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‘Doggy’

April 29, 2020

The pair had been called Monday to an area near Highway 357 in Musquodoboit Harbour, N.S., to join the search for a three-year-old girl who was missing after wandering away from home and into the woods. “In my mind it was so thick and so hard to navigate through that I was ready to pretty […]

Guide Dog Day

April 29, 2020

Today (April 29)marks International Guide Dog Day and Delta-based charity BC & Alberta Guide Dogs would like to thank the community for the well wishes and encouragement that have accompanied donations over the past few weeks, and also for rallying behind its recent online Virtual Trivia Night event. International Guide Dog Day highlights how important […]

newest canine

April 29, 2020

Narco, so christened by a youngster from the Saskatchewan community of Loon Lake, is among the first 13 puppies born this year at the RCMP police dog services training centre. The RCMP on Wednesday announced the winners of its annual Name the Puppy contest. RCMP Staff Sgt. Gary Creed, senior trainer and acting officer […]

Troops Go to the Dogs

April 29, 2020

New York National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and active duty and civilian medical providers on duty fighting COVID-19 in New York City are getting the benefit of a wagging tail and licks to lift their spirits. The troops are returning the favor with belly rubs. The dogs are courtesy of Puppies Behind Bars, a New York […]

service dogs ‘gear up’

April 29, 2020

Susquehanna Service Dogs is a non-profit that raises and trains service dogs for those in need. The cost to raise one dog is around $30,000. SSD was supposed to host a “Gear Up” event during Blue-White Weekend in State College, but it was cancelled due to the Coronavirus. Instead, they kicked off a month long […]

Retiring Navy dog

April 29, 2020

A couple dozen sailors gathered Friday at Naval Air Station Oceana to say goodbye to a departing colleague. Wearing masks and standing 6 feet apart, they didn’t mind that their comrade Bob didn’t return their salutes. Or that he was on all fours. Bob is a black Lab after all. And a very good boy. […]

Fostering a Dog

April 29, 2020

If you’re thinking about fostering a dog for the first time, it can be an understandably exciting time. If you don’t already own a pet, fostering can be a way to see if your home and lifestyle is a good fit for a permanent fluffy addition to your family. If you do have another pet, it can serve […]

Support dog lift spirits

April 29, 2020

Many people would probably agree, we’ve never needed a dog’s love more than right now. COVID-19 restrictions mean therapy dogs are no longer allowed in our hospitals or nursing homes, but Chance is still finding ways to keep people comforted and calm. His owner calls him the “gentle giant.” “They see him and they smile […]

Guide Dog Puppies Zoom

April 29, 2020

Dog lovers around the world can join a Zoom call with a host of adorable puppies on Wednesday, April 29 (or, if you’re in the U.S., the evening of Tuesday, April 28th), thanks to Guide Dogs Australia. Posting on Fcaebook, the charity in Queensland said: “To celebrate International Guide Dog Day on Wednesday 29th April, […]

police gets comfort dog

April 29, 2020

The Claremont Police Department is expanding its K-9 force, adding a comfort dog to the roster. The Stratham-based non-profit, Hero Pups, is working with the department to train a rescue dog to serve as a comfort dog. Comfort dogs have become popular among first responders as they can help people dealing with the immediate effects […]

service animal nominated for award

April 29, 2020

A local mobility service animal and his military family hope their community will help them beat out several other canines to win a coveted national award. S.D. Gunner, who has assisted Army veteran and Richmond Hill resident Sgt. Hamilton Kinard since June 2013, is up for an American Humane Hero Dog Award. The award is […]

Hero Dog Award

April 29, 2020

Joseph Hall and his dog Chance make up a therapy dog team and belong to Caring Canines, a part of the San Luis Obispo Dog Obedience Group (SLODOGs). Chance has been nominated and is a candidate for the American Humane Hero Dog Award, which is set to be presented later this year. From places like […]

Pet Supplies

April 29, 2020

To Hailey Perkins and Amber Corduan, it means there is more to this community than you might see. There is a whole community of pet people that make Muncie an interesting, well-known, and diverse city! For example, PineAcre Kennels is one of the many hidden gems of Muncie. PineAcre has been a staple in Muncie for […]

Before adopting

April 29, 2020

Puppies provide us with comfort, happiness and love. But bringing a four-legged friend into your daily life is quite an investment — a pup requires a considerable amount of your time, money and attention. Here’s what to know and do before bringing Fido home. DIG INTO YOUR BUDGET, LIFESTYLE Ensure that you’re ready for a […]

Athlete and service dog keep busy

April 29, 2020

Trying to stay active while self-isolating is difficult for your average person. For athletes who normally split their time between dry-land training and working out in the gym, it is especially difficult, even more so when your gym has been closed indefinitely. Orléans blind, death athlete Kevin Frost has been making do the best he […]

Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS)

April 29, 2020

Yesterday, the Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) Act came into force, creating the first fully provincial government-based animal welfare enforcement system in Canada. Ontario now has the strongest penalties in Canada for people who violate animal welfare laws. “People care about the welfare of animals and so does our government,” said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones. […]

NYC launches pet hotline

April 29, 2020

The New York City Emergency Management Department and the Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare announced Tuesday the launch of the NYC COVID-19 Pet Hotline, which will serve as an information, planning, referral and service coordination hub for residents who need support for their pets during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Pets and service animals are a part […]

Service dogs miss the world

April 29, 2020

Imagine being a puppy trying to learn all of the nuances of becoming a service dog going out in an environment that’s suddenly become very quiet. Officials for Assistance Canine Training Services (A.C.T.S.) are doing all they can to raise and train the 15 puppies that are currently in the program preparing to be placed […]

“Good Boy”

April 29, 2020

“Good Boy” is the June 2020 installment of Blumhouse Television’s “Into the Dark” horror franchise that streams on Hulu. It will premiere June 12, in celebration of Pet Appreciation Week. The film centers on Maggie (Greer, who also executive produces), a woman who gets an emotional support dog (Chico) to help quell some of her […]

How do you say goodbye to a support animal when you need him the most?

April 28, 2020

NORWOOD, Mass. — Four-legged friends often help us through the hardest times in our lives and right now is no exception. The power of a pet to put a smile on your face is especially true when it comes to kids. There’s just something truly special about a dog’s love and loyalty. And they don’t come […]