Sunday, August 16, 2015
Peanut butter saved little dog caught in glue trap
A little dog in Phoenix, Arizona, found herself in a very sticky situation when she got caught in a glue board trap. Luckily animal rescuers were able to save her and clean her up. And it was peanut butter that saved the day.
Glue board traps are trays coated with an extremely sticky adhesive. They are often used for rat traps. Any animal that touches one of these traps is immediately caught and immobilised, and physically stuck to the board. When Abby, a 4-pound Chihuahua/Yorkie mix, found herself stuck to one of those traps, Emergency Animal Medical Technicians (EAMTs) from the Arizona Humane Society were summoned to the scene.
When the EAMTs arrived, Abby had already succumbed to exhaustion and was collapsed face down in the glue and was struggling to breathe, with glue lodged in her nasal passage and eyes. Had she not been rescued in time, she could've suffocated and died. “She was so exhausted and so out of it, she looked like she had passed,” says EAMT Andy Gallo. “The she took one breath. Just one breath. And I couldn’t believe it.” Knowing that simply peeling the trap off of the small dog's face would cause severe pain and could even rip out her fur and/or skin in the process, Gallo tried a more humane and creative approach. He lathered the little dog’s face with peanut butter and the peanut oil loosened the glue's grip.
Gallo was then able to carefully and painlessly remove the glue from Abby’s small body. “She had pressed both her paws deep into the glue,” he says. “I guess she was trying to chew it off she had glue packed into her nostrils. It took a lot of work; a lot of peanut butter." The trouble is, little Abby was apparently hungry, too, and kept trying to eat the peanut butter. "As I'm using the peanut butter to get it out, she’s trying to eat the peanut butter," said Gallo. "She's in the worst situation possible and she’s still licking me and still was so sweet.” Abby’s face was cleaned up and groomed in the Second Chance Animal Hospital. After a few days of recovering (and the loss of a little fur), she was happy and healthy.
I turned out that Abby (whose real name is Mia), went missing about a month ago and her owner had been checking lost pet websites and searching shelters for her ever since. The woman had photos of Abby/Mia and lives nearby the warehouse where the dog was found. When the owner saw Mia in her kennel, Mia was all tail wags, and immediately recognised her. Shelter workers say she started jumping in her kennel and barking with excitement. She leaped out of the AHS employee’s arms and into her owner’s arms and started kissing her face and licking away her tears of happiness. Shelter workers describe it as a very emotional reunion. The owner had Mia microchipped before leaving the shelter.
There are two videos here.
When the EAMTs arrived, Abby had already succumbed to exhaustion and was collapsed face down in the glue and was struggling to breathe, with glue lodged in her nasal passage and eyes. Had she not been rescued in time, she could've suffocated and died. “She was so exhausted and so out of it, she looked like she had passed,” says EAMT Andy Gallo. “The she took one breath. Just one breath. And I couldn’t believe it.” Knowing that simply peeling the trap off of the small dog's face would cause severe pain and could even rip out her fur and/or skin in the process, Gallo tried a more humane and creative approach. He lathered the little dog’s face with peanut butter and the peanut oil loosened the glue's grip.
Gallo was then able to carefully and painlessly remove the glue from Abby’s small body. “She had pressed both her paws deep into the glue,” he says. “I guess she was trying to chew it off she had glue packed into her nostrils. It took a lot of work; a lot of peanut butter." The trouble is, little Abby was apparently hungry, too, and kept trying to eat the peanut butter. "As I'm using the peanut butter to get it out, she’s trying to eat the peanut butter," said Gallo. "She's in the worst situation possible and she’s still licking me and still was so sweet.” Abby’s face was cleaned up and groomed in the Second Chance Animal Hospital. After a few days of recovering (and the loss of a little fur), she was happy and healthy.
I turned out that Abby (whose real name is Mia), went missing about a month ago and her owner had been checking lost pet websites and searching shelters for her ever since. The woman had photos of Abby/Mia and lives nearby the warehouse where the dog was found. When the owner saw Mia in her kennel, Mia was all tail wags, and immediately recognised her. Shelter workers say she started jumping in her kennel and barking with excitement. She leaped out of the AHS employee’s arms and into her owner’s arms and started kissing her face and licking away her tears of happiness. Shelter workers describe it as a very emotional reunion. The owner had Mia microchipped before leaving the shelter.
There are two videos here.
Woman wanted for allegedly coaching young girl how to steal tequila from liquor store
Police officers in Florida, are searching for a woman who they say taught a child to shoplift liquor from a Pembroke Park store and it was caught on camera.
Surveillance video shows a woman pointing to a bottle at 24/7 Liquors.
Investigators say the woman with tattoos on her upper body took the little girl to an aisle inside the 24/7 Liquor store on Tuesday evening and it was a bottle of tequila that the woman wanted the child to steal. Video footage shows the child trying to grab the big bottle but it’s too heavy. She grabs a smaller one and walks with it behind her back. But she returns and again she tries to take the big bottle but cannot.
It looks like she tries to put the smaller bottle in a bag then decides to hide it behind her back. She gets to the front of the store where the woman blocked the clerk’s view. The girl sidesteps out of the store with the tequila and ran to a car parked outside. Paul Moutsatsos is the owner of 24/7 Liquors. “When you think you’ve seen it all you haven’t seen nothing yet,” Moutsatsos said. “This is child neglect. The way she did it looked like it really wasn’t the first time.”
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Broward Sheriff's Office says customers told the clerk what happened and the clerk confronted the woman. Investigators say the woman left the store and returned saying the girl had not stolen anything. The store owner says he doesn’t care about the stolen liquor. He just wants this girl to be in a safer environment. “I feel really bad for the kid,” Moutsatsos said. “She’s gonna grow up to be a little criminal and we don’t need more criminals in this world.” Detectives want to find the woman who coached the little girl and protect the child.
Investigators say the woman with tattoos on her upper body took the little girl to an aisle inside the 24/7 Liquor store on Tuesday evening and it was a bottle of tequila that the woman wanted the child to steal. Video footage shows the child trying to grab the big bottle but it’s too heavy. She grabs a smaller one and walks with it behind her back. But she returns and again she tries to take the big bottle but cannot.
It looks like she tries to put the smaller bottle in a bag then decides to hide it behind her back. She gets to the front of the store where the woman blocked the clerk’s view. The girl sidesteps out of the store with the tequila and ran to a car parked outside. Paul Moutsatsos is the owner of 24/7 Liquors. “When you think you’ve seen it all you haven’t seen nothing yet,” Moutsatsos said. “This is child neglect. The way she did it looked like it really wasn’t the first time.”
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Broward Sheriff's Office says customers told the clerk what happened and the clerk confronted the woman. Investigators say the woman left the store and returned saying the girl had not stolen anything. The store owner says he doesn’t care about the stolen liquor. He just wants this girl to be in a safer environment. “I feel really bad for the kid,” Moutsatsos said. “She’s gonna grow up to be a little criminal and we don’t need more criminals in this world.” Detectives want to find the woman who coached the little girl and protect the child.
Elderly woman who has attended same church for over 50 years kicked out for not tithing
A 92-year-old woman is no longer allowed to worship at the church where she was a member for more than 50 years because she was not tithing.
Josephine King said that was the reason she was kicked out of the First African Baptist Church in Bainbridge, Georgia.
Her family members said they hope the situation will bring change to churches across the US.
“Josephine King is no longer considered a member of the First African Baptist Church of Bainbridge, Georgia,” read Gerald Simmons, as he skimmed over the letter addressed to his aunt. The letter, signed by Senior Pastor Derrick Mike, stated that Ms. King "has shown non-support" towards the church in the areas of "constant and consistent financial and physical participation."
"She was stunned. She was disappointed. She was shocked," said Simmons. He said Ms. King was considered sick and a shut-in for several months, which was the reason for her lack of attendance. He also said his aunt had gone above and beyond in the past to financially support the church. "You shouldn't chase the individuals down," said Simmons.
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"You shouldn't do that. If that's the case, you're money hungry." Simmons also noted that his aunt isn't the first person to receive a letter of removal for not tithing, and hopes her story will shed some light on the policy. "You have to have money to make these churches run, but it's not about money,” Simmons said. "It's about God. You have to put God first."
“Josephine King is no longer considered a member of the First African Baptist Church of Bainbridge, Georgia,” read Gerald Simmons, as he skimmed over the letter addressed to his aunt. The letter, signed by Senior Pastor Derrick Mike, stated that Ms. King "has shown non-support" towards the church in the areas of "constant and consistent financial and physical participation."
"She was stunned. She was disappointed. She was shocked," said Simmons. He said Ms. King was considered sick and a shut-in for several months, which was the reason for her lack of attendance. He also said his aunt had gone above and beyond in the past to financially support the church. "You shouldn't chase the individuals down," said Simmons.
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"You shouldn't do that. If that's the case, you're money hungry." Simmons also noted that his aunt isn't the first person to receive a letter of removal for not tithing, and hopes her story will shed some light on the policy. "You have to have money to make these churches run, but it's not about money,” Simmons said. "It's about God. You have to put God first."
Police warn of evil spirit cleansing scam
Police in Ottawa, Canada, are warning of a scam that may be spreading in which a person, primarily from within the Chinese community, arrives at a resident’s doorstep and offers to drive away evil spirits for a fee.
The scam, which has become known as the “Blessing Scam” or the “Chinese Evil Spirits Scam,” appears to target elderly Chinese women. Fraudsters claim to be doctors, spiritual leaders, or healers and can help cleanse the victims of evil spirits.
The victim is then instructed to bring valuables such as gold, jewellery and cash in a bag, which are then turned over for a “blessing” to drive away the spirits. The bag is taken away and emptied and returned to the victims.
They are told not to open the bags for several days to allow the “spell” to properly take effect. According to police, the scam appears to be well organised. Anyone with information on this to this scam is asked to contact the Ottawa police organised fraud section.
The scam, which has become known as the “Blessing Scam” or the “Chinese Evil Spirits Scam,” appears to target elderly Chinese women. Fraudsters claim to be doctors, spiritual leaders, or healers and can help cleanse the victims of evil spirits.
The victim is then instructed to bring valuables such as gold, jewellery and cash in a bag, which are then turned over for a “blessing” to drive away the spirits. The bag is taken away and emptied and returned to the victims.
They are told not to open the bags for several days to allow the “spell” to properly take effect. According to police, the scam appears to be well organised. Anyone with information on this to this scam is asked to contact the Ottawa police organised fraud section.
Self-appointed ship's cat to retire from rodent control officer duties after 17 years
He's survived three cat-nappings and 16 winters on board CSS Acadia, but now Erik the Red is set to retire.
Erik has served as rodent control officer on the ship since 1998. It was a job he picked for himself when he was a stray kitten, wandering the waterfront.
"He came aboard as a stowaway," said Steven Read, shipkeeper for CSS Acadia.
The 102-year-old ship is permanently moored outside the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax, Canada.
While it doesn't leave the shore, it has the same problem with rodent visitors as many ships. Erik's passion for the hunt was perfectly timed. His arrival was around the same time a building was being torn down near the ship. Read says there was a surge in the number of field mice and rats that jumped on board, but they quickly learned their mistake. "He came aboard and took to his rodent control duties with an incredible flourish," he said. At the time, CSS Acadia already had a rodent control officer, Clara. But she was less than enthusiastic about her duties, and Erik the Red was quickly promoted.
The tabby cat was often seen wandering around the shops and restaurants on the waterfront. Some offered him sweaters in the winter, while museum staff are convinced others puffed Erik up with treats. "Living on board this museum ship, there can really be no life like the cat's life has been. He had free rein of the ship. We left the port light open for him at all times, he could come and go. He could control the docks, meet his peeps." Erik is now at least 18 years old, and starting to show his age. His co-workers decided it was time to give their peer an extravagant send off.
"It simply got to the point where, given his advanced years, he wasn't all that comfortable anymore with the winters on the ship. I don't know if you've ever been below decks on a steel ship in the winter time, but there's very little recourse from the damp and the cold." Museum staff have now set up a hotline, asking people to call in and record their best encounters with Erik. They're also collecting photos and video in time for the Sept. 20 party. They're expecting a huge crowd to take part in Erik's sendoff. In retirement, Erik will be moving inland, to share a home in Halifax's north end with his co-worker Read. "His home life is going to be different, there's no question."
While it doesn't leave the shore, it has the same problem with rodent visitors as many ships. Erik's passion for the hunt was perfectly timed. His arrival was around the same time a building was being torn down near the ship. Read says there was a surge in the number of field mice and rats that jumped on board, but they quickly learned their mistake. "He came aboard and took to his rodent control duties with an incredible flourish," he said. At the time, CSS Acadia already had a rodent control officer, Clara. But she was less than enthusiastic about her duties, and Erik the Red was quickly promoted.
The tabby cat was often seen wandering around the shops and restaurants on the waterfront. Some offered him sweaters in the winter, while museum staff are convinced others puffed Erik up with treats. "Living on board this museum ship, there can really be no life like the cat's life has been. He had free rein of the ship. We left the port light open for him at all times, he could come and go. He could control the docks, meet his peeps." Erik is now at least 18 years old, and starting to show his age. His co-workers decided it was time to give their peer an extravagant send off.
"It simply got to the point where, given his advanced years, he wasn't all that comfortable anymore with the winters on the ship. I don't know if you've ever been below decks on a steel ship in the winter time, but there's very little recourse from the damp and the cold." Museum staff have now set up a hotline, asking people to call in and record their best encounters with Erik. They're also collecting photos and video in time for the Sept. 20 party. They're expecting a huge crowd to take part in Erik's sendoff. In retirement, Erik will be moving inland, to share a home in Halifax's north end with his co-worker Read. "His home life is going to be different, there's no question."
Horse rescued after falling down well
A horse had to be rescued after plunging down a well in the Chilean city of Concepcion on Tuesday.
The horse, named Dreamer, threw off his rider and fell into the well when he became spooked by a passing motorist.
With Dreamer's head peaking over the top of the well, fire crews and police used a digger and heavy duty ropes to winch him free.
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Dreamer was trapped for several hours before he was freed. There are conflicting reports about how badly injured he was in the fall.
The horse, named Dreamer, threw off his rider and fell into the well when he became spooked by a passing motorist.
With Dreamer's head peaking over the top of the well, fire crews and police used a digger and heavy duty ropes to winch him free.
YouTube link.
Dreamer was trapped for several hours before he was freed. There are conflicting reports about how badly injured he was in the fall.
Man fined after police helicopter spotted him urinating on dog
A drunken man from Conwy, north Wales, was caught on camera by a police helicopter urinating on a dog.
Nicholas Evans, 27, was spotted from upon high relieving himself against a wall on a coastal path, and then when a woman walked by with her dog, he relieved himself on that too.
Evans was fined £150 with £255 costs at Llandudno after pleading guilty to a public order offence, causing harassment, alarm or distress at Llanddulas on May 27. District Judge Gwyn Jones told him : “It was an extremely unpleasant offence in an area where members of the public go.”
Tracey Willingham, prosecuting, said that Evans was spotted at 4.30pm when the helicopter was searching for two men. The defendant was swaying and urinated while leaning against a wall. When a woman came along with a small dog he urinated on it. Then when a cyclist appeared he chased him in an intimidating manner.
That night Evans was shown the CCTV by police and accepted he had urinated on the pathway and said sorry. Graham Parry, defending, said Evans had gone to an area where he thought he would be hidden from public view. He said he didn’t think the cyclist was perturbed by the other incident. The district judge told Evans that potentially more serious charges could have been brought.
Evans was fined £150 with £255 costs at Llandudno after pleading guilty to a public order offence, causing harassment, alarm or distress at Llanddulas on May 27. District Judge Gwyn Jones told him : “It was an extremely unpleasant offence in an area where members of the public go.”
Tracey Willingham, prosecuting, said that Evans was spotted at 4.30pm when the helicopter was searching for two men. The defendant was swaying and urinated while leaning against a wall. When a woman came along with a small dog he urinated on it. Then when a cyclist appeared he chased him in an intimidating manner.
That night Evans was shown the CCTV by police and accepted he had urinated on the pathway and said sorry. Graham Parry, defending, said Evans had gone to an area where he thought he would be hidden from public view. He said he didn’t think the cyclist was perturbed by the other incident. The district judge told Evans that potentially more serious charges could have been brought.
Hospital reassures visitors that brown speckles on walls and floor of toilet are not from soiling
A hospital has issued a notice reassuring visitors about brown speckles on the walls and floor of the toilet.
They say they "are part of the pattern on the tiles used and not marks left from soiling".
A spokesperson at Kidderminster Hospital in Worcestershire said there had been "a number of queries" about the spots.
"The toilets are cleaned regularly to a high standard," the spokesperson added.
They say they "are part of the pattern on the tiles used and not marks left from soiling".
A spokesperson at Kidderminster Hospital in Worcestershire said there had been "a number of queries" about the spots.
"The toilets are cleaned regularly to a high standard," the spokesperson added.
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