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This is Wendy, over 50 pounds of rippling muscles. Although quite intimidating, Wendy is actually a very friendly dog. Her amazing hulk-like muscles are due to a genetic mutation in the whippet breed. According to the Times Colonist;
Wendy was recently part of a genetics study done in the U.S. on mutation in the myostatin gene in whippets, which resemble greyhounds in appearance.
[…] whippets with two mutated copies of the gene become “double-muscled,” like Wendy. It has been seen before in one human, and also in mice, cattle and sheep, says the study.
Written by Administrator on July 14th, 2007 with 5 comments.
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Sam, winner of the World’s Ugliest Dog Competition for three year’s running has died at the age of 14. Sam had recently become a media darling appearing all over the news, making TV appearances and meeting celebrities like Donald Trump. He was euthanized on Friday after years of dealing with medical problems including a weak heart.
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Written by Four Legged Links on November 22nd, 2005 with 3 comments.
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The devastation in New Orleans is on everybody’s mind. The first place to give to help the human victims is, of course, the Red Cross.
There are also many charities that are serving the dogs, cats and other pets left homeless by the flooding. The organizations below are helping pet owners, pet shelters, and pet rescue teams and could use your support:
The Humane Society of the United States
“In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, The HSUS has launched a massive relief effort to rescue animals and assist their caregivers in the disaster areas. Our highly trained Disaster Animal Response Teams are in Louisiana and Mississippi coordinating a multi-state animal rescue and recovery effort. We’re now in New Orleans and have rescued hundreds of animals in the hardest hit areas of Mississippi since Friday.”
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Written by Four Legged Links on September 4th, 2005 with no comments.
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I’d like to pause and point out the Four Legged News section in the column to the right. It contains the freshest news stories about dogs, cats, and a host of other pets. All the articles are hand picked because they are the most interesting Four Legged Links of the day.
You may now return to your regularly scheduled cute animals.
Written by Four Legged Links on August 22nd, 2005 with no comments.
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UK paper, The Sunday Times, reports that a small area of Britain is testing a new health program that gives patients $1,500 USD to spend on a pet. Patients will be able to use the funds to purchase a dog and cover food and veterinary bills. Organizations such as Canine Companions for Independence have long espoused the positive health consequences of dogs.
According to The Sunday Times:
Gill Galliano, director of neighbourhood development for Lewisham Primary Care Trust, said: “Each patient has been allocated a budget which can be spent on items which will improve their wellbeing so they do not require unplanned hospital stays. Purchasing a pet is one option.”
Written by Four Legged Links on August 10th, 2005 with no comments.
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Pet Peeves gives you a peek into the life of an Emergency Room veterinanarian.
Not all the posts have a happy ending, but plenty of them do, and there’s lots of information contained in this blog that’s worth knowing.
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Written by Four Legged Links on August 6th, 2005 with no comments.
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