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Perros Callejeros Entre el Maltrato y el Abandono - Dogs Stray Between Abuse & Neglect

El envenenamiento de decenas de perros realengos y la cantidad de estos animales en plazas, parques, universidades y calles de la capital y Santo Domingo ha sido el detonante para que la sociedad entienda que está ante un gran problema de salud pública.  Se estiman en miles los perros y otros tipos de animales realengos que deambulan por calles y avenidas sin que ninguna autoridad se preocupe por cumplir o hacer cumplir la ley de protección animal. Quizás hasta ahora estos caninos no representan un peligro inminente para las personas, pero de seguir el aumento de su población sin control, no se descarta que en un futuro no muy lejano nos enfrentemos a problemas masivos de mordeduras de perros o algún tipo de enfermedades relacionado con estos animales. Aunque cabe señalar que el envenenamiento masivo, aparte de inhumano, nunca será una solución viable ni responsable, y muchos menos de las autoridades. Entre 35 y 40 personas son mordidas por perros diariamente según datos del
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Hip Dysplasia in Dogs

Hip dysplasia  is a  congenital disorder  wherein the hip sockets are too loose and the femur causes damage. Dogs inherit the condition from their parents, but it can be made better or worse through training and activity levels. Usually, hip problems have already developed by 4 months and worsen over time. In some cases, a hip injury can also start the process of dysplasia, even if the dog didn't have the hereditary predisposition. Because they are such active dogs, German Shepherds are at particular risk of incurring these injuries. WARNING SIGNS OF HIP DYSPLASIA There are several signs you can look for in your Dog to see if they may be experiencing pain or joint laxity. Warning signs include: Rapid  weight gain Hip injury Trouble standing up Limping Favoring one leg Running or walking with a “bunny hop,” using both legs together Trouble or hesitation running Reduced activity Hesitation on stairs Aggression , especially if the hip area is touched If you see

German-Shepperd Puppy Diagnosed with a Double Hip Dysplasia

  Emely Reyes has an 11-month-old German Shepard, named Sheppy. Despite his early age, he was recently diagnosed with a severe hip dysplasia on both sides, with muscle atrophy, and aggressive degenerative joint disease. Emely just got the terrible diagnosis from his vet a couple days ago (on April 13, 2017). Sheppy’s one year old birthday is a few days away on Monday, April 17. Sheppy currently limps when he walks, and has a very hard time getting up and down stairs as well as laying down. I had the chance to visit him, and I was able to feel his pain just by looking at him. Sheppy's condition broke my heart. Despite the fact that Emely is giving him some pain relieving and anti-inflammatory medications as his vet prescribed, you can notice in Sheppy's eyes he is in pain, and he is not well. The vet suggested that Sheppy needs a double hip replacement surgery as soon as possible due to the severity of his case. He referred Emely to apparently the only two Spe

It's Admirable to Have members in our Society like Ivelisse Leonor de Porcella, Founder of PADELA, non-profit and Shelter in Sto. Dgo., Dominican Republic

The video above promotes a private non-profit organization in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This Video is narrated in Spanish, but translated below. I am just humble by the dedication of this great lady Leonor Porcela, who is the founder of PADELA. She has been able with little resources and great dedication to help some homeless animals, and develop some consciousness to protect animals in our society. The Homeless Dogs in Dominican Republic are known as the " Biralata " or " Realengo " Dogs. These misfortune animals are always around restaurants, butcher's shops, beaches...any place they might think they could get some food. It is a Foot-print of the big and small cities in Dominican Republic, and a problem that it is just simple ignored by the society and the government. "A female dog could get pregnant three times in a year, and she could have around eight puppies for each pregnancy. So if we add it up in eight years, we are

Envenenan al Menos 19 Perros y 6 Gatos en la Feria Ganadera - Poisoned at least 19 Dogs and 6 Cats in the Livestock Show

 20 FEB 2016, 1:57 PM  | DIARIO LIBRE SANTO DOMINGO. La Unidad de Protección Animal de la Procuraduría investiga la muerte por envenenamiento de 19 perros y seis gatos encontrados entre la noche del viernes y esta mañana dentro de los terrenos de la Feria Ganadera del Distrito Nacional. A través de las redes sociales fueron distribuidas imágenes de los animales muertos alineados en las aceras frente a los pabellones Porcino y Ovicaprino. Marilyn Lois, director de la Unidad de Protección Animal, expuso que “evidentemente los animales fueron envenenados y no es la primera vez que sucede” por lo que anunció que se está realizando una investigación para dar con los responsables. La Ley 248-12 de Protección Animal y Tenencia Responsable en el artículo 60 numeral cuatro prohibe “poner trampas o cualquier artefacto con el propósito de capturar o destruir a un animal que no sea un roedor sin que sea imprescindible para la protección de la vida humana”.