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Lisa Hillje regards her dog Lexie not only as a daughter, but as her hero too. According to The Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Lexie detected her owner's tumor, allowing Hillje to treat her breast cancer before it spread. Hillje said Lexie, a Basset Hound mix, used her excellent sense of smell to sniff out the tumor. Once Lexie discovered the mass, she began jumping on Hillje's chest and barking at her. Startled by the dog's unusual behavior, the owner put her hand over the area where Lexie was jumping and found a lump. RELATED: Your Pet Could Save Your Life With a history of breast cancer in her family, the 39-year-old went for a mammogram. The procedure revealed that Hillje had cancer, even ...
Digital Vision, Getty Images A pair of would-be honeymooners are back at home after Mexican officials refused to accept the groom's dog-chewed passport. Two days before Boston area newlyweds Eric Mann and Brooke Blew were set to enjoy a relaxing stay at a Cancun resort, the couple's 2-year-old basset hound, Moses, decided to use his dad's US passport as a chew toy. How bad was the damage? We'll just say it was worse than just a few dog-eared pages. According to WCVBTV, Moses chewed up the front cover and teeth marks were clearly visible on a few of the pages. Mann reportedly visited the nearest passport office to inquire about getting an emergency passport. According to MyFoxBoston, the ...
Ben Westhoff Each week, Ben Westhoff shares the ups and downs of owning Pippi, the dalmatian mix he and his wife Anna adopted as a puppy in late 2009, and the first dog Ben's ever had. This summer Anna and I are hosting Jorell, my "little brother" in the Big Brother/Big Sister program. Jorell is 13, and he and I met when I lived in St. Louis. He flew out here to New Jersey to spend a month with us, during which time he's attending YMCA day camp. It's been a blast so far. We've taken him to Times Square and other hot spots, and he's gotten close with the next-door neighbor's kids, getting into water fights and going to various birthday parties with them. Sadly, Jorell had to leave behind ...
Raine gets a new life after being hit by a car. All Ears Basset Sanctuary Raine, an injured 3-month-old basset hound-beagle puppy is the latest dog helped by Pilots N Paws, a program that connects pilots with animal-rescue workers to fly dogs, cats and other critters from shelters to new homes or other rescue groups over long distances. "She was brought into a shelter in Oklahoma," says Chris Dowd, founder of All Ears Basset Sanctuary in New Mexico, referring to Raine. "She had been hit by a car and had a dislocated hip and soft-tissue injuries." The Oklahoma shelter couldn't afford the cost of medical treatment, so the dog was going to be euthanized. Dowd learned of the Raine's fate ...
coolkek1, Flickr Name: Savannah Age: 6 Breed: Basset Hound Location: Atlanta, Ga. Favorite Treat: Dog biscuits and apples. Favorite Toy: Squirrels in the backyard or her rawhide bone. Likes: Food, chasing squirrels, long walks, belly rubs and sleeping. Dislikes: Getting her ears cleaned, beach balls and small dogs. Distinguishing Feature: Savannah's ears are so long that she sometimes trips over them. Favorite Activity: She loves to take her sweet time sniffing everything she sees during long walks. Congratulations to our submitter, coolkek1. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool! More Cute Pets ...
Flickr/K. Yasuhara Name: Basset Hound Personality: Fantastically friendly, gentle, sweet and owner-devoted. Pop culture has correctly branded the basset an easygoing, low-maintenance breed that's an enjoyable companion to all. Grooming: Daily eye, ear and mouth grooming is essential to maintain good health. Gently wipe eyes daily with a damp cloth to get rid of mucus accumulation. Do the same to wipe away saliva around the jowls. Ear cleaning can be a little more tricky due to the delicate ear canal. Your best bet is to ask the vet to give you an in-person, hands-on demonstration of how to clean them using cotton balls and a special, ear-cleaning solution. Common Health Issues: With ...