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Pets In Need

July 9, 2020

COVID-19 has not only been hard on people, but on their pets as well. Christine Worrell is homeless and living in a tent with her constant companions, two small service dogs named Lucky and Sephora. They’ve come to Pets in Need at the Gospel Rescue Mission in South Stockton for vaccinations. “She’s had all of […]

Animal Services

July 9, 2020

Dallas Animal Services joins a national coalition of 13 other animal shelters in the Human Animal Support Services (HASS) pilot program to implement a new animal welfare organizational model that recognizes pets and people as family-units and works to keep them together. “The driving force behind all DAS operations is our motto of public safety, […]

Beloved Greyhound

July 9, 2020

Before Dolce Gambino had more titles after his name than most of us have teeth; before he began brightening the days of almost 1,000 Facebook friends with his photographs and adventures; before he visited nursing homes, proffering mouth-held business cards to delighted residents; before he accumulated 100 collars and dozens of outfits, he was racer […]

Therapy Dogs

July 9, 2020

When a dog comes into the room how can you not light up? That’s the idea behind a therapy dog program with a twist. Therapy dogs are making visits to stations throughout the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPD Therapy Dog Program is for first responders by first responders. Scout was a welcome sight at […]

Connecting With Canines

July 9, 2020

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital’s Animal Therapy program is among those that’s had to adjust to the COVID-19 pendemic. But both clients and (most of) their canine visitors seem to enjoy interacting on-screen. Stephanie Perkins heads up the TMH Animal Therapy Program. “So right now all of our visits are virtual, but for summer, we’ve started the […]

PetSmart Sued

July 9, 2020

What began as a routine trip to the groomers, ended with a dog having to be rushed to surgery to save her life. Rubber bands were tied so tightly around the small dog’s ears, her circulation was cut off and she could have died without the surgery, according to a lawsuit filed in Alameda County […]

Children’s Advocacy Center

July 9, 2020

The Will County Children’s Advocacy Center has been selected to receive three grants for programs to help children who have endured sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, sexual exploitation, child pornography, neglect, and exposure to violence. The largest grant, totaling $504,000, is a Victim of Crime Assistance Continuation Grant administered through the Children’s Advocacy Center of […]

Service Dogs For PTSD

July 9, 2020

People across the country are turning to dogs for solace from the isolation and anxiety of the coronavirus crisis. Since the pandemic hit the U.S. just a few months ago, animal shelters have reported a whopping 70 percent increase in fostering and adoptions. Veterans with PTSD, however, can’t access dogs so easily. They’ve been waiting […]

Veterans With Rescue Dogs

July 9, 2020

San Diego is home to the nation’s largest concentration of military personnel. It also has a staggering number of veterans who don’t have a place to live And, even more alarming is the number every year who take their own lives. As ABC 10News Anchor, Kimberly Hunt explains…a non-profit in San Diego lead by, and […]

A Helping Paw

July 9, 2020

A therapy dog dubbed “Dogtor” Loki is being celebrated for going above and beyond in the line of duty. The two-year-old Rottweiler and Go Team Therapy Dogs are among the recipients of this year’s American Kennel Club (AKC) Paw of Courage awards. The program recognizes dogs that serve their communities and make an impact on […]