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David Beckham On Dog Day
August 27, 2020
The England legend, 45, was showered with kisses from Cocker Spaniel Sage, as he shared photos with the family’s two older dogs Olive and Fig. David and Victoria added Sage to their family last year as a present for daughter Harper, eight. The star wrote on Instagram: “Happy International dog day sage trying her luck […]
Being Quaratined With A Pet
August 27, 2020
Whether you recently adopted a pet or already had furry friends before the pandemic, you’re probably loving having something to snuggle and play with at all hours of the day. But for Gen Zers and millennials, having pets during the pandemic has actually been a serious source of self-care, according to a new study. The […]
Emotional Support Dog
August 27, 2020
An Iowa landlord should have turned away a potential tenant with an emotional support dog, a split Iowa Supreme Court has ruled. In a rare decision that favored not making a reasonable accommodation, the court found the landlord had already rented to a woman with severe pet allergies and that he should have prioritized her needs. […]
Danville Pup Becomes Therapy Dog
August 27, 2020
Zoey, an 11-week-old miniature golden doodle, is a shelter dog, but not the kind looking for a home. The young pup, crossbred from a golden retriever and poodle, is the soon-to-be therapy dog at the Gate House shelter for the homeless just off East Market Street. Zoey recently began obedience training and then will undergo […]
Service Dog Attacked
August 27, 2020
Paul Rocha and his service dog, Comet, are best friends and have been inseparable since Rocha received him almost 13 years ago to be his service dog and help him get through his day to day. The routine is much the same every day for the two best friends who live in Temple in a […]
Pets Everywhere
August 27, 2020
Big dogs, big findings. When is the best age to spay or neuter a larger breed puppy? The answer’s tricky. It becomes a dog dilemma for owners and veterinarians when trying to strike a balance between controlling pet overpopulation with early altering, and health concerns caused by performing the surgery too early. Bigger Mixed-Breed Dogs […]
Therapy Dog Program
August 27, 2020
A Greater Johnstown School District administrator is proposing a Therapy Dog Project for the district, using her own dog. Nicole Lent, director of special education, public services and special programs, gave a recent presentation on the idea to the Board of Education. No formal action was taken by the board. Lent showed off her dog, […]
Missing Service Dog
August 27, 2020
Sargent JR Luis is a Marine veteran from New Jersey who is missing his service dog in training, Apollo. JR believes his puppy Apollo, training to be his service dog, was stolen from Ideal Beach in Middletown on August 9. He lives an hour away from where the puppy was taken and has been traveling […]
Staycations For Dogs
August 27, 2020
If you’re a dog lover, then duh, you know every single day is National Dog Day. But, since today is officially the declared holiday, we’re highlighting some fun ways to celebrate our best friends. From the looks of social media, many of you now have a pandemic puppy to shower with love — and let’s […]
Tallulah And Khari
August 27, 2020
This update on Tallulah is long overdue. It was delayed, like so many things, by the pandemic. Tallulah is the golden doodle service dog that was raised by the WBRC newsroom as a puppy. Through Service Dogs of Alabama, she was matched with 17-year-old Khari McCrary, who suffers from severe seizures. Tallulah is trained as […]