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Service Dog At Traffic Stop

May 15, 2020

A deputy with the York County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a pickup pulling a fifth-wheel camper on Interstate 80 near mile marker 348. The vehicle was stopped for committing a traffic violation in the area. The deputy identified the occupants of the vehicle as James Bailey of Anderson, California and Jamie Bowman […]

Woman Forced To Leave Due To Service Dog

May 15, 2020

DeShawndra Winters waited two long years to find the right dog. One that not only would be a good companion, but one that could save her life. “You can’t look at me and tell my disability, but if you were to look at my MRI, you would see that I am missing two parts of […]

Service Dog Changed Mans Life

May 15, 2020

Neil Jowitt, 58, was told he had multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2012 after going into hospital for an MRI scan on a back problem. When told the news, he said he felt like the ‘walls were closing in’, however he resolved to make the most of the situation and has decided to tick off several […]

Joy, The Police Dog

May 15, 2020

There’s a new, fresh and even panting face among the Cornwall Police Service (CPS) roster — Joy, a five-year old service dog. The female chocolate Labrador and bernese mix is the CPS’ first accredited Facility Dog and has received training through National Service Dogs since she was a puppy. Joy began working with the CPS […]

Animal Rescue Produces Fundraiser

May 15, 2020

As COVID-19 creates a new normal throughout the United States, a Florida animal shelter puts a new spin on fundraising to keep their doors open, operations alive, and save animals’ lives in the process. Located in the panhandle of Florida, Alaqua Animal Refuge is a private, non-profit (501c3) animal shelter and sanctuary committed to serving […]

County Launches First K9 Unit

May 15, 2020

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is creating its first K9 Unit thanks to a federal grant. The sheriff approached Sgt. Ben Rudolph about submitting a proposal for a Department of Homeland Security SHSP grant, which is a terrorism-based grant, in order to develop a K9 Unit. Jackson County was awarded a grant for roughly $25,500 […]

Festival Goes Virtual

May 15, 2020

Colorado Animal Rescue is currently hosting a virtual film festival that is going to the dogs. The Bow Wow Film Festival has since 2015 played for a single evening at the Crystal Theater in Carbondale. But this year, due to Coronavirus, the festival has gone virtual, allowing viewers to experience it online anytime from now […]

Animals In North Korea

May 15, 2020

In South Korea, one out of 4 households raises pet animals, with the number of pet owners surpassing 10 million. The local pet care market is expanding fast, while the government and civic organizations are making efforts to create a new culture where people and companion pets can live in harmony. So what about the […]

Groomer Says Dogs Are Struggling

May 15, 2020

While pet grooming businesses are considered nonessential during the COVID-19 pandemic, the owner of a Buzzards Bay grooming salon says that animals are suffering during the enforced closures. Marybeth Spencer, the owner of Pampered Paws Pet Salon on MacArthur Boulevard, said that getting a pet groomed goes beyond cosmetics and that not being able to […]

Dog Grooming Services Open

May 15, 2020

Is pet grooming an essential service? If you’ve pondered that during this crisis, you’re not alone. Pet owner Steve Kiraly of Blue Bell is starting to have trouble recognizing his dog. His 7-year-old cocker spaniel normally gets groomed every five weeks, but the pooch’s regular groomer is closed. “Why can’t dog groomers be open?” he […]