News
Good Deeds
May 5, 2020
Random acts of kindness are all around. They can be found in the drive-through lane as the car in front of you graciously pays for your meal. They appear when a neighbor mows your lawn. These good deeds are unexpected and come in big and small packages. They are selfless acts that bring smiles to […]
Therapy Dogs Are Here To Help
May 5, 2020
Video call meetings and work-from-home regulations are no longer just for humans. Illinois-based organizations that offer therapy dog services are having their canines offer their emotional support online. Typically in disasters, therapy dogs are dispatched to physically comfort those affected, said Tim Hetzner, president and CEO of Lutheran Church Charities. But, with growing concerns and […]
Supporting Healthcare Workers
May 5, 2020
Some furry friends were out on this Sunday, showing their support for frontline healthcare workers. Paws from the Heart Pet Therapy, held a “Thank You Parade” Sunday morning in front of Kent Hospital. More than 20 certified therapy dogs and their families were on hand, standing across the street from the hospital. There was a […]
Dog Owners In Need During Pandemic
May 5, 2020
The initiative called Underdog Unity consists of a network of volunteers across the UK who can be matched with people who need help caring for their dog – whether that be walking their dog, shopping for food and supplies, taking dogs to the vets and even caring for the dogs for extended periods in their […]
Surf Therapy Dog Helps First Responders
May 5, 2020
Along with people adapting during the pandemic, our four legged friends are making their own adjustments. Especially Ricochet the Surf Therapy Dog who has over 90,000 followers on Instagram and uses her platform to serve others. COVID-19 health orders are now forcing her to get creative with how she helps. “It’s a big adjustment, she […]
Dog Tested Positive For Coronavirus
May 5, 2020
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the risk for animals spreading COVID-19 to people are low but the agency now says it appears that it can be spread from people to animals in some situations. The CDC said that was the case for a family in North Carolina, whose pug tested positive […]
Hero With Four Paws
May 5, 2020
A partially paralyzed, blind dog may not fit the traditional definition of a hero, but in Ann Carpenter’s eyes, Bella is that and more. That’s why Ms. Carpenter has entered her 11-year-old Boston terrier/pug mix, a certified therapy dog, in the 2020 American Humane Hero Dog Awards. Bella is competing against 360 other canines in […]
Search And Rescue Dog Stuck
May 5, 2020
A Queenstown-based avalanche search and rescue dog is stranded in the United States. Brad Saville, a 38-year-old ski patroller, is “devastated” his 18-month-old curly-coated retriever is stuck in Colorado where the pair had been undertaking avalanche dog training as part of a ski patrol exchange programme. The pair had been in Colorado since December and […]
K-9 Team Searches For Toddler
May 5, 2020
On April 27, 2020, a 3-year-old girl went missing from her home and wandered into the snowy woods. A fervent search commenced, and a scent-tracing K-9 police dog became the hero of the hour. Constable Dan Berube and his police service dog, Jynx, were called to Musquodoboit Harbour in Nova Scotia, Canada, to help search for […]
Canine Joins Valpo Police Ranks
May 5, 2020
A new police dog will report for duty early this week. Marko, an 18-month-old German shepherd partnered with Lt. Sean Kostelnik, is the Valparaiso Police Department’s sixth canine and the only one certified in explosive detection as well as full patrol capabilities. Marko and Kostelnik could help other jurisdictions as well if their expertise is […]
Most Recent Registrations
Welcome Hunter from Nova Scotia
Welcome Toby from New Jersey
Welcome Thomson from California
Welcome Jessie from Kansas
Welcome Bjorn from Alberta