BFTB NETWoof News February 5, 2018

Bentley Basset Hound: “Hello and welcome to this week’s BFTB NETWoof News. As always, we have fetched the best animals reports from across the world. What is our top story, Pierre?”

Pierre Westie: “Well, we had a ‘ruff’ time selecting the top story because there are some crazy things happening in the animal world. We decided to start with one that had us all shaking our heads. It is not a happy story but one that needs to be told so that it never happens again. #WhenWeKnowBetter

   Spy stories have been around for years but this government attempt to spy on the Russians was far from purr-fect. In the 1960’s the CIA had a secret plan to turn cats into walking undercover agents. Operation ‘Acoustic Kitty’ involved implanting a microphone and transmitter in a defenseless cat then sending it to be a spy. Needless to say, it was a huge failure. Seriously, who thought this was a good idea? Sometimes I wonder how humans have survived this long!”

Bentley: “Good grief! Everyone knows cats can be sneaky but that is ridiculous.

   This next report reminds me of a few dog friends of mine but I won't mention any names. A family noticed their dog was not feeling well so they took it to the vet. Trying to prepare the family for the worst, they were told it could be cancer. An x-ray soon brought both good and surprising news. The dog did not have cancer. Instead, it had 8 pairs of undies in its belly! That would be surprising by itself, but this black Lab had also consumed four rubber bands, a bandaid, and 62 hair ties. The photo is of our adorable Weather Girl Paisley but she has been known to eat a few odd things too!  

   What’s the most unusual thing your pet has ever eaten?”

 Pierre: “We like to include all sorts of animals on BFTB News so today, we have a shout-out for a hero pig named Lulu. She was an unwanted birthday gift that ended up with the recipient’s mom and everyone is glad that she did. The woman had a heart attack and Lulu ran to find help. She managed to open the front gate then go into the street where she lied down to attract help. Finally, a man stopped, and she took him to her human where he called for an ambulance. Lulu is a true hero!”

Bentley: “Did you watch the Puppy Bowl or the Kitten Bowl? We admit to switching between the two epic battles and loved them both! Congratulations to the 2018 Puppy Bowl champs, Team Fluff, and the winners of the Kitten Bowl, the Pouncy Panthers! We hope shining a spotlight on these adorable adoptable dogs and cats leads to lots of new homes for these sweet pets. Those pets and families will be the real winners.

   What does the weather look like this week, Paisley?”

Paisley the Weather Lab: “Winter still has a grip on our friends in the north. They can expect more snow and frigid temperatures. Parts of the southeast will get some snowfall too. Y’all be safe out there!

   The Pacific Northwest will be wet along with some of the Rocky Mountain region. Along the west coast it will be sunny and mild while the east coast is going to have showers. There is a chance of storms in the south too. 

   Always check with your local weather authorities for updates and warnings. Have a wonderful week.”

Bentley: “We hope you enjoyed this week’s BFTB NETWoof News. Join us all week for some great reviews and fun tips. Be sure to go out and grab yourself some happy.”

News Sources:

Cat Spy

Hungry Pup

Pig Hero

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