A small dog, missing since the Fourth of July weekend, was rescued from the San Francisco Bay near the Dumbarton Bridge by the Menlo Park fire protection district and East Palo Alto police. The dog was later reunited with its family through the SPCA.
A black labrador named Tokyo fell ill and lost the use of her legs on Ben Nevis after reportedly eating discarded cannabis. The Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team stretchered the unconscious dog down the mountain to a local vet, where she made a full recovery.
Australia's Fair Work Commission has announced a 4.75% pay rise for nearly 3 million workers on award wages, with the lowest-paid receiving a 6% increase. The minimum wage will rise to $26.44 per hour from July 1, a decision influenced by surging fuel prices and inflation.
Australia's Fair Work Commission announced a 4.75% pay rise for nearly 3 million workers on award wages, effective July 1. The lowest-paid workers will receive a 6% increase, raising the minimum hourly wage to $26.44.
BBC Africa Eye investigation uncovers a sophisticated dog rescue scam in Mityana, Uganda, where scammers deliberately injure dogs to create emotional fundraising videos for Western donors. Over $730,000 was raised on GoFundMe in five years, with nearly 40% linked to Mityana. A dog named Russet featured in hundreds of campaigns before dying after surgery. Scammers exploit Western stereotypes of Africa and use fake veterinary treatments to deceive donors.
At Oakwood Dog Rescue, the tale of Ralph, an 11-year-old Romanian rescue dog, tugs at the heartstrings. After a brief adoption attempt went awry, Ralph now navigates an uncertain future. The rescue team fears for his well-being, knowing that older dogs such as him often languish in favor of younger pups.
