Heartbreaking Video: Loyal Labrador Braves Busy Los Angeles Roadway to Guard Dead Companion

A dog lies at her friend's side as the traffic whizzes by. If ever there was an image of the loyalty and love of a dog, this is it.

A vehicle on a busy Los Angeles area roadway struck a yellow Labrador retriever, who died on the street of head injuries. But the dog wasn't alone in the fading moments of life -- or after death. The golden's loyal canine companion was right there, steadfastly guarding her friend in the heavy morning commute. The black Lab stood and lay beside her fallen friend as traffic whizzed by, not wanting to leave to get to safer ground herself.

A passing Good Samaritan stopped, put up traffic cones around the heartbreaking scene, and called animal control. Officers took the heroic Labrador into their care, and named her Grace. She has no tags or microchip, and as of this morning, she is up for adoption. A worker at the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center says Grace will go to "the first person who comes in and starts the paperwork on the animal."

At times Grace stood guard, at other times she lay beside her fallen friend. But she would not leave her companion's side.

Hmm, the adoption seems pretty quick. (The accident happened just a few days ago.) Who knows if their owners may be on vacation, or ill? And just giving Grace over to whoever fills out the paperwork first? She deserves better than this.

At least shelter workers say Grace would be best with someone who understands dogs, and can work with the one-year-old dog and show her compassion. Maybe they'll be pickier about a home than that shelter worker let on. From what I've been reading and seeing, they're showering her with lots of TLC.

If you're interested in adopting her, call the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center at (626) 962-3577. Her impound number is A4416170. The shelter opens at noon Pacific time today. 

View the original article here

Kidnapped Shelter Dog Marries Life-Long Companion

Edith and Archie, married after 12 years together, seek new home together (Photo: NY Daily News)

Two 12-year-old dogs who have been together since puppyhood recently tied the knot at the BARC shelter in Brooklyn, NY, where they’ve been residing since their owner went to live in a nursing home several months ago.

Archie, a poodle-shih tzu mix, and Edith, Chihuahua-papillon, may never have tied the knot. But when a dognapper made off with Edith, and shelter workers saw how despondent Archie was, they realized that these two were doggy soulmates.

“He didn’t eat. He didn’t sleep. He couldn’t play or rest,” shelter director Vinny Spinola told the NY Daily News. “It was terrible to see him in that state.”

Some good detective work brought Edith back to Archie’s loving arms. The reunion? Nothing less that joyous, according to Spinola.  “They ate a whole bowl of food and then jumped all over each other,” he said.

It was then that shelter staff decided the two needed to formalize their relationship. The civil ceremony was held last weekend at the shelter, and officiated by a real minister. The Daily News describes the scene thus:

“Shelter workers were giddy as the tiny bride waddled down the aisle in a white taffeta gown and long lace veil. The freshly coiffed groom, sporting tails and a top hat, wagged his moppy tail as he walked alongside her.”

The newlyweds are looking for a new forever home, where they can spend their honeymoon and the rest of their little lives. Spinosa says they must be adopted together. Interested in helping Archie and Edith live happily ever after? Go to www.barkshelter.org.

View the original article here

Training the Companion Dog: 1 - Socialization & Beginning Obedience [VHS]

Full title, 'Film-Maker/Been Training Dogs'. 2002 AA-side single for UK indie act compared to Starsailor & Haven, the followup to 'Let's Kill Music'. Tracks, 'Film-Maker' (Radio Edit), 'Been Training Dogs', 'Screwdriver Song' and the video for 'Film-Maker'. Digipak.

Price: $25.00

Click here to buy from Amazon