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RCMP Police Dog
December 30, 2020
Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services (PDS) had an incredibly busy 2020. Although many Albertans spent a majority of their 2020 experiencing some stage of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic there was no shortage of work for Alberta’s Police Dog Service teams. In 2020 PDS responded to 2,800 calls for service and captured over 900 […]
Therapy Animals Bring Comfort
December 29, 2020
In this dark year, pets have brightened the lives of both their families and strangers. The purrs of cats in laps and wagging tails of dogs have brought comfort to millions of Americans having to social distance from other people. Because therapy animal handlers believe so strongly in the healing power of pets, in pre-pandemic […]
Book About Dog
December 29, 2020
A dog born in March of 2017 is now the subject of two children’s books written by a school teacher who calls the Adirondacks a home away from home. Our Scott Fleishman spoke with the author in Lake Placid and learns how her imperfect pup, Phil, became her storytelling subject. We first met Sue Steinhardt […]
Alaska Service Animal Policy
December 29, 2020
Following recent changes to U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) rules, Alaska Airlines will no longer accept emotional support animals on its flights. Effective Jan. 11, 2021, Alaska will only transport service dogs, which are specially trained to perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a disability. Earlier this month, the DOT said […]
Emotional Support Animals
December 29, 2020
two weeks, Alaska Airlines will no longer allow emotional support animals to fly with guests on its planes. The airline announced the news on Tuesday, following recent changes to the Department of Transportation’s rules on such animals. Under the updated federal policy, airlines can opt out of accepting emotional support animals as passenger companions. Effective […]
Parvo Preventative
December 29, 2020
The deaths of countless puppies might soon be prevented, thanks to a newly announced agreement. Elanco Animal Health is set to acquire the global rights to Kindred Biosciences’ proprietary KIND-030, a monoclonal antibody being developed for the treatment and prevention of canine parvovirus (CPV). The global license includes an upfront payment of $500,000, as well […]
K9s For Warriors
December 29, 2020
K9s For Warriors, whose mission is to serve disabled veterans, held an unveiling ceremony Monday revealing the new name of the organization’s main campus. In a ceremony, a new sign was revealed reading “The Shari Duval K9s For Warriors National Headquarters” replacing the old campus name “Camp K9” as the official title of the organization’s […]
Man’s Best Friend
December 29, 2020
In this story, the term “man’s best friend” takes on a whole new meaning. It’s a story about two very special pals, determined to stay with each other even if it means overseas flights, and one of them, going from wild and free to a new home that’s much more tame. This is Sunny and […]
Lost Therapy Dog
December 29, 2020
Victoria Williamson, a Lexington resident, is asking community members to keep an eye out for her missing dog, Duke. Duke is an English Shepherd mix with black fur and tan markings on his snout, chest and paws. Williamson describes him as about a foot and a half tall and between 30 and 35 pounds. The […]
Labrador Retrievers Join Staff
December 29, 2020
The next time you’re called for jury duty you might be greeted by two black Labrador retrievers, the newest employees working in the Ventura courthouse. Sibling service dogs Star and Trakr have been hired as a special type of victim advocate in the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. During certain trials, they’ll be sitting underneath […]
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