It was a beautiful year for flowering redbud trees this spring. The pink flowers seemed to go on and on. As in past years, the question arises as to why redbud trees flower on the trunk or on large branches. The question just popped into my email inbox this morning: Is it a disease? Like everyone else, I’ve always meant to look up this interesting phenomena. According to … [Read more...] about Why is that Redbud tree blooming along the trunk?
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Deformed dog that can’t eat set to be euthanized: When the truth is uncovered, vet makes the correct decision
When a 4-month-old puppy was left at the Cuyahoga Country Animal Shelter in Ohio, USA, in April 2016, he was so ill that he couldn’t even open his mouth to eat. Nevertheless, he remained in high spirits; his tail continuously wagged, and he was ready to give everyone kisses. Veterinarians examined him and surmised that he’d contracted a severe infection from … [Read more...] about Deformed dog that can’t eat set to be euthanized: When the truth is uncovered, vet makes the correct decision
Dog with malformed face dumped by family: Then angel arrives and makes everything right
Lucky had little reason to enjoy his life. All of the owners and families who he had been with neglected him; none were interested in showing him the love he deserved. Born at a puppy factory, Lucky never found someone who wanted him to adopt him. In the end, he was given away free of charge. The reason? Lucky had a malformed face and didn’t look like other dogs. Lucky … [Read more...] about Dog with malformed face dumped by family: Then angel arrives and makes everything right
Shelter dog leaps over concrete wall to keep her best friend company — leads to happy ending for both
Dogs are such smart and social creatures, capable of making real loving friendships with other dogs. These friendships can be especially important between shelter dogs. Recently, one shelter dog showed her devotion to her best friend — and it led to a heartwarming end for the both of them. According to a Facebook post, dogs Linda and Brenda were found as strays together … [Read more...] about Shelter dog leaps over concrete wall to keep her best friend company — leads to happy ending for both
Mom is woken by strange growl from pit bull, rushes into son’s room to witness dog’s actions
Dogs are not only man’s best friend — they can also be man’s life savers. And in the case of this story, a 10-year-old boy’s. Pit bull Ember was a rescue dog and one day, Tracy and Tony Daniels decided to save him and offer him a forever home. Little did they know just how much the sweet dog would pay the favor back one day. Certain dog breeds have less than favorable … [Read more...] about Mom is woken by strange growl from pit bull, rushes into son’s room to witness dog’s actions