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Dogs trained to sniff out coronavirus

April 5, 2020

We’ve seen dogs sniff for drugs, bombs, diabetes, and even cancer, but can man’s best friend sniff out coronavirus? With a shortage of tests kits available to the public, a dog training school is training their pups to be the next best thing. At Top Tier K-9, dogs are learning to sniff for the virus […]

26 dogs recovered from van now available for adoption

April 5, 2020

Animal Protection Service Officers spent most of the night Thursday, March 26th rescuing 26 small breed dogs that had been living in a van with their owner. HES officials tell us the dogs were recovered in Hamilton County. The dogs were in need of care and were surrendered to HES by their owner. HES says […]

Service Animals Are Out Of Work, Too

April 5, 2020

Many people are out of work right now as schools and businesses are shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. But that means many service animals are unable to work, too. Around three weeks ago, my dog guide, Payton, and I traveled home to Kansas City for spring break. Since the pandemic, we haven’t left the […]

Dog Misses Her Job

April 5, 2020

India seems sad, restless. Like many other Moore County workers, this certified professional is on furlough. At least she won’t lose any wages because India works for pats and scratches, not money. India, a coal-black 90-pound flat-coated retriever is a therapy dog. Not only does she brighten the lives of nursing and hospice residents, she […]

Service dogs for Foster families

April 5, 2020

A rescue group that trains service dogs for veterans says it’s in desperate need of foster families. Coco’s Cupboard says with the pandemic, fewer families are volunteering to foster service dogs in training, while the need for them among veterans and people with medical challenges is greater than ever. Suzanne Aaron runs a rescue group called […]

In bad times every dog is a ‘very good dog

April 5, 2020

I have found myself looking at Bella with great envy these past few weeks. As I try to tamp down my panic and get work done, Bella naps in her dog bed next to my desk. At certain intervals, she gets up and fetches her fuzzy blue Yeti toy and delivers it by my feet, […]

Warren’s Pet Of The Week

April 5, 2020

WARREN, NJ — Meet Diesel! He has been chosen as Warren Patch’s Pet Of The Week. “This is my boy Diesel. During this time with so many uncertainties, the one thing we can all be certain of is the comfort that our fur babies are bringing us. While this pandemic is keeping all of us […]

Family of huskies offering emotional support across South Yorkshire

April 5, 2020

As he chats, six-year-old husky, Thunder, is laid on his owner’s chest – his favourite place to curl up. Adrian bred, delivered and raised Thunder, and it’s clear the pair share a special connection. But Adrian, a South Yorkshire photographer, claims the most impressive thing about Thunder is his emotional sensitivity. “He picks up on […]

We want to be here to help them

April 5, 2020

During the COVID-19 outbreak, many on the front lines work tireless hours. It makes it very difficult to get pets their full attention at home. Now, one luxury pet resort and doggy day care is saying “Thank you” by offering some relief. “We know that the first responders, the nurses and the healthcare workers are […]

Justice for Puppy Beaten to Death With a Hammer by Abuser

April 5, 2020

It’s always difficult to understand how someone can just be cruel to animals. But some animal abuse cases are just nearly impossible to believe. That’s the case with an 11-month-old puppy named Izzy who was brutally murdered by his owner who lied about it until she finally confessed. Justina Robinson was supposedly training Izzy to become a […]