Rio Dog Carnival in Brazil kicks off February 20, 2014 They called in Blocao–a play on the words for block party and dogs and this year about 100 dogs were celebrating Rio Dog Carnival… Continue Reading
Dog tossed from stand at football match survives February 20, 2014 A dog name Goofy is on the mend after some football fan tried to throw the pooch at the referee at a football match…. Continue Reading
Second arrest made in case of cat shot 17 times in the head February 20, 2014 On the same day one man faced a bail hearing in a disturbing case of animal abuse that left a cat clinging to life… Continue Reading
Totes MaGoats! Actual goats balancing on a springy sheet of metal February 19, 2014 This popped up on YouTube this week under the title: “Chèvres en équilibre – goats balancing on a flexible steel ribbon.” And, it is… Continue Reading
Pregnant dog euthanized due to paperwork error just hours before rescue February 19, 2014 Proof that bureaucracy kills: A paperwork error allowed an animal shelter in Maryland to euthanize a pregnant, healthy dog a day after it was… Continue Reading
Horse-drawn and dog-drawn ski racing. An Olympic sport? February 18, 2014 How is it that we at Critter Files have never heard of skijoring before? It’s a Norwegian word which roughly translates into driving by… Continue Reading
Snake salvation pastor dies after getting bitten February 18, 2014 A quick snakebite took the life of snake-handling preacher Jamie Coots after a rattler sank its fangs into his right hand during a church… Continue Reading
Reindeers get protective reflective gear February 17, 2014 Cars and trains hitting reindeer are a big problem in Norway. In one report last December, 24 reindeer were killed and others injured after… Continue Reading
Pregnant moose kicks woman in B.C. February 17, 2014 Be warned, people of Smithers, B.C. There’s a grumpy pregnant moose on the loose. Resident Laryne Gamble caught the whole thing after pulling over… Continue Reading
Please don’t feed polar bears your coat and purse February 14, 2014 Does it need to really be said? Please don’t feed polar bears at the zoo your coat and purse then run away without telling… Continue Reading
