Category: February 2023

RANTOUL, Ill. – A grade school in Rantoul has a new “furry therapist,” and he came just in time to comfort students during Monday’s tornado warnings. Continue reading “School therapy dog comforts kids during tornado warning”

DAYTON, OH — A military working dog was honored at Wright Patterson Air Force Base before he retired to live as a civilian pet alongside his best friend. Continue reading “WPAFB: Military dog retires to live with former handler”

LAS VEGAS, NV — A pet therapy dog named Benny got a proper send-off at Southern Hills Hospital for his retirement on Monday. Continue reading “13-year-old therapy dog retires after a decade of working at Southern Hills Hospital”

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – There’s a new place for dogs to get treats to toys in Louisville. Continue reading “‘Little Dog Library’ in Highlands supporting dogs, creating sense of community”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After a call last week to check on an abused animal, KC Pet Project responded and did all they could to save a freezing dog. Continue reading “KC Pet Project and animal control rescue freezing dog from the brink of death”

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech welcomed its fourth therapy dog to campus, a 2-year-old black lab named Epcot. Continue reading “Virginia Tech students welcome newest therapy dog ‘Epcot’ to campus”

ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando man fought off a bobcat when it attacked his dog. Continue reading “Florida man fights off bobcat to save dog: ‘I ripped him off’”

SAN ANTONIO, TX – An elderly man in his 80s was killed and two other women were hospitalized following a severe dog assault on the West Side of the city of San Antionio.  Continue reading “Man, 80, is killed and three others are injured in ‘horrific’ San Antonio pit bull dog attack”

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, the stray dog known as ‘Brutus’ has officially gone from homeless to hero. Continue reading “Homeless to hero: Speedy, smart shelter dog a hero in the making”