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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 […]

All-American Dog

August 7, 2020

Early Times, an All-American Whisky since 1860, searched the country to find ‘All-American Dogs’ and came up with 10 winners, and one was a dog from Henderson. Arthur, a 7-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever, was chosen from tens-of-thousands of entries as part of the “Early Times All-American Dogs” national social media campaign. Arthur participated in a […]

PTSD Service Dog

August 7, 2020

A Hampton Roads-area first responder with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the first firefighter to receive a service dog through Service Dog of Virginia. Now, he’s encouraging others to to seek help if they’re struggling. “I just want everyone to know that it is OK to not be OK,” Chris Moore said. Moore is a […]

Emotional Support Animal

August 7, 2020

After being left tied to a post in the Hawkins County Humane Society parking lot overnight last week through a torrential downpour, a Labrador mix that was later named Oakley should be the one in need of emotional support. Oakley literally ran his paws bloody during the 12-hour ordeal. Instead, it’s Oakley who will be […]

Therapy Dog Finds Forever Home

August 6, 2020

Living with a heart condition, an auto-immune disorder and mobility issues, Angie Hack faces challenges every day. From getting out of bed to going to the store to maintaining her home, tasks can become daunting when she’s just trying to survive. But, Hack, who lives in Pennsylvania, isn’t alone. She has helpers. Working all hours […]

Amos The Therapy Dog

August 6, 2020

With COVID-19 still affecting the world, Sailors have been more restricted in an effort to maintain control of the virus and keep Sailors safe. With new accession students attached to Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Corry Station, that has meant less socializing, with restrictions to fitness, spiritual services and liberty onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola […]

Dog Of The Year

August 6, 2020

The two Maine service dogs have won their categories in the 2020 American Humane Hero Dog Awards and will appear on the Hallmark Channel this fall, competing for the grand title of “American Hero Dog.” Aura, a 7-year-old Labrador retriever/golden retriever mix from Brunswick, serves as a hearing dog for Gretchen Evans, an Army veteran […]

Dog Ranch Rescue

August 6, 2020

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved site plan amendments Tuesday, Aug. 4 for Big Dog Ranch Rescue, adding a break room for staff and reducing overall kennel size without increasing the overall square footage of the buildings at the facility. The 65,805-square-foot animal rescue shelter is located at the southeast corner of Okeechobee Blvd. and […]

Boomer The Mascot

August 6, 2020

The York Revolution’s retired mascot, Boomer, died Wednesday after serving as the baseball team’s ambassador for 10 seasons. “You can’t put into words what Boomer meant to all us at the Revolution, and the fans he made smile each time he visited,” said general manager John Gibson in a news release. “He was one of a kind, […]

Orlando’s Working Dogs

August 6, 2020

Work Like a Dog Day (Aug. 5) is a holiday honoring people who put in that extra bit of hard work to make sure the job is done right. But it also recognizes the strong work ethic of canines, especially service and other working dogs. Around Central Florida, canines work in hospitals as therapy dogs, […]