Resources To Turn To If You Are Having Trouble Affording Veterinary Care For Your Dog

If you have a pet there may come a time when you will need to pay for veterinary medical bills, which, depending on the medical emergency or condition, can be astronomical. Pet insurance can certainly help cover some of the costs, if you have it. But there are times when a pet's medical emergency or illness will exceed your resources. In cases such as these, pet owners may face an agonizing choice.

With this in mind, here are some financial resources and options you can look to for help.

RedRover.org

The RedRover Relief program provides financial and emotional support to Good Samaritans, animal rescuers and pet owners to help them care for animals in life-threatening situations and resources to help victims of domestic violence escape abusive environments with their pets. They also have a program that helps with disaster relief, criminal seizures and hoarding cases.

The Pet Fund

The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c) 3 nonprofit association that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need veterinary care.

The AAHA Foundation

The benevolent arm of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the AAHA Foundation offers the AAHA Helping Pets Fund which works with AAHA-accredited veterinary practices to identify pets in need. Accredited practices may then apply for assistance from the Fund for emergency and non-elective treatment of abandoned pets and pets whose owners are facing financial hardship.

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Today Could be the Day! Eagle Eggs Could Hatch – Watch Live Cam!

Washington, DC - The first of the two eagle eggs in D.C. is expected to hatch as early as today.

The American Eagle Foundation said they're "officially on egg-watch alert."

The two eggs were laid in February and it typically takes 35 days for the eggs to hatch.

The parents, named 'Mr. President' and 'First Lady,' are incubating the eggs in a nest on the grounds of the National Arboretum.

The American Eagle Foundation is encouraging people to guess the day and time that the eggs will hatch using the hashtag #dceaglecam.

  

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WHS/WARL to Receive 11 Dogs to Assist with HSUS Arkansas Puppy Mill Bust – Wednesday, March 16 at 2:00 p.m.

WHAT:                       

Washington Humane Society/Washington Animal Rescue League to receive 11 dogs to assist with HSUS Arkansas puppy mill bust

WHEN:                        

Wednesday, March 16

2:00 p.m.* (Exact time TBD, contact Matt Williams – 202-280-9412 for timing)

WHERE:                       

Washington Humane Society/Washington Animal Rescue League

                                    71 Oglethorpe Street, NW

                                    Washington, DC  20011

INFORMATION:          On March 3, 2016, the Humane Society of the United States rescued 295 dogs from a suspected puppy mill in Madison County, Arkansas.  On the property, animals were living in dangerous and filthy conditions. Many of the dogs were housed in tiny cages covered with feces and lacking clean water and food.  The animals were removed and transported to a temporary emergency shelter where they were thoroughly examined by teams of veterinarians and received necessary medical treatment.  The dogs were then sent to partner shelters (including WHS/WARL) for continued care and adoption.

To read more on this story, click here: Thanks to a Call into the Puppy Mill Tip Line for theHumane Society of Arkansas: 295 Puppies Were Rescued from a Horrific Living Situation

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Authorities Discovered a Giant Pet Rabbit Living Illegally in a Caravan: Owners Told Police it Was a Long Eared Guinea Pig

Australia - Authorities are hopping mad after they discovered a giant rabbit living illegally in a caravan as the owners tried to convince officers the furry animal was just a long-eared guinea pig.

The rabbit was seized after the pet was found living in a cage inside a caravan in Queensland when Springwood police were called to the address in relation to an incident involving the owners.

When questioned about the floppy-eared animal - which are deemed as 'pests' in the state - the owners tried unsuccessfully to palm their pet rabbit off as a guinea pig.

Under the state government legislation, it is an offence to possess a rabbit in Queensland unless the owner has the proper authorization.

Queensland has been known as the no-go zone for rabbits as they pose a significant threat to the environment and agricultural industries.

The state has the toughest anti-rabbit regime in the world - and anyone found illegally keeping the furry animals could face hefty fines of up to $44,000 and six months in prison.

On Monday, Queensland Police shared a photograph of an officer cradling a giant rabbit in his arms.

“With Easter just around the corner, this bunny got some special hugs from the officers at Springwood Police Station,” the post said.

“Not wanting to upset the Easter Bunny and lose out on his yearly chocolate binge, Senior Constable Ben Sier made sure after he finished cuddling his fat furry friend that he found a good home for it.”

The rabbit is currently on its way to a rabbit rescue sanctuary in Grafton, NSW.

The name of the rabbit is unknown.

The Queensland owners tried unsuccessfully to palm their pet rabbit off as a long-eared guinea pig (left).

Queensland has been known as the no-go zone for rabbits as they pose a significant threat to the state.

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Why Does My Dog Take His Own Sweet Time When It Comes To Pooping?

My dog is the pickiest pooper I know. Come rain or shine or snow or sweat, he must and will trudge around to find his golden mud pile. Time does not matter.

Out of curiosity, you know, just because, I decided to figure out all the inner workings that make my dog so darn choosy about his poo spots.

Thankfully, Wired, wrote a nice long think piece on the science of dog pooping. I figured I’d gist it out for you below:

1. Informational Goldmine:

Dogs’ poo and pee serve as their social media profile, if you will. It conveys vital information to other dogs. Carlo Siracusa, director of the Small Animal Behavior Service at the veterinary hospital of the University of Pennsylvania told Wired:

“These messages can tell your dog how many other dogs are in the immediate area, the sexual status of those dogs—whether a female is in heat, for example—whether a particular dog is a friend or an enemy, what he or she had for lunch, and when they were last in the area.”

This partially explains why I can literally see that a-ha moment in my dog’s demeanor when he drops a deuce. He’s probably trying to hit on that Doxie down the street.

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Two Bizarre Attacks on Iditarod Front-Runners Have Occurred Along the Dog Sled Course Leaving one Dog Dead

Two bizarre attacks on Iditarod front-runners have occurred along the dog sled course as authorities say a snowmobiler intentionally charged two teams, leaving one dog dead.

It happened early Saturday, first to musher Aliy Zirkle. Near the checkpoint in the village of Nulato, she said a snowmachiner repeatedly attempted to harm her and her team.

One of her dog's received a non-life threatening injury and Aliy reported the attack to the Alaska State Troopers after reaching the checkpoint.

Soon after, four-time Iditarod champion Jeff King, who was behind Zirkle, experienced a similar incident 12-miles outside the Nulato checkpoint, according to a release from the Iditarod Trail Committee.

The snowmobile reportedly killed Nash, a three-year-old male. Crosby, another three-year-old male, and Banjo, a two-year-old male, received non-life threatening injuries.

King himself received medical attention at the checkpoint.

"I gave first aid to the dogs the best I could, loaded them in my sled and continued onto Nulato where I reported the incident," King told Alaska Public Media. "And at the point of impact, the snow machine’s cowling had flown off, the driver did not stop, and he was a distant light in an instant."

Cowling is the removable cover of the snowmobile's engine. Authorities used the cover to identify the alleged attacker as State Troopers made their way to Nulato to investigate at daybreak.

At around 11:45 a.m. local time, Alaska State Troopers arrested Arnold Demoski of Nulato. The 26-year-old was charged with r two counts of Assault in the third degree, one count of Reckless Endangerment, one count Reckless Driving and six counts of criminal Mischief in the fifth degree, according to a release.

In an interview with KTUU just prior to his arrest, Nulato admitted he'd been out drinking just before coming upon Zirkle and her team.

He said he only meant to help and not hurt her. He also said that King was his favorite musher as a boy.

While shaken and potentially knocked off their game, frontrunners Zirkle and King both intend to continue with the race and finish in Nome.

"I have a sense of loss and anger but also of gratitude that more of my dogs were not hurt," Kind said. "I’m not going to let this schmuck take any more the fun away."

The most elite race for sled dog mushers, the Iditarod takes place each March and sees teams of one musher and 16 dogs brave sub-zero temperatures and blizzard conditions to traverse 1,000 miles of brutal Alaskan terrain.

This photo provided by KTUU shows Arnold Demoski, who was charged with colliding his snowmobile with Iditarod trail sled dog race teams Saturday, March 12, 2016, near Nulato, Alaska. Demoski, 26, of Nulato was arrested on suspicion of assault, reckless endangerment, reckless driving and six counts of criminal mischief. (Kyle Hopkins/KTUU.com via AP)

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Eagle Eggs Could Hatch Soon at National Arboretum

The eagles — known as "Mr. President" and "The First Lady" — built their nest in a tulip poplar tree in 2014.

Washington, D.C., could soon be home to a new -- tiny -- first family.

The National Arboretum's eagles — known as "Mr. President" and "The First Lady" — are expected to welcome two eaglets as early as next week.

The pair built their nest in a tulip poplar tree in 2014 and raised one eaglet there last year, according to the American Eagle Foundation.

This year, two eggs were laid in the nest. The first egg arrived Feb. 10, and a second egg followed on Valentine's Day, according to the American Eagle Foundation. The first egg could hatch as early as March 15.

To read more on this story, click here: Eagle Eggs Could Hatch Soon at National Arboretum

You may be interested in reading: Washington, DC – Bald Eagle Nest Cam: Mr. President and The First Lady – Watch Live!

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Sunday, March 13 is National K9 Veterans Day

Sunday, March 13 marks the 74th anniversary of establishing the K9 Corps in the US Army or the National K9 Veterans day.

In 1942 the American Kennel Club helped create “Dogs for Defense,” a civilian group that trained dogs as sentries to help patrol US coastline. The US Army approved the experimental program and created the K9 Corps.

The K9 Corps initially trained 32 different breeds, by 1944 the number dropped to seven.

Military dogs are usually non-commissioned officers one rank higher than their handlers. According to CNN, some say this is meant to prevent handlers from mistreating their K9 partners.

The Army used about 1500 dogs during the Korean War and about 4000 in Vietnam.

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