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CTV News
2 days ago
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- CTV News
Puppy hurt in brutal Caribbean attack recovering in Ontario
Kitchener Watch A young puppy hurt in a machete attack is recovering in Ontario. CTV's Alexandra Holyk tells us how a Guelph doctor came to the rescue.
CTV News
3 days ago
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- CTV News
Puppy attacked by machete in St. Lucia receiving treatment in Guelph, Ont.
Gabriel, a 5-month-old puppy who was attacked with a machete in the Caribbean, recovers in Guelph, Ont. on May 29, 2025. (Alexandra Holyk/CTV News) A five-month-old puppy named Gabriel is getting a second 'leash' on life after suffering from a machete attack in the Caribbean earlier this month. The puppy was found on his last legs by a surveyor doing work on a remote beach in St. Lucia. With little to no options, the individual contacted Helpaws – a non-profit animal rescue located on the island. 'It was horrible,' recalled Helpaws operations manager Kisha St. Romain. 'The jaw was just completely open, there was sand in there, debris, dirt, there were little pieces of paper as well, and maggots.' But Gabriel hadn't given up yet. 'He was fighting to live,' St. Romain said. 'I started to cry because it was horrible … he is one of the worst situations that I've seen.' St. Romain took Gabriel to the island vet, who recommended humane euthanasia due to a lack of resources and low chance of survival. The rescue then turned to social media for advice and support. 'We obviously want to do everything we possibly can for this dog,' said Helpaws founder Charlene Troubetzkoy in an interview with CTV News. 'He deserves a chance at life, but what is his quality of life going to be like?' The rescue set up a GoFundMe page for Gabriel and has already raised more than US$24,200 as of Thursday. Troubetzkoy also consulted Dr. Renee Fleming, a veterinarian with the Guelph Animal Hospital in Ontario and a long-time partner with Helpaws. While Fleming also initially recommended euthanasia, Gabriel's resiliency inspired her to take a different approach. Gabriel, a 5-month-old puppy, recovers in Ontario after he was attack with a Machete in the Caribbean Gabriel, a 5-month-old puppy who was attacked with a machete in the Caribbean, recovers in Guelph, Ont. in May 2025. (Submitted: Renee Fleming) 'We made the decision to start treatment on the island with antibiotics and pain control and make a plan for him to come to Canada so that he could have more extensive work done and make sure that he was going to be OK moving forward,' Fleming said. Helpaws continued sharing updates on Gabriel's condition online. Shortly after, one of their followers sponsored a flight to get Gabriel the care he needed. 'We have the backing of our family, who are our social media followers and supporters,' Troubetzkoy said. 'And that really was the final push … we're going to save him. He needs to be saved.' Gabriel, a 5-month-old puppy, recovers in Ontario after he was attack with a Machete in the Caribbean Gabriel, a 5-month-old puppy who was attacked with a machete in the Caribbean, recovers in Guelph, Ont. on May 29, 2025. (Alexandra Holyk/CTV News) Fleming flew down to St. Lucia to pick up the puppy last week. The pair returned to Canada on Sunday. By Tuesday, Gabriel had already undergone several procedures. '[We] did some x-rays of his skull and his jaw where some of his injuries were, and there was a number of damaged teeth that needed to be removed and some wounds to clothes,' Fleming noted. Now, Gabriel is on the mend and on the move. 'He loves cats, he loves dogs, he loves kids,' said Fleming. 'And he just loves people. He just loves to be with people.' While the young pup awaits further treatment, Fleming said she expects him to move into foster care next week. Eventually, Gabriel will be up for adoption, eager to find his forever home. To stay up to date with Gabriel's journey, follow HelpAWS on Instagram.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Horrific moment postman kicks rescue puppy in the face - as owner says Royal Mail have threatened to stop delivering to her home unless she keeps tiny cockapoo under control
A Royal Mail postman left an 'attention-loving' rescue puppy squealing after he was caught on camera kicking it in the face. Whimpering cockapoo Bella was subjected to the 'cruel' attack when she heard the garden gate open and jumped out of a ground floor window. Shocking footage shows the little dog run eagerly towards the young male delivery worker before his shoe makes contact with her face. The curly-haired canine immediately falls to the floor and rolls all the way over before swiftly running back the way she came. Her 49-year-old owner Nikki Walker, who was working from home on April 17, said she heard the one-year-old yelp in pain so rushed to the front door. Ms Walker can be seen on CCTV asking the Royal Mail worker, 'did you kick her?' before adding 'I've got it on camera anyway'. She claims he denied booting the puppy and told her to 'do what the f**k she wants', later saying he simply 'put my leg up to stop Bella from jumping'. The mum-of-four has said she was 'absolutely fuming' while reviewing the footage and complained to Royal Mail. She says they offered her £100 and a home visit from a staff member to apologise, but she rejected the latter as she wanted all correspondence in writing. Ms Walker claims Royal Mail have since threatened to suspend deliveries to her address unless she ensures the dog is kept away from staff. She has described Bella as a 'faithful, cuddle-loving' puppy who has never bitten anyone and posted the video to Facebook where users called for the worker to be sacked. Royal Mail claim two other workers have reported Bella growling at them and insisted their 'first priority as an employer is to ensure the welfare and safety' of staff. The postman has now been removed from the round and won't be delivering to the address on Ms Walker's request. Ms Walker, from Leeds, West Yorkshire, said: 'When I heard yelping I quickly ran outside the front door. 'When I asked why she's yelping he said he didn't know. I asked if he'd kicked the dog and he said "no, I put my leg up to stop her from jumping". 'That won't be the case because he put his leg back and kicked. I knew he was lying to me. 'I told him I'd check the camera then he said "do what the f*** you want". 'Bella ran into the house, curled and cowered on the sofa and that's not like her. I knew something had happened. 'I sat next to her to watch the video and when I did I was absolutely fuming. 'She was wagging her tail. She wasn't aggressive or barking. 'She's a faithful puppy. She loves cuddles, attention and she'd sit on your knee for hours. 'If he'd have done that to my last dog he'd have killed her. 'My daughter watched the video and she was absolutely mortified.' Ms Walker says it will cost her around £80 to build new fencing so Royal Mail will agree to deliver to her address. She has said she feels the delivery giants are treating her puppy like a 'dangerous' dog despite claiming she's never bitten anyone. Ms Walker said: 'They sent this via a letter, which is quite ironic. You couldn't make it up. 'We've had to go out, buy some wood and build a new fence and gate so she can be secured in the back garden 'It's as if my dog is dangerous. It's really annoyed me. She's not a rottweiler or a big alsatian and she's never bit anybody.' Ms Walker's Facebook post has more than 200 comments, shares and reactions. It stated: 'This is absolutely disgusting behaviour kicking my one-year-old puppy in the face. She's wagging her tail. 'The yelps coming out of her are distressing so be mindful if watching, please.' One person commented: 'Disgusting behaviour. Report him and push for an outcome.' A second said: 'I hope he gets sacked, he wouldn't be kicking a rottweiler.' However another warned: 'Should keep your dog under control at all times.' But Ms Walker responded: 'She was in her own garden not running wild in the streets. it's the postman who was out of control.' A Royal Mail spokesman said: 'We are aware of an incident involving one of our postmen and a dog in Leeds. 'Our first priority as an employer is to ensure the welfare and safety of our people who provide a valuable service to our customers. 'We continue to appeal to dog owners to secure their pets when the postie arrives to help reduce the number of attacks, particularly at the door and in the garden.' The vast majority of dog owners keep their pets under control, however, last year, there were over 2,200 attacks on postmen in the UK - some resulting in life-changing injuries.
South China Morning Post
24-05-2025
- South China Morning Post
China stray puppy with 2 arrows in head, leads to crowdfunding for surgery, police probe
The discovery of a stray puppy in China with two arrows in its head, one of them pierced straight through, has sparked public outrage and a heated debate on social media over animal protection and the use of police resources. The May 11 incident unfolded when a man, surnamed Ai, and his girlfriend found an injured stray dog near a vegetable shop in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, southern China. One arrow had pierced right through the puppy's head, while another was embedded in the back of its head. The couple managed to capture it using a cage and rushed it to a pet hospital for emergency surgery. One of the arrows pierced through the little dog's head but failed to deal a fatal blow. Photo: Guancha They also sought help online by launching a crowdfunding campaign which drew support from hundreds of netizens and raised 13,000 yuan (US$1,800).
The Sun
23-05-2025
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- The Sun
Watch hero puppy Duke defend street from pack of bloodthirsty coyotes fighting off beasts for 45 agonizing minutes
THIS is the courageous moment a heroic puppy battles a pack of savage coyotes for nearly an hour to defend its local street. The neck-and-neck dog fight was captured on home security footage - and showed five bloodthirsty animals take on the one-year-old stray. 3 3 Now named Duke, the Labrador Retriever-German shepherd mix fought off the ravenous canines in suburban Los Angeles. The epic battle took place earlier this month in the early morning hours in Brea, California. Incredible footage shows the hostile pack of sinister coyotes surround the floppy-eared dog. They take nips at its heels, sides and face, before the fearless pup starts to fend off the attacks. The scheming coyotes back off slightly when the lionhearted dog starts to bark and bite back. Duke employs a range of techniques as he growls, bobs and swivels in response to the group assault. Displaying his primal instincts, the pup eventually stands with his back against shrubs to prevent any more flank attacks. The feral scavengers appear to struggle to land a proper hit on the pup as it defends itself effectively They then start to back off when they realise it is not the best idea to get within biting distance of their larger counterpart. The homeowners who caught the warring factions on camera only saw the standoff when they woke up and scared the whole gang off, according to KTLA. Forget 'Feed the Bear' - Celtic icon Roy Aitken is a dog whisperer now as he makes refuge appeal Homeowner Melissa Shatynski told the outlet: "He knew how to protect himself, and fight them off and kind of back into a corner against that little area there." She added: 'He was able to fight them off unbelievably.' Two days after the taking on the formidable foes, the brave stray pup was seen still wandering the neighbourhood alone. This compelled Shatynski to call Orange County Animal Care to get him taken to a shelter. Duke was up for adoption as of Thursday morning, but online records show he may already have found a new home. His description wrote: "Duke is a shy but friendly boy who loves hanging out with other dogs. "Once he warms up, he enjoys doing zoomies, playing in the pool, and engaging with his handlers." Cute footage posted by Orange County Animal Care showed Duke jumping around in a small pool and happily roughhousing with another dog. They excluded footage of the movie-like battle between courageous Duke and the five coyotes. Wildlife experts said that it is currently breeding season for coyotes - which means adults can become more aggressive while finding food for their young pups. This food can reportedly include dogs.
