As puppies and kittens haven’t mastered self-control and require a lot more sleep than adult animals, they’re usually the ones face-planting in their mash. Aren’t they so cute?

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The Director of the Montgomery County Animal Services, Thomas Koenig, said that the ordinance goes into effect during periods of wind and heavy snow and/or extreme cold. The Montgomery County Police Animal Services officers are asking citizens to bring their pets indoors. Even if the animal is accustomed to living outside, they can be susceptible to some hazards of cold weather.

This is eye-opening

Livestock should be given a place to get out of the wind, and they should have dry bedding to prevent frostbite. I think it is sad that people have to be told to do this for their animals. Share away, people.

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It is always a little embarrassing if your child has a temper tantrum when you are out in public. They see something that they want and scream and throw a fit if you saw no. The other shoppers have no idea why your child is screaming, and they all stare at you as you desperately try to calm your child down.

The dog in this video is having a blast at the park – but then dad goes and spoils the whole thing by saying it is time to go home. The dog is not at all ready to go and lets his dad know! He complains as only a dog can! You can tell the Boxer is desperately trying to plead his case and wants to have just five more minutes of fun!

Take a look at this video!

Talk about sassy! This dad and his dog are having some fun! Share away, people!

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According to Gwenn of Pug Nation, Bella looks like she’s part penguin, part seal and part Pug but in truth she’s all dog and just wants hugs and kisses.

Bella didn’t always look this way. She was likely born from breeding. Bella did have a family but they had difficulty caring for her.

When she first broke her elbow her family took her to the veterinarian who was able to fix it. He told the family to keep her confined, keeping the pressure/weight off that limb. For whatever the reason, they didn’t follow these instructions and she re-broke the elbow. At some point, Bella’s other elbow became broken and the veterinarian decided to keep her at the hospital to keep her confined so she could heal properly.

Upon further assessment, the veterinarians realized the elbows were irreparably damaged. The only solution was a double amputation. The rehabilitation, the care, the cost were all unknowns for this family.

They would not give their consent nor would they relinquish Bella to the hospital. For 9 long months, Bella resided at the hospital. It is unclear what her condition was like during those 9 months but the veterinarians themselves were at an impasse. Without the consent of the family, the veterinarians could not perform additional medical procedures.

Finally, a volunteer at Pug Nation took notice of Bella and inquired. The inquiry lead to the revelation of her story and immediate action. The veterinarians were able to convince the family to relinquish her to the hospital and then the hospital to the animal rescue.

Bella is now 6 years old. Pug Nation was able to find a loving foster/adopter for Bella almost immediately. Wendy considers Bella’s welfare her top priority.

Amazingly, after everything Bella has been through, she is incredibly sweet and has no idea that she is special needs: she barks at passing cars, begs for treats, asks for cuddles and loves going on walks – albeit she only walks with two legs instead of four.

She does not let two broken elbows set her back. She is fast – whether she is waddling like a seal or running on two legs.

Since filming this story in September, Bella has had her double amputation surgery and is now free from pain. She is doing well. She is still with Wendy who loves her unconditionally.

Stay tuned for a follow up story of Bella in her new wheelchair.

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Locals witnessed the monkey protecting the little guy from adult street dogs and were so impressed that they offered the pair some food.  The puppy was even given first dibs!

“People who have seen them all spoke of their strong mutual affection and described their bond as the most caring thing in the world,” onlooker Sasi Kumar told Indian news outlet Zee News.

“To take care of a puppy in danger and protect him like a parent, their undying affection gives us a valuable lesson about relationships.”

The incident wasn’t isolated, either.  She could be seen carrying the puppy around, leaping from branches with him in tow,  and grooming him, which is a bonding experience for social groups of animals.

Monkeys are very intelligent and resourceful, so who knows – maybe this was just a ploy to get some extra snacks from people.  But it’s far more likely that she was cast out from her troop or lost her own baby and was looking for a companion to care for.  In any event, it’s adorable, and hopefully their love is still going strong.

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Since Winston is small, he was able to get out of the pipe if he wanted to. But being that Rosie is a German Shepherd and much larger, she remained stuck in the pipe.

Since Winston is small, he was able to get out of the pipe if he wanted to. But being that Rosie is a German Shepherd and much larger, she remained stuck in the pipe.

Although Winston wasn’t actually stuck and was able to crawl out of the pipe, he refused to leave Rosie’s side. When police and firefighters arrived, they tried to lure Winston out with treats, but he continued to bark and remain by Rosie.

Watch the whole story in the video below:

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Using donated funds and volunteered time, they were able to teach Duke how to walk. The result is this precious stroll down the hallway.

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She couldn’t find any rescues in Thailand who would take him in — but she knew if the dog didn’t get help soon he would die, maybe even right there on the sand.

In Thailand, Meagan unexpectedly discovered a poor dog dragging his body across the beach. She took him to a local vet where X-Rays showed his spine was broken

Because of his extreme condition, no rescues in Thailand were willing to take the pup. So, Meagan vowed to find a way to bring him back home to Canada.

Getting him overseas was no easy task, but thanks to many generous online donors, Meagan was able to raise the over $2,000 needed to help pay for the special needs pup’s trip.

Leo’s story was so incredible, he made the local news.

Two months after his rescue, Leo was ready to head off to his new home.

Even after a long flight, Leo was calm and happy.

Due to her job and living situation, Meagan couldn’t take him in herself. However, she was able to find him a foster home via Leo’s Facebook page with a wonderful woman named Jamie.

Donations helped pay for Leo’s extensive vet bills and care. K9 Carts, a pet mobility rehab center, helped him get his own doggie wheelchair so he could walk again.

Leo has adapted incredibly, in spite of the struggles he’s been through.

He’s undergone various operations for problems with his urinary tract, and until a solution is found…

…he’s wearing diapers like a human baby.

Leo had only weeks left to live, but human compassion reigned supreme and gave him a second shot at a long and happy life.

Leo has already showed signs for the possibility of future mobility.

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Four-year-old Sadie has type one diabetes and Down syndrome, which makes it quite difficult for her parents to monitor the little girl’s blood sugar levels. That’s where Hero comes in. The service dog has been specially trained to detect decreases in blood sugar. While many dogs have been trained to help diabetics in the same way, what Hero did one day is almost beyond comprehension.

Little Sadie was at school five miles away from her home when Hero suddenly started whining to no end. Knowing something was wrong, her mom decided to call the school and ask them to check Sadie’s blood sugar. Everything looked fine at first, but within a half hour, it had dropped from 122 to 82.

Hero somehow sensed what was wrong from miles away!

https://youtu.be/WC1xfW4TocE

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It can be nerve-wracking to leave home for the first time, and Jake Ostrowski’s mom knows it.  Bringing along their dog, Jesse, certainly would have made the transition easier, but as that wasn’t allowed, mom Sharla sent him off with the next best thing – a cardboard cut-out!

“I love my dog — he sleeps with me every night,” Jake told BuzzFeed News. “I’ve been really sad because I’ve got to leave him to go to college.”

Jake recently began his freshman year at Texas Tech University.  Saddened though he was to leave his buddy behind, he was delighted by his mom’s incredibly thoughtful gift.  He tweeted the photo of it, which quickly went viral.

“I’m sure anyone would love a cardboard cutout of their dog,” Jake said.  “It can be kind of scary going off to college.  But now I’ve got my dog in my dorm with me.”

Jesse’s life-size facsimile was tacked up right above the bed, sure to be noticed by anyone who walks in the room.  Hopefully his presence will help keep Jake from missing him too much.

But as astute BuzzFeed reader Brooke Davis opined, “I think they need to get a cutout of the son for the dog. He’s going to miss him.”

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So you can imagine just how frustrated this cute dog was when he found the perfect person to play fetch with, and she simply wasn’t interested.

After several moments of barking and trying to get her attention, the dog started to get more than a little discouraged. I don’t blame him. I probably would have gotten pretty discouraged too if I had been trying to play with someone and they didn’t move a single inch.

Little did this dog know, however, the ‘person’ he was trying to play with wasn’t a person at all. That’s right, this pup’s potential fetch partner was actually a life-size Princess Elsa doll, and let’s just say she was completely frozen. Hopefully this poor dog’s family took some pity on him, and took him outside for a nice game of fetch!

Watch what happens when this dog tries to play fetch with Princess Elsa. Please SHARE this cute post with all of your dog loving friends and family on Facebook!

https://www.facebook.com/691496887527705/videos/1232698533407535/

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Can you imagine having a cat and a dog, and watching them snuggled up in the couch together? Yes you read that right. When I say that the friendship between these two is just unbelievable, I really mean it. I think of this situation as a living proof that cats and dogs can get perfectly along with each-other. Their friendship is a true one. They have their own ups and downs, but bottom line is they really care deeply about one another.

I would be the happiest person alive if I had a cat and a dog that would share this strong bond. I am really aware that cats are a little bit too demanding and mean, but they can be really friendly. It is all related to the way animals have been raised and treated. If they are sociable, then they can easily get along with other animals and pets. If your pets have been raised alone, isolated from the world, then you can not expect them to socialize, or snuggle with other pets just like that. In my opinion these two animals have spent a lot of time together, and they trust each-other. Once the cat feels comfortable with the dog, then everything is acceptable. They can play, hug, sleep, eat, and snuggle together as much as they want too. The following video will prove everything I just said.

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Before I continue on, let’s just stop and think about what we would all do if we discovered who the monster(s) were behind this atrocity. OK, breath, compose yourself…and moving on. Thanfully, somehow, Sammie survived the brutal beating and was rushed to Rescue Dogs Rock New York as soon as he was found.

It was there where Sammie met Simon, a border collie who was also rescued and was recovering from injuries. Both dogs were taken in just weeks apart, and the moment Simon encountered Sammie, he embraced the poor little pup.

It seemed as though Simon knew exactly what Sammie was going through. In their first encounter, Simon walked over and placed his paw on the surgery table in an attempt to comfort him.

The co-founder of Rescue Dogs New York, Jackie O’Sullivan, warmly described the situation. “The compassion and understanding between animals is beyond me.” She went on to say that Simon routinely checks on his little friend, offering cuddles and kisses as support.

Although Sammie will likely need more surgeries, along with physical and mental therapy, having a friend by his side will help him rise from the ashes of ruthless abuse.

Good luck, Sammie!!

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