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to the body. It can cause congestive heart failure or, in rare cases, sudden death, and the condition does not always come with noticeable warning signs. Sorry to be such a Debbie Downer … err … I mean Sad Sack Subway, but I only get to put my paws on the keyboard every other month, so I want to make it count in helping keep other felines as healthy as they can be. If you have any questions or concerns about anything in my message, please contact Petersen Pet Hospital for more info.
Everyone likes to believe their canine companions would jump into action if they noticed someone or something in danger. However, most dogs will never be in a position to save a life or avert a catastrophe. That’s probably a good thing, as watching one of your best friends risk their life for others would be incredibly stressful. In 2021, a Virginia family experienced precisely that as they witnessed their goldendoodle attempt a heroic rescue with a heartwarming aftermath. During an early summer evening, Ralph Dorn’s dog, Harley, was gone. He started surveying the lake behind his Culpepper, Virginia, home when he spotted the goldendoodle about 200 feet from shore. At first, he wondered what his dog was doing in the water, but he soon realized his trusty pup was not alone. Harley was swimming alongside a tiny baby deer. RESCUE, COMFORT, AND REUNION How Harley Became a Real-Life Hero
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“Not sure how the fawn got out there, but Harley obviously didn’t ask why. He just jumped into action,” Dorn, 62, wrote in a Facebook post.
Harley helped the fawn to shore, where Dorn greeted the animals and helped them climb back onto dry land. Once the deer was out of the water, Harley immediately started licking the fawn to comfort and calm it down. Harley didn’t want to leave the fawn, but after spotting the deer’s mother, Dorn escorted his heroic canine indoors. The fawn and mother walked away, seemingly never to be seen again. That was, until the next morning. Harley appeared restless that morning, running from window to window. Dorn opened the front door to see what was happening when he heard the fawn bleating. The deer had returned, eager to thank its rescuer! The two ran toward each other, touching noses and sniffing one another before Harley returned indoors. The brief reunion was enough to calm the fawn and Harley down, and Dorn has not seen either deer since that day. But that’s not Harley’s only heroic feat. The proud pup has also spent time as a certified therapy dog, providing comfort and companionship to seniors in care facilities and children reading at the local library. We can all hope our dogs would take the same actions as Harley if presented with a similar opportunity!
INGREDIENTS • 1/2 cup peanut butter • 1 tbsp honey • 1 egg • 1/2 cup water DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2.
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2–3 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1 carrot, shredded
1 cup oat flour
1 cup brown rice flour
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except flour and mix well. Gradually add flours to the wet mixture to form a dough. 3. Dust a clean counter space with flour. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Using a cookie cutter, cut out individual treats. 4. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and place dog treats on top. Bake for 20–25 minutes, then cool on a wire rack. 5. Store cooled treats in an airtight container. Freeze any extras.
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