Until now, Snoopy was pretty much the king of the happy dog dance.
But a little pooch in a doggie day care may have just snatched Snoopy’s crown. A video of the dancing pup has gone viral after being posted on Facebook and other social media, with nearly 64 million views as of this morning.
Kevin Clancy posted the 30-second video on YouTube Saturday, with the understated title, “Excited puppy spots its owner.”
Try not to smile as this little guy hops back and forth on his rear legs as he moves his front paws up and down (a lot like a sped-up version of the ’60s dance, the “Jerk”), then starts bouncing up and down.
You may not recognize his name, but you’ve probably seen his videos. Sharky the Pit Bull was usually seen gently playing with chicks, ducklings, bunnies and many other little critters — who were often perched on his head, belly or back.
Sharky, who was only 9 years old, had no difficulty winning friends small and large, but he couldn’t win his battle with cancer.
“Unfortunately my time came early and if you’re reading this, that means that I have already passed,” read a status update this afternoon on his Facebook page.
“It is my sad duty to inform you all of my battle with Cancerous Mast Cell Tumors Lymphoma. You maybe noticed I have not been wearing a doggy collar. This picture is from yesterday (notice my pale gums but happy last smile for you).”
Sharky had cancer for a few years, according to the post, but it recently spread to his internal organs.
“What can I say #CancerSucks! I will be missing you all my dear fans. I will Miss my Mommy Helen and Daddy and little 10 month old Baby Spencer. I will miss My Cool #SharkCat, chicks, roosters, chickens, ducks, geese and Oreo the Bunny…
“Please keep the #PitBull name strong and love, save and protect them for me please. I always wanted to stay positive and happy with my videos for whole world to see how cool PIT BULLS Are! Please don’t be sad, keep watching all of my videos, share and I hope I will make you smile.”
Rest in peace, Sharky. Thank you for all the smiles and being such a great ambassador for Pit Bulls. I bet there are a lot of happy angels sitting on you right now.
You can watch videos of Sharky — many of which have been viewed millions of times — on the TexasGirly1979 YouTube channel.
FEB. 25, 2015 UPDATE: Samer Samir Ibrahim, Rocky’s original owner, is scheduled to be arraigned today on two misdemeanor counts of animal abuse, the Orange County Register reports. If convicted, the most he faces is up to one year in jail.
There’s happy news for Rocky, the 11-month-old German Shepherd who was dumped at an Orange County, Calif., shelter last month by his owner — who said he had no idea why his dog had chewed off his own foot.
Although his entire back right leg had to be amputated, the now 1-year-old pup has been healing “like a champ, a master on three legs,” according to an update today on the Coastal German Shepherd Rescue OC Facebook page.
The best news of all is that Rocky’s foster family decided to make him a permanent addition. They have officially adopted the lucky pup.
Rocky’s name has been changed to Aron Ralston (“Rally” for short), after the mountain climber who fell into a crevice and, after five days, had to cut off his right forearm to free himself. The 2010 movie “127 Hours“* was based on Ralston’s ordeal.
Why did Rally chew off his own foot? Tiffany Norton of Coastal German Shepherd Rescue O.C., who immediately took him from the shelter to Alicia Pet Care Center in Mission Viejo last month or treatment, had an idea why he did it.
“It was likely a situation where he became entangled in a rope or chain that basically cut off the circulation on his foot, and he chewed his foot to free himself,” Norton told KABC.
Dr. Matthew Wheaton, one of the veterinarians who treated Rally, agreed with Norton.
“He was likely tied to a pole, stake or tree via a long chain and got his back foot tangled in the chain, which cut off blood supply to the foot,” he told the Orange County Register.
“Chewing off a part of the body that is devitalized is likely a highly evolved trait,” he said. “The only dogs that would survive an issue like this would be those that would take to drastic measures to escape what they were tangled in.”
Ryan Drabek, former director of OC Animal Care, said last month that the case is being investigated.
Earlier this year, The CW announced it would be airing the first-ever World Dog Awards (aka “WDAs”) in January 2015.
“For the first time, dogs will be celebrated for their work in entertainment, health services and the military, along with everyday dogs who found fame on the internet,” the network stated in a July press release.
Voting for the WDAs has now officially begun. Through Jan. 9, you can select your favorite in the categories posted on the World Dog Awards website. There are two polling periods — Dec. 15-22 and Dec. 23-Jan. 9 — during which different categories will be available.
After posing for the “puparazzi” along the red — er, green — carpet, pooches attending the WDAs will receive edible awards in categories ranging from “Best in Film,” to “Celebrity Dog Selfie,” to a “Most Dog-Like Cat” award for a feline.
Four honorary awards will also be presented during the show:
Dog’s Best Friend: Presented by the ASPCA, this award will go to a celebrity who has advanced the welfare of homeless dogs and dog-related causes.
K911: Presented by Subaru, this award will go to a dog who’s an everyday superhero for helping to save a child’s life.
“The Dog’s Life” Achievement Award: Awarded to an iconic dog character in popular culture who has had a huge cultural impact.
Underdog: This honor will be bestowed upon a dog who overcame incredible obstacles or odds.
This week it was announced that George Lopez will host the Jan. 15 event, to be held at the appropriately named Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Airport. (This seems to be a pawpular venue for canine-related shows. The first-ever “FOX’s Cause for Paws” special that aired on Thanksgiving night was also taped there.)
Among the celebrities scheduled to appear at the WDAs are Ian Somerhalder, Lance Bass, Lisa Vanderpump and Andy Cohen.
The WDAs are being produced in conjunction with and for the benefit of the ASPCA and the PEDIGREE Foundation, which is asking pet parents to share stories about the special relationships they have with their adopted dogs, using the hashtag #dogtales. Some of the stories will be featured during the broadcast.
The World Dog Awards airs at 8 p.m. (7 p.m. CT) Jan. 15 on The CW.
He doesn’t want to be identified, but a police officer in Kansas City, Mo., truly deserves a Compassionate Cop award.
As the officer rode his motorcycle on a U.S. 71 off-ramp yesterday morning, he saw two stray dogs — a Husky and a German Shepherd — standing in a grassy area alongside the busy freeway.
The officer contacted animal control. Then, instead of just driving off, he sat down beside the dogs, petting them and preventing them from running into traffic.
Debbie Downs happened to see the officer performing his good deed. She snapped a photo that has gone viral.
“As I pull up, it’s a motorcycle cop sitting in the cold grass with two stray — or what appears to be stray dogs, just sitting there petting them,” she told FOX 4. “It’s over and above for anyone. Most people wouldn’t look twice at some dogs running around.”
“Love this!” wrote the Kansas City Missouri Police Department, which shared the photo on its Facebook page.
The dogs were taken to KC Pet Project, a local shelter. Neither one was microchipped, and a phone number on the Husky’s tag was outdated. Fortunately, their concerned pet parents, Austin and Ashley Mozingo, had contacted local shelters after the dogs escaped from their yard Monday night. They soon were reunited with the lucky pair.
KC Pet Project spokeswoman Tori Fugate told KCTV the shelter wants the officer to be recognized for going out of his way to save the dogs.
Their pet parents are very grateful and feel the same way.
“It’s good to know there are still police officers out there who still enjoy helping out the community, especially in helping out such sweet dogs,” Austin Mozingo told FOX 4.
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