(TOUCHING TALES) Having a pet is great for many reasons. Animals show unconditional love, provide constant entertainment, and make for great listeners. But for some pet guardians they are also lifesavers. From a courageous pit bull to an amazing bird, read on to see a list of some heroic pets who saved lives. — Global Animal
(PIT BULL HERO) BOSTON — Last Wednesday, the mother of Boston police officer David Lanteigne, fell unconscious on train tracks in Shirley, MA. The engineer of a westward-bound freight train witnessed Lilly, a pit bull, frantically trying to pull the woman, Christine Spain, off the tracks as the train quickly approached. Emergency responders arrived to the scene to find Lilly calmly standing guard over Christine. Lilly’s human companion was not injured, but the 8-year-old dog was not as fortunate. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) Pamela Anderson has written a letter to the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) president Michel Platini asking him to address Ukraine’s cruel preparation methods for Euro 2012. To get ready for the upcoming soccer tournament, Ukraine, the co-host of the event, is exterminating homeless animals. An estimated 7, 000 dogs a month have been hanged, shot, or poisoned. Even football players are asking that Ukraine find other methods to deal with the stray population. A country hosting such a big sports event has the responsibility of setting a better example than that. — Global Animal
(FAMOUS ANIMALS) Even though Uggie wasn’t nominated for an Academy Award this past award season, the scene-stealing star from The Artist is moving on to his next greatest feat: writing a memoir. After announcing his retirement earlier this year due to a neurological disorder, the 10-year-old pooch hopes to release Uggie: My Story by October. Read on to learn more about what to expect from this much-anticipated text. — Global Animal
(LIFE WITH PETS) Most dogs are not used to being around babies and can feel naturally curious or threatened by one. If you are expecting and are concerned about how your dog will react around your new family member, never fear. There are things you can do before you bring your baby home to ease the transition for everyone. Read on for ten simple steps to prepare your dog to meet your new bundle of joy. — Global Animal
(PIT BULLS) MARYLAND — Last week the Maryland Court of Appeals declared that all pit bull-type dogs are inherently dangerous. This ruling is extremely misguided and has already started to negatively affect the breed. Some Maryland pit bull guardians have been abandoning their dogs in the streets after being told they would be evicted from their apartment if they kept their pets. If you are a citizen of Maryland you can show your support for pits by contacting your state legislatures and posting pictures of you and your pit on the HSUS Maryland Facebook and Twitter pages. Read on for more on this horrible decision. — Global Animal
(PET CARE) Have you noticed your dog itching more than usual? Has your pup developed hair loss in certain areas? These could be signs of mange, a skin disease caused by parasitic mites. Ciara Black is a Global Animal contributor from the Dog Help Network, a resource for dog health related websites. Read on for symptoms of canine mange, and how to treat it. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) It’s no secret that dogs can tell when something is bothering their humans. But now it’s been determined that they can tell when things are off with our bodies as well. New studies show that diseases give off odors that dog’s noses are strong enough to smell, and with a little training they can determine who is sick and who is not. Read on to see if man’s best friend will become a tool for early detection of disease. — Global Animal
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