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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Service Dogs Need Homes

September 9, 2020

Two service dogs sponsored by SynergyLabs in Hildebran are available for adoption by local veterans. The two service dogs, Alvin and Koda Bear are looking for forever homes with local veterans in need. SynergyLabs, a Florida-based pet product manufacturing company with a new facility in Hildebran, has announced that the two service dogs, which the […]

Service Police Dog

September 9, 2020

A highly decorated U.S. Forest Service police dog suffered nine stab wounds during a marijuana raid in Northern California. But he survived after he was airlifted to a veterinary clinic, the agency said Friday. What’s more, it’s the second time the dog, an 11-year-old Belgian Malinois named Ice, recovered after being seriously injured on the […]

Veterans With PTSD

September 9, 2020

Non-profits and organizations have been struggling during the pandemic to give those in need the services they provide. 1 Veteran Foundation is no different — the foundation provides services to veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Veteran Affairs says eleven to 20 percent of veterans who served in either Operation Iraqi Freedom or […]

Dogs Terrorized

September 9, 2020

Pahokee native Ray McDonald, 35, an all-pro NFL lineman whose career was cut short by allegations of domestic violence, is now facing a lawsuit alleging his two 115-pound Corso dogs terrorized residents at the Foxe Chase development. The lawsuit alleges McDonald’s dogs were allowed to roam freely through the gated community of 43 single-family homes […]

Furry Partner Freddy

September 9, 2020

September is national service dog awareness month, and a woman in Midland is celebrating the start of the month the right way. She brought her furry best friend home for the first time this past weekend. Shylah Cutbirth spent the last week having a life changing experience at the Canine Companions facility in Irving, Texas. […]

Life-Saving Service Dog

September 9, 2020

September is national service dog month. In honor of national service dog month, The Miracle Flights organization helped a boy get his own life-saving canine. Seven-year-old Owen O’Bryan was born with an extremely rare form of epilepsy called Dravet Syndrome. O’Bryan’s seizures were so severe he could not be alone or sleep in a bed […]