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“Speaking Dog” Can’t Stop Talking to His Rescuers by Laura Simpson August 5, 2013 5:30 pm
Editor’s note: This post is a Care2 favorite, back by popular demand. It was originally posted on March 8, 2013. Enjoy!
Native Bulgarian Antoni Banev was driving through traffic in the city of Sofia recently when he heard the sound, the familiar yelp of another street dog being mowed over by someone in too much of a hurry to slow down and too short on compassion to turn back. One car after another drove over or around the dog left lying in the road, but Antoni is wired differently. He dashed out of his still-running car and knelt on the ground to help the injured dog. Not knowing if he’d be bitten or if there was any hope for this poor creature, Antoni did the only thing his conscience would allow. He carefully laid the dog down in his car and hurried to the veterinary office for help.
Through the thick air in the small examination room, the veterinarian cautioned Antoni that he wasn’t sure there was a strong chance of recovery. And even if surgery could save the dog, who would pay the $400 up front? Antoni did not have $400, but he wasn’t about to let that stop him.
Back at home, Antoni sat in front of his computer and began reaching out to every social networking site he could find. He was sure that someone would help, if only he could make the right connection.
“When I first saw Antoni’s pleas, I knew I had to help,” said Jayne Jones of K9 Rescue Bulgaria. “I could see by the photos of Lucky’s broken little body that he was very seriously injured, yet the look in his eyes was pleading for help. I could not and would not ignore him.”
They Would Rebuild Him
Jayne, together with online friends, raised the $400 that night and the dog, now named Lucky, gently closed his eyes on the surgery table.
There was a little flutter of excitement surrounding Lucky as he pulled through that first operation better than expected. Lucky’s story began to make its way to a larger and larger body of animal lovers, and before long, the next $1,000 was raised for the orthopedic repairs on Lucky’s three broken legs, broken pelvis and fractured spine. And after a roller coaster of hopes and fears, including a life-threatening infection, rejection of his implants, something changed. Lucky came back to life, and he began to showcase a very special aspect of his individuality.
“We call him the ‘speaking dog,” said veterinarian Dr. Maria Savova of Nova Clinic in Sofia. “In the morning when we open the clinic, he is so happy to see us, that he just cries and whimpers with delight.”
As the day goes on, Lucky just keeps on talking. While he’s eating his wet food. While he’s eating his meat. While he’s palling around with his new best friend Millie. And sometimes in his sleep. Lucky simply likes to “talk.”
While some dogs are more prone to frequent vocalizations, there is speculation that Lucky’s stem from the relief that pours through his body these days. He no longer lives alone in the cold. He doesn’t suffer attacks by other street dogs. His bones are no longer broken. His back has healed. And, yes, he can now walk again. Though he had to literally get smashed on the ground to extinguish his old life, Lucky has pulled through and looks forward to the experience of becoming a family pet.
“We love him!” Dr. Savova continues. “He can walk without a leash outside. He does not try to run away. He’s quite happy to go back into the clinic after a walk. Lucky loves kids and is extremely clever. He wants to play with everyone and has the most amazing eyes – he looks at us like a human…more than a human.” (Visit K9 Bulgaria’s Facebook page)
K9 Bulgaria is funding the purchase equipment to help disadvantaged
animal shelters and to also fund veterinary training here. In the city
of Sofia alone, there are an estimated 70,000 street dogs and the
veterinary services available to rescue groups need vast improvement.
Spay/neuter is often done poorly, resulting in some terrible deaths, and
heartstick euthanasia is still taught in veterinary school. It comes
down to a lack of veterinary training and zeroing in on that deficiency
will make a monstrous mark on the well-being of generations of animals
like Lucky.
This month, the Harmony Fund international animal rescue charity is raising funds to deliver a grant to K9 Bulgaria and to three other rescue teams here. So many Care2 readers have been reaching out to the animals of Bulgaria through this campaign and there’s a palpable feeling of excitement and anticipation from rescuers here who simply can’t get past the fact that so many people, some of them oceans away, care enough to help. To visit this empowering and joyful campaign to help the homeless dogs and cats in Bulgaria, click here.
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Native Bulgarian Antoni Banev was driving through traffic in the city of Sofia recently when he heard the sound, the familiar yelp of another street dog being mowed over by someone in too much of a hurry to slow down and too short on compassion to turn back. One car after another drove over or around the dog left lying in the road, but Antoni is wired differently. He dashed out of his still-running car and knelt on the ground to help the injured dog. Not knowing if he’d be bitten or if there was any hope for this poor creature, Antoni did the only thing his conscience would allow. He carefully laid the dog down in his car and hurried to the veterinary office for help.
Through the thick air in the small examination room, the veterinarian cautioned Antoni that he wasn’t sure there was a strong chance of recovery. And even if surgery could save the dog, who would pay the $400 up front? Antoni did not have $400, but he wasn’t about to let that stop him.
Back at home, Antoni sat in front of his computer and began reaching out to every social networking site he could find. He was sure that someone would help, if only he could make the right connection.
“When I first saw Antoni’s pleas, I knew I had to help,” said Jayne Jones of K9 Rescue Bulgaria. “I could see by the photos of Lucky’s broken little body that he was very seriously injured, yet the look in his eyes was pleading for help. I could not and would not ignore him.”
They Would Rebuild HimJayne, together with online friends, raised the $400 that night and the dog, now named Lucky, gently closed his eyes on the surgery table.
There was a little flutter of excitement surrounding Lucky as he pulled through that first operation better than expected. Lucky’s story began to make its way to a larger and larger body of animal lovers, and before long, the next $1,000 was raised for the orthopedic repairs on Lucky’s three broken legs, broken pelvis and fractured spine. And after a roller coaster of hopes and fears, including a life-threatening infection, rejection of his implants, something changed. Lucky came back to life, and he began to showcase a very special aspect of his individuality.
“We call him the ‘speaking dog,” said veterinarian Dr. Maria Savova of Nova Clinic in Sofia. “In the morning when we open the clinic, he is so happy to see us, that he just cries and whimpers with delight.”
As the day goes on, Lucky just keeps on talking. While he’s eating his wet food. While he’s eating his meat. While he’s palling around with his new best friend Millie. And sometimes in his sleep. Lucky simply likes to “talk.”
While some dogs are more prone to frequent vocalizations, there is speculation that Lucky’s stem from the relief that pours through his body these days. He no longer lives alone in the cold. He doesn’t suffer attacks by other street dogs. His bones are no longer broken. His back has healed. And, yes, he can now walk again. Though he had to literally get smashed on the ground to extinguish his old life, Lucky has pulled through and looks forward to the experience of becoming a family pet.
“We love him!” Dr. Savova continues. “He can walk without a leash outside. He does not try to run away. He’s quite happy to go back into the clinic after a walk. Lucky loves kids and is extremely clever. He wants to play with everyone and has the most amazing eyes – he looks at us like a human…more than a human.” (Visit K9 Bulgaria’s Facebook page)
- Lucky has healed and is looking for a forever home in Europe
This month, the Harmony Fund international animal rescue charity is raising funds to deliver a grant to K9 Bulgaria and to three other rescue teams here. So many Care2 readers have been reaching out to the animals of Bulgaria through this campaign and there’s a palpable feeling of excitement and anticipation from rescuers here who simply can’t get past the fact that so many people, some of them oceans away, care enough to help. To visit this empowering and joyful campaign to help the homeless dogs and cats in Bulgaria, click here.
Related Stories
English Setter Weighs Less than a 2-Year-Old
Mom Could Go to Prison for Being Too Poor to Save Animals
Wrong Turn Leads Hiker to Rescue in the Mountains
Read more: http://www.care2.com/causes/speaking-dog-cant-stop-talking-to-his-rescuers.html#ixzz2bCrRh4Jl
2-Year-Old Toddler Has Leg Tattooed June 26, 2013 by Patricia-Anne Tom 15
Logan was born with congenital absence of the tibia, which required both of his legs to be amputated.
To find out why his parents thinks it's a good idea to decorate his prosthetic leg, read the whole story at the Huffington Post.
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Monday, August 5, 2013
Iran’s New President
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Consider the statement of the United States: “The inauguration of President Rouhani presents an opportunity for Iran to act quickly to resolve the international community’s deep concerns over Iran’s nuclear program. Should this new government choose to engage substantively and seriously to meet its international obligations and find a peaceful solution to this issue, it will find a willing partner in the United States.”
And comments made yesterday by Prime Minister Netanyahu: ““The president of Iran has been replaced, but the goal of the regime has not been replaced, it remains as it was. Iran’s intention is to develop a nuclear capability and nuclear weapons in order to destroy the State of Israel, and this constitutes a danger not only to us and the Middle East, but the entire world, and we are all committed to prevent this.”
Rouhani is a more pleasant face on an unchanged Iranian regime – a regime that is still the world’s leading state sponsor of terror, that is still helping Bashar al-Assad murder tens of thousands of his own people in Syria, and that is still – as Prime Minister Netanyahu pointed out – totally committed to developing a nuclear weapon and to using the West’s desperation to negotiate to buy time until it builds such a capability. Any talks Iran agrees to hold will be for the express purpose to delaying and deceiving. That the rest of the world knows this is beyond doubt. That it pretends otherwise and, instead, abides the fantasy of an Iran that is lead by a dialogue-seeking moderate is a disgrace for which the next generation will – and should – hold us accountable.
Author: Stand For Israel | August 5, 2013
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Waifs of the Week - August 5, 2013
These pets are available for adoption today through Wayside Waifs.
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Warren 2 months Male Beagle Puppies! Puppies! Puppies! Hi there! You may have stopped scrolling after you saw my sweet, adorable face, right? Well, I'm cute for sure. Don't let my cuteness sway you into adopting me just for my looks. Since I'm just a puppy, I'm going to need plenty of training. You know, potty training, crate training, training to curb my puppy play biting. Some positive reinforcement classes would be ideal as well. I'm ready to bust out of Wayside and see the big wide world, but I need the right family to help me to become a well-rounded canine citizen. Could that family be you? My family should be able to commit to my training for the next several years, but a big hunk of that training is going to need to happen sooner than later. I'll need work on potty training right when we go home, so I can learn where to do my business. And crate training would also be beneficial for me as well. Some folks have the wrong idea about crate training; when done properly, I'll associate my kennel with positive things and look at it as my safe spot. Ask one of Wayside's awesome adoption counselors about crate training me. I would also benefit from some positive reinforcement puppy classes. The classes will help me get off to the right start learning all the basic manners in addition to help me socialize with other dogs in a safe atmosphere. If you think you are ready to open your heart and home to me. Come down to Wayside Waifs today! Love, Warren Adoption fee: $150 |
Hi, I'm Herbert! I'm a four
year-old cat looking for a home to call my own. I came into Wayside as a
stray. You wouldn't know it now, but I was actually brought here in a
cat trap. I was very scared and frightened, and I didn't know whom to
trust.
Now I'm a totally different cat.
The volunteers have shared that I'm now a social butterfly. I'm
described as very outgoing and friendly. They said you should know I
LOVE attention. I love being petted and played with. I can get over
stimulated when playing though, so I shouldn't go home with kids. My
ideal home would be one with adults only or respectful teenagers who can
help me control my excitable nipping.
You should also know that I'm
FIV+. Sometimes those letters can sound scary together if you aren't
familiar with FIV, but the staff here would love to help you understand.
FIV isn't as terrible and scary as it sounds. It can be managed, but
there are certain things you need to know about how to care for me.
I'm hoping to find just the
perfect home for me. I was a little scraggly and scared when I came to
Wayside, but I'm finally at a good place. I'm healthier, happier, and
I've really come out of my shell. If you think I'm the right cat for
you, please come down to Wayside to meet me today!
Purrs, Herbert
Adoption fee: $25
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Doug 3 years 10 months Male Boxer Hey there! My name is Doug and I am a loving, 66 pound Boxer/Mastiff mix. I am one of the sweetest boys that you will ever meet. I am what my friends here at Wayside call a gentle giant, I might be a big boy, but I am full of love! Have I told you yet that I love to play? It is one of my favorite things to do! Especially this one game...I think it's called FETCH! That's right, I am awesome at fetch, and I make sure to let you have the ball back so we can play again, and again.
Since I am still pretty young, I
am very energetic, so a nice long daily walk would help me a lot. It
would also be a good idea for me to meet any of your other canine
friends so we can see if we can become good friends or not. I have a
great start on my obedience training, but I still have a lot to learn! I
am so ready to find a family willing to love a big goofy like me!
So if you think I could be the
dog for you, come on out to Wayside Waifs and ask the friendly staff if
you could meet me! My tail will be wagging with excitement to see you!
Love, Doug
Adoption fee: $130
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National Beef Company Recalls 50,000 Pounds of Beef August 2, 2013 by Patricia-Anne Tom 0 0
Heads up, moms! National Beef Company is voluntarily recalling 50,000 pounds of beef because of possible E. coli contamination. A strain of the bacteria was found in a 10-pound bag of ground beef, but no illnesses have yet been reported. The ground beef was distributed nationwide under the brand names NatureSource, NatureWell, and National Beef.
For the full list of affected products, read the whole story on The Stir.
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