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Service Dog Missing
August 11, 2020
A service dog is missing after a vehicle was stolen with the dog inside, according to Arlington police. Charlotte, a 10-year-old female pit bull, is a service dog with 22 kill, a nonprofit organization providing mental wellness programs for veterans, first responders, and their families. NBC 5 has filed several stories on the organization. Her […]
Training Service Dogs
August 10, 2020
For three local veterans, service didn’t stop after life in the military. “We train service dogs for people that have disabilities, whether that be medical, like physical, or it be mental,” said Taylor Carnell, an owner and co-founder of King and Queen Diamond K9, “Our main focus is on mental health.” Taylor, along with his […]
Service Dog Helps Students
August 10, 2020
A fresh and fluffy face will greet students at Stephens Elementary School this year and provide an added layer of comfort to improve the children’s daily lives. LeeLee the facility service dog is trained to sense anxiety, concern and behavior changes to ease the minds of students and teachers. “She can help with social and […]
Canine Companions
August 10, 2020
A Georgetown man was given the gift of a lifetime: making everyday tasks much less easier to accomplish. Andres Jimenez is one of 89 people with disabilities across the country that was given a therapy dog during the pandemic by the nonprofit Canine Companions. Based out of California, the nonprofit has six offices, including […]
Veteran Reunites With K-9
August 10, 2020
When we first met Mark Lee Jr. in 2018, he had been working with the group Justice for TEDD Handlers to try and reunite with his K-9 partner Rayco. The two were part of the Army’s bomb detection team. Lee was injured in Afghanistan and left in 2012. It was the last time he saw […]
Companions For Heroes
August 10, 2020
Companions For Heroes, a nonprofit founded by Georgia Senate District 3 Republican candidate David Sharpe, is under investigation by the Georgia Secretary of State’s office. State officials declined to release details about the investigation other than to say it is ongoing. Sharpe, CEO of the nonprofit, has given widely varying accounts of the number of […]
PTSD Service Dog
August 7, 2020
A Hampton Roads-area first responder with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the first firefighter to receive a service dog through Service Dog of Virginia. Now, he’s encouraging others to to seek help if they’re struggling. “I just want everyone to know that it is OK to not be OK,” Chris Moore said. Moore is a […]
Dog Of The Year
August 6, 2020
The two Maine service dogs have won their categories in the 2020 American Humane Hero Dog Awards and will appear on the Hallmark Channel this fall, competing for the grand title of “American Hero Dog.” Aura, a 7-year-old Labrador retriever/golden retriever mix from Brunswick, serves as a hearing dog for Gretchen Evans, an Army veteran […]
Orlando’s Working Dogs
August 6, 2020
Work Like a Dog Day (Aug. 5) is a holiday honoring people who put in that extra bit of hard work to make sure the job is done right. But it also recognizes the strong work ethic of canines, especially service and other working dogs. Around Central Florida, canines work in hospitals as therapy dogs, […]
Service Dog Puppies
August 6, 2020
Service dogs. They do everything from helping veterans suffering from PTSD to the disabled live everyday life. Although their companionship is priceless, the cost of training can run up to $50,000. Now, two women are changing how they’re trained. Instead of individual homes, these dogs are raised in hospitals. It’s a long grueling journey before […]
Buddy The Service Dog
August 4, 2020
It’s been a while since we last checked in with Buddy and his training to become a service dog for a veteran suffering from PTSD. Because of the pandemic, he’s a little behind schedule, but Shelter to Soldier is still optimistic that a match with a veteran is coming soon. “We’re having to pick large […]
Southeastern Guide Dogs
August 4, 2020
The Venice Yacht Club Charitable Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to Southeastern Guide Dogs in direct support of its programs to supply service dogs for returning veterans. Over the years, the foundation has now contributed more than $21,000 to this work that helps veterans wounded in body and spirit train with a service dog, allowing […]
Training Guide Dogs
August 4, 2020
Before the Coronavirus pandemic struck, the Southeastern Guide Dogs campus in Palmetto was full of volunteers, trainers, and playful puppies. But when the Pandemic struck that all changed. “Before the Coronavirus, we took a hands-on approach through the training of most of our dogs. Right now, because of the pandemic, we have to use technology. For […]
After 2 Years Of Waiting, N.J. Boy On Autism Spectrum Finally Gets His Service Dog
August 4, 2020
A New Jersey mother’s appeal to get her son a service dog has been answered by strangers. Her little boy is on the autism spectrum and doctors advised he get a comforting canine, but they are very expensive. Two years ago, CBS2’s Lisa Rozner covered the family’s story and now has this uplifting update. When […]
Service Dog Reunited
August 3, 2020
When Barbara Palatin went out to her porch early Sunday and found her service dog Ryder’s leash and harness sitting empty on a chair, she immediately began searching the neighborhood, fearing the worst. Thanks to the help of two strangers and social media, 72-year-old Palatin was reunited with Ryder on Monday. Palatin, who lives in […]
K9 Deputy Dogs
August 3, 2020
When it comes to fighting crime, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office believes it’s barking up the right tree. This week, the sheriff’s office welcomed five new dogs to its growing K9 unit that already includes 21 dogs. The new dogs include a patrol K9, two K9s assigned to sheriff’s highway interdiction Ttam and two narcotics detection […]
Assistance Dog Pepper
August 3, 2020
Students and teachers are celebrating the benefits of having a full-time canine in the classroom after assistance dog, Pepper, started at Wauchope Public School this year. The lovable five-year-old pooch now acts as a four-legged teachers’ aide to calm anxious students, assist with reading by listening and act as writing inspiration. Wauchope Public School assistant […]
Guide Dogs
August 3, 2020
Before the Coronavirus pandemic struck, the Southeastern Guide Dogs campus in Palmetto was full of volunteers, trainers, and playful puppies. But when the Pandemic struck that all changed. “Before the Coronavirus, we took a hands-on approach through the training of most of our dogs. Right now, because of the pandemic, we have to use technology. For […]
Rescue Dog Elton
July 31, 2020
Elton is an 8-and-a-half-month-old Newfoundland pup weighing in at 100 pounds. He loves his daily trips to the water with mom and dad. But what he does in the water is what makes him stand out. “We’re practicing water rescue,” said Ralph Holzhauer, Elton’s “dad.” Elton will be the fourth certified water rescue dog that […]
Assistance Dogs
July 31, 2020
CHAMP Assistance Dogs, a nonprofit that places skilled service dogs with individuals with disabilities and much more, is showings it’s paw-ssible to make a difference even amid a pandemic. “We have a team of therapy dogs that usually visit anywhere from 30,000 to 40,000 people a year,” says Pam Budke, the organization’s executive director. “Of […]
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