Posted by A Amalfitano on January 27, 2010 at 1:16pm
Teamwork credited with wolf rescue. On the side of a steep slope in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, rescuers worked to successfully free a wolf with its head trapped in a heavy steep pipe. Members of the Boulder Emergency Squad, Coal Creek Fire Department, Boulder County Parks and Open Space, and Boulder County Sheriff's Department Animal Control responded and rescued the wolf with the help of a local veterinarian. (Boulder, Colorado). January 27, 2010 -- Boulder Emergency Squad-B.E.S. along with other agencies, rescued a wolf which had gotten its head stuck in a steel pipe. With medical care provided by a veterinarian, the pipe was carefully cut from around the animals head. The several hour ordeal left the wolf "...in fine condition with only some minor cuts & scrapes", according to Veterinarian Dr. Christopher Blum, VMD of Table Mountain Veterinary Clinic in Golden, Colorado. While playing, the wolf-hybrid had gotten her head stuck in a 6 inch diameter, half-inch thick, eight foot long steel pipe and had evidently been unseen for a few hours. Coal Creek Fire cut the pipe to about one foot long which made the wolf and pipe portable. But, the head was still stuck and the animal was obviously stressed. The problem was metal welded inside the pipe was trapping the wolf's head. "From the moment the wolf was brought to the clinic until it was freed, all of us melded together into a cohesive team, that made the difference", said Blum. The animal control officer agrees. "Without the assistance of Deputy Bryarly, Officer Spensieri, Coal Creek Fire Department, Boulder Emergency Squad and Table Mountain Veterinary Clinic, this wolf would have died, no question," said Brandy J. Perkins, Animal Control Officer at Boulder County. The scene was on the side of a steep hill on property where a local homeowner raises wolf-hybrids. With the need for sedation. dark approaching and far from an ideal location, the wolf was transported 20 miles to a clinic, its head still stuck in the very heavy chunk of pipe.
After a quick check by the doctor, it was apparent that the wolf was dehydrated and stressed. IVs were started and vital signs monitored as the team set up outside in the parking lot with the BES emergency lighting. The 'patient' was monitored as the rescuers used a side grinder to slowly cut away enough of the metal to get the head out. "The 'operation' was a success", said Chief Andrew Moschetti after the wolf was cleared from the metal pipe. "I am so thankful to everyone who assisted in this rescue. It is so nice to know that BES is always there when we ask for them. They [B.E.S.] provide the equipment and support we need without ever questioning it's for an "animal". These [rescuers] are great and deserve to be recognized for all the good they do!" said Perkins. * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * About Boulder Emergency Squad: B.E.S. is an all volunteer, non-profit 501c.3 technical rescue team serving the County of Boulder, Colorado. BES provides a number of technical rescue services at no charge including underwater dive rescue, swift water creek rescue, vehicle extrication, low-angle scree evacuations, animal rescue, wildland fire fighting, structural fire support, and is a trained staffing resource for the Boulder County Sheriff's Department. B.E.S. was incorporated in 1964. Contact: Andrew M. Amalfitano, Public Information Officer Boulder Emergency Squad 303-443-4081 http://www.bes-rescue.org ###
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So you love your dog and would like to build him a dog house? Well, don't consider it a hectic and time consuming project because the whole task is actually very simple. It is best that you start working on your new dog house in the the summers so the construction is finished by the time the weather changes and it starts getting colder. It is important to give your pet his own house where he feels safe and comfortable.There are many different dog house plans available for your dog house. Some dog house plans even touch upon minute details such as roofing options, flooring options, exteriors and electrical and lighting options. Taking care of all these factors makes your pet comfortable in his new home, and keeps him safe and protected even in extreme weather conditions.If you are interested in building a dog house from wood, there are a few simple tools along with wood that should get you started.You need to have the following supplies before starting:· Pressure treated boards: Quantity: 2, size: 2''x 4'' x 8'.· Exterior grade plywood sheet: Quantity: 1, size: 4 ft x 8 ft, 5/8'' thick.· Untreated boards: Quantity: 2, size: 2''x 4''x 8'.· Galvanized deck screws: Quantity: 1 box, size: 1-5/8''.· Composite roof shingles: Quantity: 1 bundle.· Dry/ wet roof cement : Quantity: 1 tubeApart from the supplies, you also need some easy tools like:· Hammer· Circular saw or table saw· Measuring tape· Drill· Pencil or pen· Caulking gunWhen you start construction of a dog house, you need to ensure that it is spacious enough for the dog to feel comfortable inside. It has to be big enough for the dog to turn around and small and cozy enough to keep him heated. If possible, you should raise the floor a little bit off the ground to help provide insulation from the cold.· First of all, construct the foundation of the house. Use pressure-treated wood for the house base.· This wood contains contains harmful toxins; don't let your dog chew on it.· Nail the base together using penny nails.· Before you start nailing randomly, cut out all the wood. Make sure roof and the wall is cut at the same time.· After proper measurement, cut out the wood to confirm that it fits.· Attach the frames to the base and construct roof frames.· Use plywood piece for roof and walls. Attach it and start shingling the roof with dry/wet cement or use nails.· Construct roof by making one side larger than the other. Use screws for attaching them.Once the house is complete, paint it with waterproof paint for protecting it from damage.
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