with very young nursing puppies, adding that 19 of those dogs were now in SPCA Wake's care. 'These events unfolded very quickly. Within an hour of receiving this call for help, we were on the property ready to take as many pets as possible,' the shelter said. Pictures posted online showed puppies of various breeds in cages and with matted fur as they were being cared for by shelter employees. Speaking to CBS 17, SPCA Wake spokesperson Samantha Ranlet said that many of the dogs were toy poodle mixes, pomeranians, chihuahuas, yorkies and other small 'doodle' mixes. In a follow-up post on Friday, the shelter said that their medical team had been treating each dog's individual needs, adding that a lot of them are suffering from skin and dental issues. 'The matted dirty fur is coming off in heaps,' the shelter said. Additional pictures posted online showed clumps of matted fur being trimmed from dogs of varying sizes. 'We're seeing a lot of smiles from these guys. This is the biggest moment in these dogs' lives, and we are feeling so grateful to be a part of their healing. Thank you to everyone who has donated or reached out in support of these efforts. This rescue is a big undertaking, and we can't do it without you,' the shelter said. In addition to the 101 dogs, the homeowner, whom police said was 'cooperative', also surrendered 21 chickens. Speaking to CBS 17, Ranlet said: 'The dogs in our care are being medically evaluated and some moved into foster homes … They will be placed up for adoption once they have received veterinary care and recuperated. We need to make sure they are healthy and rehabilitated so they can start fresh as somebody's family members.' It remains unclear whether the homeowner will face charges. The Guardian has reached out to the Raleigh police department for comment.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Northern Ont mother-daughter authors chronicle rescue dog's life
A retired Espanola teacher and her daughter have self-published a 10-book series called 'This is Bandit.' The mother joins Tony Ryma to talk about the books. A former Espanola teacher and her daughter have written a series of children's books based on their late dog, Bandit. Shelley Wikiruk said This is Bandit chronicles the life of their three-year-old rescue dog. This is Bandit A former Espanola teacher and her daughter have written a series of children's books based on their late dog, Bandit. (CTV News Northern Ontario) 'Bandit was a dog we adopted who was homeless. The 10-book series tells the story of each year of his life,' she said. 'It goes right from him being homeless to him being adopted. It goes from his leg being amputated to him meeting his furr-ever family. And the final book details up until he crosses the rainbow bridge.' Wikiruk's daughter, Sarah Belanger, a registered veterinary technician, was in school when Bandit was adopted. 'At the same time, she was working at a Sudbury animal hospital, and this dog came in with a severe injury. He still had his right front leg at the time,' Wikiruk said. 'He needed a family. Sarah begged us to bring him home. I said 'Let us bring him home and see how it goes.'' The family already had two other adopted pets — a cat and a dog. 'Bandit came home and fit into the family beautifully. There was no doubt about it, and we just had to keep him,' Wikiruk said. 'He lasted with us for 10 years.' Wikiruk recommends the series for children aged five and up. Since retiring, she has visited Rainbow District School Board schools to read to students. 'The children were intrigued by this story. They were interested and asked a lot of questions,' she said. Wikiruk self-published the books through Amazon and printed 100 sets with Espanola's OJ Graphix. 'They printed vibrant photos, vibrant books, and we are very happy with them,' she said. Since launching in December, she has sold 45 sets.
CBS News
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Waymo self-driving car stops moments before hitting runaway dog
A security camera captured the moment a Waymo self-driving car stopped mere seconds before colliding with a runaway dog in a Santa Monica neighborhood. Professional photographer Christian Shenouda has taken thousands of dog pictures, but it was his Ring doorbell camera that captured his neighbor's 8-year-old labrador mix, Trevor, escaping his owner's yard on Memorial Day. "The dog actually came out of the house next door and went running down across the street," he said. "My neighbor's friend called the dog back and that's when the Waymo came from the side and stopped just in time. It was amazing." After nearly being run over, Trevor sprinted away unscathed, easing his family's fears as they watched in terror just a few feet away. "I really don't think any other person driving a car would have stopped because he's so short and jumped right out in front of the car," owner Lucas Kulma said. "It was really amazing. I saw the whole thing and I can't believe he didn't get hit." Waymo said its cars are equipped with three sensor types to give them a three-dimensional picture of their surroundings. Additionally, data from 20 million miles of real-world driving and 20 billion miles of simulations combine with artificial intelligence to predict how other drivers might respond. "We rescued him when he was about a year old," owner Candra Kulma said. "We would've been devastated if something happened to him."
Times
12-05-2025
- Health
- Times
I didn't think twice about paying £17k to save my dog
Jo Sellers freely admits that her best friend is her nine-year-old cocker spaniel bichon frisé, Reba. So when a freak accident in October left the dog fighting for her life, Sellers, 55, did not think twice about raiding her life savings to help pay the £20,000 vet bill. Reba broke her neck running into a cherry tree in the garden when she went out for her toilet break one Sunday evening. 'I found her lying at the base of the tree, struggling to breathe and purple in the face,' said Sellers, from Surrey. Sellers, a dog trainer who specialises in separation anxiety, rushed Reba to the emergency vets, where they gave her painkillers and took x-rays. She was admitted to a nearby referral centre for
