For nearly two years, a German shepherd mix living on the streets in Cleveland, Texas, eluded dog rescuer Zully Vasquez Ventura. But when a McDonald’s opened nearby things changed.
Dog Won't Stop Scratching At Window Until Kid Follows Him To Trapped Baby Animal
Credit: Liz O’Connor
Kevin O’Connor was playing a video game in the basement of his home in Nantucket, Massachusetts, when an odd sound made him hit pause. His family dog, Buddy, was by his side — and it was clear the pup heard it, too.
To read the rest of Watchdog Mary’s article in The Dodo, click here.
Landscaper Sees Gorgeous Bird Suspended Over A Pond
Credit: Dave Montanile
Dave Montanile came home after a long day of running his landscaping company on Nantucket, Massachusetts, looking forward to relaxing. But moments after walking through the door, he glanced out the window overlooking Miacomet Pond and noticed something amiss.
To read the rest of Watchdog Mary’s article in The Dodo, click here.
Husky Wanders Away From Home and Ends Up in Another Country
Credit: El Paso Animal Services
Anyone who’s met a husky knows they're always ready for an adventure. The mischievous pups are experts at keeping life interesting. But even by husky standards, a dog named Bruno recently pulled off an adventure that raised the bar.
Where did he end up? Read Watchdog Mary’s story in The Dodo.
How Smart are Dogs? Canine Intelligence, Abilities and Surprising Facts
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Dogs constantly amaze us with their extraordinary abilities. There’s no doubt our four-legged family members are intelligent, but just how smart are dogs?
To find out, read the rest of Watchdog Mary’s article in The Whole Dog Journal, click here.
Why Do Dogs Lick Your Hands, Toes and Feet?
Has your dog earned the distinction of being nicknamed Sir Licks-a-Lot for giving wet, slobbery kisses and gooey licks to your hands, toes, and feet? Why do they do this?
Read Watchdog Mary’s article in The Whole Dog Journal to find out.
Puppy Leads Rescuer to His Siblings Living on an Abandoned Couch
Zully Vasquez Ventura
As Zully Vasquez Ventura drove along a road in her Cleveland, Texas, community, about an hour northeast of Houston, she saw a flash of something furry dart out in the distance.
What did she see? Click here to read the rest of Watchdog Mary’s article in The Dodo.
Hiker Hears Barking In Desert And Finds An Entire Family Who Shouldn’t Be There
DREAM FETCHERS: PROJECT RESCUE
Standing atop a pile of gigantic rocks in California’s Mojave Desert, a mama dog barked at a man hiking in the distance.
Perhaps she was protecting her puppies, hidden nearby under heavy boulders, or maybe she was signaling that they needed help. Either way, her bark set off a chain of events that rescuers are now calling an Easter miracle.
Rescuers Risk Lives To Save Baby Elephant Trapped in Waterhole
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
When rescuers from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust got a call that a baby elephant had fallen into a waterhole and couldn’t get out, they knew they were in a race against time.
They rushed to the scene in the Tsavo Conservation Area in Kenya, where they met park rangers and members of the public, who also wanted to help the calf.
Do Dogs Recognize Themselves In The Mirror?
Dogs often react strongly to seeing their reflections, but do they know who the dog in the mirror really is?
Read Watchdog Mary’s article in The Whole Dog Journal for the answer.
Dog Freed From Jug On His Head Asks Rescuers For A Hug
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control
When Officer Davis of Maricopa County Animal Care and Control finally spotted the dog, she hoped it would be an easy rescue. A plastic jug stuck on the dog's face obscured the animal's vision but, as the officer soon found out, it didn't slow the pup down.
Do Dogs Remember Their Parents? Do Dog Parents Remember Their Puppies?
Do dogs remember their parents? Do dog parents remember their puppies? In an experiment, we reunited a mother dog with one of her 15 puppies to see what happened, and we asked the experts.
Check out the results in Watchdog Mary’s The Whole Dog Journal article.
Animal Rescuer Finds Dog Family Hiding in Plain Sight
Credit: Zully Vasquez Ventura
Zully Vasquez Ventura had a hunch when she spotted an adorable wonky-eared dog on the side of the road, and good thing she trusted her instincts.
Find out what happened by reading Watchdog Mary’s article in The Dodo.
Does Your Dog Know When You're Sick?
Scout, credit Heather May
A doctor told Heather May she had the flu, but the dog she adopted, a big yellow Lab named Scout, seemed to know something more serious was going on.
Do dogs know when you are sick? Can they sense it? To find out the answers, keep reading Watchdog Mary’s article in The Whole Dog Journal.
Family Adopts Yellow Lab Then Several Months Later Unknowingly Adopts Her Sister
Sheri Hogue
Sheri Hogue and her husband, Dave, are lifelong Labrador lovers. The Memphis, Tennessee, couple knows there are thousands of great dogs who need homes, so they foster and adopt. But when they adopted one dog, and another one several months later, they had a hunch…
Read about their big surprise in Watchdog Mary’s article in The Dodo.
Dog Daycare Owner Pulls Off Impossible Photo
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Hope Mehlberg isn’t a dog trainer, but to celebrate Valentine’s Day, she managed to do the impossible — get a school bus full of dogs to sit calmly for pictures while wearing heart headbands.
How did she do it? Find out the answer in Watchdog Mary’s article in The Dodo.
Why Do Dogs Snore?
Photo by Bo Ponomari
Why do dogs snore? Is it normal for dogs to snore? We have all your answers to your snorty-sounding dog-dozing questions in Watchdog Mary’s article in The Whole Dog Journal.
How to Pick the Best Dog Subscription Box
How do dog subscription boxes work? How much do they cost? How do you figure out if you’re getting your money’s worth?
Read more in Watchdog Mary’s article in The Whole Dog Journal.
'Ghost' Dog Who Wandered Streets For Years Unnoticed Makes Stunning Transformation
For years, a dog named Zubin roamed the streets of the Colony Ridge community in Cleveland, Texas.
Despite his heartbreaking condition, he seemed to be invisible to those around him. He was slowly disappearing: his hair, his emaciated body, even his will to live.
Click here to read the rest of Watchdog Mary’s article in The Dodo.
Mom Pulls Over For Every Stray Dog She Sees — and Saves 5,000 Animals
Zully Vasquez Ventura
Zully Vasquez Ventura and her family moved to Cleveland, Texas, in 2019, after adopting their dog, Bella. "We were living in an apartment in Houston, and we wanted to buy a house so she had a backyard and land to run around," Ventura told The Dodo.
But soon after Ventura arrived in her new neighborhood, the animal lover began to dread opening her door and driving down the street.
Click here to read the rest of Watchdog Mary’s article in The Dodo.
