A Hospital Bent Their Rules To Grant A Dying Man's Last Wish To See His Dog, And Nobody Expected What Happened Next (Video)

When James Wathern was admitted into a Kentucky hospital, his health was declining quickly and he was thought to not have much time left. Social workers who were talking with Wathern discovered that his dying wish was to see his dog, Bubba.

Although the hospital has a strict no-pets policy, they decided to bend the rules and tracked down his beloved elderly Chihuahua at his foster home.

Their reunion was emotional and heartwarming, and was luckily caught on tape! They report that Wathern’s health is steadily improving, and that now Wathern, as well as Bubba, are eating regularly and seem less depressed.

The healing power of animals is nothing to be laughed at. The hospital says they are now revisiting their no-pets policy after witnessing his improvements.

See their adorable reunion below.

To see the video, click HERE. 

Lakeland Boxer Gives Birth to Near Record Litter of Puppies

Now here's some real puppy love.

A boxer from Polk County named Roxy has given birth to 14 puppies. It's oh-so-close to a world record. The Lakeland dog missed it by 1 boxer puppy.

To put this in perspective, boxers on average give birth to six puppies in a litter. Roxy was in labor for 12 hours.

To read more on this story, click here: Lakeland Boxer Gives Birth to Near Record Litter of Puppies

Unexpected Complexity in a Spider's Tiny Brain

Here is something to keep arachnophobes up at night.

The inside of a spider is under pressure, like the air in a balloon, because spiders move by pushing fluid through valves. They are hydraulic.

This works well for the spiders, but less so for those who want to study what goes on in the brain of a jumping spider, an aristocrat of arachnids that, according to Ronald R. Hoy, a professor of neurobiology and behavior at Cornell University, is one of the smartest of all invertebrates.

To read more on this story, click here: Unexpected Complexity in a Spider's Tiny Brain

BoschStudios Photography Has Extended Their Pet Mini Sessions Deal Through December 16 - You Become be Eligible to Win a FREE 16"x 20" Canvas - Washington Humane Society Receives $10 Donation

BoschStudios Photography has extended their Pet Mini Sessions deal through December 16! When you sign up for a 30 minute session, WHS receives a $10 donation PLUS you become be eligible to win a FREE 16"x 20" canvas!

Check out Bosch Studio's pet portraits by following the link, and book your session NOW by contacting info@boschstudios.com.


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Gorillas in the Crossfire

In a national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a caretaker struggles to save gorillas from the violence of a brutal civil war.

This Op-Doc video profiles Andre Bauma, who takes care of the orphaned mountain gorillas of Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In two decades of civil war, more than 140 of his fellow rangers have been killed while protecting their park, which has been home to armed rebels. They risk their lives for Virunga’s gorillas not only because they believe it is right, but because they know that the forest and its animals are the key to the region’s stability.

To read more on this story, click here: Gorillas in the Crossfire

Cyborg Cockroaches Can Hear You Call And Scurry To The Rescue

Researchers at North Carolina State University have figured out how to make cyborg cockroaches -- or biobots, as they call them -- pick up sound and seek out its source. So one day, the first responders to a rubble-filled disaster scene might be rescue roaches.

Cyborg cockroaches aren't new: They came on the scene a few years ago, with DIY enthusiasts jumping to create their own remote-controlled bugs. It's not all that difficult to perform the necessary surgery and hook a roach up to a computerized backpack.

To read more on this story, click here: Cyborg Cockroaches Can Hear You Call And Scurry To The Rescue

Washington Humane Society - Join Us in Welcoming Animal Rights Author, Kim Stallwood for a FREE Book Reading - November 13th

Please join us in welcoming animal rights author Kim Stallwood for a free book reading at the WHS Behavior & Learning Center (7315 Georgia Ave., NW, Washington DC 20012) next Thursday, November 13, at 5:30 p.m., organized by Alley Cat Allies.

Kim will be reading excerpts from his book “Growl: Life Lessons, Hard Truths, and Bold Strategies from an Animal Advocate” (Lantern Books, 2014).

Equal parts personal narrative, social history, and impassioned call for rethinking animal advocacy, Growl describes Stallwood’s journey from a meat-eating slaughterhouse worker to a vegan activist for all species. He explains the importance of four key values in animal rights philosophy and practice—compassion, truth, nonviolence, and justice—and how a deeper understanding of their role not only leads us to discover our humanity for animals, but also for ourselves.

Space is limited; please RSVP to jguerra@alleycat.org. Want to learn more about Kim? Check out www.KimStallwood.com

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In Honor of Adopt-A-Senior Pet Month, I Am Sharing Several Adorable Senior Dogs Looking For Forever Homes from The Washington Humane Society, Washington, DC

November is Adopt-A-Senior Pet Month. I am sharing several senior dogs available now at the Washington Humane Society, Washington, DC.

I am asking that you share them to help them find loving homes to spend their remaining years.

As an animal lover, senior animals have always touched my heart.

Puppies are cute, and most people want to adopt them first, leaving the senior dogs behind. But do you know the advantages of a senior dog?

According to most veterinarians, a dog falls into the “senior” category around age seven.

Please read:

7 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Dog
Steps to Adopt
Adoption Tips

Miles
Animal ID: 23829753
Species: Dog
Breed: Shih Tzu/Mix
Age: 11 years 1 month 25 days
Sex: Male
Size: Small
Color: Grey/Brown
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location: Dog Holding Kennel










To learn more a Miles, click HERE.

Lucille
Animal ID: 24170820
Species: Dog
Breed: Retriever, Labrador/Mix
Age: 14 years 14 days
Sex: Female
Size: Large
Color: Black/White
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location: Adoptions Kennel

To learn more about Lucille, click HERE.

Preston (In Foster Care)
Animal ID: 5321999
Species: Dog
Breed: Border Collie/Mix
Age: 9 years 22 days
Sex: Male
Size: Medium
Color: Black/White
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location: Foster Home

To learn more about Preston, click HERE.

Mila (In Foster Care)

Animal ID: 20978175
Species: Dog
Breed: Terrier, English Staffordshire/Terrier, American Staffordshire
Age: 6 years 1 month 26 days
Sex: Female
Size: Medium
Color: Brown/White
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location:  Foster Home

To learn more about Mila, click HERE.

Diesel
Animal ID: 23974709
Species: Dog
Breed: Boxer/Mix
Age: 7 years 1 month 8 days
Sex: Male
Size: Large
Color:.Brown/White
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS Georgia Ave
Location: Main Kennel

To learn more about Diesel, click HERE.

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