News

Service Dog Brutus

June 16, 2020

Late in life, Brutus is building up quite a resume. The loveable 14-year-ish mutt, rescued from a California shelter, was a family pet before he trained to become a service dog for his Cliffside Park owner. Last month, after Brutus helped Jasmine Steinwand graduate from Centenary University, his memorable senior-year on campus moved the chairwoman of […]

Karelian Bear Dogs

June 16, 2020

Firefighters continue to make good progress to suppress the Isom Creek Fire (#187) aided by relatively cool temperatures, high humidity, and light winds. Crews improved the north and western perimeters. They continue to assess and implement protection measures for Native allotments along the Yukon River. Mop-up work is ongoing to hold and reinforce the firelines. […]

Hero Dog Award

June 16, 2020

A service dog from Naples could soon be a canine superstar. Dolly Pawton has made the semifinals in the American Humane Hero Dog Awards. The black Labrador Retriever is a service dog for Amy Sherwood, a Maine resident with several illnesses. Dolly alerts Amy if her blood pressure drops too low or if her heart […]

Pet Parenting Tips

June 16, 2020

We always want to cuddle our dogs to make them feel loved and pampered and want them with us every time. And this makes us sleep with our furry friends as well. But is it safe enough to sleep on the same bed with your pet dog? Well, there are lot of mixed opinions regarding […]

Therapy Dog Blue

June 16, 2020

Blue the therapy dog and his handler Judy Bailey usually spend their days visiting nursing homes, schools and hospitals in Beauregard and Vernon Parish to bring a little tail wagging joy to everyone they encounter. However, coronavirus has impacted Blue and Judy’s ability to visit the residents that see Blue as their own dog, a […]

Creek State Park Incident

June 16, 2020

An Aurora woman wants justice after her emotional support dog died following a fight at Cherry Creek State Park. Haley Don found herself at the swim beach in the state park last week. She wanted to have a relaxing day at the beach with her roommate and her dog, Dymond. “I thought it was going […]

Difference Between Dogs

June 16, 2020

Walk around an airport, visit a hospital, or even dine at a restaurant and you’ll find service animals in action. But what services do they provide? There are three levels of working animals: service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support animals, explains Linda Keehn, a certified dog behavior consultant, certified professional dog trainer, therapy dog […]

Message To Pet Owners

June 16, 2020

As pet adoptions are up around the country, more and more families are dog owners during this coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) said they want to encourage the public to be mindful of their pets biting postal workers. They said employees attacked by dogs nationwide fell to 5,803 in 2019 — more than […]

Guide Dogs

June 16, 2020

Children with sight loss will soon benefit from the expansion of Guide Dogs Cymru as they bring four-legged friends into their lives. The charity is rolling out a Buddy Dog service, enabling visually impaired children and young people to enjoy the friendships and benefits of a dog. Buddy dogs can have a positive impact on a sight […]

Peaches The Dog Hero

June 16, 2020

Meet Peaches, a tiny Chihuahua with a huge heart who has been crowned Coventry’s best lockdown dog. The four-year-old canine has supported her owner Leanne Collins after her mum died of cancer in March. Leanne, aged 35, from Coventry, said Peaches “hasn’t left her side” and has provided emotional support during a difficult time. The mum-of-one […]