HEALTH
Cesar Millan Answers Your Dog Questions
Winnie the Yorkie, a Small Dog With a Big Purpose
“What she lacks in size, she makes up in spirit!” Meet Winnie the six-year-old Yorkshire Terrier. She may be a small dog, but she makes a big difference in the lives of children. Winnie is a registered therapy dog and volunteer at Brenner Children's Hospital. We sat down with Winnie's owner, Casaundra, and talked to her about Winnie's therapy work. AKC: Why did you decide to get Winnie involved in therapy work? Casaundra: When Winnie was about 2 years old, I read a book called The Genius of Dogs, co-authored by Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods (Dutton 2013). It was fascinating to read about all of the scientific discoveries that had been made at the Duke Canine Cognition Center and other research facilities
Yorkie recovering after being found in sealed container outside Pa. SPCA
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A tiny four-pound Yorkshire terrier is on the mend after someone left her to die outside the Pennsylvania SPCA's headquarters on Erie Avenue in Philadelphia over the weekend. The dog, now known as Gertie, was covered in fleas and dirt when a volunteer found her inside a sealed plastic container on Sunday. Despite being dumped in 90-degree heat, Gertie was okay. "Gertie was left inside a large plastic container with a lid on in a 90 degree plus heat day, so we consider ourselves pretty lucky and (her) pretty lucky that our volunteer happened to be walking by," said Gillian Kocher with the PSPCA. It's not clear how long Gertie had been inside the container before a volunteer happened to see
Yorkie Abandoned With Heartbreaking Note Gets a Second Chance at Life
There are two types of dog guardians in existence. There are the ones who treat these animals like furry versions of babies, spoiling them to no end and realizing that they have a lifelong commitment to their pet. Then there are the ones who treat dogs as if they are objects that should be quiet, fuss-free, and inexpensive. Unsurprisingly, the latter is the type of person who abandons their precious pets like old furniture on the curb. While we know that abandoning a pet can be difficult and sometimes people who had full intentions of keeping an animal only realize they’re in over their head once it’s too late, unwanted animals should always be taken to shelters. In an animal shelter or rescue
