Gotta Love Dogs: 07/05/13

Friday, July 5, 2013

Send Us Your Pet's Photos!

Send us your pet's photos to be featured on GLD!

Would you like for us to feature your pets on our site in a slideshow? If so, please send us a clear photo of your fur child with a short description or story and we will feature him/her as part of our Fur Babies of Gotta Love Dogs Challenge.

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Oskar Update 7/5/13

San Francisco dog recovering after eating poisoned meatball

Posted by: N Gilbert

Poisoned meatballs (above) - Oskar (below)

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A San Francisco dog that fell critically ill on Wednesday from eating a poisoned meatball is continuing to recover.

The 7-year-old dachshund, named Oskar, is receiving care at a Sunset District animal hospital. He is now listed in stable condition.

Dr. Carrie Journey says Oskar's symptoms are consistent with strychnine, an animal poison.

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Frodo Update 7/5/13

Duct taped, abused dog sign of bigger problem

Posted by: O Jefferson

Frodo's teeth were dislodged and his mouth had to be re-attached.

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - It was a horrific sight: A dog, with its mouth duct taped, chained to a fence and left for dead. Now, a $5,000 reward is being offered to find the person responsible.

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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!