Gotta Love Dogs: Herbie Update

Monday, December 17, 2012

Herbie Update

Emaciated Pit Bull Named Herbie, Recovering Well!

By: N Gilbert

As per our Facebook post, here is our update on Herbie! :)

Via Doc Rick Broz:

12-17-2012: Herbie update. He was up several times today before I got there to see him. He was tired but we got him up and weighed him...49.6 lbs I think Dr. Woods said. The weight gain has slowed but that is to be expected as he exercises more and burns calories. He walks with his head down so he appears to be manuvering more by smell then sight. Wednesday, he will be seen by a specialist to see if the cataract on his left eye can be removed to restore his sight. His right eye appears to be useless. He seems to getting a little more energy in his walking when he's not too tired. A "prance" as Ashley described it. He is also becoming a "con man", playing on our sympathies to get a little extra belly rub or ear scratch !! ♥

For more Herbie photos and updates, please visit Doc Rick Broz's Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/docrick.broz?fref=ts

Or visit the Justice For Herbie group on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448760191854003/

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Sgt. Stubby: America's 1st Bully Hero!

In response to World War I, members of the First Company Governor's Foot Guard were activated and inducted into the 102nd Infantry Battalion of the 26th "Yankee" Division along with members of Connecticut's other Organized Militia units and numerous volunteers. During their training on the grounds of Yale University prior to deployment, they unexpectedly added a soldier to their company. Found by then-Private John Conroy, Stubby was a brindle patched puppy of unknown descent with a short tail from which he received his name. As the soldiers became familiar with army life, so did Stubby. Stubby became familiar with all of the bugle calls, the drill marching routines, and the routines of life in camp, even learning to give a dog's version of a salute. Stubby would would put his right paw on his right eyebrow when a salute was executed by others around him. Stubby's effect on the soldiers around him as well as his dedication to training and his ability to salute earned him the right to remain in the camp, even though animals were not allowed. Click the picture to be taken to Stubby's homepage!