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Greyhound Racing

May 12, 2020

A greyhound racing ban was passed by an overwhelming majority in the November 2018 election. Greyhound racing is now active in just three states: Iowa, Texas and West Virginia, and it is being actively phased out in Arkansas. Barbara Masi is President and Founder of Awesome Greyhound Adoptions in Boynton Beach, which is one of […]

Pet Groomers Adjustments

May 12, 2020

As the ongoing health crisis continues, area groomers have made big adjustments and are following social distancing guidelines. Staff members at the Fancy Paws dog grooming company located on Saratoga Boulevard say they temporarily closed in March. Workers were able to reopen early with permission from the governor’s office and the City of Corpus Christi, […]

Future Service Dogs

May 12, 2020

Susan Tyson is a volunteer puppy raiser for Susquehanna Service Dogs. Tyson watches over a cute litter of Labrador Retriever puppies for the non-profit. She is using this time during the pandemic to show how service dogs are raised and trained to assist children and adults with disabilities, and she’s doing it all through an […]

A Pet By Your Side

May 12, 2020

Sadly, mental health problems have been steadily on the rise for a number of years and people are looking for new ways to treat and manage their mental health issues. Traditional mental health medication is often very strong and can have some serious side effects. Powerful psychological drugs can leave people feeling detached or emotionless […]

Police Dog Injured

May 12, 2020

A Vancouver police service dog was injured and officers assaulted while responding to a report of a man trying to steal a marked police car from a secure yard early Monday morning. Vader, a member of the VPD canine unit, suffered a broken tooth and swollen mouth when the 66-year-old suspect kicked and punched him. The […]

Introducing Joy

May 12, 2020

CPS found Joy through a partnership between themselves, Victim Services of SDG&A and Koala Place. Joy has undergone extensive training to provide physical, social and emotional support for those she interacts with, particularly those who have undergone stress or trauma. Property/Exhibit Manager and Quartermaster for the CPS, Danielle Lauzon has been Joy’s handler since 2019 […]

Missing Service Dog Reunited

May 12, 2020

On Thursday we brought you the story of a veteran’s service dog who had gone missing and was found four days later with gunshot wounds. The dog survived and was reunited with his owner this weekend. For local veteran Tony Eadus, his dog Lucca, is more than just a pet. “Lucca just keeps me calm […]

Service Dog Running For Hero Dog Of The Year

May 11, 2020

Some have four legs, fur, and help veterans. Meet Nick: Nick was paired with Jody, a veteran of the United States Army and Navy in January 2019. Jody suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Nick, his service dog, helps him mitigate the symptoms. Nick was raised, trained, and donated by Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, […]

Having A New Dog In Your Home

May 11, 2020

As a dog lover, you probably treat your pet like a member of the family, or maybe they’re the only roommate you’ve got. Your canine friend provides good company, but for this to happen, you have to take care of them. This means you should provide for both their emotional and physical needs. Before bringing a […]

Lucy Hales Emotional Support Dog

May 11, 2020

Lucy Hale believes she knew her dog Elvis in a previous life because they are “entirely too connected”. The Pretty Little Liars star adopted the Maltipoo in June 2016 and the canine has become so famous that he even has his own Instagram account. And in an “Ask Me Anything” video interview with Elle U.S., […]

Coast Guard Mascot

May 11, 2020

A beloved member of the U.S. Coast Guard’s St. Ignace crew has advanced in the ranks thanks to her loyalty and good work. Onyx, a 13-year-old black Labrador retriever, received a shiny new pin — a gold anchor with a gold star — denoting her advancement to Senior Chief Petty “Pawfficer” for her service as […]

RCMP Service Dog

May 11, 2020

There was no time to ask Dr. Bonnie Henry for a special exemption from social distancing as police service dog Griff caught a suspect in the middle of a break and enter at a ranger station at the Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park. “On May 2, Griff was conducting foot patrols with his Integrated Police Dog […]

Activities For You And Your Pet

May 11, 2020

It’s no secret that pets provide love, loyalty and affection. This is even more apparent now that you’re spending more time at home with them. In fact, according to the 2020 Purina Pet Ownership Survey, 94% of pet owners rely on their pet for emotional support, which is particularly important during times of uncertainty. You […]

Community Helps 6-Year-Old

May 11, 2020

Back in early 2019, the Bowling family had a goal. They wanted to get a service dog for their 4-year-old son, Mason Bowling, but they didn’t have enough money. Mason has autism and a genetic chromosome disorder, so they thought a service dog would help him in his daily life. However, an autism service dog […]

Shelter To Soldier Receives Donation

May 11, 2020

Shelter to Soldier recently announced a generous donation from The Patriots Connection under the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation to supply turf to build five new pet play yards and one new training yard at the Shelter to Soldier training facility in Oceanside. The new training yards provide the Shelter to Soldier training team with ample […]

Helping Service Dogs

May 11, 2020

Two sisters, Sherry Ross and Lorette Vanourny, both of Cedar Rapids, founded a local non-profit to train and match service dogs with people in need several years ago. Some of the first people they helped were hearing impaired, leading to the organization’s name — Deafinitely Dogs. Ask Sherry Ross what it is about Deafinitely Dogs […]

Good Canine Citizen

May 11, 2020

From not being able to take your dogs on a walk to dealing with their frequent mood swings to rescuing dogs and puppies during lockdown, there are multiple issues to deal with for animal lovers. Paramita Das, a canine trainer and behaviourist — trained by renowned dog trainer and behaviourist Shirin Merchant and John Rogerson, […]

Training Service Dogs

May 11, 2020

On the heels of graduating from college, a brother’s injury led a Villager to teach her German shepherd to help him. To neighbors looking out their windows, it appears that Cheryl Williams is using her wheelchair to take her dog for a walk. But the story is much different. Williams is a puppy raiser through […]

Dog Trainer Offers Classes

May 11, 2020

When the novel coronavirus pandemic forced longtime dog trainer Pat Rapaport to temporarily shut down her facility, she was concerned about her four- and two-legged clients. It prompted her to offer online training classes as an option, and Ms. Rapaport said Monday it’s proven so successful she plans to continue offering them when she reopens […]

Adoptions During Coronavirus

May 11, 2020

The phones started ringing, and emails came pouring in, at shelters for abandoned dogs and cats around the region in mid-March. The inquires have been coming ever since, as families and single people stuck at home decide the time is right to welcome a furry friend into their lives. It’s one of the more unexpected […]