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Training Service Dogs
August 10, 2020

For three local veterans, service didn’t stop after life in the military. “We train service dogs for people that have disabilities, whether that be medical, like physical, or it be mental,” said Taylor Carnell, an owner and co-founder of King and Queen Diamond K9, “Our main focus is on mental health.” Taylor, along with his […]
Service Dog Helps Students
August 10, 2020

A fresh and fluffy face will greet students at Stephens Elementary School this year and provide an added layer of comfort to improve the children’s daily lives. LeeLee the facility service dog is trained to sense anxiety, concern and behavior changes to ease the minds of students and teachers. “She can help with social and […]
Canine Companions
August 10, 2020

A Georgetown man was given the gift of a lifetime: making everyday tasks much less easier to accomplish. Andres Jimenez is one of 89 people with disabilities across the country that was given a therapy dog during the pandemic by the nonprofit Canine Companions. Based out of California, the nonprofit has six offices, including […]
Dog Breeding
August 10, 2020

French bulldogs are a very popular family pet but some of their owners believe their puppies were sold to them under false pretenses. After a Global News investigation looking into a Cote-Saint-Luc dog breeder known as We Love Frenchies, we received numerous complaints from other people with similar allegations. Melanie Guerard loves her French bulldog […]
El Paso Animal Services
August 10, 2020

As with so many other parts of society and business, the work of El Paso’s Animal Service providers has been made all the more difficult by Covid-19. “We have turned to virtual adoptions, virtual fosters and other special projects,” said director Paula Powell. “We have done some curbside things and we have also […]
Veteran Reunites With K-9
August 10, 2020

When we first met Mark Lee Jr. in 2018, he had been working with the group Justice for TEDD Handlers to try and reunite with his K-9 partner Rayco. The two were part of the Army’s bomb detection team. Lee was injured in Afghanistan and left in 2012. It was the last time he saw […]
Companions For Heroes
August 10, 2020

Companions For Heroes, a nonprofit founded by Georgia Senate District 3 Republican candidate David Sharpe, is under investigation by the Georgia Secretary of State’s office. State officials declined to release details about the investigation other than to say it is ongoing. Sharpe, CEO of the nonprofit, has given widely varying accounts of the number of […]
Spa For Pets
August 10, 2020

In the midst of a pandemic that is strangling many businesses, Grace Piney has found a way to reinvent herself. “Times of crisis are also good times because they are times of growth,” she said. “These are the times when people have to invent solutions that may not have existed, or have to accommodate solutions […]
Dog Day Care
August 10, 2020

The owner of show dogs, Nicola Rear, has opened Keylangs Fun to Run at Aspatria Business Park, which is offering owners the chance to let their pets off the lead in a safe environment. Currently, the owner has a safe place for the dogs to play and hope to be able to host more activities […]
Therapy Dog Named Buddy
August 10, 2020

Many pet parents may attest to the fact that receiving affection from their furry friends is an easy route to happiness. Now, one particular pooch named Buddy Gill is going around New York City spreading that special joy that comes from petting a dog. Buddy is a “gainfully employed” therapy dog from Memorial Sloan Kettering […]