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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Meet Fancy, A Sweet Girl That Will Kiss And Snuggle You to Death! Pet of the Week at the Washington Humane Society - Available for Adoption NOW!


Fancy is the pet of the week at the Washington Humane Society, she was chosen by ChrsitieLyn Diller, Director of Marketing and Communications.

Fancy is a sweet girl who is quite the traveler! She was found as a stray in Maryland, then brought to a shelter in Virginia, and has recently relocated to DC. Now she is ready to settle down with a forever family of her very own. Fancy is a very polite girl who will cozy up to almost anyone after she gets to know you. She thinks little kids are strange, but appreciates the occasional cat-friend. She will kiss you to death, but if she doesn't get you with kisses, then she will get you with snuggles!



Animal ID: 24130747
Species: Dog
Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei/Terrier, Staffordshire Bull
Age: 2 years 3 days
Sex: Female
Size: Medium
Color: Black
Spayed/Neutered : Spayed
Declawed: No
Site: WHS Georgia Ave
Location: Main Kennel




Meet Fancy at our Georgia Avenue Adoption Center!
7319 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 723-5730

To learn more about Fancy, click here: The Story of Fancy, An Adorable Chinese Shar-Pei/Terrier Mix, Found Dying in the Street - Rescued by Good Samaritans - Looking for a Forever Home

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Spanish Nurse Free of Ebola, Not Told About Dog


This is an undated image released on Wednesday Oct. 8, 2014 by animal rights organisation PACMA, of Teresa Romero, the nursing assistant who is infected with Ebola in Madrid, with her dog named Excalibur. Officials in Madrid got a court order to euthanize the pet dog of Spanish nursing assistant Romero, because of the chance the animal might spread the disease. At least one major study suggests that dogs can be infected with the deadly Ebola virus without showing symptoms, but whether or how likely they are to spread it to people is less clear.

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Homeless Dogs Rescued From Junkyard Transform Into Beautiful, Loving Pups


Little strays Elmer and Elsie were scared and covered with motor oil when members of Hope For Paws found them alone in a Los Angeles-area junkyard.

Elsie was so terrified that upon seeing her rescuers, she darted well out of arm's reach underneath a low platform. It took time, but with characteristic patience and kindness, Hope For Paws' Eldad Hagar and Lisa Arturo eventually coaxed both of the pups out of their hiding places.

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In More Cities, That Doggie In The Window Is Not For Sale


Just about everyone loves puppies. But around the country, there's heated disagreement about where, and from whom, people can get one.

While the large national pet store chains don't sell dogs, other chains and shops do. But in several states, including Florida, cities are passing laws that ban puppy sales in pet stores.

At the Petland store in Plantation, Fla., a suburb of Ft. Lauderdale, customers come in all day long to look at and play with the puppies. At this store, in fact, doggie accessories and puppies are all that owner Vicki Siegel sells.

To read more on this story, click here: In More Cities, That Doggie In The Window Is Not For Sale








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Cute Alert! Clingy Pandas Don't Want to Take Their Medicine


How do pandas take medicine? Apparently with a great deal of effort from the zookeeper. Not only because they refuse to open their mouth, but also because it’s hard to be heavy handed in the face of such adorableness.













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Want a Dog? It'll Cost You: Pet Rents Become the Latest Apartment Fad


Los Angeles (AP) - Mans best friend is taking a bite out of renters wallets.

Pet security deposits register in the hundreds of dollars and are getting steeper. Now, a monthly rental payment ranging from $10 to $50 is quickly becoming the norm, adding to the cost. Apartment managers nationwide say they require some safety net against pet damage, while others won't allow animals at all.

The rents and deposits pay for dog-poop picker-uppers, cleaning services and more, but some managers say they charge because they can. Many residents decry the move, arguing they are being bilked to keep their cats and canines.

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If You Don't Think Pets Have Feelings, Watch This Dog’s Reaction To A Sad Scene In The Lion King


When you think of the movie The Lion King, there is a certain scene in the movie that most would consider quite sad. For many, the scene where young Simba’s father gets tragically hurt during a stampede is enough to draw a few tears. The emotional creatures that they are, dogs also feel the pain during climactic scenes of movies.












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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Mouthless 'Elephant' Pig Born In China


Some people may be familiar with the South Park episode "An Elephant Makes Love to a Pig." Rest assured that this unfortunate creature had nothing to do with that.

From the looks of its long snout, one might get the impression that this piglet is part elephant, but it isn't. The peculiar pig was born from a 550-pound sow earlier this month in Northeastern China. Sadly, the piglet was born without a mouth, and died about two hours after it was born.

Photos from October 17 show the carcass of the piglet, which was frozen in order to preserve it.

To view the pictures, click here: Mouthless 'Elephant' Pig Born In China








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These Amazing Pups Would Like To Remind You It's 'Adopt A Shelter Dog Month'


The details of how these 52 dogs came to be available for adoption are varied, inspiring and sometimes tragic.

Sophie, it's thought, was used as a breeding dog, later abandoned in an attic with a litter of pups. Caliber is one of 26 dogs rescued out of a dogfighting ring in Apopka, Florida.

Sweet Kit was found running about as a stray in Washington, D.C. And someone -- we can't imagine who would do this -- left precious little Columbo in a box at a gas station in Indiana.

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Dog Interrupts Weather Forecast


A dog in Edmonton, Canada, does not care about the weather forecast.

He just wants to play.

Ripple, a part Mastiff, is from the Edmonton Humane Society and he was suppose to help weatherman Mike Sobel report the weather.

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Despite Losing Her Life To Violence, 6 Year Old Catherine Hubbard’s Dream Lives On - 'Catherine’s Rescue Barn'


We all recognize that tragedy is a part of life, but some events are nearly unspeakable and impossible to understand. In 2012, Sandy Hook Elementary School was the victim of one of the most appalling acts of violence this country has seen. The facts have been well documented, and the years have done nothing to make sense of what happened, or made it any less horrific.

One of the victims was Catherine Hubbard, a first grader, and an animal enthusiast. Her passion was animals, both real and stuffed. When she met an animal, regardless of fur, slime, scales, or size, she would ask it to “tell all your friends I am kind.” She wanted all animals to know she wanted to be friends with them and protect them. In kindergarten, Catherine made herself business cards for “Catherine’s Animal Shelter,” and listed herself as “Care Taker.” Despite being so small, she managed to dream bigger than most adults.

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Death Leaves Only 6 Northern White Rhinos in World, Conservancy Says


A northern white rhino named Suni died last week, leaving only six of this rare subspecies left in the world, according to a statement from Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya.

The 34-year-old Suni was one of four northern white rhinos at the conservancy. Worldwide, he was only one of two breeding males, according to Ol Pejeta.


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Bears Are on the Ballot in Maine as Hunting Methods Are Debated


It has been a big year for bears in the news, especially in Maine, where voters on Nov. 4 face a question that has bedeviled other bear-heavy states: how to keep the species’ population at bay in the face of pressure from animal rights groups lobbying to ban certain hunting methods.

The campaign around the Maine Bear Hunting Ban Initiative, which will appear on the ballot as Question 1, has shed light on Maine’s unique status in the wildlife world. It remains the only state in the lower 48 where hunters may use bait, traps and dogs to nab bears.

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5 Signs Your Dog is a Senior


How do you know your dog has reached his or her senior years? The most common signs of aging in dogs are too often what lead to their owners giving them up or what discourage potential adopters from taking them home. Despite their age-related problems, senior dogs still have a lot of life and love to share.

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