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Drunk badger blocks German road

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 9, 2009 · Comments (4)

So a priest, a rabbi and a badger walk into a bar... have you heard this one? German police were called to clear a road of a dead badger only to finnd the animal had in fact gorged itself on over-ripe, fermented cherries and, blind drunk, staggered out into... [Full Story]

Zoo Turtle Gets New Wheels

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 20, 2008

Ten-year-old African Spurred Tortoise "Arava" (L) is seen at Jerusalem's Biblical Zoo August 18, 2008. Arava is paralysed in her back legs and is unable to walk. It is not known how the tortoise got paralysed. After veterinarians were unable to restore the use of her legs, they attached wheels... [Full Story]

Hero dog saves drowning kittens- omg omg omg!!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 4, 2008 · Comments (6)

English Bulldogs are notoriously bad swimmers. With a giant head and chest compared to a lighter tail end, they have a tendency to go bottoms up in the water. So this doggy is EXTRA brave. Napoleon, an obedient and well behaved two year old white English Bulldog in Michigan... [Full Story]

Woman attacked by kangaroo saved by pet dog

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 21, 2008

An elderly woman was attacked by a large kangaroo on a farm in Australia and was lucky to be alive after a pet dog leapt to her aid, her son said Saturday. The 6-foot-5-inch kangaroo lunged without warning at 65-year-old Rosemary Neal as she went to check on some... [Full Story]

Giraffe suspected in zoo break out

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 30, 2008

Fifteen camels, two zebras and several llamas and pot-bellied pigs escaped from a circus visiting Amsterdam early Monday, police said. "We suspect that a giraffe kicked open a pen," Dutch police said in a statement, adding that the animals did not get far before they were rounded up and... [Full Story]

Endangered sea dragon at Ga. aquarium pregnant

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 13, 2008

A male weedy sea dragon carries eggs on his tail at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Thursday, June 11, 2008. For only the third time ever in a U.S. aquarium, one of the endangered creatures is pregnant. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)... [Full Story]

Single-horned 'Unicorn' deer found in Italy

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 12, 2008

This undated photo provided by the Center of Natural Sciences in Prato, Italy, Wednesday, June 11, 2008, shows a deer with a single horn in the center of its head. The one-year-old Roe Deer - nicknamed 'Unicorn'' - was born in captivity in the research center's park in the Tuscan... [Full Story]

Who's a clever boy? Stray parrot talks his way home!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 21, 2008

When Yosuke the parrot flew out of his cage and got lost, he did exactly what he had been taught -- recite his name and address to a stranger willing to help. Police rescued the African grey parrot two weeks ago from a neighbor's roof in the city of... [Full Story]

'Buddy' crowned most beautiful bulldog

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 22, 2008 · Comments (1)

Buddy the bulldog is a sleeping beauty. The reddish brown male can usually be found sleeping on his back, his large tongue lolling out as he snores loudly. But the 3-year-old from Ankeny, Iowa, was wide-awake Monday while being crowned winner of the "Beautiful Bulldog" contest, held in downtown... [Full Story]

The baby kangaroo and the wonder dog that saved it

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 2, 2008

By all accounts the baby kangaroo should have not survived the road accident that claimed its mother...but then along came Rex the wonder dog. The pointer discovered the baby roo, known as a joey, alive in the mother's pouch and took it back to his owner. "I was so... [Full Story]

Winfrey Dedicates Show to Her Late Dog

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 2, 2008 · Comments (1)

Oprah Winfrey plans to dedicate a show investigating abuses at puppy mills to her cocker spaniel, Sophie, who died last month from kidney failure. "Sophie gave me 13 years of unconditional love. She was a true love in my life," Winfrey says on the broadcast scheduled to air Friday.... [Full Story]

Doggy Prays at Japanese Temple

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 25, 2008

One-and-a-half-year old Chihuahua dog 'Conan' prays with his owner and chief priest Joei Yoshikuni during a morning pray at the Shuri-Kannondo temple in Okinawa islands, southwestern Japan, Monday, March 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)... [Full Story]

Nubs is reunited with Marine owner

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 24, 2008 · Comments (2)

You may recall in February we told you about a Marine and the dog that followed his unit throughout Iraq. The dog was sent, through donations, back to San Diego to be with a friend of the Marines and out of harms way. Now the Marines and the dog... [Full Story]

Swan, swan-shaped boat to part ways

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 19, 2008 · Comments (2)

A long love story is over at a German zoo: Petra the swan and her swan-shaped paddleboat are parting ways. Petra, a black swan, became a minor celebrity in 2006 when she became so attached to the boat -- which is shaped like an oversized white swan -- that... [Full Story]

Man clinging to boat: Save my dog first

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 12, 2008 · Comments (1)

Life jackets are made for people, not dogs. So, when Randy Earl's small boat capsized while he was fishing with his dog Lacy, a black spaniel mix, he stayed in the water with his life jacket while making sure Lacy was OK. "When the boat flipped over, I put... [Full Story]

Pet Sterilization Becomes Law in LA

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 27, 2008

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Tuesday signed one of the nation's toughest laws on pet sterilization, requiring most dogs and cats to be spayed or neutered by the time they are 4 months old. The ordinance is aimed at reducing and eventually eliminating the thousands of euthanizations conducted in Los... [Full Story]

Iraqi Dog Finds Marine After Miracle Trek

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 15, 2008 · Comments (6)

Major Brian Dennis, while serving in Iraq, found a dog who had his ears cut off as a pup and named the little guy nubs. Over a period of months, the animal came around, befriending Dennis and his fellow Marines. During one visit, Dennis found Nubs with a deep... [Full Story]

Beagle takes Top Prize at Westminster!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 13, 2008

At long last, a beagle is America's top dog. Baying and barking to his heart's delight, Uno lived up every bit to his name Tuesday night, becoming the first of his breed to win best in show at the nation's biggest canine competition. "He's a people's dog, a merry... [Full Story]

Best in show: The top 10 dog breeds

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 18, 2008 · Comments (1)

The American Kennel Club, a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world, helps you sort out the 157 dog breeds by announcing the Top 10 Most Popular Dogs in America. 10: Bulldog 9: Shih Tzu 8: Poodle 7: Dachshund 6: Boxer 5: Beagle... [Full Story]

Police: Tiger attack victim was intoxicated, taunting

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 18, 2008 · Comments (15)

One of the three victims of a San Francisco Zoo tiger attack was intoxicated and admitted to yelling and waving at the animal while standing atop the railing of the big cat enclosure, police say in court documents. Paul Dhaliwal, 19, told the father of Carlos Sousa Jr., 17,... [Full Story]

Jamie Oliver electrocutes chicken on TV

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 9, 2008

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has electrocuted a chicken and suffocated male chicks on television, outraging animal rights groups. The slaughter will appear on British television this week, and is apparently designed to highlight the brutality of battery farming. The footage shows Oliver electrocuting a chicken and draining blood from... [Full Story]

Madonna dyes sheep for Vogue Living shoot, RSPCA outraged

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 28, 2007 · Comments (4)

I grew up worshiping this woman and over the last decade I lost a little more respect for her each year. This is my final straw. I'm sorry ms. Madonna. We're through. Madonna, 49, and husband Guy Ritchie, 39, insisted the dye used was temporary and did not harm... [Full Story]

Dog gives up life to save man from fire

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 16, 2007

Bryan Smith has pictures of his dog in his coat pocket, a reminder of the pet that sacrificed itself to save him from his burning house. It was Tuesday night when Storm jumped on the slumbering Smith and alerted him to the growing smoke and flames outside his bedroom. Smith... [Full Story]

Doggy Walk of Fame Coming to London

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 7, 2007

Famous dogs Sassy from the film The Wizard of Oz, and Leo, whose siblings were used in a Harry Potter film, are pictured in Battersea Park, in central London. Britain's Kennel Club announced Monday the world's first Dog Walk of Fame honouring canine film stars such as Lassie, Gromit and... [Full Story]

Heroic cat and dog honored

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 2, 2007 · Comments (5)

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has recognized its "Humane Heroes of 2007. In addition to a small group of humans, the honorees include a cat and dog who share heroic attributes. Toby, a 2 1/2-year-old golden retriever, was recognized because he jumped on his... [Full Story]

Dog saves family from fire blamed on cat

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 11, 2007 · Comments (7)

I was so torn on reporting this story. Wonder dogs are always a great story but cats get the shaft so often. Still, it was too good for my bias. And just think! Adopting a sweet doggy just may save your life!!! Thumper, a black Labrador retriever, is getting credit... [Full Story]

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 11, 2007 · Comments (2)

Please Please Please don't forget to open your heart and home to a dog in need during National Adopt a Shelter Dog month. To find a loving doggy near you visit your local shelter or look right now on PetFinder.com. On behalf of furry friends everywhere, thank you.... [Full Story]

The abandoned monkey who has found love with a pigeon

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 14, 2007 · Comments (1)

They're an odd couple in every sense but a monkey and a pigeon have become inseparable at an animal sanctuary in China. The 12-week-old macaque - who was abandoned by his mother - was close to death when it was rescued on Neilingding Island, in Goangdong Province. After being... [Full Story]

Surfer Becomes my Hero of the Month

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 13, 2007 · Comments (1)

A surfer rode a wave on his stomach to rescue a struggling dog that had been swept off a pier and into Lake Michigan by a wave. Matt Smolenski, 25, said he grabbed the pooch's collar just as the exhausted, black-and-brown mixed breed stopped dog-paddling on Tuesday. "He put... [Full Story]

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