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24-Year-Old Penguin Gets Special Shoes To Help Her Walk At New England Aquarium 24-Year-Old Penguin Gets Special Shoes To Help Her Walk At New England Aquarium
24-Year-Old Penguin Gets Special Shoes To Help Her Walk At New England Aquarium These "shoes" are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do. A 24-year-old African penguin at the New England Aquarium in Boston is putting that statement to the test after receiving customized footwear to help her walk properly.  A closeup of the footwear specifically designed for Beach DonkeyVanessa Kahn/New England Aquarium Beach Donkey developed a foot condition two years after she hatched at the aquarium on April 21, 1998, NEA reports. The penguin was diagnosed with pododermatitis, also known as bumblefoot, due to large calluses that had developed on her feet. The conditio…

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by David Cifarelli
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Dog Shot By Lunenburg Police To Save Man's Life Dog Shot By Lunenburg Police To Save Man's Life
Dog Shot By Lunenburg Police To Save Man's Life A pit bull dog was shot by police in central Massachusetts to save the life of a 75-year-old who was left seriously injured after the dog attacked him, authorities said.  Lunenburg police arrived at the town's animal control center just before noon on Monday, Aug. 1., the department said. Upon arrival, Wayne Comeau was found inside an outside kennel with the dog, bleeding from bite marks on his head, face, and torso, WCVB said.  The dog had bit down on the man's arm and wouldn't let go. At the time of the attack, Comeau was apparently taking the dog out to go to the bathroom, according to …

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by Josh Lanier