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Animal Services goes virtual
April 29, 2020
Brampton Animal Services (BAS) says it has introduced a new virtual system in order to help people who want to adopt or foster a pet amid the coronavirus outbreak. Those interested can set up an video call appointment with a staff members where they can see and interact with animals that are up for adoption. Up […]
pet care hotline
April 29, 2020
With the first American dog testing positive, NYC pet owners may be worried that their furry friends could become sick as well. To help New Yorkers wade through their worries, New York City has launched a pet hotline. The hotline will help answer people’s questions and concerns about taking care of their pets during the ongoing crisis and […]
‘Doggy’
April 29, 2020
The pair had been called Monday to an area near Highway 357 in Musquodoboit Harbour, N.S., to join the search for a three-year-old girl who was missing after wandering away from home and into the woods. “In my mind it was so thick and so hard to navigate through that I was ready to pretty […]
Guide Dog Day
April 29, 2020
Today (April 29)marks International Guide Dog Day and Delta-based charity BC & Alberta Guide Dogs would like to thank the community for the well wishes and encouragement that have accompanied donations over the past few weeks, and also for rallying behind its recent online Virtual Trivia Night event. International Guide Dog Day highlights how important […]
Our Newest Canine Narco
April 29, 2020
Narco, so christened by a youngster from the Saskatchewan community of Loon Lake, is among the first 13 puppies born this year at the RCMP police dog services training centre. The RCMP on Wednesday announced the winners of its annual Name the Puppy contest. RCMP Staff Sgt. Gary Creed, senior trainer and acting officer […]
Troops Go To The Dogs
April 29, 2020
New York National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and active duty and civilian medical providers on duty fighting COVID-19 in New York City are getting the benefit of a wagging tail and licks to lift their spirits. The troops are returning the favor with belly rubs. The dogs are courtesy of Puppies Behind Bars, a New York […]
service dogs ‘gear up’
April 29, 2020
Susquehanna Service Dogs is a non-profit that raises and trains service dogs for those in need. The cost to raise one dog is around $30,000. SSD was supposed to host a “Gear Up” event during Blue-White Weekend in State College, but it was cancelled due to the Coronavirus. Instead, they kicked off a month long […]
Retiring Navy Dog
April 29, 2020
A couple dozen sailors gathered Friday at Naval Air Station Oceana to say goodbye to a departing colleague. Wearing masks and standing 6 feet apart, they didn’t mind that their comrade Bob didn’t return their salutes. Or that he was on all fours. Bob is a black Lab after all. And a very good boy. […]
Therapy dogs comfort people
April 29, 2020
Some furry, four-legged friends saluted the dogged determination of doctors and nurses at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland Tuesday. The therapy dogs usually make the rounds visiting patients inside the hospital. But because of COVID-19, they need to stay outside. So, they did the next best thing – showing up to let the medical staff […]
‘The Wonder Dog’
April 29, 2020
A Morehead City dog is bringing joy and inspiration to those she meets and needs the community’s help in the American Humane Hero Dog Awards. Bella is an 11-year-old pug and Boston mix who is paralyzed on the back half of her body; she is also nearly blind. Bella’s owner Ann Carpenter says Bella does […]
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