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Unleashing The Fun
July 24, 2020

Local veteran organizations came together to celebrate veterans — and their canine companions. Operation New Uniform and K9s for Warriors co-sponsored a Veteran Appreciation Night on Monday, July 20, at Brewhound Dog Park + Bar in Neptune Beach. The event gave veterans a chance to network with other veterans, and to learn about resources available […]
Dog Thieves
July 24, 2020

The theft from Fiveways Boarding Kennels and Cattery, in Barton Mills, on Thursday, July 9 has caused great distress to the dog owners, with one family saying it has left their children “in pieces”. Business owner Sarah Francis told the EADT she will have to close following the theft of the dogs, which included puppies […]
War Dog Monument
July 24, 2020

North Conway Public Library recently held an unveiling of a new monument to grace the entrance to the building, which is still in the process of a major renovation. The construction project, which includes an addition that will double the size of the building, along with extensive renovations of the interior, is expected to be […]
Therapy Dogs Graduate
July 24, 2020

The American Medical Response of Gulfport welcomed two cute new graduates to its staff today. Shelby and Tucker became certified therapy dogs earlier today. However, the road to certification has taken nearly two years. The AMR gets its puppies at the young age of six weeks old. At six months old, the dogs are tested […]
Therapy Dog Willow
July 24, 2020

Willow, a 5-year-old therapy dog from Riverside, has won the title of 2020 “AmbassaDOG” for the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. “I’m so proud of her and everything that she’s accomplished in her life and I think she’s such a great representation of what you can adopt from a shelter,” […]
Service Animals
July 23, 2020

If the past three months without a service dog have been a challenge for Ann Moxley, the next year seems poised to be a struggle. The Victoria resident, who lives with physical disabilities, used to rely on her faithful companion Gretzky for a variety of household tasks. She fondly recalls times when Gretzky would pick […]
Professional Pet Businesses
July 23, 2020

Leading pet insurer British Pet Insurance Services has launched dedicated insurance for anyone in the UK running a pet business or service. Called ‘Professional’ it offers pet business insurance tailored to protect those running pet businesses including dog walkers, pet sitters, home boarders, pet groomers, pet taxis, pet trainers and pet micro chippers. The insurance […]
Loving Canines Of America
July 23, 2020

Guide Dogs of America, a non-profit organization that empowers the blind and visually impaired to live with greater confidence, mobility and independence, recently announced their merger with Tender Loving Canines in an effort to provide even more services to Veterans, Individuals with Autism and facilities in need – ultimately transforming lives through partnerships with service […]
K-9 Therapy Dog Jamboree
July 23, 2020

Jamboree plopped on the floor belly up with paws in the air. If dogs could smile, she would be grinning from ear to ear. Rolling around on her back, she offered up her tummy for scratches as her handler and therapy dog coordinator Laurie Schwabauer leaned down to oblige. Immediately, any tension seemingly dissipated from […]
Therapy Pup Dogtor
July 23, 2020

When the scrubs and white coat go on, Loki knows it’s time to work. The almost 3-year-old Rottweiler was a therapy dog at the University of Maryland Medical Center before the coronavirus pandemic. With visitation restrictions, Loki and her owner, Caroline Benzel, felt helpless. That’s when Benzel came up with a way they could help […]