Miguel Angel Palacios died defending Jerry, a miniature Pinscher, from 33-year-old Jesús Antonio Castaño, who was drunk and threatened to sever the dog's head with a machete.
Veterinarians are faced daily with the difficult choice of euthanasia. It’s our role to guide owners to a decision that’s in the best interest of their pets while helping them come to terms with the passing of their beloved family member.
Eddie, a five-year-old Belgian Malinois, has spent most of his life at MacDill Air Force Base earning his reputation as a hero. Now he has the official documents to prove it, and has retired with full military honors.
“Minute 1: I took you out of the cage on May 9, 1998. You jumped into my arms and kissed my face. I thought I chose you but I was wrong… you chose me.”
“Even people who don't like pits will stop and pat her as she happily wags her tail. She loves to sleep in sunbeams, and is so happy to go on walks or swims she just wags her tail with every step.”
For the past five years, a dog named "Huachi" or "Huachito," has been living on the same street corner of Cochabamba, Bolivia, where his human lost his life.
