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Troubled Dog Helps Dying Man

May 24, 2013

(TOUCHING TALE) With so many stories about human and animal companionship, this one really changes what you think you know about these complex relationships. Casey, an Alaskan malamute from Dalton, Georgia, made the lives of her caretakers pretty difficult. Casey was a rowdy troublemaker, often sneaking out from her home and digging holes in other people’s yards, knocking over trashcans, and helping herself to food that wasn’t hers. So, when a neighbor came over informing Carol Baird, Casey’s guardian, that her dog had been visiting his house, she was ready to once again apologize for her pesky canine. But to her surprise, the man thanked her and proceeded to tell her how Casey has been taking care of his father who was suffering from Alzheimer’s. The man then explained that Casey stopped showing up the night after his father had passed away, as if knowing that her task had come to an end. Read on for more on this extraordinary story. — Global Animal

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Faithful Dog Guards Tornado Victim’s Body

May 23, 2013

(TOUCHING TALE) In the past few days, many touching stories involving animals caught up in the aftermath of the devastating Oklahoma tornado have come to light. Barbara Garcia, a Moore resident who lost her home and her dog, was miraculously reunited with the pup in a tear-jerking video that has taken the Internet by storm. But a picture of a mud-covered dog faithfully standing by a deceased victim’s body after the Oklahoma tornado hit has become a source of mystery. The dog, Susie, was photographed solemnly sitting amidst a pile of rubble. The story became even more heart-wrenching when reports revealed the dog was guarding a dead body, who everyone assumed was her guardian. Read on to find out the real story behind this moving picture. — Global Animal

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Service Dog Graduates With Honors

May 22, 2013

(TOUCHING TALE) Bridget Evans and her service dog named Hero received a resounding applause as they crossed the podium to accept her master’s degree from the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The pair attended the commencement ceremony in matching royal blue caps and gowns in honor of their accomplishments together. Read on for more on this inspiring duo, and learn how the amazing pair has touched the hearts of many. — Global Animal

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Oklahoma’s Toto: Miracle Dog Survives Tornado

May 21, 2013

(ANIMAL RESCUE) While Oklahoma residents have only begun picking up the pieces in the wake of the massive tornado that tore through the region earlier this week, it’s encouraging to see miracles are still possible. One such moment occurred during a CBS interview with a woman named Barbara Garcia, whose home was completely destroyed by the colossal tornado. But her greatest loss was her missing dog, who she tried so hard to protect during the disaster. As the woman told her heartbreaking story, the news crew noticed a dog’s head poking out from beneath the rubble. Read on for more details on this touching tale and check out the tear-jerking video of the miraculous reunion below. — Global Animal

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It Takes A Village: Baby Elephant Rescued (VIDEO)

May 16, 2013
(ANIMAL RESCUE) Indian villagers had to take matters into their own hands after a baby elephant got stuck in a muddy ditch. The female calf was trailing behind her herd when she became trapped. After the calf began to cry, her mother stepped in to try and save her child, but to no avail. That’s when the local villagers decided to help out. Read on to learn more about the heartwarming rescue and see the video for yourself. — Global Animal

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20,000 Bees Safely Evacuated From Tree

May 15, 2013

(ANIMAL RESCUE) Last week in England, a tree surgeon named John Joinson was sent to the village of Childer Thornton to remove a tree that was in danger of falling into the road. When Joinson arrived at the tree, he discovered that a large colony of bees was living in it. Rather than resorting to the easier maneuver of spraying and killing them, Joinson phoned a beekeeper for help and managed to drive 20,000 bees out of the hive and into a box before cutting down the tree. Continue reading for more on the miraculous rescue mission. — Global Animal

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Dog’s Tear-Jerking Tale Transforms Autistic Boy (GALLERY)

May 14, 2013

(DOG PICTURES) Relationships between pets and companions are some of the strongest ones we can have. In the case of Xena, a Staffordshire terrier/pit bull mix, and Jonny Hickey, the bond between pet and human also serves as an effective therapy. Jonny, an 8-year-old boy diagnosed with autism, would seldom speak, and often isolated himself from others, until Xena came into his life. Since their new found friendship Jonny has completely changed his demeanor, and has become exponentially expressive. His mother told the Today Show, “He is the happiest child that I’ve ever seen him be in eight years.” Xena also benefits from this relationship. Abandoned at a young age, Xena’s journey has lead her to a loving family and a new best friend. Their tale shows the power of human-animal relationships. Here’s a glimpse of their story. — Global Animal

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How One Rescue Dog Survived Against All Odds (VIDEO)

May 7, 2013

(GLOBAL ANIMAL)—Arwen, a 10-year-old pit bull mix, was one of 89 dogs rescued from a hoarder in the Mojave Desert. Along with the others she was kept in poor outdoor conditions. During the cold winter season the dogs had no shelter, and barely any food or water. Karma Rescue, who also got other animal organizations involved, stepped in and began their tough work of relocating the dogs to safe homes. But everyone seemed to be especially touched by Arwen, who was so unsocialized and had so little interaction with humans that she had no idea how to respond to them. Arwen had almost no teeth because she chewed on the hoarder’s metal fence, and she had a very troubling eye condition brought on by the constant raw exposure to the rough weather. Alex, a volunteer, decided to foster Arwen until her health improved, but very quickly fell head over heels in love with the sweet dog, and decided to permanently adopt her. Read on to find out about Arwen’s ordeal and how she’s doing now.—Global Animal

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