Police responded to a disturbance call in Pueblo, Colorado, where they arrived to find a man, wearing just his boxers, who allegedly threw a puppy at a woman’s car.
Amanda Belcher told police that the man approached their car, which had run out of gas, and threw the puppy toward her car. The pup bounced off the hood, squealed in pain, and went underneath a car, where he shook in fear.
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“He was five feet in front of my car, then he threw [the dog] at my car,” Belcher told KRDO. “It hit the roof of my car, rolled down the windshield off the trunk and started running across the street.”
The man, 35-year old Edgar Zamora, admitted to being on methamphetamine for the first time and was apparently hallucinating. He was transported to the hospital and arrested on animal cruelty charges. He now faces a Class 1 Municipal Animal Abuse offense, punishable up to a year in jail and a $1000 fine.
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Officer Keegan Verdugo was able to lure the puppy out from under the car by offering him some of his dinner.
Animal control then transported him to a local shelter, where he was examined by a veterinarian. Other than being in shock from the traumatizing event, the puppy is unharmed and doing great.
The puppy is around seven weeks old and thought to be a Lab mix.
While the shelter believes there’s a small chance of it happening, Zamora could potentially re-gain ownership of the puppy if he pays citations directed by the judge and proves he is capable of taking care of the dog.
The shelter’s main priority is keeping the puppy safe. Once his six-day stray hold is over, the puppy will be able to be adopted.
Since the story has aired on television and social media, many people have contacted the shelter to inquire about the puppy. Since the puppy is in high demand, the shelter may hold a special adoption lottery process.
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Lucky Elderly Man Is Greeted Every Day By A “Friend” Who Crawls Out Of The Ice:
We’ve all seen some unique and unlikely friendships over the years, but this one here may take the cake!
One day, a starving otter appeared at an elderly man’s door wanting some food. Ever since, Seppo Laamanen, 65, and Iivari the otter have been inseparable best friends.
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It all started when Seppo fed worms and fish to the small and malnourished otter who was clearly looking for food.
After that, the friendly animal repaid the kindness by visiting the man at his home in Punkaharju in easter Finland. This was the start of something special.
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There’s no way Seppo could’ve ever imagined it’d all lead to this. This adorably unique friendship is one for the ages, and it’s something you have to see to believe.
There’s nothing like the bond between two friends regardless of the species! 🙂
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10 Of The “Most Loyal” Dog Breeds On The Planet
Giving love and support to humans is something that some dogs do better than others.
While many dogs love everyone they meet and are willing to take treats or belly rubs from anyone, the pups we found are just the opposite.
These 10 dogs are some of the most loyal breeds on the planet. They are rock steady in their loyalty to their owner no matter what.
1) Akita
When the American Kennel Club (AKC) lists loyalty to describe the temperament of the Akita, you know they mean business. The beautiful double-coated working dog of Japanese ancestry is considered hardwired in protecting those she loves. They should be socialized with other dogs and people from the time they are puppies. Their silly, fun, but dignified personalities round out the loyal Akita.
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2) Boxer
This working dog is smart, full of energy, and oh so loyal to their family. They get along great with kids and have an innate instinct to protect their pack. He’s a watchdog with a heart of gold who oozes dedication to his owner.
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3) Skye Terrier
Known as the “small dog with the big ears,” this adorable breed hails from the Scottish Isle of Skye, hence the name. Whether you live in the city or the country, this small dog with a big personality is steadfast in snuggling, playtime, and remaining loyal to his owners.
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4) Beagle
This merry hound is friendly, curious and incredibly loyal. While he doesn’t mind the occasional couch potato time, this spunky pooch is energetic and merry. A fun fact about this hound: the breed standard is for 13 inches and under and another in the 13-15 inch category. No matter how you size him, these adorable dogs just want to cling to you.
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5) Shar-Pei
This wrinkly non-sporting breed is standoffish to strangers but very loyal to his owner. His ancient Chinese roots are part of the charm of the Shar-Pei. Regal, strong, and smart, if you want a BFF for life, this loose-skinned pooch may be the right choice for you.
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