(THERAPY DOG/VIDEO) While there have been several instances of dogs finding illness in their guardians, some dogs have actually been trained to help type 1 diabetics detect changes in blood sugar. Ruby, a Diabetic Alert Dog, has been helping three-year-old Faith Wilson and her family manage Faith’s diabetes since she was 18 months-old. Read on about the incredible difference Ruby has made in Faith’s life. — Global Animal
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DARTH VADER: ”The Force in me grows weak.”
PRINCESS LEIA: ”It could be worse. At least Dad isn’t a Trekkie.”
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(POLITICS) — Horrific animal irony as its best: investigations by Human Society Legislative Fund president Michael Markarian show evidence that prominent cockfighters in the city have been hired over the last nine years to respond to animal control complaints on fouls. City officials have gone so far as to declare cockfighters most suitable for the job because of their history around the birds. The HSLF is pressing Honolulu city government to end the contract allowing cockfighters to handle the creatures they so brutally harm. Read on to learn more. — Global Animal
(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
(ANIMAL RESCUE) SOUTH CAROLINA — No one knows how a 3 month old black lab puppy ended up on the roof of a moving train, but we do know that he now has a wonderful home with his rescuers, Tina Parker and her family. Read on about Boxcar Hunter, or Boxy, was rescued from the train. — 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 WELFARE) CANADA — Canada has once again been a leader in progressive thinking, putting an end to using live animals for medical courses. Read on for different perspectives from students and doctors, and the new teaching methods being practiced. Let’s hope this will spark a change the rest of the world will take part in! — Global Animal
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