A pigeon with Chinese writing on its wings was detained at an Indian port for eight months due to suspicion of espionage, despite being cleared of any wrongdoing. The bird was finally released after a newspaper report, letters to the police, and intervention from PETA India. The veterinary hospital that held the pigeon faced a dilemma, as they couldn't set it free due to the seriousness of the charge, but also didn't want to expose a healthy bird to sick and injured animals.
Ariel, a spaniel born with six legs, was found abandoned in a supermarket parking lot and underwent surgery to remove her extra limbs, making her now like any other dog. The Langford Vets Small Animal Referral Hospital in Bristol, England, where the surgery took place, had never seen a six-legged dog or performed such an operation before. Ariel, who had multiple birth defects, was taken in by Greenacres Rescue, which raised funds for her surgery. After the successful operation, Ariel is now adjusting to life on four legs and is said to be doing brilliantly.
