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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 […]

Pantry offers helping hand for Pets

April 28, 2020

PETOSKEY — Food pantries and meal programs have been in the spotlight in recent weeks as Northern Michigan communities adjust to life under quarantine, but one Petoskey-area business owner wanted to make sure cats and dogs weren’t being left out. Savannah Schlehuber, owner of Nakina & Ko. salon, opened a self-serve, curbside pet pantry in […]

Veterinary ophthalmologist researches treatment for pigmentary uveitis

April 28, 2020

At least 2 billion people around the world have vision problems—but how do you know if and when your pet is struggling with its own eyesight? Dr. Wendy Townsend, associate professor of ophthalmology in Purdue University’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, has focused her career and research in veterinary medicine to diagnosing and treating eye conditions […]

Nonprofit Harley’s Hope Foundation helps pets

April 28, 2020

A local nonprofit, through its free food and delivery services, is helping to keep pets and pet owners together during the COVID-19 pandemic. Harley’s Hope Foundation, in collaboration with Colorado Pet Pantry, is offering free cat and dog food and delivery services for residents of El Paso, Pueblo and Teller counties and their four-legged companions […]

FORTUNA IS DENYING SERVICE ANIMALS INTO THE STORE,

April 28, 2020

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If you have dogs, this could be relevant to you.

April 28, 2020

If you have dogs, this could be relevant to you. According to Dr. Gary Richter, one of the world’s top veterinarians, “Canine health, both here in America and around the world, is nowhere near where it should be,” says Dr. Richter. “And the #1 cause comes down to one thing: Nutrition.” According to Richter, some […]

Teen with rare form of muscular dystrophy given drive-by birthday parade

April 28, 2020

HIGHLANDVILLE, Mo. The sirens that filled the quiet, dead-end residential road in Highlandville brought a smile to the face of Billy Scott. He didn’t know that all the noise was actually the front of a parade dedicated to him, but he knew something was up. On his 15th birthday Billy was getting something most of us […]

Paws of War is helping veterans during COVID-19 lockdowns

April 28, 2020

NESCONSET, N.Y., April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — When disabled veteran Hank Urnaitis answered the door, he wasn’t expecting Paws of War to be there, ready to help him through the pandemic. But that’s just what they did. The organization, which helps veterans and animals, stopped by to provide Hank with face masks and pet food. They also teamed up with […]

Pitbull rescued from dogfighting starts new life as veteran support animal

April 28, 2020

CINCINNATI — WCPO first introduced you to Promise in November 2019, when she was on the mend from being rescued. “We found her abandoned at a home with a lot of evidence of dog fighting there,” Mandy Franceschina, owner of Rescued & Ready said. “She was the only alive dog we found on the premises.” Franceschina had […]

How Dogs Will Cope After Lockdown

April 28, 2020

The coronavirus has been a testing time for most of us, but thankfully our dogs have been there for us to provide companionship and emotional support through unprecedented times. But take a moment to imagine the upheaval that your dog must be experiencing. Days that were once full of long periods of quiet solitude are […]

Dog stays connect with students virtually during remote learning

April 28, 2020

With students around the city learning remotely, teachers are digging deep to keep kids connected, and they’re turning to some four-legged friends for help. Mushu is a member of the Department of Education’s Comfort Dog Program. He provides educational and emotional support at school to hundreds of sixth through eighth graders. When New York City […]

Inseparable retrievers are captured snuggling under the same blanket and watching the sunset together in heartwarming photos

April 28, 2020

The incredible bond between a pair of retrievers has been documented in a series of adorable photos. Golden-brown Kiko, eight, and five-year-old Watson, from Spokane, Washington, were introduced to each other in June 2015. Owner and professional photographer Jennifer Medrano, 26, originally from Mexico,rescued Kiko at eight months old with Watson taking an instant […]

Dog is apparently first in U.S. to test positive for new coronavirus

April 28, 2020

The pet dog of a family taking part in a study at Duke University is apparently the first in the U.S. to test positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. Dr. Chris Woods, the lead investigator of the Molecular and Epidemiological Study of Suspected Infection (MESSI), confirmed in a statement to CBS News that, “To […]

Tips for training

April 27, 2020

Caroline Gresham and her family have been thinking about adding a new member to their family for a couple of years. So her family, like many others, decided that now might be the chance since they are spending more time at home. “Zachary (Dad) spent an hour one day pretending to be a dog for […]

Paws of Courage

April 27, 2020

The AKC Paw of Courage is an award given to show appreciation for the work that dogs do in the service of humankind. This award recognizes dogs who serve their communities, making great impacts in the lives of their human counterparts. Paw of Courage awards can be presented to Police K-9s, Military Working Dogs, Therapy […]

Coronavirus and your pet

April 27, 2020

For many of us, our everyday lives have changed dramatically, suddenly, as the coronavirus pandemic has swept the world, crossing continents, invading communities large and small. Although there are hundreds of existing coronaviruses in humans and animals, this brand-new “novel” coronavirus has never been seen before and has proven to be highly contagious among humans. […]

Police welcomes new recruit

April 27, 2020

An idea years in the making finally became a reality this week when the Claremont Police Department announced that a new furry officer will join the force later this year — a comfort dog from Hero Pups in Portsmouth. In a public Facebook post on Wednesday, April 22, Claremont Police Department said that a male […]

Fundraiser for dogs

April 27, 2020

An online trivia game is going to the dogs. After several of its fundraising events were postponed by COVID-19, BC and Alberta Guide Dogs needed to get creative with ideas for generating revenues online. A Virtual Trivia Night live game on Saturday, April 25 will allow people to maintain physical distancing and still help the […]