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Australian Labradoodles

September 10, 2020

The creator of the Australian labradoodle set out to mix poodles and Labrador retrievers to develop a hypoallergic service dog. But, according to a new study by Elaine Ostrander at the National Institutes of Health, published September 10th in PLOS Genetics, the breed that developed from that cross is primarily poodle. There are about 350 recognized […]

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Corrections Dog Saves The Day

September 10, 2020

Excellent sniffing by Passive Alert Drug Detection dog Carrie led to drugs worth an estimated $48,000 being seized from a woman intending to visit Townsville Correctional Complex (TCC) last month. Carrie and her handler were taking part in a joint weekend operation by Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) and Queensland Police Service (QPS) on August 22, […]

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Dog Day At The Pool

September 10, 2020

The dog days of summer are over, but the dogs stretched it out one final day at the Rocky River Recreation Center pool Tuesday evening. The pool closed to people at the end of Labor Day, and so the dogs received a chance Wednesday to splash, play fetch and make new friends with a pool […]

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Bear Dogs

September 10, 2020

Lake Tahoe promises a few things: falling snow, tall trees, breathtaking views and bears. Living in the Tahoe Basin comes with responsibility. Residents must understand the surrounding wildlife and do their part to remove attractants and properly manage trash. As more people come to Tahoe, more conflicts arise with residential communities. Last summer a beloved […]

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K-9 Team On Dr. Phil

September 10, 2020

Deputy Sheriff Derek Morrell and his canine partner K-9 Deputy Jara of the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office will be featured guests during an upcoming heroes segment on the “Dr. Phil” television talk show. Morrell and Jara have received international publicity, including numerous interviews and a Heroic Dog Award from PETA, for their efforts in successfully […]

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Dog Daycare

September 10, 2020

Diggity Dawg Daycare, along with the Kutztown University Small Business Development Center, will present a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 11 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 4. Diggity Dawg Daycare is located at 5100 East Penn Avenue, Wernersville, PA 19565. Please join us and experience a new and valuable service coming to Wernersville. The grand […]

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Firefighters Need Comfort

September 10, 2020

Anyone who has ever known a dog knows that they have the uncanny ability to find those who need them the most, and the firefighters battling the raging blazes across the state have long been in great need of the comfort a dog can provide. Seeing this need, the handlers for the dogs of the […]

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Animal Connection Strategies

September 10, 2020

Once upon a time, long before the advent of supermarket shopping, the neighborhood general store transcended the mere acquisition of provisions. Particularly in rural areas, the institution formed the heart of a community. Residents relished the occasion to sit a spell, exchanging news and gossip over a cold drink. Early on, many proprietors first serviced […]

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Golden Healer

September 10, 2020

“The healing power of dogs is incredible,” Jill Kesler said. The Draper art teacher and cancer survivor adopted her English Cream Golden Retriever, Gus, shortly after she was diagnosed. Not only did the then 8-week-old puppy bring some much-needed joy to Kesler’s family, but Gus seemed to intuit when Kesler wasn’t feeling well and would […]

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Service Dog Walk

September 10, 2020

On Saturday, October 3, BluePath Service Dogs will host their fourth annual walkathon – this year virtually. The event, which begins with an online kick-off at 10:00am, will raise funds in support of BluePath’s mission to provide autism service dogs, offering safety, companionship and opportunities for independence. As with many nonprofits, BluePath Service Dog’s mission […]

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