https://www.thedodo.

com/daily-dodo/woman-finds-puppy-abandoned-in-forest-and-knows-just-what-
to-do

Woman Discovers Puppy Left in the Forest and Knows Exactly What To Do
Cleveland National Forest in San Diego is home to a wide variety of wild species, including
bobcats and bears. So, while a Good Samaritan was walking through the woods, she came to a
complete halt when she noticed a pair of distant eyes watching her.

At first, she believed she’d spied a wild animal — but then she took a closer look.

The Dodo quotes rescuer Suzette Hall as saying, "She couldn't believe what she was seeing."
There was a dog.

At the end of a curvy dirt road, the dog was by himself. The woman who spotted her couldn't
get to her since she was concealed behind the slope of the path. However, the woman was
perfectly aware of how to save the adorable dog.

In an effort to lure the pup out of her hiding hole, the mother first put up a temporary feeding
station at the top of the slope.

The dog would climb the slope to eat, according to Hall. The woman would remove the meal
once she finished cooking it to prevent the predators from pursuing her.

The wife then made a call to Hall for assistance in organizing the rescue.

That evening, Hall set up a trap close to the feeding station in the hopes that the pup would
accidentally fall into it after dinner. The dog, however, was not there when the two women
went back to the woodland the following day.

Hall left the trap again that evening, returning the following morning to see how the pup was
doing.

She was in my trap at last, Hall said. "And when I got her out, she just gave me a kiss."

Hall took the little puppy, whom she named Trekker, to her local animal shelter.

When staff members performed a microchip scan on Trekker, they discovered that she had
been adopted just four days before to her initial encounter.

Trekker's owners turned him up to the animal shelter, who later gave him to Hall.

Trekker was promptly placed in a foster family by Hall, where she remained until her new
adoption was legally completed.
She transitioned from a wonderful foster home to a wonderful forever home, according to Hall.
She's simply enjoying her life right now.

Hall claims that Trekker is now content with her new human family. She enjoys having fun,
cuddling, and taking walks with her devoted family.

Hall remarked, "Her past is completely gone now. She is such a competitor.

https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/separated-siblings-lori-and-jerry-reunite-thanks-to-two-
rescues

Separated Siblings Reunite When Several Rescues Connect Their Stories

At Connor and Millie's Dog Rescue (CMDR), a diminutive 2-pound dog named Lori lay trembling
in a large depression among a row of kennels. Nobody knew what the young dog had gone
through, but the solution was nearby at a different rescue group.

Lori was missing her brother, Jerry.

Lori was listed as needing rescue on the transfer list at a nearby shelter. The 2-year-old terrier
mix received immediate assistance from CMDR, who later placed her in a foster home while she
awaited adoption.

According to Linda Gilliam, president of CMDR, "after we took up Lori, my admin was notified
she had a littermate/housemate (we never separate), but that another rescue had adopted
him." "Normally, the shelter will never reveal which rescues take which dogs, so we were
unsure about Jerry's ownership right away."

A miracle took place more than a week later. In order to reunite the siblings, Gilliam learned
Jerry's whereabouts and got in touch with Diana Englund, the owner of A Home 4 Spot (AH4S),
a rescue organization.

No one will soon forget the moment Lori and Jerry finally reconnected.

Jerry was in heaven, and Lori was a little reserved, as is typical of her, according to Gilliam.
"Jerry depends more on her."

Gilliam wanted to be sure the two dogs wouldn't be split up once more when they were
reunited.
As her brother was depressed without her, Gilliam stated, "We asked the adopter if they would
consider adopting her brother and it would be at no additional cost." She concurred. They have
adapted well and are doing great.

Since getting back together, Lori and Jerry have both changed significantly. And while though
this particular happy ending was greatly welcomed, it is also exceedingly uncommon.

The likelihood of this happening is absolutely absurd, according to Gilliam. “I know a lot of the
fosters [and rescues], and we work together for the dogs. Nothing else would do for us.

They are overjoyed that Lori and Jerry will never have to be apart again as a result of that
cooperation.

https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/watch-this-determined-senior-pup-adorably-lose-
wiener-dog-race

Watch As This Willful Senior Puppy Adorably Loses A Wiener Dog Race
The University of California, Davis' School of Veterinary Medicine staged the 2022 Doxie Derby
earlier this year, an amateur dog race where hundreds of adorable dachshunds gathered to
compete.

The race is intended to be entertaining for both humans and puppies, but the tenacity of one of
the race's older contestants was anything but amusing.

She goes by Sophie. Age 14 applies to her.

Last April, when Sophie and her fellow participants were revealed before to the race, Tiny Snek
Comics author and Ph.D. student Alex Cohen was present.

Cohen may have initially had his doubts about Sophie's performance because she was an older
dog, but it quickly became apparent that what Sophie lacked in foot speed, she more than
made up for with tenacious drive.

Surprise! Sophie came in dead last. But she did win the hearts of all who watched her.

Cohen told The Dodo, "To watch such an aged dog successfully make her way across the finish
line was incredibly motivating." The audience really rallied behind Sophie to finish the race after
all the other doxies had crossed the finish line. The crowd went wild when she eventually
lumbered across! ”
Sophie may not have taken home any awards that day, but one thing is for certain: she
deserves ALL the treats for her display of tenacity and courage.

https://www.k9magazine.com/dogs-for-good-owen-ula/

How Much Can a Dog Change Your Life? Consult Ula For Yourself
"Ula and I work well together because we have an equal collaboration. Although we've only
been dating for a short while, it already feels like a long time because she is my best friend and
my confidante.

This is Ula and Owen Picker's inspirational and motivational tale.

Owen, 21, of Lincoln, has cerebral palsy quadriplegia, which means he has trouble controlling
his arms and legs. He has used a wheelchair constantly since he was 14 years old.

Nevertheless, none of this diminishes Owen's potential to be a force to be reckoned with. After
finishing his A-levels, he attended university and earned a degree in special education needs,
disability, and inclusion. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in the same field.

Owen and his mother watched a television program about service dogs when he was around 17
years old. "Mum and I decided to do some more research, and as a consequence, we learned
about Dogs for Good," Owen adds. We filled out an application despite knowing that there
would likely be a lengthy wait, and after some time, we received an invitation to an
informational day at the charity's northern office, just outside Manchester.

That day taught Owen a lot. "The Information Day laid out quite clearly that having an
assistance dog is a big responsibility and while they can help you with many practical tasks and
will unquestionably enrich your life in their adorable four-legged way, they need you to love
them, care for them, walk them, feed them, and take responsibility for their wellbeing and
welfare," said the information session's organizer.

Owen's application was accepted, and Dogs for Good added him to the waiting list. I was aware
that all I could do was carry on with my life in the hopes that someday I would receive a call
informing me that someone had acquired the ideal dog for me.

Owen continued with his A-levels and then moved into university residence halls. He
acknowledges that attending university was a significant step and that he experienced
loneliness and worry throughout his first year.
Things started to go better for Owen in his second year in Uni with the support of an amazing
caretaker called Brendan.

"I started to get a little bit of my old determination back," he said, "and took more of an interest
in the life I could have at Uni." I even ran for president of the student union, and today I serve
as a senator for graduate students.

Although Owen's mental health was better, he wasn't really taking care of himself. "I was eating
too many takeout meals, I didn't maintain a clean and organized living area, and, although it's
tough to admit, I definitely developed the attitude that I didn't need to do this since my
caregivers would take care of it.

I truly didn't have any feeling of purpose or a reason to get up in the morning, he admits, "I
know it's a cliché.

Early in 2020, however, Owen received the call he had been waiting for. "Dogs for Good called
to let me know that they might have a match for me. And Ula, a stunning Labrador x Golden
Retriever, was that match. I can still hear myself saying, "The wait is over! ’”

Ula was introduced to Owen by Dogs for Good to see if she felt at ease with him, and Owen has
good memories of that day.

"We met in the Student Union café because it was quiet there," he explains. She took a few
sniffs around after being released from her leash before coming to me and curling up under my
wheelchair's footrests. I recalled thinking, "This is the calmest, most laid-back dog I've ever
met."

After that visit, Owen and Ula would have been reunited as quickly as possible under normal
circumstances, but regrettably, Covid-19 meant that Owen's wait went on for a few more
months.

It was extremely irritating, but in the end, he says, he knew they would be together and that he
just needed to be patient.

Ula and Owen were ultimately paired up in September 2020, and their relationship grew
organically and fast.

She essentially assists me by picking up anything I drop, like my phone, controllers, and keys, as
well as by helping me get dressed, opening and closing doors, etc.

She has also assisted me with my motivation for getting up in the morning because she requires
breakfast and exercise. Additionally, she has assisted me in developing a feeling of
accountability because I need to take care of myself and maintain a neat space for her safety
and comfort.

Additionally, according to Owen, ensuring Ula's requirements are addressed has helped him lay
the groundwork for one day owning a home. It's a symbiotic relationship; we're an equal
partnership. I need to make sure she's okay, and by doing that, I also make sure I'm okay.
Though we've only been dating for a short while, it already feels like a long time because she is
my best friend and my confidante.

Owen is certain that care teams should be included in the collaboration and is willing to work
with an assistance dog as well. Ula is obviously my dog, and I'm responsible for her, he explains.

"However, my caregivers share a workspace with her, so both the person and the dog need to
be at ease and aware of how an assistance dog functions. Ula would become confused if her
caretaker didn't utilize the same verbal cues I use to make sure she understands what I'm
asking of her, for instance.

Owen and Ula work with Dogs for Good Instructor Katie Anakin, who assists Owen in honing the
task work that Ula can perform for him.

"Ula and Own are head over heels in love," she exclaims. Ula and Owen are fantastic together
because Owen adores her. They bonded fairly immediately and they dote on one other — Ula
almost moms Owen! - and it's incredibly sweet to see how their relationship develops and
grows.

According to Owen, he has been invited to carry the wedding rings during his closest friend's
wedding in 2023. "They were also looking for a flower girl, so I suggested that since Ula would
already be there, why not ask her to do it? ’

Ula kindly consented, and she will transport the flowers in a tiny basket she will hold in her
mouth. I'm eager to see that! ”
https://www.k9magazine.com/arthur-the-story-of-one-man-his-dog-bonded-by-love-
adventure/

Arthur: The Tale of a Man And His Dog Who Were Bonded By Love And
Adventure
Mikael Lindnord, a Swedish athlete, grew up to be tough above all else. He prepared himself to
function without sleep, to be extremely fit, and to be able to climb, ride, and trek across the
most challenging terrains under the most demanding competition circumstances—always while
racing against the clock and frequently with little to no sleep. According to Val Hudson, co-
author of "Arthur," adventure racing is "simply the toughest sport in the world."

Growing up in northern Sweden, Mikael was a young man who took to the outdoor sports of
skiing, skating, and ice hockey like a duck to water. He did not, however, grow up around
animals like his wife Helena did, and he did not own or desire any pets. Additionally, they had
Philippa, a beautiful and young daughter, in November 2014 when she was only two years old,
thus having any kind of pet was out of the question.

Soon after, Mikael was in the Ecuadorian forest as a result of his endurance racing. To a
biodiverse but incredibly hostile region of the world, where there were poisonous creatures
that bit and stung, treacherous pathways, rocky mountains, and swift rivers.

Four days into the marathon, while he and his crew were switching from riding to trekking,
Mikael caught a glimpse of a calm, haughty figure in the corner of his eye.

The tattered yet lovely puppy was an unexpected sight amid all the chaos of the transition area.
In that region of the world, the majority of stray dogs bother people and beg for food.
However, this dog was just staring at Mikael, not moving or barking, and Mikael could tell he
was in trouble. He offered the dog some of his limited supplies of food, some meatballs, which
he carefully spooned onto the ground in front of the dog.

The dog ate the meal while ravenous and hurt before turning his attention back to Mikael.
Mikael chose the name Arthur for him because of his majesty and serene air of wisdom, which
reminded him of regal, kingly beasts.

From that point forward, a remarkable bond developed.

Arthur followed, equally fatigued as the group as they waded through mud, water, and dense
woodland, never leaving Mikael's side. Mikael realized he would eventually be with Arthur, the
dog who had bet everything on him, as they crossed the finish line. However, neither the
Swedish nor the Ecuadorian authorities wanted the dog to be brought into their respective
nations.
Arthur also suffered serious injuries and tooth damage. He required surgery immediately.
Unusually, Mikael managed to get Arthur to a veterinarian in Ecuador, onto a flight to Sweden,
and finally into quarantine after days of stressful discussions. Arthur's journey to safety and
happiness wasn't simple—the plane terrified him, and the surgery left him completely
confused.

But in the end, he and Mikael arrived in the tiny Swedish hamlet of Ornskoldsvig, where Mikael
resided, and they all returned to Helena, Philippa, and the newborn baby Thor. As gentle and
dignified as usual, Arthur quickly adapted to his new home and nation.

I knew the tale going into this project and was incredibly enamored with it. Since I've spent my
entire career working in non-fiction publishing, I've written a lot of books about dogs, whether
they're about how to care for them, how they act, or the adventures they've had. However, this
tale seems to transcend all limitations. In the case of Arthur and Mikael, the remarkable
attachment between a human and a dog is almost unheard of. And particularly intriguing
because Mikael had no intention of ever meeting a dog, saving a dog, or even owning a dog.

Hearing Mikael speak and working with him to write the book left me feeling very moved. High
drama, stress, and, yes, tears appeared to come thick and fast during these moments. It wasn't
just the time Mikael fed Arthur in the forest; it was also the agonizing battle to get Arthur out of
Ecuador, which Mikael finally succeeded in after seven days of racing and little sleep. The
moment Arthur awakens after a severe procedure in Quito, wailing in agony, but is immediately
calmed by Mikael's touch as he wraps his arms around him; the moment the permission finally
comes through, just minutes before Mikael's plane left Ecuador; the time Arthur gets lost on
the mountain and the times he returns home to Mikael and develops a relationship with his
two young children.

It was all extremely riveting, and left me with a great admiration for Mikael and what he has
done. I also developed a strong bond with Arthur, who is truly the most captivatingly gorgeous
dog - he has such presence, manners, and beauty. Going on a walk with him and getting to
know him and his family was a privilege.

I sincerely hope readers enjoy this great, heartwarming tale and that it will raise public
awareness of the situation of stray dogs worldwide.

Since he was saved, Arthur has become the face of South American and Ecuadorian dog
charities, serving as a symbol of hope for those who work to care for the hundreds of
abandoned animals. He has a foundation of his own with the goal of rescuing and legalizing
animals.
The K9 Magazine team adores this book. It reflects the idea that sometimes you'll find a special
being (on two legs or four), and be forever attached. It is uplifting, full of hope and love.

https://www.k9magazine.com/i-found-my-path-in-life-because-of-this-dog/

I Discovered My Life's Purpose Thanks To This Dog

I can recall just where I was when I first encountered her. Friend, confidant, and excellent
instructor. I had heard that she was homeless after being chained to a food truck just off the
A3. According to Jon Garstang, my initial reaction after hearing that was, "Are you sure she
wants rescuing from a burger van?"

A Rottweiler/Staffy mix named Winnie has a smile as big as the Thames and a curly tail that
spins around like a propeller. When we first met, she came charging at me and as I greeted her,
she flopped to the ground like a Staffy frog and grinned as if to say, "I found you, you're my
human."

Four years into working professionally with dogs, Winnie would enter my life just as we both
needed her the most. She was homeless, and I was partying a little too much because I had no
real obligations.

To her dismay, we became inseparable and slept in billionaire homes one night while house-
sitting and in my van the next. Winnie taught me a lot about my levels of patience and
empathy, as well as body language and triggers in other dogs as my competence as a trainer
increased. I was just starting out in the realm of animal behavior.

We had a great approach of getting new clients. Based in Wimbledon Village, an upscale
neighborhood well above my pay grade but full of affluent dog owners and charming old
English pubs with roaring fires, I would sit at the end of the bar in any number of these
establishments with Winnie at my feet, and every time someone walked by Winnie would start
the propeller/smile combo, and the conversation would often start this way.

I wish my dog was as well behaved as this one. What a beautiful dog. I would describe my
company and appear with a business card as if by magic. Thanks to my girl's charm and love, I
could bring in five or more clients on a good night.

I was given the opportunity to work as a trainer and advisor in a dog shelter in Zambia,
southern Africa, throughout the course of the following year as my business expanded. The
shelter was severely overcrowded and lacked a strategy for escaping the predicament. Since
dog trainers had never visited the shelter in the country's capital Lusaka before, they truly
required my assistance.

I departed for Zambia for four months, leaving Winnie with relatives and friends, all the while
thinking about Winnie and the opportunity she had given me to learn and grow.

It goes without saying that since that trip, my work with shelters has only become better,
leading to opportunities to work as an advisor and train handlers abroad. No matter what our
credentials, we're really improvising through life, just like adopting Winnie and becoming a
father for the first time. Since these encounters are never the same, being adaptable becomes a
virtue before becoming a superpower!

I moved to the Greek island of Rhodes just over three years ago, bringing Winnie and her
daughter Rhubarb with me. She is retiring in the Mediterranean, enjoying daily swims, and
switching from following squirrels to chasing lizards, like many elderly English women. She no
longer possesses the same strength or speed, yet her charm has not diminished. She observes
and inspires me everyday.

My community outreach work in education involves interacting with police, governmental

agencies, veterans, and everyone in between. As much as the animals themselves, the issues I
deal with are related to the structure of the environments in which I operate.

I provide free training to new adopters here in Greece. In the coming months, I'm hoping to
travel to Mexico to work with a shelter there on new protocol development, handler training,
and community projects aimed at enhancing living circumstances and educating the next
generation on animal care and responsible dog ownership.

I thank Winnie every day for everything she taught me because it was because of her that I
found my way.