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Heroic Guinea Pig

January 9, 2007 : 12:00 AM
Snowball, the guinea pig, saves the life of Bianca, a deaf pit bull puppy

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - A guinea pig at the West Shore shelter of the Humane Society saves the life of a choking puppy.

Staff members heard frantic squealing and shuffling from Snowball's cage.

When staff arrived, they discovered that Bianca, a deaf, white pit bull mix, had tried to escape her crate by wedging her head through the door. When she became caught, she started choking and struggling to remain conscious.

Bianca was quickly released and is doing fine.

“The dog got lots of hugs, gave us lots of kisses, and the hero enjoyed two carrots,” said Claudi Luci, an HSHA volunteer.

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January 25, 2007 at 12:57 PM
posted by: cattees
How nice for Snowball and Bianca!

Now to help the others...
  
January 25, 2007 at 7:47 AM
posted by: Kathy
Both Snowball & Bianca have been adopted. Great News, huh?

On a sad note, though, there are still zillions of pets still available at the shelters there. See this news article: Humane Society shelters appeal to pet owners
  
January 9, 2007 at 11:11 PM
posted by: kathy_g
Yay---heroes come in ALL shapes and sizes.
  
January 9, 2007 at 5:41 PM
posted by: cattees
Awww, how sweet... way to go Snowball!!
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