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NEW COMFORT K-9
May 1, 2020
Officials with the Williston Police Department announced the addition of a new comfort K-9 this week — Duke. After joining the department on May 3, he will be its only service dog and will be overseen by an officer. Duke was donated from Boonefield Labradors in New Hampshire. The puppy will have to undergo a […]
PAWS FOR PETS
May 1, 2020
My husband and I have decided to write a few articles about some of our adventures we have had while trying to catch dogs. Over the next few months, we will write an article here and there about a rescue we have been a part of. Today, I want to tell you about Layla the […]
PET ADOPTIONS IMPACTED BY COVID-19
May 1, 2020
People have shown an increased interest in fostering rescue animals since COVID-19 has prompted many to stay at home. Deann Shepherd is the director of marketing and communications at The Humane Society of Utah, a private nonprofit located in Murray. She said so many people have applied to take in an animal that the Humane […]
Reward offered for information on dog, wildlife poisonings
April 30, 2020
Wildlife officials continue to ask for the public’s help in solving a series of dog deaths that may be connected to the poisoning deaths of other dogs and wildlife. DNR reports another dog poisoning, may be connected to other cases In this month alone, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said four dogs have died under […]
There’s More To Muncie! PineAcre Kennels and Roo’s Holistic Pet Supplies
April 30, 2020
Muncie, IN—There’s More to Muncie! We have all heard that phrase by now on the radio and the special #MoreToMuncie campaign. But what does that mean? 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 […]
Hawk Was Off To A Great Start—And Then Came Coronavirus
April 30, 2020
School Resource Officer Len Gosselin recently retired his narcotics/search-and-rescue dog Spyder after their 9 and a half years of collaboration. “I’ve worked 27 of my 28 years on the job as a canine officer,” Gosselin said. He was ready for something new and thought raising a puppy to first be a comfort dog in the […]
Dogs with Wings Assistance Dog Society looking for volunteers to raise puppies
April 30, 2020
Dogs with Wings, an organization that trains and provides service and assistance dogs, is looking for volunteers to raise puppies in Grande Prairie. Dogs with Wings provides assistance dogs around Alberta, and is based out of Edmonton. They have satellite operations in Grande Prairie and Calgary. They have been operating in Grande Prairie for about […]
PU Researcher: Dogs Help Us Cope with Social Isolation
April 30, 2020
WEST LAFAYETTE – As COVID-19 prevents social interaction of the human sort, a Purdue University researcher says companion animals are playing an important role in reducing stress and anxiety. While pet owners may be experiencing a heightened sense of support from Fido, Associate Professor of Human-Animal Interaction Dr. Maggie O’Haire has sniffed out the science behind […]
Non-profit service dog foundation must pause services at a time when they are needed most
April 30, 2020
The Independence Service Dogs Foundation, an Orange County non-profit organization, helps facilitate service dog training. But due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they have paused many of their services at a time when they are needed most. Co-founders Justine Puliafico and Nikki Esser created the foundation in 2018 to supply well-screened and properly trained therapy dogs […]
Blount County boy dies from rare genetic condition
April 30, 2020
Lucas Lee Hembree, a Blount County boy who suffered from a rare genetic condition, has passed away at the age of 13. Lucas was diagnosed with Sanfilippo Syndrome, a progressive condition ultimately that robbed him of his mobility, speech, hearing and neurological functions. He also suffered from breathing issues due to damage in his lungs […]
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