Trixie and Texas: Black Labs Found at Landfill - Looking for Their Forever Home, As Time is Running Out

In Orangeburg County Animal Control and Shelter in South Carolina, all of the kennels are full. Trixie and Texas were both picked up as strays a few days ago at a local landfill; no one even knows if they are related, but volunteers provide the following heart-wrenching information about these two black Labrador retrievers:

"We don't know if this is even the mama to this little guy. They were both found at the land fill. He cowers behind her...like she is his protector. Both of these are beautiful dogs. She is really friendly. Texas is still a little scared but certainly is handsome."

The kennels at Orangeburg County Animal Control are currently being occupied by dogs involved in court cases; therefore because of lack of space, strays and surrendered dogs are only allowed the minimum time limits before they are euthanized.

Click HERE for information from the Facebook page of Friends of Orangeburg County Animal Control and Shelter for help in adopting or fostering.

Click HERE for the emergency Facebook thread for Trixie and Texas. Please share their emergency situation with friends, family and coworkers. Send this article on to a Facebook friend and to animal rescues. Their stories have been shared 136 times, but no one has stepped up to help. Sharing saves lives.

For more information and help with adoption, rescue, or foster opportunities:

"Friends of OCAC works with Orangeburg County Animal Control and Shelter to place the animals that come into the shelter.

We are a small group of people who want to change things. If you would like to help us, we need volunteers. The shelter hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our mailing address for our group is PO Box 131 Elloree, SC 29047 Our phone number is 803-596-8046."

To contact the shelter directly, please call 803-534-0045. The shelter is located at 1596 Ellis Ave., Orangeburg, SC.

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Pit Bull Mix Who Overcame Brutal Abuse And Inspired Animal Rights Law Honored With Hero Award

While the stories of all eight finalists for the American Humane Association's 2014 American Hero Dog Award are nothing shy of incredible, Susie, a 5-year-old pit bull mix, won the coveted prize Saturday night. Each of the pups and their owners took the stage at a ceremony in Beverly Hills, California, to be recognized for their work -- from search and rescue to medical aid to arson investigation.


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Goldendoodle Helps 7-Year-Old Girl, Meghan Weingarth, With Deadly Nut Allergy (Photos)

Seven-year-old Meghan Weingarth could go into anaphylactic shock if she eats anything containing peanuts or almonds. But a Goldendoodle called LilyBelle makes sure she stays safe -- the dog sniffs out nuts in food and raises a paw as warning if anything contains nuts, Caters News reports.

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Cute, Funny, Adorable Animals That Will Make You Smile

Take a look at these cute, funny, adorable animals! If you love animals...these will make you smile!

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Man Accused of Starving Dog Faces Charge of Aggravated Animal Cruelty

According to Friday's My News 13, a man near Winter Park, Florida, is facing a charge of aggravated animal cruelty for allegedly starving a pit bull.

An emaciated dog named "Zola," was rescued from 22-year-old Aaron Dennis' apartment on Thursday; authorities noted that the home was covered in urine and feces and the skeletal dog was unable to stand when they arrived. According to the Orlando Sentinel, a concerned neighbor contacted the authorities to report that a dog had been abandoned in Dennis' apartment.

Dennis told investigators that he had been out of town for a few days and did not know that the dog was sick.

Zola is currently in the custody of Orange County Animal Services and her prognosis for survival is unknown. Dennis was booked into jail.

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Dog Drinking In Slow Motion From 'The Secret Life Of Dogs' (Video)

Leave it to ultra-slow motion to reveal the true genius of our furry friends.

We kind of suspected that dogs were brilliant -- in an understated, not-at-all showy kind of way.

And, sure, many of you already know that they have a rather unique drinking style -- all that water seeming to slosh and splash up against our faithful furball's face. In real-time, dogs seem to douse their faces, hoping some of that water creeps down their throats.

But, seen in ultra slow motion, that simple act has an utterly fascinating grace.

Check out this clip from the also-kind-of-brilliant documentary The Secret Life of Dogs. It shows an Alsatian drinking water filmed with a Phantom camera at 1000 frames per second.

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How Tanzy The Paraplegic Kitten Surprised Everyone

When Tanzy first came to Tabby's Place, no one knew whether or not she would survive the animal attack that left the day old kitten without the use of her back legs.

But the amazing vets and folks at Tabby's Place, thanks to their care and treatments, soon found Tanzy could do all sorts of things:

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Frisky Business MEGA Adoption Event, One Day Only, All Adoptions $8, October 18th, - Washington Humane Society, Georgia Avenue Adoption Center

Washington, DC – The Washington Humane Society (WHS) is traveling back to the 1980s for one day only! On Saturday, October 18, all animals adopted from the Georgia Avenue Adoption Center are available for just an $8 adoption fee during our “Frisky Business” 1980s themed adoption event. Plus, we are opening one hour early to offer this choice special for a full eight hours (11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.).

Pop by 7319 Georgia Ave., NW to visit all of the furry dudes and dudettes looking for new homes! We’ll also be chilling out front with Adopt Force One (our mobile adoption vehicle), so you will have an even greater selection of rad animals to choose from!

 All pets adopted from the Washington Humane Society go home spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Our standard adoption counseling and approval process applies to all adoptions, and a $15 DC dog license fee is required for dogs adopted by DC residents (scrunchies and leg warmers not included).

WHAT: “Frisky Business” MEGA Adoption Special

WHEN: Saturday, October 18, 2014
                11:00 am - 7:00 pm

WHERE: Georgia Avenue Adoption Center - ONLY!
                7319 Georgia Avenue, NW

                SPECIAL: $8 reduced adoption fees for all animals at the Georgia Avenue Adoption Center

Pets adopted from our New York Avenue location, or from foster homes, on October 18 will be available for our regular adoption fees. Learn more at www.washhumane.org/adopt.

About the Washington Humane Society: WHS is the only Congressionally-chartered animal welfare agency in the United States and has been the leading voice for animals in the District of Columbia since 1870. WHS provides protection and care to over 43,000 animals each year through its broad range of programs and services including: sheltering, adoption, humane law enforcement, spay and neuter, humane education, human – animal rehabilitation programs, and lost and found services. For more information, please visit www.washhumane.org.

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Aggressive Bull Interrupts Wedding Photos

Brian and Rebecca Pepper were taking their wedding photos in a paddock in Tamworth, Australia when a bull approached the loving couple.

At first, everything was fine, but when the bull got aggressive, so did the groom. Luckily, their photographer Rachel Deane snapped some very memorable pictures of the unusual animal disturbance.

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Seeing Eye Cat Adopts Blind Dog As Best Friend, Guides Him Everywhere

This is the classic story of a dog chasing a cat, though it turns the convention on its tail, so to speak.

The remarkable tale of friendship focuses on Pudditat, a stray feline with a fierce reputation as a bully who grew close to Tervel, a blind farm dog afraid to leave the safety of his bed.

Pudditat becomes a seeing-eye-dog of sorts, leading Tervel around with her tail in a delightful show of animals helping each other out.

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20 - Of The World's Rarest Dog Breeds

Sometimes it feels as if everyone walking down the street has a dog, but you won't find these breeds on every sidewalk.

Some hail from far-off locales, others have unique features like extra digits or talents like truffle-hunting. All of them are found in such small numbers that they sometimes aren't even acknowledged by the American Kennel Club. See which dogs made the list.




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Missing Cat Had Been Leading a Double Life

A two-timing cat in New Zealand has finally been found out. For almost ten years, one Siamese cat has lived with two families, one under the name "Ming" with the Alexanders, and the other using the name "Cleo" with the Smiths. Now, the two families are trying to figure out how to handle custody of Ming/Cleo, and both families say they just want the two-timing cheat to be happy.

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Covered In Tar And Unable To Move, See This Amazing Rescue That Saved This Dog's Life

A dog that had fallen into a pool of hot tar in India was almost unrecognizable when rescuers got to him. He was stuck to the ground and unable to move as solidified tar stiffened his body. He was covered in leaves, grass and other debris and his breathing was barely visible. His frightened eyes were the only things that moved.

Animal Aid Unlimited, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing animals in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, recently posted a video of the heartbreaking situation and the rescue operation that followed.

“He had fallen into a pool of hot tar that smothered his body and had became rock-solid,” the video description said of the animal. “He was stuck to the ground and unable to move. A passerby saw him struggling and called our help-line. After three hours of massaging vegetable oil into the thick layer of tar watch his amazing recovery!”

The entire rescue was completed over the course of took two days. When completely free of the tar and grime, the difference was shocking.

Beneath the sticky black coat was a brown dog with floppy ears. Though thin, the animal was filmed wagging its tail  and eating shortly after it was cleaned.

Watch his stunning transformation:

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Man Allegedly Tries to Smuggle 51 Live Turtles Across U.S.- Canada Border - In His Pants

Detroit - A Canadian man has been charged after border agents at the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel found more than 50 turtles strapped to his body and hidden between his legs.

The Detroit News reports that Windsor, Ontario, resident Kai Xu was charged Wednesday with smuggling, illegal trading and exporting. A bond hearing was scheduled Thursday in federal court in Detroit.

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agent received a tip about a large box sent to a Detroit postal center. Court documents say it was addressed to Xu and mailed from Alabama. Agents were watching the postal center on Aug. 5 when Xu arrived.

The turtles were found after Xu's SUV re-crossed the border and was stopped in Windsor.

It wasn't immediately clear if Xu has a lawyer.

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