Shocking ring doorbell footage captured the horrifying moment a small Dachshund named Frank was viciously attacked by a dangerous dog in Southampton, leaving owner Ian McIntosh with a staggering £11,000 vet bill. The aggressive dog snatched Frank from his owner, causing severe puncture wounds and later leading to a slipped disk, resulting in extensive medical treatment. Despite the traumatic incident, Frank is now back home and in good spirits. Authorities have issued a dog behavior order, but Mr. McIntosh believes the dangerous dog should be put to sleep.
An 84-year-old man in Pennsylvania, Barton Seltmann, has been accused of killing his 85-year-old wife, Margaret Seltmann, during an argument over money for their cat's veterinary care. Police found Barton with blood on his hands, face, and clothing, and Margaret was found dead inside their home. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force injuries to the head. Barton has been charged with first-degree and third-degree murder and is currently held without bail.
An animal sanctuary in Oregon, The Asher House, is thanking TikTok users for their support in covering vet bills after several dogs contracted a rare type of pneumonia. The sanctuary, which rescues and rehabilitates abused animals, experienced an outbreak of the illness, resulting in the death of one dog and hospitalization of four others. The owner, Lee Asher, expressed gratitude for the $50,000 in donations received from his 1.2 million TikTok followers. The cause of the outbreak remains unknown, and the state veterinarian is investigating. Asher is focusing on the animals' recovery and mourning the loss of one of his dogs.