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Gracie The Therapy Dog

August 31, 2020

Gracie walks the halls of Lewis Cass as if she owns them. Head held high, she makes her way from one student to another, often cutting a path to a teacher before making her way back to the open hallway. This is her first year at the school. Even though she can be bashful, for […]

Animal Hero Awards

August 31, 2020

From giving us a reason to go out, to providing cuddles that eased the pain of isolation, pets were a lifesaver for millions of us during months of lockdown. And to celebrate their incredible impact Helen Glover and Steve Backshall are back to lead our hunt for nominees for this year’s Mirror Animal Hero Awards. […]

Doggie Bath Business

August 31, 2020

Ireland’s first self-service dog wash salon has opened in Derry, so owners can wash their mucky pooches without ruining their bathrooms. Bark ‘n’ Baths in the Springtown Industrial Estate has four dog washing stations equipped with a professional shower and dryer and specially formulated sham- poos and conditioners. Co-owner Garaidh Tomas Griffiths said the idea […]

Hero Dog Kuno

August 31, 2020

During a raid, the Belgian Malinois named Kuno tackled a gunman and was hit by bullets in both back legs. After losing one of his paws as a result, he became the first UK military dog to get custom-made prosthetics. The four-year-old will receive the Dickin Medal from vet charity the PDSA. Now retired and […]

Training Guide Dogs

August 31, 2020

The Guide Dogs Association is the first NGO in Turkey that helps the visually impaired by providing them trained dogs, who in turn help them navigate their way. These special pets are free of charge for applicants with more than 90 percent visual loss. Established in 2014, with the leadership of Maggie Moore, the wife […]

Companion Dogs For Veterans

August 31, 2020

FOR THE past 15,000 years, dogs have been considered man’s best friend. Like us humans, dogs are social animals that seek affection and attention. Dogs have long been our companions, co-workers, guards, protectors and helpers. The use of service dogs in our society is not a new concept to us; we are all familiar with […]

Chappie Gets New Friends

August 31, 2020

Our service-dog-in-training “Chappie” is back in our studio for the first time since March. He’s been training strictly at home except for a routine vet checkup. Right before the COVID-19 shut down orders were issued, Chappie and I were invited to meet students at a Mothers-Day-Out Program and shot this story. That’s why you will […]

Future Service Dogs

August 31, 2020

Yonder, 11 weeks old and 15 pounds, had two choices. In a white-walled room at Duke University, the wiggly Labrador mix faced a neon green squeaky squid toy and an upturned bowl topped with a piece of kibble. “OK!” a researcher said perkily, and the puppy didn’t hesitate — she scurried straight toward the treat. […]

Retired Guide Dogs

August 31, 2020

At the Shanghai Guide Dog School in Pudong New Area, Zhang Wenbo, 30, gently pats Ta Zhang, a 14-year-old guide dog, and takes him for a short walk. After many years of faithful service, two aging guide dogs who have been waiting four years for warm-hearted owners to take care of them in their twilight […]

Autism Companion Dog

August 31, 2020

In May, Good Dog! Autism Companions expanded services to help more children and families – they are now providing programs for autism and other related disabilities – and they are now doing business as Good Dog! Service Canines. In an emotional and unique graduation ceremony, four families with special needs children received service dogs trained […]