by 600milliondogs.org | Mar 12, 2026 | Animal Story, Petitions
This bull faces sudden terror in a crowded ring. A bull is pushed into a closed arena where thousands of people are shouting from every side. He does not know where he is. Within moments, a man on horseback drives a steel lance into the thick muscle between the...
by 600milliondogs.org | Mar 12, 2026 | Good News Story
From cold neglect to warmth and safety. A man who kept 15 dogs and puppies in freezing, filthy conditions is now serving time in jail after breaching the terms of his sentence. A court in Canada terminated his conditional sentence, which means he will no longer serve...
by 600milliondogs.org | Mar 11, 2026 | Good News Story, Pilot Pup Rescue
Buddy escaped Bahrain to stay alive. The good news: With your support we were able to save 3 brothers and sisters (Buddy, Daisy and Leo) from being shot and killed. The bad news: Now we need to find them a home! We rescued all three from an industrial yard in the...
by 600milliondogs.org | Mar 11, 2026 | Animal Story, Pilot Pup Rescue
Callie was almost invisible when we first saw her. Callie sat in front of a closed chemical factory, partly hidden by tall grass as if she had chosen the only corner where she felt slightly protected. Her ears were raised, and her eyes stayed fixed on every small...
by 600milliondogs.org | Mar 10, 2026 | Good News Story
Justice means his suffering will never be ignored again A Canadian court has delivered the longest prison sentence in the country’s history for animal cruelty, sending a clear message that animal lives are not disposable. Two people were sentenced to 12 years in...
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Mar 9, 2026 | Common Dog Health Problems, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
Have you ever wondered, “Can dogs get the flu?” As it turns out, they can. Canine influenza virus (CIV) is a dog-specific strain of flu that can spread from one dog to another. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby outlines the transmission, symptoms,...
by Maggie Marton | Mar 5, 2026 | Health
Before I dig into this post, a note: I bought Penny’s DNA test myself. Years ago, I was provided DNA tests for Lucas and Cooper for free, so I chose the same company to purchase this one. This post is not sponsored. As an Amazon affiliate, I do earn a teeny-tiny...
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Mar 4, 2026 | Common Dog Health Problems, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
Oral melanoma in dogs is an aggressive form of mouth cancer that, sadly, doesn’t typically carry a good long-term prognosis. To help dog parents process an oral melanoma diagnosis, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the symptoms, diagnosis,...
by Dr. Julie Buzby | Mar 2, 2026 | Common Dog Health Problems, Our Blog: The Buzby Bark
Selegiline for dogs (Anipryl®) can be a great option for some pups (and their parents) who are struggling with the effects of canine cognitive dysfunction, commonly known as doggy dementia. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains how selegiline works and...
by Julie Buzby DVM, CAVCA, CVA | Feb 27, 2026 | Common Dog Health Problems
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a serious condition of the spinal cord that can affect any dog breed, but is particularly prevalent in Dachshunds. Their long backed and short legged conformation is adorable, but can lead to back problems. Integrative...
