Friday mash-up

Here’s another bunch of articles I found around the web. I guess you could call it my Friday mash-up.

When the family dog needed lifesaving heart surgery this family gave it their all. They even shipped in a specialist from Italy! You’ve got to read this story:

http://www.uticaod.com/living/x550226761/Heart-surgery-saves-family-pet-in-Whitesboro

This cat chose the wrong place to take a nap. This story should give everyone a reminder at this time of year to be sure you slap the hood of your car before you start it. Otherwise you might end up with a hitchhiker like this man did:

http://www.newstalkradiowhio.com/news/news/local/cat-survives-200-mile-ride-cars-engine-compartment/nF7gs/

Found by hikers this eagle was saved. He’d been shot and was bleeding to death when they delivered him to a veterinarian and rehabilitators:

http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Spirit-the-bald-eagle-flies-again-on-wings-2421192.php

A life-threatening situation for a military dog right here in the U.S.

http://www.jdnews.com/news/dingo-98713-military-dog.html

I am embarrassed to show you this last one. Embarrassed because it is happening in my own state. Rest assured, not all Iowans feel this way; not all of us are so insensitive as to deny a man his service dog:

http://www.suntimes.com/9566024-418/retired-chicago-cops-service-dog-not-welcome-in-iowa-town.html