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Book About Police Dog
July 2, 2020
“Kane’s Tale” is about Kane, a yellow Labrador retriever that operates with Moose Jaw Victims Services. One of the Moose Jaw Police Service’s four-legged officers is the subject of a new book that talks about how the canine can provide comfort during stressful situations. “Kane’s Tale” is about Kane, a yellow Labrador retriever that operates […]
Hero Police Dog
July 2, 2020
A hero police dog is retiring from the long-arm-of-the-PAW following a seven-year crime-busting career with the Counter Terrorist cops. Rico the nine-year-old Dutch Shepherd became a legend on the force for helping to bring down some of Poland’s most dangerous crooks, including drug dealers, murderers and organised crime mobsters. As part of the Independent Anti-terrorism Police (SPKP) […]
Veterans Moving Forward
July 2, 2020
As a way to commemorate Memorial Day at the end of the school year, Mercer Middle School teacher Gina Chaszar gave her students the opportunity to write an essay appreciating those who serve in the U.S. military — and the four-legged friends who offer them physical and emotional assistance when they return home. “My kids […]
Supreme Court Says
July 2, 2020
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a no-pets building in Iowa City, Iowa, should not have allowed a new tenant to have an emotional support dog after an objection by another tenant with severe allergies. The court ruled 4-3 for tenant Karen Cohen in her lawsuit for breach of her lease’s no-pets provision and […]
Rules On Emotional Support Animals
July 2, 2020
Those who claim a disability entitling them to keep an emotional support animal in their condo or rental unit will have to prove it under new rules signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis this week. SB 1084 prohibits discrimination in housing for someone who needs a support animal. It also prohibits a landlord from […]
Corgis Give Back
July 2, 2020
When Sylvia Stuckey gives back to her community, she often receives help from two four-legged friends. These companions are her Pembroke Welsh Corgis — Clint and Victoria. Certified through the Fort Knox Red Cross Pet Therapy program, Clint and Victoria have been major assets for Stuckey when helping the community, especially through her place of […]
Therapy Dog Parade
July 2, 2020
Employees of UPMC Hamot received a round of thanks for some four-legged friends on Wednesday. 12 dogs from Therapy Dogs United (TDU) and their volunteers took part in an appreciation event on UPMC Hamot’s front lawn Wednesday morning. The group showed gratitude to UPMC Hamot employees for the job they have been doing amid the […]
5 Obedient Dog Breeds
July 2, 2020
Obedient dog breeds are quite easy to train. They are gentle, calm, friendly and smart. Their intelligence helps them to learn new things quickly. So, given below are some of the obedient dog breeds. A friendly and well-mannered dog depends on its training a lot. They need to be groomed properly to gel with every […]
Keeping Pets Healthy
July 1, 2020
We all love our pets and want to keep them healthy! That’s why Merck Animal Health created the Bravecto Cares Program, which focuses on the wellness of family pets and also supports Neads – an organization that trains service dogs. Joining us today to discuss this program, and share some pet wellness tips, are Veterinarian […]
Newest Team Member
July 1, 2020
When Mac is old enough he will accompany trainees on their runs and help keep them motivated. Meet Mac, he’s the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s newest member – and he also happens to be a very good boy! Mac was a gift to the Frank Bland Regional Training Center by academy classes 218 and […]