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“Good Boy”
April 29, 2020
“Good Boy” is the June 2020 installment of Blumhouse Television’s “Into the Dark” horror franchise that streams on Hulu. It will premiere June 12, in celebration of Pet Appreciation Week. The film centers on Maggie (Greer, who also executive produces), a woman who gets an emotional support dog (Chico) to help quell some of her […]
Lost and hound
April 28, 2020
Dogs have played a role in improving airport security and enhancing passenger experience for decades. From detecting explosives to assisting travellers with disabilities, we round up how they are helping operators across the world. Airport security Dogs are crucial members of an airports’ security ecosystem. The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) annually trains thousands of […]
How do you say goodbye to a support animal when you need him the most?
April 28, 2020
NORWOOD, Mass. — Four-legged friends often help us through the hardest times in our lives and right now is no exception. The power of a pet to put a smile on your face is especially true when it comes to kids. There’s just something truly special about a dog’s love and loyalty. And they don’t come […]
Pantry offers helping hand for Pets
April 28, 2020
PETOSKEY — Food pantries and meal programs have been in the spotlight in recent weeks as Northern Michigan communities adjust to life under quarantine, but one Petoskey-area business owner wanted to make sure cats and dogs weren’t being left out. Savannah Schlehuber, owner of Nakina & Ko. salon, opened a self-serve, curbside pet pantry in […]
Senior project
April 28, 2020
D.O.G.S.: A Robotic Solution for Dog Waste Collection in a Service Dog Facility Robert Collins, S.B. ’20, mechanical engineering Collins partnered with The Service Dog Project, a service dog training facility in Ipswich, Mass., to develop a robot that is able to collect dog waste in a portion of the facility that is […]
Veterinary ophthalmologist researches treatment for pigmentary uveitis
April 28, 2020
At least 2 billion people around the world have vision problems—but how do you know if and when your pet is struggling with its own eyesight? Dr. Wendy Townsend, associate professor of ophthalmology in Purdue University’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, has focused her career and research in veterinary medicine to diagnosing and treating eye conditions […]
Nonprofit Harley’s Hope Foundation helps pets
April 28, 2020
A local nonprofit, through its free food and delivery services, is helping to keep pets and pet owners together during the COVID-19 pandemic. Harley’s Hope Foundation, in collaboration with Colorado Pet Pantry, is offering free cat and dog food and delivery services for residents of El Paso, Pueblo and Teller counties and their four-legged companions […]
A virtual wag, a window kiss
April 28, 2020
There is nothing like a big smooch, gentle touch or a wet nose nuzzle with a happy dog. But social distancing rules, due to the impact of COVID-19, has created a barrier between those in need of canine therapy visits and those special pups that can give them a little TLC. Recognizing the need for […]
Gary Sinise initiates free vet care for service and police dogs
April 28, 2020
Gary Sinise, known for his dedication to the welfare of human war veterans, began a new initiative in 2019 to provide service and police dogs with free veterinary care. The Gary Sinise Foundation already helps veterans of wars and conflict. The foundation provides food and welfare to thousands of veterans, and has even installed ‘smart’ […]
FORTUNA IS DENYING SERVICE ANIMALS INTO THE STORE,
April 28, 2020
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