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Animal Mistreatment

December 29, 2020

Information released by Police Scotland showed that 27 incidents of animal cruelty occurred in Aberdeen’s policing areas since 2018. Meanwhile, 48 incidents were recorded in Aberdeenshire. As of December 4, the majority of these (41) were of cruelty to dogs, but A Division also recorded abuse of livestock and 12 wild animals. Of the Aberdeen […]

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St. Bernard Joins Team

December 29, 2020

Many first responders in Louisiana’s capital city are often faced with high pressure circumstances that require quick thinking, an incredible level of skill, and the ability to compartmentalize. But even the most competent emergency workers will, at times, find themselves shaken by an especially harrowing situation. A recent article from The Advocate’s Jacqueline DeRobertis explained this […]

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Raising A Puppy

December 29, 2020

A copy of the Otago Daily Times lands on the driveway of a home in Queenstown’s Lake Hayes Estate. Moments later, a bark is heard, the front door is opened and out bounds Baxter, a 5-year-old poodle. Baxter is in work mode and quickly scoops up the newspaper and heads back inside to pass it to his […]

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Service Dogs

December 28, 2020

 Carol Lansford was in her final semester at Valdosta State University in 2012, “pretending to pay attention in class,” when a Facebook post jumped out at her. Her high school buddy Justin had been wounded in Afghanistan. The details would dribble out in excruciating increments. She was a psychology major, with designs on exploring animal […]

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County’s Animal Shelter

December 28, 2020

A year ago at this time, the halls of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter were filled with the banter of volunteers and the voices of excited people in search of the perfect pet. But these days there’s an eerie silence in those halls, which now echo with the lonely sounds of scattered barks and […]

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Pets And Pet Parents

December 28, 2020

As I write, my dog and cat sit curled up next to me—warm and comforting —as they have been through this pandemic. So many posts on social media echo my sentiment. Pet parent have written about their animals being a lifeline, about how they survived isolation because their pets fulfilled needs for talking, touch and […]

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Service Dog Joins Team

December 28, 2020

While saving lives, paramedics and EMTs often find themselves providing emotional support to people on their worst days. So when the job is done and they’ve returned to their stations, they may need some comfort as well. Enter Indie: a smart and cuddly St. Bernard who recently joined East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services to […]

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Wolf Mascot In Training

December 28, 2020

Mark and Carol Rickman ran across the frozen turf at the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl for the first time with a brand new four-legged member of the Pack family. “Roch” — a 1-year-old Siberian husky, malamute, boxer and Belgian Malinois mix — scampered with purpose from the west sideline, stopping at the Colorado State University Pueblo logo at […]

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Nonprofit Soldier’s Best Friend

December 28, 2020

Staff Sgt. Terry Stallings served in the Army for 23 years. He was stationed across the globe, including posts in Iraq, Balad, Kuwait, Desert Storm, Mexico, Central America, Alaska, Portugal and Germany. After six combat deployments overseas, he returned home and was diagnosed with post- traumatic stress disorder. Veterans often rely on medications, therapy, sports […]

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Dog DNA Testing

December 28, 2020

TopConsumerReviews.com once again gave its best-in-class 5-star rating to Embark, a trusted service that provides Dog DNA Testing. Millions of people have used DNA tests to learn more about their heritage. Why should our most loyal companions miss out on the fun? Dog DNA Testing can be used for many reasons, including proof of bloodline […]

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