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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rescued XL Bully Gets First Bath and Zoomies and It's Pure Joy
Rescued XL Bully Gets First Bath and Zoomies and It's Pure Joy originally appeared on Parade Pets. Rescue Dogs are truly special. No matter the hardships they've endured, once they find a loving home, they embrace the future with hope and wonder. That's certainly true for Goliath, an extra-large, extra-fabulous RescuedBully. Found wandering the streets, emaciated and ill, he spent weeks in a compassionate shelter getting nursed back to health before joining an experienced foster family. And it hasn't taken him long to revel in life's joys. Watch his delightful post-bath zoomie session in this Instagram video from June 14. Though Goliath's past was tough, his future shines brightly. This XL Bully's enthusiastic tail wags radiate joy and gratitude. Taken in by Laurel and Rob, seasoned foster parents with six dogs of their own, he's now slow, wet hops around the kitchen and leaping into his foster dad's arms are every dog parent's dream, especially knowing the rough road he's traveled. Goliath shows even more of his vibrant personality each day in their care. Even a trip to the vet is no challenge for this sweetheart! It's just another chance to shower everyone with his big kisses. Check out his impeccable behavior in this heartwarming video from June 17. Rescue Dogs like Goliath often show remarkable resilience and adaptability. According to the ASPCA, approximately 2 million dogs are adopted from U.S. shelters annually, with many, like Bully breeds, overcoming neglect or abuse to become loyal companions. Their ability to trust again highlights their forgiving nature and why they are such cherished family members. 🐶SIGN UP to get 'pawsitivity' delivered right to your inbox with inspiring & entertaining stories about our furry & feathered friends🐾🐾 This good boy quickly stole people's hearts. Viewer @_i_am_not_jackblack gushed, 'OMG, he must be an excellent snuggler. What a chunk of love!' He's the best! Viewer @treasuringtia responded, 'Even his zoomies are in slow motion. Such a gentle giant!' He's a well-mannered treasure. And @charubadub added, 'I can feel the air move when his tail wags.' That's for sure! Goliath's journey proves that love can heal even the deepest wounds. With every zoomie and kiss, he's showing that second chances lead to endless possibilities for Rescue Dogs and boundless joy for those lucky enough to make them part of the family. Rescued XL Bully Gets First Bath and Zoomies and It's Pure Joy first appeared on Parade Pets on Jun 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Dumped XL bullies are risk to officers
XL bully dogs abandoned after owning them became illegal present a "real risk" to council officers, one authority 1 February 2024, it has been a criminal offence to own an XL bully without an exemption Birmingham City Council has said it was still dealing with the "repercussions" of the ban, as the dogs continue to be seized from the a council report, it wrote that although the number of XL bully strays had reduced from 90 in 2023/24 to 30, almost all of the dogs had been abandoned. "In most circumstances, due to health and safety concerns, they must be handled by two officers," the authority said. "In September 2023, one of our officers was attacked by a pocket bully-type dog."She suffered significant injuries to her leg, which resulted in several hospital visits and two weeks off work." 'Can become unmanageable' The council's dog warden service responded to nearly 3,000 requests for help and advice regarding issues including stray and lost dogs and canine control issues, in 2024/ total, 740 stray dogs were seized - 694 of them were impounded at kennels."Many of the dogs we deal with are the larger bull breeds," it added. "If these dogs are not trained and socialised from a young age, they can sometimes become unmanageable and some owners abandon them."The report will be considered by the licensing and public protection committee on 25 June. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Baby mauled by vicious Cane Corso after teacher owner crossed road to avoid cat on walk
Magistrates warned the dog owner that she must keep Hugo muzzled DOG HORROR Baby mauled by vicious Cane Corso after teacher owner crossed road to avoid cat on walk A BABY was brutally mauled by a massive Cane Corso after a dog-walking teacher crossed the road to avoid a cat. Lucy Bamber was walking her two dogs on leads, including her Cane Corso Hugo, in North Staffordshire on March 2 when the horror attack unfolded. 1 Cane Corsos are commonly used as hunting dogs or guard dogs. Stock image Credit: Getty The "remorseful" 26-year-old teacher told a court that Hugo "has never acted in this manner before". She was walking Hugo, a two-year-old, and a nine-year-old Staffordshire Bull in Longton when she saw a cat and crossed the road to avoid it. But they passed the driveway of a home where a baby was outside, and Hugo mauled the child. The baby was left with several puncture wounds to the back and right arm, which are expected to leave permanent scars. The court heard that Cane Corso Hugo "always" wears a muzzle in public and is on a short lead. He also wears a hi-vis jacket which says "I need space" on it. April Lamai, mitigating, told North Staffordshire Justice Centre that Bamber is "willing to do everything in her power to prevent this from ever happening again". Fury over legal loophole that makes 'killing machine' dog breed MORE dangerous as owners 'plug gap' in XL Bully market By Milad Sherzad EXPERTS have raised concerns over a loophole that allows dog breeders to swerve UK animal welfare laws when importing potentially dangerous Italian mastiffs. Also known as Cane Corsos, the breed is rapidly emerging as the breed of choice for criminals as a replacement for the XL Bully breed it was banned last year. But they are not alone as celebrity owners including soccer star Marcus Rashford and Love Island's Jack Ficham also have Cane Corsos - with many celebs now buying them to guard properties. Cane Corso puppies can sell for thousands of pounds but are sometimes imported from breeders overseas with their ears clipped and tails docked. The procedures are illegal in the UK and canine behaviour experts believe that importing the dogs can be used to circumvent the ban on such surgical procedures in the UK. The concerns were expressed just days after a Sun Online investigation found hundreds of Cane Corso dogs on sale in the UK. The Stoke Sentinel reported that Bamber pleaded guilty to being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control and being the owner of a dog which was dangerous and not kept under proper control. Ms Lamai told the court: "She only noticed the child after Hugo bit the victim. She immediately pulled the dog away. She was shocked by Hugo's behaviour. "When Hugo is in public he always has a muzzle. He has a short lead. "He wears a hi-vis jacket which says, "I need space", on it. He is undergoing extra obedience and recall training. "She no longer walks Hugo on that road." Bamber was fined £487 and ordered to pay £300 compensation to the mother of the child, £85 costs, and a £197 surcharge. The magistrates said they were satisfied Hugo is not a danger to the public because of his previous behaviour and it being an isolated incident. The magistrates told Bamber: "You are a fit and proper person to own this particular type of dog. "You must keep Hugo under proper control. We impose the following conditions. When outside he must have a fixed lead and a muzzle. "These will last for the whole of Hugo's life. If you do not comply, Hugo may be destroyed."
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Man and woman mauled by 'Bully-type dog' as three animals seized from home
Police have seized three dogs after a man and woman were mauled and seriously injured in the middle of the night. The man and woman, in their 30s and 20s respectively, were rushed to hospital after the horror attack in Blackpool shortly after 2.30am on June 15. The bully-type dog thought responsible was seized, as were two other dogs at the scene. A Lancashire Police spokesperson told The Mirror: "We were called at 2.38am today by colleagues at the North West Ambulance Service to an address in Havelock Street, Blackpool, to a report two people had been attacked by a dog. Officers attended and found that a man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s had suffered dog bite injuries. They were taken to the hospital for treatment. A bully-type dog involved in the attack has been seized, as have two other dogs at the premises." Last month, a church volunteer was viciously attacked by an XL Bully while he was sleeping - with the banned breed ripping off his ear. Darren Shuttleworth-Long was looking after the dog, which isn't his, when he was set upon on April 26 earlier this year at an address in Exeter Street, Swindon. The 52-year-old had fallen asleep next to the pet but woke up to it with its jaw locked underneath his armpit. The dog continued to attack and bite Darren, from Swindon, Wiltshire, for around 10 minutes. The XL Bully managed to tear his right ear off and also left half of Darren's nose "hanging off". Darren, a volunteer at his local church, said: "I went to sleep and had the dog asleep next to me. I woke up and it had latched on the side of me. I managed to move it off. "It attacked me again and hit me on the side. I crashed against the bedroom door and locked myself in with the dog. He was having a go on my right ear. He bit my ear off. He hit me about eight to ten times - I thought 'I'm in serious trouble'." It comes after the owner of a Bully dog that attacked a five-year-old boy claimed the child was "in the wrong". Arron Eccles' Pocket Bully attacked Antonio Quinn after the boy came into the house and startled the pet. The dog left Antonio with injuries to his face and legs. Antonio went on to need a three-hour-long operation and the pet as well as a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, owned by Aaron's partner, were taken away from the site of the attack. But Aaron, 34, has defended his pet, telling The Sun: "It's a genuine mistake and the parents aren't accepting the fact that their child's in the wrong for coming into the house." rron also said he would be happy for his pet to play with his own six-month-old son. Antonio's stunned mum Amanda Holmes slammed the owner's claim and said the child was "very lucky to be alive", insisting he was not at all to blame. She claimed that "trying to justify" the dog's behaviour was "sickening".
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Number of stray dogs found in Bolton being put to sleep is increasing
The number of stray dogs being put down doubled in the last year, new figures have revealed. A request made under the Freedom of Information Act has released data on the number of stray or abandoned dogs found by Bolton Council over the last three years. A spokesperson for the council said that if they cannot find the dog's owner within seven days they are handed over to Manchester Dogs Home. In 2023, there were 156 stray, abandoned or lost dogs found – 61 were returned to their owners and 15 were euthanised. The following year, 158 were found – 41 were returned to their owners and 30 were euthanised. In 2025 so far – 43 dogs have been found – with 19 returned to their owners and eight euthanised. A spokesperson for Manchester Dogs Home said that the figures were 'not surprising' and that they've seen an increase in dogs with health problems. They said: 'Due to the economic downturn and high veterinary fees we've seen a marked increase in dogs with multiple health problems. 'We are also finding that many people are not vaccinating their dogs, again almost certainly due to the economic downturn, which is also contributing to deadly diseases. Have a story? Get in touch at 'In 2024 alone, our charity has seen veterinary costs increase significantly and we have spent over £300,000 due to medical costs.' They added that there has been an increase in dogs entering their care after the ban on XL Bully dogs at the end of 2023. The spokesperson said that both of these had led to fewer people claiming strays and an increase in dogs being euthanised. READ MORE: Free cat health clinic by RSPCA at Walkden Shopping Centre READ MORE: Neighbours' shock after XL Bully attack in Horwich READ MORE: Meet Nya: The new therapy dog at TransPennine Express The spokeperson said: 'We give every dog that comes into our care the best chance, but unfortunately each dog that comes under the Dangerous Dog Act is out of our hands and the law has to be followed. 'Euthanasia due to medical grounds would be a decision for our vet. 'The other factor is that a dog may be euthanised due to aggression, we are very lucky that we are able to work with the vast majority of dogs that come into our care and we have an assessment process with our dedicated team before any decision is made but we do also check with the veterinary team in case the cause of the aggression is medical.'
