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(ANIMAL SHELTERS) MILWAUKEE, WI — In today’s economy, families are having to make the difficult decision to give up their pets purely for financial reasons. The Coulee Region Humane Society near La Crosse, Wisconsin is currently over capacity for both cats and dogs, and animal shelters across the country are experiencing the same economic burden. Read on for more on shelters’ attempts to promote adoptions with price breaks in order to avoid increased euthanasia. — Global Animal
(PIT BULL) Titan the pit bull saved a life this summer when he alerted his guardian that his wife was critically hurt in their home. Pit bulls are perhaps the most misunderstood breed, largely due to irresponsible caretakers, but dogs such as Titan are helping to change the breed’s reputation. Read on for more on this touching tale and Titan’s heroic actions. — Global Animal
(MISSING PETS) — Jack the cat was miraculously found alive at JFK Airport yesterday after falling through the ceiling tiles inside a Custom and Border Patrol room. Currently in the hands of a local veterinary hospital, Jack is said to be in critical condition and on a feeding tube. Read on for more information regarding Jack’s current state. — Global Animal
(BO OBAMA) The White House has released their first official portrait of their pup Bo with Michelle. Bo is a Portuguese Water Dog, his breed known for their swimming capabilities and waterproof coat with a spirit and energy that makes them a wonderful companion. — Global Animal
(PET INSURANCE) Everybody wants the best for their pet. However, even the best cared for animals can fall ill or be injured. Vet bills can mount up and become expensive. To make sure you are covered for all eventualities, it makes sense to obtain pet insurance.
(ANIMAL RESCUES) WISCONSIN — Without training or proper equipment, Wisconsin firefighters resuscitated an unconscious dog, Koda, by using “mouth to snout” CPR. After the dog had gone missing, firefighters ran into the burning house and discovered Koda just before he succumbed to the intense smoke. Read on for more regarding Koda and the firefighter’s heroic efforts him. — Global Animal
(DOGS) Since the breed’s peak in popularity after World War I, German shepherds have recently seen a steady decline. Despite their original development for German cavalry workers, they are now commonly being replaced with Belgian Malinois as military working dogs, providing even less reason to continue breeding. But according to Susan Orlean, author of “Rin Tin Tin: The Life and Legend,” the German shepherds’ rise to fame was mainly caused by the popular animal actor Rin Tin Tin, who transformed the German shepherd into the most sought after breed in America. Could Orlean’s new book and its future movie adaptation bring this beloved breed back into the spotlight? Read on for more on Orlean’s biography of the legendary pooch. —Global Animal
(JACK THE MISSING CAT) Volunteers will gather today at JFK airport to hold Jack the Cat Awareness Day. After going missing in the airport seven weeks ago, Jack has yet to be found. We urge Global Animals in the NYC area to attend Jack the Cat Awareness Day at JFK airport today. Read on more info information about Jack and the event. — Global Animal
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