An apparently hungry dog in the U.K. recently swallowed an entire fishing line — including the hook. And the X-ray made it abundantly clear. The staff at Milton Keynes Veterinary Group — an independent, family-run veterinary practice with five different locations — said that a dog named Betsy was admitted to their practice after a […]
Fishing hook becomes lodged in hungry dog’s throat: ‘Real challenge,’ said veterinary surgeon
California dogs found wandering the streets have ‘strong bond,’ looking for loving home
Two bonded dogs are available for adoption after being found wandering the streets of California. Etsy and Dwight were found on a busy street in Hayward, California, walking side by side. A good Samaritan saw the pair and picked them up, keeping them safe while searching for their owners, according to Muttville Senior Dog Rescue […]
Pennsylvania woman mauled to death while feeding neighbor’s dogs as young son looks on: police
A Pennsylvania woman was mauled to death by her neighbor’s two Great Danes as she fed them while their owner was away, according to police. Kristin Potter, 38, of Centre Township in Perry County, died Thursday despite the efforts of emergency responders and police officers, who were unable to reach her until animal control arrived […]
‘Killer bees’: Texas dogs die after attack from Africanized honey bees, reports say
The killer bee is the result of experiments in Brazil decades ago, and the insects migrated to the US. Shutterstock Two dogs in McAllen, Texas died last week after getting attacked by the Africanized Bee, also known as killer bees, according to reports. NBC station KVEO in Brownsville, Texas reported that the dogs died at a McAllen home […]
Panama City Beach police to use new K-9 dogs, crime cameras to crack down on spring break drug use
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. – Thousands of spring breakers are expected to hit Florida beaches over the next few weeks. Spring break shenanigans, wild parties and underage drinking are nothing new for officers across the Sunshine State, but the Panama City Beach (PCB) police chief says fentanyl is raising the risks. “The spring break of […]
House passes bill outlawing the eating of cats and dogs.
© Greg Nash The House on Wednesday passed a bill outlawing the consumption of cats and dogs in the U.S. The “Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2018” was co-sponsored by Florida lawmakers Rep. Vern Buchanan (R) and Rep. Alcee Hastings (D). It passed in the House by a voice vote, according to […]