The little guy has been dedicated to becoming a search and rescue dog.  This way, if and when disaster strikes again, he can be ready to lend a helping paw.  He, along with two other dogs adopted through animal rights organization ENPA, will be working with local emergency services for training.

ENPA has also been working in that area since the quakes, and so far say that they’ve helped about 1,000 animals so far.  The goal is pretty clear.  They want to make sure that the earthquake prone-area has protocol in place to help rescue those in need when the time comes.

Norcia has seen the strongest quakes measured in the area since the quakes that hit Naples in 1980, which killed 2,735 people.  Luckily, there have been no recorded human deaths in these recent quakes.  The 6.6 magnitude quake did lots of damage to buildings and it will be some time before everything is rebuilt.

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Italian firefighters have taken video of the rescue of the very lucky dog, and have posted it to various social media sites across the internet.  As one could imagine, the video quickly went viral.  After the damage the area has suffered from the 6.6-magnitude is quite a lot, so good news like this is just what’s needed there right now.

So far, estimates show that at least 15,000 are left homeless.  No one was killed or seriously injured, however the beautiful and historic Basilica of St. Benedict was lost.  The building was built in the 14^th century, and is considered a total loss.  Homes, buildings, and stores can all be rebuilt, and even though the loss of the historical sites is tragic, lives are still being saved, and many brave men, women and dogs are out there working hard to make a difference.

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Navarre was dying before the group’s eyes.  He was conscious while standing in the river, but his hind legs were nearly paralyzed from a past injury, and exhaustion and the frigid water were taking their tolls.

He was darted with a tranquilizer, and the team worked quickly to bring him to shore.  However, his body began shutting down from hypothermia, and he went into cardiac arrest.

But the crew diligently performed chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.  After what seemed like an interminable amount of time, Navarre responded and came back to life.

He was taken to be dried off and warmed up before transport to the Mount Adonis Rescue Centre.  He spent days in intensive care, and once released from critical care, he was taken to St. Michael’s Hospital for exams and testing.

He had an infection, a hepatic disease, mange, and buckshot throughout his body.  Disc spondylitis was determined to be the cause of his hind paralysis.  Over the next two months, he responded to treatments and gained weight, even regaining use in his back legs a bit.

Sadly, four months after his rescue, Navarre suffered a “sudden malaise” and was taken into veterinary care.  His condition rapidly deteriorated and he passed away.  Though it is tragic that he did not make it, he spent the last months of his life being loved and cared for by a team who gave him a far better life than most wolves would have on their own.

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When a severely injured wolf was fished out of icy waters near Limentra, Italy, his rescuers found him in a state of severe hypothermia and on the brink of death. The creature was clearly malnourished, and his hind limbs were paralyzed. The caring humans thought they had arrived too late, as his heart stopped as soon as they pulled him out of the river.

However, the rescuers refused to give up and fought hard to revive the creature. After a stressful few minutes, they successfully got the poor guy breathing again.

The wolf’s wounds shocked vets once they started diagnosing his injuries. They found that his body was riddled with 35 lead pellets, as the poor animal had been shot multiple times. Yet after it received two weeks of around-the-clock intensive care, the wolf was miraculously able to walk again.

It’s wonderful to see people really go the extra mile for an animal in need. Bravo to these brave animal lovers and the dedication they put into reviving this majestic beast!

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